Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #28230
From: Chad Robinson <crj@lucubration.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: fuel system issues
Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2005 18:53:58 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
al p wick wrote:
I certainly agree. It seems reasonable to assume that the return line
always deposits bubbles into the tank. I'm told sock is effective at
removing them, obviously returning fuel some distance from inlet is
valuable. I have 2 gallon header, vented. Unable to get it close to vapor
lock. Only exception was brief moment on restart of overheated engine
(during my test phase years ago). That was only after 5 minute heat soak.
Pretty clear that was due to the 6" of tubing in engine compartment
getting too hot.

Where is your header tank located?

How is the system plumbed to your tank? Do you have a fuel selector valve to select what feeds it, or do you gravity-drain to it?

Where does the vent for your header tank go? Does it go to a main tank, or directly outside?

Regards,
Chad
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