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lgold(at)quantum-associat
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 Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:23 am Post subject: 801 accident-Fuel caps |
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Guys,
I purchased a few of these Wag Aero fuel caps for my 701. Easy to bend and they fit nice and tight. However I have not used them for two reasons. (1) They stick up higher and are not as streamlined. I don’t want more drag and flow interference on top of the wing. (2) I don’t like fixing things that aren’t broken. The Zenith provided caps with a 1/16th” hole in the middle seem to work fine.
Les
From: owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of NYTerminat(at)aol.com
Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 3:44 PM
To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Re: 801 accident
Craig,
That is what I used and like Tommy said, no more venting fuel over the wings. I am very happy with them
Bob Spudis
In a message dated 6/20/2009 6:04:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, craig(at)craigandjean.com writes:
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--> Zenith701801-List message posted by: "Craig Payne" <craig(at)craigandjean.com>
For those of you who don't want to weld/braze/solder a vent tube onto your
existing caps: Wag Aero sells a "Ram Air Pressure Cap" (SKU: E-481-000,
$37.95) that I think fits the 701 factor tank flanges. The vent tube comes
unbent (sticks straight up) so you can bend it to face forward. I haven't
tried one yet.
-- Craig
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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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| Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:07 am Post subject: 801 accident-Fuel caps |
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I’m just guessing but it may be that different 701 fuel system designs influence the spillage. It seems everyone does their fuel system internals differently.
Les: if you still have the Wag Aero caps do you want to sell them? Respond direct to craig “at” craingandjean.com
-- Craig
From: owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Les Goldner
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 11:23 AM
To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Re: 801 accident-Fuel caps
Guys,
I purchased a few of these Wag Aero fuel caps for my 701. Easy to bend and they fit nice and tight. However I have not used them for two reasons. (1) They stick up higher and are not as streamlined. I don’t want more drag and flow interference on top of the wing. (2) I don’t like fixing things that aren’t broken. The Zenith provided caps with a 1/16th” hole in the middle seem to work fine.
Les
From: owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of NYTerminat(at)aol.com
Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 3:44 PM
To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Re: 801 accident
Craig,
That is what I used and like Tommy said, no more venting fuel over the wings. I am very happy with them
Bob Spudis
In a message dated 6/20/2009 6:04:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, craig(at)craigandjean.com writes:
[quote]
--> Zenith701801-List message posted by: "Craig Payne" <craig(at)craigandjean.com>
For those of you who don't want to weld/braze/solder a vent tube onto your
existing caps: Wag Aero sells a "Ram Air Pressure Cap" (SKU: E-481-000,
$37.95) that I think fits the 701 factor tank flanges. The vent tube comes
unbent (sticks straight up) so you can bend it to face forward. I haven't
tried one yet.
-- Craig
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NYTerminat(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:29 pm Post subject: 801 accident-Fuel caps |
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Les, The Zenith 7-V-11 drawing shows you drilling an additional 1/8" hole in the cap. Look at 1K at the top left of he drawing. Not sure if everyone has done this or not. A 1/16" hole does not vent much fuel.
Bob Spudis
N701ZX/CH701/912S/175hrs
In a message dated 6/22/2009 1:24:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lgold(at)quantum-associates.com writes:
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Guys,
I purchased a few of these Wag Aero fuel caps for my 701. Easy to bend and they fit nice and tight. However I have not used them for two reasons. (1) They stick up higher and are not as streamlined. I don’t want more drag and flow interference on top of the wing. (2) I don’t like fixing things that aren’t broken. The Zenith provided caps with a 1/16th” hole in the middle seem to work fine.
Les
From: owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of NYTerminat(at)aol.com
Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 3:44 PM
To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Re: 801 accident
Craig,
That is what I used and like Tommy said, no more venting fuel over the wings. I am very happy with them
Bob Spudis
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lgold(at)quantum-associat
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| Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:11 am Post subject: 801 accident-Fuel caps |
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Bob,
Astute observation! I decided to use a smaller 1/8th-inch hole to try to minimize potential water getting into the fuel. I thought I would test the smaller hole and see if I had any problems drawing fuel. I did not have problems so I decided not to go with the full 1/8th-inches.
Les
From: owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of NYTerminat(at)aol.com
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 3:29 PM
To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Re: 801 accident-Fuel caps
Les, The Zenith 7-V-11 drawing shows you drilling an additional 1/8" hole in the cap. Look at 1K at the top left of he drawing. Not sure if everyone has done this or not. A 1/16" hole does not vent much fuel.
Bob Spudis
N701ZX/CH701/912S/175hrs
In a message dated 6/22/2009 1:24:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lgold(at)quantum-associates.com writes:
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Guys,
I purchased a few of these Wag Aero fuel caps for my 701. Easy to bend and they fit nice and tight. However I have not used them for two reasons. (1) They stick up higher and are not as streamlined. I don’t want more drag and flow interference on top of the wing. (2) I don’t like fixing things that aren’t broken. The Zenith provided caps with a 1/16th” hole in the middle seem to work fine.
Les
From: owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of NYTerminat(at)aol.com
Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 3:44 PM
To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Re: 801 accident
Craig,
That is what I used and like Tommy said, no more venting fuel over the wings. I am very happy with them
Bob Spudis
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