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 Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 6:46 am Post subject: non-transparent gascolator |
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Mike B.
Dana did a very good job building his fuel drain block. (although is isn't quite a gascolator C but in his case C doesn't need to be) I do have the ability and the tools to copy his design C and have a block of aluminum that would be perfect for such a project. But......
I went to Aircraft Spruce C and looked for the $80 gascolator C like you mentioned. I assume the "Usher Gascolator" is the one you were referring to. Although it would be closer to a $100 C after you add all the fittings and the Saf Air drain valve C it still looks like a deal!
This Usher Gascolator appears to be a very high quality item C and I can't imagine even trying to make a fuel block C when you can get one of these for $80. I especially like the fact that it has a sediment bowl.
This gascolator subject is very timely for me C since my engine installation is virtually finished C except for reinstalling my fuel tanks and gascolator. My fuel lines are finished C and are simply waiting to be slid on and clamped tight. I will not be re-installing any of the drain system I had.
I was looking for a decent gascolator system. Found one C thanks.
BTW C I know there is a lot of interest in having a clear sediment bowl. But C to be honest C this isn't all that necessary. In your preflight inspection C you should always drain your fuel sump (whatever design it is) into your fuel checker flask. The flask gives you all the ability you need to see and remove what's coming out of the fuel lines. Being able to see the water in the sediment bowl isn't really necessary C when you consider you CAN drain it into something you can see.
Mike Welch
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JetPilot
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| Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:39 am Post subject: Re: non-transparent gascolator |
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Mike,
Glad to hear you are making good progress on rebuilding your plane, that must mean your recovery went very well also ! There are lots of good options for gascolators out there, its just important that you have one. In my MK III, I have the gascolator inside the fuselage, with just the drain sticking out the bottom of the fuselage, so I could not see it even if it was clear ! Its cool though, I have the quick drain just like a real Cessna  I do drain into a clear glass, so if there is anything in the fuel I will see it when I drain it out.
I have my gascolator before my fuel filter, that way I can see and remove large debris before it gets to the filter stage. The gascolator also has a screen in it, so large stuff would never get to the filter and get drained out. Then it goes on to the 10 micron filter that gets out even the smallest of particles.
Mike
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| Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:33 am Post subject: non-transparent gascolator |
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Dana
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| Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:02 am Post subject: non-transparent gascolator |
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At 10:43 AM 4/4/2009, Mike Welch wrote:
| Quote: | I went to Aircraft Spruce, and looked for the $80 gascolator, like you
mentioned. I assume the "Usher Gascolator" is the one you were referring
to. Although it would be closer to a $100, after you add all the
fittings and the Saf Air drain valve, it still looks like a deal...I know
there is a lot of interest in having a clear sediment bowl. But, to be
honest, this isn't all that necessary. In your preflight inspection, you
should always drain your fuel sump (whatever design it is) into your fuel
checker flask...
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If I was flying a larger plane like the MKIII's most of you guys fly, I'd
agree. I always had a drain cup in my T-Craft. But my UltraStar has no
cockpit at all, not even a pod, so I need to limit what I carry around, and
being Part 103, I also need to minimize the weight. Besides, I just like
making things...
-Dana
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