Being at the point of installing my 'Singleton/Andair/alu line' fuel system
modification
I have been following last week's discussion on the forum with more
than usual interest. Absorbing all wise men's good advices and getting more
confused
than convinced.
Today there was message number hundred about the subject. Thank you Miles for
putting
it that clear. It made me see the light in a flash.
My opinion is that when two wise people like Miles and Graham have exact the
same
thoughts on a subject like this, lesser gods like me have to put aside all
doubts and just benefit from their experience.
Up to my cockpit module again!
Jack (nr. 394 trigear)
----- Original Message -----
From: Miles McCallum
Subject: Re: Gascolator
It's been interesting seeing what people come up with, but one thing that
I've learned the hard way in various design projects (TD landing gear, BRS
installation, etc) is keep it simple as possible, and if possible keep the
quality of the bits as high as possible. I've yet to see anything that
really convinces me that it's possible to better (in order) 2 tank outlets,
1 tap, 1 aux fuel pump (either by-pass type, or with a one way valve in
parallel) I gascolator, (then engine fuel pump) and a return bleed to the
reserve side.
All the problems seem to come from (1) not making sure that the fuel system
is clean initially, and (2) from not making sure that the fuel is clean when
it goes into the aeroplane.
Miles
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