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wingnut
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 Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject: Coolant overflow bottle placement |
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I recently decided to remove the carb heat system that was installed on my Model IV in favor of a simplified installation with the filters mounted right on the carbs. The problem I have is that the coolant overflow bottle is in the way of one of the filters. The firewall is rather busy and I don't see very many options for mounting. Anyone have pictures of a similar setup?
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| Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:58 am Post subject: Re: Coolant overflow bottle placement |
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Lewis,
I did the same thing on my IV. I removed the conventional carb heat box and scat tubing, replacing it with electric carb heaters, and installed two K&N RU-1820 filters. Attached is a picture of the right side.
Keith Schneider
Model IV / 912
Waynesville OH
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wingnut
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| Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject: Re: Coolant overflow bottle placement |
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I did the same thing on my IV. I removed the conventional carb heat box and scat tubing, replacing it with electric carb heaters, and installed two K&N RU-1820 filters. Attached is a picture of the right side. [quote]
Thanks Kieth. Your installation looks similar to mine in the amount of room you have. Unfortunately, the air filters I picked up are larger than yours. Here's a link to the picture:
http://store.leadingedgeairfoils.com/product_info.php?products_id=5368
I took a look at the installation manual and I noticed that they list a maximum distance that the overflow bottle may be located below the expansion tank. It doesn't say anything about locating above the expansion tank. Anyone know if there's a problem with this?
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| Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:29 pm Post subject: Coolant overflow bottle placement |
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Luis,
I mounted mine behind the oil tank. Picture attached.
Lowell
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| Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:39 pm Post subject: Re: Coolant overflow bottle placement |
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Thanks Lowell. I was afraid I'd have to squeeze it back in there somewhere. It's nice to have confirmation. Two questions though:
Is your attached to the firewall or the oil tank support? It didn't occur to me until I saw your picture but attaching it to the oil tank support would save me having to drill through the firewall.
Also, what's with the scat tubing going to the front of the motor? Vent for the cockpit?
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| Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject: Coolant overflow bottle placement |
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Mine was attached to the firewall. I do like the idea of attaching it to
the tank mount. The scat tubing was for a cabin heater I made. It worked
better for ventilation as heating 30° air from outside is not very efficient
vs. heating ever warmer cabin air in the conventional heater set-up. I did
have a valve on the coolant inlet and a way to control the air flow.
Lowell
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