---------------------------------------------------------- RV10-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 03/04/06: 11 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:55 AM - fuel sender units (Jay Rowe) 2. 11:27 AM - Re: fuel sender units (Deems Davis) 3. 06:05 PM - Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? (Deems Davis) 4. 08:51 PM - Flightline Firewall Insullation - Sealing the edges (Larry Rosen) 5. 08:51 PM - Re: fuel sender units (Larry Rosen) 6. 08:51 PM - Re: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? (David McNeill) 7. 08:55 PM - Re: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? (David McNeill) 8. 09:27 PM - Re: Flightline Firewall Insullation - Sealing the edges (Tim Olson) 9. 09:35 PM - Re: Flightline Firewall Insullation - Sealing the edges (Rick) 10. 09:54 PM - Re: Flightline Firewall Insullation - Sealing the edges (Larry Rosen) 11. 11:36 PM - Re: fuel sender units (ddddsp1@juno.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:55:04 AM PST US From: "Jay Rowe" Subject: RV10-List: fuel sender units Having problems installing the fuel sender units in the QB wings. The folks who built the wing didn't leave enough room between the fuel vent line and the wing stiffner to allow the float to go easily all the way up to the skin. In other words there is no clearance on either side. In addition it is hard, at least for me, to see inside very well even with using a mirror thru the finger strainer hole and a lite thru the drain hole. Could I cut down the length of the float by 1/4 to 1/2 inch (which would provide clearance) and still have it function properly? Or any other advice? Thank Jay Rowe 40301 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 11:27:21 AM PST US From: Deems Davis Subject: Re: RV10-List: fuel sender units --> RV10-List message posted by: Deems Davis Jay, I don't know if this will help but, I found that the way the fuel sender units are mfg leaves room for variances between units. In my case I had a @#$@ of a time getting the things to clear the stiffeners , what I found was that the angle with which they were assembled (riveted together) there was no way it would ever work (the other unit was OK), I was able to adjust the angle of the sender unit and the float in relation to the mounting bracket and the problem disappeared. The units are put together with a single large rivet between them and in my case I was able to make the adjustment. Deems Davis # 406 Fuse http://deemsrv10.com/ Jay Rowe wrote: > Having problems installing the fuel sender units in the QB wings. The > folks who built the wing didn't leave enough room between the fuel > vent line and the wing stiffner to allow the float to go easily all > the way up to the skin. In other words there is no clearance on either > side. In addition it is hard, at least for me, to see inside very > well even with using a mirror thru the finger strainer hole and a lite > thru the drain hole. Could I cut down the length of the float by 1/4 > to 1/2 inch (which would provide clearance) and still have it function > properly? Or any other advice? Thank > Jay Rowe 40301 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:05:26 PM PST US From: Deems Davis Subject: RV10-List: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? --> RV10-List message posted by: Deems Davis Has anyone looked into using auto racing seats instead of what van's provides? These are pics from an Aus RV6 installation. I'm not sure how they compare weight wise, but they are available in a number of colors and options (lumbar spts, etc). From a brief google search it appears you could get 4 of these already upholstered, for less than what van's charges for their seats & foam sets and a 3rd party upholstery job. your thoughts? Deems Davis # 406 Fuse http://deemsrv10.com/ ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:51:05 PM PST US From: Larry Rosen Subject: RV10-List: Flightline Firewall Insullation - Sealing the edges --> RV10-List message posted by: Larry Rosen To anyone that has used Flightline Interiors firewall insulation: How did you seal the edges of the insulation? Larry Rosen #356 http://lrosen.nerv10.com ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:51:05 PM PST US From: Larry Rosen Subject: Re: RV10-List: fuel sender units --> RV10-List message posted by: Larry Rosen Jay, Getting the fuel level floats to there full travel in the quickbuild wings is a tedious task. I have a write up on my web page that explains how I installed them. You can find it here Larry Rosen http://lrosen.nerv10.com Jay Rowe wrote: > Having problems installing the fuel sender units in the QB wings. The > folks who built the wing didn't leave enough room between the fuel > vent line and the wing stiffner to allow the float to go easily all > the way up to the skin. In other words there is no clearance on either > side. In addition it is hard, at least for me, to see inside very > well even with using a mirror thru the finger strainer hole and a lite > thru the drain hole. Could I cut down the length of the float