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1. 05:21 AM - Re: on Fuel Pump (fuel selector valve?) (JFLEISC@aol.com)
2. 08:53 AM - Re: on Fuel Pump (fuel selector valve?) (mr.gsun@gmail.com)
3. 10:47 AM - Re: on Fuel Pump (fuel selector valve?) (RV6 Flyer)
4. 11:22 AM - Re: on Fuel Pump (fuel selector valve?) (bert murillo)
5. 11:40 AM - two radios (bert murillo)
6. 02:14 PM - Re: on Fuel Pump (fuel selector valve?) (Tim Bryan)
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| Subject: | Re: on Fuel Pump (fuel selector valve?) |
I agree with Denis. I had the old valve. Every year I had to do the "lube
maintenance" on it with the 'Fuel Proof' grease (available from Aircraft Spruce.
1 can will last you 2000 years). Last year I did some major airframe updates
and the Van's valve was one of them. Cheap, excellent fix.
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| Subject: | Re: on Fuel Pump (fuel selector valve?) |
How do I tell which valve is in my 2003 RV7?
On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 4:14 AM, <JFLEISC@aol.com> wrote:
> I agree with Denis. I had the old valve. Every year I had to do the "lube
> maintenance" on it with the 'Fuel Proof' grease (available from Aircraft
> Spruce. 1 can will last you 2000 years). Last year I did some major airframe
> updates and the Van's valve was one of them. Cheap, excellent fix.
>
> Jim
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| Subject: | on Fuel Pump (fuel selector valve?) |
I made my first flight in my RV-6 back in 1997 and had upgraded to the new
valve before I flew. Van started shipping the new nylon cone valve in all
new kits before I made my first flight.
I remember upgrading to the new nylon cone valve after this 1993 fatal acci
dent before I made my first flight.
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id 001211X13868&key=1
The valve was not the cause of the accident but I knew the pilot / builder.
>From the NTSB report:
Examination of the fuel selector revealed that it was not fire damaged.
The selector handle was noted to be broken and in transit between the
right fuel tank and the engine feed line.
The OLD valve did not have a POSITIVE DETENT when moving between positions.
The NEW NYLON cone valve does have positive detent in each position. If y
our valve shipped with the kit has a positive detent=2C it is the nylon con
e. If it does not have a positive detent=2C then it is the old brass cone v
alve. If you do not know what a postive detent feels like=2C take the valv
e apart and inspect the cone. The brass cone is brass colored. The nylon co
ne is white colored.
Gary A. Sobek
"My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell=2C
2=2C201+ Flying Hours So. CA=2C USA
Subject: Re: RV-List: on Fuel Pump (fuel selector valve?)
From: mr.gsun@gmail.com
How do I tell which valve is in my 2003 RV7?
On Sun=2C Mar 15=2C 2009 at 4:14 AM=2C <JFLEISC@aol.com> wrote:
I agree with Denis. I had the old valve. Every year I had to do the "lube
maintenance" on it with the 'Fuel Proof' grease (available from Aircraft Sp
ruce.
1 can will last you 2000 years). Last year I did some major airframe update
s and
the Van's valve was one of them. Cheap=2C excellent fix.
Jim
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| Subject: | Re: on Fuel Pump (fuel selector valve?) |
Thanks Dennis, for the input..
Bert
On Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 10:24 PM, Denis Walsh <denis.walsh@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> If you are referring to the fuel selector valve, here is my 2c worht:
>
> Some where over the years, Van's changed the fuel selector. It still looks
> and operates the same; however it has a nylon inside part that does not
> seize up like the older models. If you buy a new one it should be an easy
> replacement, and they are no where near as expensive as the Andair. I
> greatly admire the Andair. It is a beautiful piece of equipment, but the
> cheap one I have does just fine.
>
> My 12-14 year old valve still works fine. It has the plastic guts in it.
> (It has been exercised pretty regularly since I fly more than most.) On the
> other hand I don't change tanks very often, either.
>
>
> Denis 1997 RV-6A.
>
> 2300 hours now, and just put the 9th set of tires on it.
>
>
> On Mar 14, 2009, at 6:05 , bert murillo wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi:
>>
>> My fuel pump is getting harder to turn.. Have the original that came
>> with the kit from Van's, for my rv6a.
>>
>> I hate to think I have to buy a new one... does any one know a way to
>> loosing it up? Oil? I see posting for new pums, they call the
>> Alder I believe... the price too much for me..
>>
>> Then what happen, you have to change all the lines, or it would be
>> same as the one from Van's? I do not want to have to
>> change anything on the fuel lines...
>>
>> Suggtestions or info., will be appreciate it....lMaybe the best is to
>> buy one again from Van's no? it did not last four years.....
>>
>>
>> Bert
>>
>> rv6a
>>
>> do not archive
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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Help:
does any one have the diagram to wire two radios when one has an
Intercom... I see the diagrams I have received are for
connecting the two radios, but not when one has an intercom right?
I do not hink that I would use that, ignoring the Intercom connections.
Can some one clarify that, and sen diagrams or info.
Thanks for the helpo
bert
rv6a
do not archive
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| Subject: | on Fuel Pump (fuel selector valve?) |
I may have one of those newer valves I never used. I know where it is and I
will inspect it. If the one I have is the newer one, you are welcome to it.
Tim Bryan
RV-6 Flying
N616TB over 120 hours now
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Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 11:47 AM
Subject: RE: RV-List: on Fuel Pump (fuel selector valve?)
I made my first flight in my RV-6 back in 1997 and had upgraded to the new
valve before I flew. Van started shipping the new nylon cone valve in all
new kits before I made my first flight.
I remember upgrading to the new nylon cone valve after this 1993 fatal
accident before I made my first flight.
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id 001211X13868&key=1
The valve was not the cause of the accident but I knew the pilot / builder.
>From the NTSB report:
Examination of the fuel selector revealed that it was not fire damaged. The
selector handle was noted to be broken and in transit between the right fuel
tank and the engine feed line.
The OLD valve did not have a POSITIVE DETENT when moving between positions.
The NEW NYLON cone valve does have positive detent in each position. If
your valve shipped with the kit has a positive detent, it is the nylon cone.
If it does not have a positive detent, then it is the old brass cone valve.
If you do not know what a postive detent feels like, take the valve apart
and inspect the cone. The brass cone is brass colored. The nylon cone is
white colored.
Gary A. Sobek
"My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell,
2,201+ Flying Hours So. CA, USA
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Subject: Re: RV-List: on Fuel Pump (fuel selector valve?)
From: mr.gsun@gmail.com
How do I tell which valve is in my 2003 RV7?
On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 4:14 AM, <JFLEISC@aol.com> wrote:
I agree with Denis. I had the old valve. Every year I had to do the "lube
maintenance" on it with the 'Fuel Proof' grease (available from Aircraft
Spruce. 1 can will last you 2000 years). Last year I did some major airframe
updates and the Van's valve was one of them. Cheap, excellent fix.
Jim
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