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lynnp(at)c-gate.net
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:53 pm    Post subject: fuel sump Reply with quote


Howdy Kolbers,
Finished up my fuel system for Ms Dixie and thought I would share some photos of my fuel sump.
First we milled a block of aluminum and cross drilled the ports 2 on top.
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P1040001.JPG
One for the fuel drain valve on the bottom.
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P1040002.JPG
Then drilled the mounting holes
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P1040003.JPG
Mounted
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P1040005.JPG
Ta Da!
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P1040006.JPG
This uses the sample cup like a Cessna uses.
Paul Petty
Building Ms. Dixie
Kolbra/912UL/Warp
www.c-gate.net/~ppetty


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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:09 pm    Post subject: fuel sump Reply with quote


Looks good Paul fine piece of work. Do not archive
Bryan Green (Elgin SC)


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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:13 pm    Post subject: fuel sump Reply with quote


Thanks Bryan,
Paul Petty
Building Ms. Dixie
Kolbra/912UL/Warp
www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:30 pm    Post subject: fuel sump Reply with quote


Good idea Paul, but I would would have kept the the drains separate.
That way you could tell which tank was making water or trash. Also,
if one valve leaks you won't run out of fuel. It wouldn't weigh
anymore, just another valve.
Just something to think about.
Tom
On Jan 5, 2006, at 3:52 PM, Paul Petty wrote:
Howdy Kolbers,
Finished up my fuel system for Ms Dixie and thought I would share
some photos of my fuel sump.
First we milled a block of aluminum and cross drilled the ports 2
on top.
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P1040001.JPG
One for the fuel drain valve on the bottom.
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P1040002.JPG
Then drilled the mounting holes
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P1040003.JPG
Mounted
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P1040005.JPG
Ta Da!
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P1040006.JPG
This uses the sample cup like a Cessna uses.
Paul Petty
Building Ms. Dixie
Kolbra/912UL/Warp
www.c-gate.net/~ppetty


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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:02 pm    Post subject: fuel sump Reply with quote


Paul...that is about a dandy Idea.....good work too!
did your wife think that up for you?......Smile
Don Gherardini
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:38 pm    Post subject: fuel sump Reply with quote


| Good idea Paul, but I would would have kept the the drains
separate.
| Tom
|
Hi Tom/Gang:
I don't think Paul will mind if I respond to your suggestion.
Paul has looped the fuel line around the tail boom with the drain in
the bottom. Only has one fuel tank. So.......fuel is coming down one
side and back ukp the other.
I did this with my MKIII when I built it. However, I was not near as
fancy as Paul. Instead of the machined block of aluminum, I put a "T"
fitting, then ran a drain line forward to the lowest point of the
fuselage, which was between the gear legs. Near the end of the drain
line and inside the fuselage I installed a Briggs and Stratton nylon
fuel shut off valve. Works great.
Take care,
john h
hauck's holler, alabama


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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:12 pm    Post subject: fuel sump Reply with quote


OOOPS!
Put my foot in my mouth. Sorry. I thought it had two fuel tanks.
Shows you I have a lot to learn. Some Kolbs have 2 tanks don't they?
Tom
On Jan 5, 2006, at 7:38 PM, John Hauck wrote:
| Good idea Paul, but I would would have kept the the drains
separate.
| Tom
|
Hi Tom/Gang:
I don't think Paul will mind if I respond to your suggestion.
Paul has looped the fuel line around the tail boom with the drain in
the bottom. Only has one fuel tank. So.......fuel is coming down one
side and back ukp the other.
I did this with my MKIII when I built it. However, I was not near as
fancy as Paul. Instead of the machined block of aluminum, I put a "T"
fitting, then ran a drain line forward to the lowest point of the
fuselage, which was between the gear legs. Near the end of the drain
line and inside the fuselage I installed a Briggs and Stratton nylon
fuel shut off valve. Works great.
Take care,
john h


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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:19 pm    Post subject: fuel sump Reply with quote


Kolbs have 2 tanks don't they?
| Tom
Hi Tom/All:
Yes, the standard configuration for the Kolbra is two plastic jugs.
Same for the MKIII and the FSII.
Ten gallons won't get you very far, so a lot of us come up with much
larger fuel systems.
Take care,
john h
MKIII
Titus, AL


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 5:57 am    Post subject: fuel sump Reply with quote


Thanks Don. Wife's Idea? No way! This one wuz all mine!
Take Care
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