Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #55462
From: Charlie England <ceengland@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Floscan orientation, fuel line size
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:33:23 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Hi Ed,

I think that my 1st attempt at a reply disappeared in a power outage here in MS.

I re-checked the post on VAF, & he definitely said -4 pre & post sensor. The lines from the dist. spider to injectors on the a/c systems are much smaller; probably 1/8-3/16" OD. The actual ID is really small (I had a Precision brand system in my possession for a while, during my Lyc detour).

Charlie

On 06/25/2011 10:07 PM, Ed Anderson wrote:
Charlie, were these lines recommended for 1/4" dia SS tube - the lines from the air performance fuel distribution block to each injector or from the tanks to the fuel distribution block?  Makes a difference.  1/4" dia SS tube would have no problem providing fuel for one injector - but, I would make certain which lines he is referring to.
 
Ed
 
Edward L. Anderson
Anderson Electronic Enterprises LLC
305 Reefton Road
Weddington, NC 28104
http://www.andersonee.com
http://www.eicommander.com

Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 10:14 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Floscan orientation, fuel line size

OK, 2 questions.

1. For those using Floscan fuel flow transducers:


Anyone have a floscan 201 sensor that's working ok while mounted in other than a horizontal position? My most convenient location would have the fuel path flowing up at a 45 degree angle. In addition, the mounting can have the wires 'up', but mounting would be a bit more convenient with the wires pointing horizontally.

2. While researching Q1, I found a note from the guy who makes Airflow Performance fuel injection systems for Lycs (they run at around 15-30 psi), recommending 1/4" (AN-4) fuel lines firewall forward to minimize fuel heating & vapor lock. I've already been tempted to consider this instead of -6 (saves weight, running lines is easier, etc) because the injection pumps & automotive systems use small diameter lines, but was reluctant to go against 'convention'. Has anyone who's flying an injected rotary used -4 fuel lines to feed the engine?

Thanks,

Charlie

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