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On a tagential issue, I started the process of getting checked out in 
our club's Cherokee 180 (about the same HP as I'd expect from a 13B).  I 
noticed during preflight that the tank vents are miniscule.  How big of 
a vent is necessary for a 13B's tank?

>keltro@att.net (Kelly Troyer) wrote:
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>>John I agree with all that Ed has stated.......One other thing to consider.......Standard
>>A/C gascolators were not designed for the pressures of a fuel injection system so make
>>sure to place it in the inlet side of the system before the pump........Also if the gascolator
>>has a spring loaded drain valve make sure that if the fuel from tank is restricted for some
>>reason that the pump does not pull the valve open and suck air !! IMHO
>>--
>>Kelly Troyer 
>>"Dyke Delta"_13B ROTARY Engine 
>>"RWS"_RD1C/EC2/EM2 
>>"Mistral"_Backplate/Oil Manifold 
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>>


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