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williamtsullivan(at)att.n
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 Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 6:43 am Post subject: Fuel system |
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I need some advice on completing the fuel system on an original Firestar. The gas tank is located above the BRS, and is a bottom draw. I currently have only a squeeze bulb. When I emptied it last year, there was some water in the bottom of the tank. I bought a Great Plains gascolator and a Rotax primer. There are no mounting holes or brackets with the gascolator, so I need some ideas on where and how to mount it. Also, I need some ideas on where to mount the primer valve.
Ellery has recommended doing without the squeeze bulb, and only using the primer. If it works for him with his weather, it should work for me. Ideas, anyone?
Bill Sullivan
Windsor Locks, Ct.
FS 447
45 degrees and climbing, clear, no wind
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elleryweld(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:59 pm Post subject: Fuel system |
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I really dont think it is safe to put any inline squeze bulb in any airplane as I have never seen a good quality one, Check valves sticking ,rubber getting hard or cracking or the whole thing falling apart even if you have a loop plumed around it when it falls apart you will lose fuel to the carb I like a GA style Fuel primer much better quality and I think it is much safer than the cheap ones you can buy at a snowmobile shop they have there problems also
But this is just my opinion on how to keep thing safe for me
Ellery Batchelder Jr.
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Dana
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| Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:23 pm Post subject: Fuel system |
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Bill, as I said I'm using just the primer, no bulb. The primer pump is mounted on a bracket behind the seat, so I can reach it in flight, and draws fuel from just before the carburetor so it will fill the line.
How's the rebuild going? You must be close if you're working on the fuel system.
-Dana
At 10:39 AM 3/17/2010, william sullivan wrote:
| Quote: | I need some advice on completing the fuel system on an original Firestar. The gas tank is located above the BRS, and is a bottom draw. I currently have only a squeeze bulb. When I emptied it last year, there was some water in the bottom of the tank. I bought a Great Plains gascolator and a Rotax primer. There are no mounting holes or brackets with the gascolator, so I need some ideas on where and how to mount it. Also, I need some ideas on where to mount the primer valve.
Ellery has recommended doing without the squeeze bulb, and only using the primer. If it works for him with his weather, it should work for me. Ideas, anyone?
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NeilsenRM(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:00 pm Post subject: Fuel system |
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Bill
The Great Plains gascolator is a good one but they don't sell a mount for it. I have seen mounts that will work but don't remember where. Check other aircraft supply houses. I have seen them listed and they look much better than the mount I fabricated. Also be sure to install a drain valve like a Curtis drain valve. Mount the gascolator so the drain valve is assessable out the lower side of the fuselage. This will allow your to sample your fuel before each flight.
The plunger primers work well but can leak. Install a shut off valve between the primer and the fuel system. This will eliminate the likely chance that the primer will allow air to enter your fuel system.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC
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williamtsullivan(at)att.n
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| Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:44 pm Post subject: Fuel system |
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Dana- If I put the nose cone back on and fill it with fuel, it would be flyable in an hour. Besides the fuel sustem changes, I want to cover the pod with Stits and put a windshield on it. Also, take off some weight by switching the struts from steel to aluminum; switch to Firefly landing legs, and maybe add brakes. I also acquired a trailer and have started to modify it. Weather put an end to it for the winter. Remodeling the house is interfering with recreation.
Bill Sullivan
Windsor Locks, Ct.
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