by 1/4 > to 1/2 inch (which would provide clearance) and still have it function > properly? Or any other advice? Thank > Jay Rowe 40301 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:51:05 PM PST US From: "David McNeill" Subject: Re: RV10-List: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? --> RV10-List message posted by: "David McNeill" I did some preliminary investigation ; I can't remember which seats I analyzed but your biggest problem is reengineering the mounts. For example using other seats in the rear would require mounting them on top of the rear seat bottoms in order to preserve the structure there. likewise in the front a complete redesign of the mount. In my opinion would not be an easy swap and the time , money and analysis would not be cost effective. Also would probably be heavier than the Van design. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deems Davis" Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 7:00 PM Subject: RV10-List: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? > --> RV10-List message posted by: Deems Davis > > Has anyone looked into using auto racing seats instead of what van's > provides? These are pics from an Aus RV6 installation. I'm not sure how > they compare weight wise, but they are available in a number of colors and > options (lumbar spts, etc). From a brief google search it appears you > could get 4 of these already upholstered, for less than what van's charges > for their seats & foam sets and a 3rd party upholstery job. > > your thoughts? > > Deems Davis # 406 > Fuse > http://deemsrv10.com/ > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:55:09 PM PST US From: "David McNeill" Subject: Re: RV10-List: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? --> RV10-List message posted by: "David McNeill" IIRC the seats are in the finish kit. You might find someone who has the seats to look them over before deciding; additionally having the seats covered locally is a very real option. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deems Davis" Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 7:00 PM Subject: RV10-List: Auto Racing seats - An Alternative? > --> RV10-List message posted by: Deems Davis > > Has anyone looked into using auto racing seats instead of what van's > provides? These are pics from an Aus RV6 installation. I'm not sure how > they compare weight wise, but they are available in a number of colors and > options (lumbar spts, etc). From a brief google search it appears you > could get 4 of these already upholstered, for less than what van's charges > for their seats & foam sets and a 3rd party upholstery job. > > your thoughts? > > Deems Davis # 406 > Fuse > http://deemsrv10.com/ > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:27:17 PM PST US From: Tim Olson Subject: Re: RV10-List: Flightline Firewall Insullation - Sealing the edges --> RV10-List message posted by: Tim Olson I didn't, but I've heard of people using RTV to fill around the edges. Don't see why it's needed though. Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying do not archive Larry Rosen wrote: > --> RV10-List message posted by: Larry Rosen > > To anyone that has used Flightline Interiors firewall insulation: > > How did you seal the edges of the insulation? > > Larry Rosen > #356 > http://lrosen.nerv10.com > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:35:30 PM PST US From: Rick Subject: Re: RV10-List: Flightline Firewall Insullation - Sealing the edges --> RV10-List message posted by: Rick Larry, I am using the orange high temp permatex. I think Tim used Proseal on his but I'm not positive, he may chime in after me. Rick S. 40185 Finishing kit ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 09:54:15 PM PST US From: Larry Rosen Subject: Re: RV10-List: Flightline Firewall Insullation - Sealing the edges --> RV10-List message posted by: Larry Rosen I was thinking of something like metal tape or duct tape. Didn't think of permatex. thanks Rick wrote: >--> RV10-List message posted by: Rick > >Larry, > >I am using the orange high temp permatex. I think Tim used Proseal on his but I'm not positive, he may chime in after me. > >Rick S. >40185 >Finishing kit > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 11:36:36 PM PST US From: "ddddsp1@juno.com" Subject: Re: RV10-List: fuel sender units Jay, I followed the info on Larry Rosen's website and it worker great. I had a friend use a piece of wood to stick in the sender hole and nudge the vent line over to make enough space for the float to clear all the way to the top of the tank. I also rotate the float 90 degrees to make it narrower. DEAN 40449 Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Jay, I followed the info on Larry Rosen's website and it worker great. I had a friend use a piece of wood to stick in the sender hole and nudge the vent line over to make enough space for the float to clear all the way to the top of the tank. I also rotate the float 90 degrees to make it narrower. DEAN 40449 Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month!