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Ron Lendon

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 685
Location: Clinton Twp., MI

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:08 pm Post subject: Fuel System Design

Hey gang,  It's time to begin the design of the fuel system.  I have little experience but I have placed a design document at this location:

http://home.comcast.net/~rlendon/Fuel_System_design_document_for_Zodiac_XL.doc



and would like feedback.  If I am off base here, let me know.



Basically I'm following the prints but substituting Stainless Braided line and fittings from Earls.  The document is linear in that it starts at the tank and ends at the line to the carb.

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Ron Lendon
WW Corvair with Roy's Garage 5th bearing
CH 601 XLB
N601LT - Flying
http://www.mykitlog.com/rlendon
Corvair Engine Prints:
https://sites.google.com/site/corvairenginedata/

amyvega2005(at)earthlink.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:59 am Post subject: Fuel System Design

just stick to the plans, its a good design.



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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:59 pm Post subject: Fuel System Design

A few comments:



- since you are going with the Corvair I presume you will be following

William's design.

- consider adding a fuel flow sender and gauge. Fuel exhaustion is an all to

common cause of accidents and fuel flow can provide an instantaneous check

on the health of your fuel system and also help you track your fuel more

accurately.

- I'm paranoid enough about vapor-lock that I went with the Andair

extensions so I can mount my valve on the floor and the knob on the center

console.



-- Craig

Ron Lendon

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 685
Location: Clinton Twp., MI

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:28 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel System Design

Craig,



I have allowed for the pressure gage but hadn't thought about the flow.   And yes it is a Corvair the WW way.  I have been waiting for him to publish the 601 book but have gotten to the point I need to move forward.



Got any pictures of the Andair Valve mounted?



Thanks for the ideas.

craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject: Fuel System Design

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		   Got any pictures of the Andair Valve mounted?


	


Mine is still mounted in its box. But I've attached pictures of somebody

else's installation. Unfortunately I've lost track of whose plane it is.



-- Craig

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davidhwright(at)mac.com
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 2:13 am Post subject: Fuel System Design

Ron



I am more or less at the same stage as you are - I was considering  

quick disconnects at each wing root - any thoughts on these?



Dave Wright

Washington UK

601XL Wings, Scratchbuild



On 24 Aug 2007, at 03:28, Ron Lendon wrote:



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 Craig,



 I have allowed for the pressure gage but hadn't thought about the  

 flow.   And yes it is a Corvair the WW way.  I have been waiting  

 for him to publish the 601 book but have gotten to the point I need  

 to move forward.



 Got any pictures of the Andair Valve mounted?



 Thanks for the ideas.



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 Ron Lendon, Clinton Township, MI

 Corvair Zodiac XL, ScrapBuilder 

 http://www.mykitlog.com/rlendon





 Read this topic online here:



 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=130646#130646

Afterfxllc(at)aol.com
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 2:20 am Post subject: Fuel System Design

I can send you pics of the complete fuel system I installed for the corvair  install if you need them?

  

 do not archive

  

 Jeff



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Jaybannist(at)cs.com
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 5:04 am Post subject: Fuel System Design

David,

I have an XL with the dual stick option.  The outboard bearing brackets for the system have holes in them for fuel line support.  In these holes, I mounted a AN bulkhead fitting.  The inboard side is connected to the fuel selector with braided fuel line.  I installed a hose barb fitting on the outboard side.  When I attach my wings, I will route the ZAC-furnished rubber hose from the fuel tank, thru the side skin and to this hose barb.  In that location, the connection, with a clamp, will be real easy to make. That is about as close to a quick disconnect as I want to be. 

Jay in Dallas

David Wright <davidhwright(at)mac.com> wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

Ron

I am more or less at the same stage as you are - I was considering  

quick disconnects at each wing root - any thoughts on these?

Dave Wright

Washington UK

601XL Wings, Scratchbuild

On 24 Aug 2007, at 03:28, Ron Lendon wrote:

> 

>

> Craig,

>

> I have allowed for the pressure gage but hadn't thought about the  

> flow.   And yes it is a Corvair the WW way.  I have been waiting  

> for him to publish the 601 book but have gotten to the point I need  

> to move forward.

>

> Got any pictures of the Andair Valve mounted?

>

> Thanks for the ideas.

>

> --------

> Ron Lendon, Clinton Township, MI

> Corvair Zodiac XL, ScrapBuilder 

> http://www.mykitlog.com/rlendon

>

>

> Read this topic online here:

>

> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=130646#130646

>

>

archerm

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
Posts: 21
Location: Wichta

Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 6:02 pm Post subject: Fuel System Design

That is from my web site.



http://www.zodiacxl.com/Brake%20and%20Fuel%20system.htm



I wasn't happy with the location up on the panel.  So I moved it low to keep 

a pressure head on the valve.  It works fine.



Cheers



Matt

www.zodiacxl.com



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Ron Lendon

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 685
Location: Clinton Twp., MI

Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel System Design

Craig and others,



Added a Floscan 210B to the design just down from the second pump, filter will come after that.  It will connect right to the Dynon unit I plan to install.



I don't see the need for a quick disconnect at the wings, once they go on I hope to keep them on.  I am planing on using the Stainless Braided hose though and keeping all the pressure on the engine side of the firewall.  The braided hose is much less likely to rupture if the worse thing happens.



I am going to have to experiment with some clear line to decide about mounting the selector valve low.



Thanks for all the feedback, keep it coming,

doffill(at)cableone.net
Guest

Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 7:21 pm Post subject: Fuel System Design

Matt what did you use to paint the inside of the fuselage with.  It looks

great.



Danny



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craig(at)craigandjean.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject: Fuel System Design

 	  Quote: 	
		   That is from my web site.


	


Thanks, I'll make a note.



BTW: Matt's site contains a link to a very good article on fuel systems that

I've read in the past:



www.ellison-fluid-systems.com/article/fuelsystemsforhomebuilts/fuelsystems.h

tm



-- Craig

archerm

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
Posts: 21
Location: Wichta

Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 1:22 pm Post subject: Fuel System Design

I used Stewart Systems water based paint.  It takes a little getting used 

to.  But I really like it.  This stuff is very durable and very safe.  I 

tried it on the interior to get the feel of it.  I am glad I did.  If you 

order paint from them they will send you a video that shows how to do it. 

They are really great to work with.



http://www.aircraftfinishing.com/



Good luck and happy building



Matt

www.zodiacxl.com

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Ron Lendon

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 685
Location: Clinton Twp., MI

Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:10 am Post subject: Re: Fuel System Design

Send the pictures.



 	  Afterfxllc(at)aol.com wrote: 	
		  I can send you pics of the complete fuel system I installed for the corvair  install if you need them?

  

 do not archive

  

 Jeff



Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.

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