Bill
The Great Plains gascolator is a good one but they don't sell a mount
for it. I have seen mounts that will work but don't remember where.
Check other aircraft supply houses. I have seen them listed and they
look much better than the mount I fabricated. Also be sure to install a
drain valve like a Curtis drain valve. Mount the gascolator so the drain
valve is assessable out the lower side of the fuselage. This will allow
your to sample your fuel before each flight.
The plunger primers work well but can leak. Install a shut off valve
between the primer and the fuel system. This will eliminate the likely
chance that the primer will allow air to enter your fuel system.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC
----- Original Message -----
From: william sullivan
To: kolb list
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 10:39 AM
Subject: Fuel system
I need some advice on completing the fuel system on an
original Firestar. The gas tank is located above the BRS, and is a
bottom draw. I currently have only a squeeze bulb. When I emptied it
last year, there was some water in the bottom of the tank. I bought a
Great Plains gascolator and a Rotax primer. There are no mounting holes
or brackets with the gascolator, so I need some ideas on where and how
to mount it. Also, I need some ideas on where to mount the primer
valve.
Ellery has recommended doing without the squeeze bulb, and
only using the primer. If it works for him with his weather, it should
work for me. Ideas, anyone?
Bill Sullivan
Windsor Locks,
Ct.
FS 447
45 degrees and
climbing, clear, no wind
