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Geoff Heap
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
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Location: Lindenwold, New Jersey
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 Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 1:35 pm Post subject: 701 Header tank installation |
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Guys. I could use help with installing my header tank. I originally started from plans only in 1991 and at that time the wing tank size was much smaller than at present. They hold a total of about 14 gallon. My wings were finished years ago and I don't feel like ripping them apart so I got ZAC to build me a half size "D" tank that holds about 6 gallon. Problem is the new plans don't consider a header tank behind the panel. If anyone has seen plans from 1991 ......well they leave a lot to be desired. I would appreciate photos from anyone who has fitted a header. Come Monday I'll give ZAC a call to see if the have anything better.
Would appreciate comments/opinions on the sight glass versus a gage.
Thanks to all......Geoff.
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joeing701(at)internet.is
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:52 pm Post subject: 701 Header tank installation |
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Hello Geoff.
I installed a D header tank and had help with removing the filler cap.
Then I installed a vent that extends up to the right wing around the
hight of the wing tank. No gauges in the wing tanks but only in the D
tank. I never liked the sight glass system. Installed the VDO fuel level
sensor and am using the Stratomaster EM2 gauge for instruments. Also
installed the fuel flow system which is very nice to have. Tells me
exactly how much time I have of fuel or how many miles to fly base on
the Rotax 912 fuel consumptions and the present rpm.
I have one fuel pump located behind the seats which I use to transfere
fuel from the wing tank to the header tank. I can see when the fuel is
out in the wing tanks by a clear tubes from the wings to the fuel shut
of valve located on the flaperon rod cover behind the pax/pilots head. I
can send you some pictues of this setup.
Look under Zenith, fuselage page 6. There you will see my tank
installation. See my homepage: www.gi.is/fis
If you need more pictues, please let me know.
I am very happy with this installation.
Regards,
Johann G.
Iceland.
Z701/Joeing701
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Guys. I could use help with installing my header tank. I originally started from plans only in 1991 and at that time the wing tank size was much smaller than at present. They hold a total of about 14 gallon. My wings were finished years ago and I don't feel like ripping them apart so I got ZAC to build me a half size "D" tank that holds about 6 gallon. Problem is the new plans don't consider a header tank behind the panel. If anyone has seen plans from 1991 ......well they leave a lot to be desired. I would appreciate photos from anyone who has fitted a header. Come Monday I'll give ZAC a call to see if the have anything better.
Would appreciate comments/opinions on the sight glass versus a gage.
Thanks to all......Geoff.
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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:32 pm Post subject: 701 Header tank installation |
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Geoff,
You might be interested in the Header Tank page on my site,
www.macsmachine.com. The page is a descriptive of
the installation from making the tank to all views for supporting it
before the skins were on the plane.
My header is only about 9-gallons, but the principal is the same. If
you need other info, just ask.
Larry McFarland - 601HDS
Geoff Heap wrote:
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Guys. I could use help with installing my header tank. I originally started from plans only in 1991 and at that time the wing tank size was much smaller than at present. They hold a total of about 14 gallon. My wings were finished years ago and I don't feel like ripping them apart so I got ZAC to build me a half size "D" tank that holds about 6 gallon. Problem is the new plans don't consider a header tank behind the panel. If anyone has seen plans from 1991 ......well they leave a lot to be desired. I would appreciate photos from anyone who has fitted a header. Come Monday I'll give ZAC a call to see if the have anything better.
Would appreciate comments/opinions on the sight glass versus a gage.
Thanks to all......Geoff.
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Geoff Heap
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
Posts: 266
Location: Lindenwold, New Jersey
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| Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:21 am Post subject: Re: 701 Header tank installation |
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You guys are the best. Where else can you get this kind of response.
Larry. For some reason I can't get your site up. Is it down? (I've been there before)
Johann. Ive been on your site before also. Your pics are very good. My problem with the old plans was that the installation did not look secure enough to me but now I see the extra bracing you put in I feel much better about having 6 gallons of fuel suspended above my feet. I am ploughing right ahead now with the install. Thanks again both of you. I'll try your site again later Larry.
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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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| Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:56 am Post subject: 701 Header tank installation |
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Geoff,
The site is always up but for a few minutes each week when they check
their system.
You might need to again download the Flash component to get to the menu.
Larry
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You guys are the best. Where else can you get this kind of response.
Larry. For some reason I can't get your site up. Is it down? (I've been there before)
Johann. Ive been on your site before also. Your pics are very good. My problem with the old plans was that the installation did not look secure enough to me but now I see the extra bracing you put in I feel much better about having 6 gallons of fuel suspended above my feet. I am ploughing right ahead now with the install. Thanks again both of you. I'll try your site again later Larry.
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