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waj(at)quik.com
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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 5:27 pm Post subject: 601XL fuel vents

Hello group ,I have searched the archives and found  nothing pertaining to the fuel vents .I am plans building and am having problems  determining where the vent line ties into the fuel tank .Could someone give some  help in this area . Thanks, Wade 

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Ron Lendon

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

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: 601XL fuel vents

I just made them up the other day from the dimensions on 6-K-1.  Final trimming, 40mm sticking out of the bottom was saved to last.  I kept the pipe perpendicular along the tank to make setup easier.



I don't have the prints with me but if you have more questions, just ask.

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WW Corvair with Roy's Garage 5th bearing
CH 601 XLB
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waj(at)quik.com
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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:43 pm Post subject: 601XL fuel vents

Ron ,I have checked 6-K-1 and have all the dimensions ,however I must be 

missing something .I do not know where it ties into the tank .I do not have 

room to tie into the filler neck .Does it tie into the top of the end or 

does it tie into the top of the tank ,does it tie into a welded fitting 

somewhere .  Wade

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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:58 pm Post subject: 601XL fuel vents

I believe it doesn't really tie in anywhere. The upper end of the pipe has a

slight bevel to it and tucks into the upper corner of the tank. The

cross-section view of the tank shows this (poorly). I suspect the vent tube

may be tack welded to the wall of the tank in that upper corner.



-- Craig

Ron Lendon

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

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:36 pm Post subject: Re: 601XL fuel vents

I have mine out being welded.  I will talk to the guy and see if he will allow pictures of the process.  Tacking it to the top of the tank is something I didn't think about but will mention it to the weldor.

Trainnut01(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:33 am Post subject: 601XL fuel vents

Wade

 I modified a pair of long range tanks from ZAC. Gave me a chance to look  inside. The vent tube is not attached at the top at all. It is beveled on the  top end and is positioned with the end about a 1/4 inch from the top outboard  corner of the tank. My modified tanks did not work out real well so I made a new  set with carbon fiber. I am attaching a photo of one of my new tanks during  construction. You can kind of see the vent tube location. The CF tanks have  tested well but aren't flying yet.

 Carroll Jernigan

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waj(at)quik.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:38 am Post subject: 601XL fuel vents

Thanks Carroll ,I was misreading the prints ,I was not aware that the vent  tube was internal . Thanks, Wade

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waj(at)quik.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:41 am Post subject: 601XL fuel vents

Thanks Craig ,I now have a clear picture of what is needed . Thanks ,Wade

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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:05 am Post subject: 601XL fuel vents

Wade,

For the wing tanks, any high point in the tank will do.  I put the vent 

ends below the bottom wing surface by an inch.  For the header tank, I 

vented next to the incoming line near the top of the tank and routed a 

tube to the right wing a few feet out and curved the tip hanging below 

directly into the air stream to prevent siphoning and keep the fumes 

from being close to the exhaust on the left side.



Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com



Wade Jones wrote:

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		   Hello group ,I have searched the archives and found nothing pertaining 

 to the fuel vents .I am plans building and am having problems 

 determining where the vent line ties into the fuel tank .Could someone 

 give some help in this area . Thanks, Wade

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carlossa52(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:06 am Post subject: 601XL fuel vents

This is my experience making an -HD tank, but maybe you can use the idea.

I wrapped a piece of aluminum at the top of the tube, and riveted that piece with the tank's side.

See attached picture - I have higher resolution, (~700 KB). Let me know if interested and I'll send privately. 



Carlos

CH601-HD, plans



On 20/12/06, Ron Lendon <rlendon(at)comcast.net (rlendon(at)comcast.net)> wrote:[quote] --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Ron Lendon" <rlendon(at)comcast.net (rlendon(at)comcast.net)>



I have mine out being welded.  I will talk to the guy and see if he will allow pictures of the process.  Tacking it to the top of the tank is something I didn't think about but will mention it to the weldor. 



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Ron Lendon, Clinton Township, MI

Corvair Zodiac XL, ScrapBuilder 

http://www.mykitlog.com/rlendon





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waj(at)quik.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:29 am Post subject: 601XL fuel vents

Thanks Larry ,I have received some good info per my request .I think I now 

have it under control .I have been improving my Aluminum welding skills 

,however while I was at a local sheet metal shop I saw some good Al welding 

.The quality was much better than I could ever acquire .The owner of the 

shop gave me a quote of $75.00 to $100.00 for welding both tanks including 

the fittings and bead rolling . I have not got the tanks back yet ,hope the 

shop can do this job at that price . Thanks again , Wade

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waj(at)quik.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:41 am Post subject: 601XL fuel vents

Thanks Carlos ,for the info . Wade

  

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Ron Lendon

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

Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:11 pm Post subject: Re: 601XL fuel vents

Wade,



Sounds like a good price to me.  I am being charged $160 per tank and think it's a bargain.  I don't have the time to get as good as this guy already is.

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