Hi all;
I've been reading these letters for some time, particularly on this subject
and I have what should be a two-part solution.
First, spray about a half can of that antistatic laundry spray into the tank
through any and every access hole possible, then run a vacuum into it on the
exhale mode for about a half hour.
Second, once everything is installed and ready for the first run disconnect
the fuel line at the engine and run a return back to the tank (if there is no
electric pump in this part of the system, install a temporary one here). Now
power the pump for a few hours, shake things if possible and cleaning out the
filter as necessary. After this "simulated flight" there should be little
left to clog (unless you have those wooden shoes).
Dave
In a message dated 12/24/00 2:52:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
kevpow@iinet.net.au writes:
> Because I have had an engine failure due to blocked filters I carefully
> inspected the inside of my new long range tank.
>
> I was surprised to find about a quarter teaspoon of plastic swarf and dust
> in the bottom.
>
> Some was easily vaccumed out but some needed to be prodded before the vaccum
> would do its stuff.It seemed to be a classic example of the problems in the
> main tanks .No matter how much washing it appears some gunk may stay
> presumably by static means and only appear at a later flying date when it
> often overwhelms the small supplied filter.
>
> Xmas Wishes to all Kevin pownall
>
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