Re: Fuel system


Subject:    Re: Fuel system
From:    Richard & Martha Neilsen (NeilsenRM@comcast.net)
Date:    Wed Mar 17 - 9:00 PM
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
               




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