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1. 06:29 AM - Re: Canopy lock (BVoutas@aol.com)
2. 08:35 AM - lasar bargain (John Huft)
3. 09:55 AM - Fuel Pump - Bendix - IO360A1A (tpu2@juno.com)
4. 10:17 AM - Re: Fuel Pump - Bendix - IO360A1A (Esten Spears)
5. 11:52 AM - Re: Fuel Pump - Bendix - IO360A1A (Francis Butler)
6. 08:55 PM - Re: Fuel Pump - Bendix - IO360A1A (Grking3@aol.com)
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--> RV8-List message posted by: BVoutas@aol.com
I am currently building a RV8-A and added a second latch on the opposite side
of my canopy. It was recommended to me by other builders. I had vans sell
me the duplicate latch pieces including the pin that is welded in the roll bar.
It was easy to do. Although I can weld I wanted it to be pretty so I just
had my local welding shop tig them for me.
looks great. The canopy hardly moves as compared to the single front latch.
I think that the rear single pin will be enough with the second front latch.
Bruce Voutas
N621BV
FUSELAGE
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"rv-list@matronics.com" <rv-list@matronics.com>
--> RV8-List message posted by: John Huft <rv8@lazy8.net>
Listers -
I have put my LASAR system on ebay. So far, there have been no bids, so
looks like someone will get it cheap. I would rather have a fellow
lister get the bargain.
Item number 4520429755
John Huft
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| Subject: | Fuel Pump - Bendix - IO360A1A |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "tpu2@juno.com" <tpu2@juno.com>
I've had no luck in finding reasons for and against using an electric
pump setup other than AFP. I viewed a few installations on the list,
and I see 16 or more connections between the tank and the engine
driven pump. Aside from a cobbled appearance, I cringe at using a
$600 backup system to a $150. engine driven pump! That said, does
anyone know why a simple flow thru electric pump with a check valve and bypass
isn't used? At worst, I'd have to add a regulator.
Surely some of you researched alternatives before ordering the AFP sys
from Vans. If I'm missing something obvious, I won't take offense at
the correction.
Ted Utley
8A
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Pump - Bendix - IO360A1A |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Esten Spears" <ewspears@comcast.net>
Ted,
I agree with you 100%! I did lots of research to avoid spending $600 on
a Kludgy Rube Goldberg AFP System. I was ready to buy a Holley Racing pump
and adding a Regulator and Check Valve. But then I found a new Weldon on
ebay for $150 and went that way. MUCH Nicer & Cleaner Installation! and the
Weldon has a built in Check Valve.
Esten Spears, RV8A, 80922, N922ES, Leeward Air Ranch, Ocala, FL
----- Original Message -----
From: <tpu2@juno.com>
Subject: RV8-List: Fuel Pump - Bendix - IO360A1A
> --> RV8-List message posted by: "tpu2@juno.com" <tpu2@juno.com>
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> I've had no luck in finding reasons for and against using an electric
> pump setup other than AFP. I viewed a few installations on the list,
> and I see 16 or more connections between the tank and the engine
> driven pump. Aside from a cobbled appearance, I cringe at using a
> $600 backup system to a $150. engine driven pump! That said, does
> anyone know why a simple flow thru electric pump with a check valve and
> bypass isn't used? At worst, I'd have to add a regulator.
>
> Surely some of you researched alternatives before ordering the AFP sys
> from Vans. If I'm missing something obvious, I won't take offense at
> the correction.
>
> Ted Utley
> 8A
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Pump - Bendix - IO360A1A |
--> RV8-List message posted by: Francis Butler <francis_butler@msn.com>
You are missing the obvious. Use a Weldon high pressure electric fuel
pump. Not cheap, but what is having a reliable fuel system worth?
F.Butler
RV8
> --> RV8-List message posted by: "tpu2@juno.com" <tpu2@juno.com>
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> I've had no luck in finding reasons for and against using an electric
> pump setup other than AFP. I viewed a few installations on the list,
> and I see 16 or more connections between the tank and the engine
> driven pump. Aside from a cobbled appearance, I cringe at using a
> $600 backup system to a $150. engine driven pump! That said, does
> anyone know why a simple flow thru electric pump with a check valve and bypass
> isn't used? At worst, I'd have to add a regulator.
>
> Surely some of you researched alternatives before ordering the AFP sys
> from Vans. If I'm missing something obvious, I won't take offense at
> the correction.
>
> Ted Utley
> 8A
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Pump - Bendix - IO360A1A |
--> RV8-List message posted by: Grking3@aol.com
This summer I used a Holley Blue ($100 locally) fuel pump when I installed a
Bendix RSA-5 fuel injection system on my parallel valve (I)O-360 in a Pitts
S-1. I did not use the supplied pressure regulator. I used a simple 1 way valve
to allow the fuel to flow around the backup pump during normal operation.
The Holley Blue pump is only rated at about 14 PSI at high flow rates. During
ground tests that bypassed the mechanical pump the engine ran up to the same
static rpm and had the same indicated fuel flow (pressure at the spider) as with
the mechanical pump. I am very happy with the holley installation and feel
it is as reliable as any other alternative, but it does sometimes break the
squelch on my handheld radio when I turn the pump on. I am not sure if the radio
interference is due to the pump (which sits in the cockpit a foot or two from
the antenna) or my installation, but don't care too much since I normally
don't use the radio. I might go with a high $$$$ Weldon or similar pump on my
-8
project due to the radio interference and wanting to do everything as slick
as possible on the RV.
Just my two cents.
Greg
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