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Rob,
Bite the bullet and re-install your probes in
the aft side of your header tank. Taking the time to do it now will give
you more psychological comfort and better reliability in the knowledge your
system is operating at maximum efficiency and accuracy..
My probes were installed such that the pumps
started with 5.5 gallons remaining which is approximatly 30 minutes of
reserve fuel. The pumps stopped at 11 gallons. The canopy was forward
hinged so the insets for the hinges were installed in the header tank thus
reducing some of its original capacity. The system was very reliable and
accurate. Deck angle was not an issue since the switches operated
predominantly in level flight.
I recommend that you install another
momentary push button switch in the system next to your other fuel
switches and lights which is wired parallel to the lower trigger switch and
label it "Fuel Top Off". This way you can just push the button and the
system starts fueling up your header tank. Comes in very handy on your
flight check before descending to land and any other time you feel it necessary
to top off your tank.
Bob Smiley
N94RJ
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