I was aware of what the manual states of transducer location. Maybe I
should have been more specific and directed the question to people using
the Andair Gascolator.
Here Goes: "Is the third tap on the mini Andair gascolator also good to
use as a pressure tap?".
Tony this very well may act as a pressure switch indicator for me if the
actual pressure is that much different downstream of the regulator. For
those of you with the sensor downstream of the regulator: What are you
seeing as far as pressure goes and how does it help you in seeing actual
pressure? Or does the fact that you see good pressure or not as the only
characteristic being helpful.
Paul
Part# of VDO fuel pressure gauge supplied with the Rocky Mountain monitor.
No part # is printed on the unit but it is stamped 1-2 bar. Lockwood
supply has a VDO gauge marked 0-15/0-30 psi so this is probably the same
item. Part # V360-043 $23.00
Steve
A143
Mesa, AZ
> [Original Message]
> From: Paul McAllister <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Date: 10/4/03 3:14:32 PM
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: 914 Fuel Pressure Tranducer
>
<paul.mcallister@qia.net>
>
> Steve,
>
> The rotax install manual suggests that you get a second banjo fitting and
a
> longer bolt. They recommend that this be put inline with the hose going
off
> to the carburetor and to put the pressure transducer on the end of the
> second banjo.
>
> Can you tell me the VDO part number that is on your transducer as I need
to
> purchase one as well.
>
> Paul
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Hagar" <hagargs@earthlink.net>
> To: "Europa-ListMatronics. Com" <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Europa-List: 914 Fuel Pressure Tranducer
>
>
> >
> > Lately now every day is a new adventure. I have started doing
electrical
> > busses and engine instruments. The Rocky Mountain micromonitor that I
am
> > using comes with a nice
> > VDO fuel pressure transducer that looks like the oil pressure tranducer
> > that comes with the engine. The port is a 1/8 NPT. While fretting over
> > having to a "T" into my nicely configured aircraft fitting configured
fuel
> > line with some barbed fittings I noted that my mini-Andair gascolator
> under
> > the baggage bay has a: Low and behold! extra 1/8 NPT fitting on the top
of
> > it! Just the thing to plug the pressure transducer into, I believe that
> is.
> > Is this port on the gascolator subject to the full fuel pressure? It is
> > downstream of both pumps. I would note that the pressure here under the
> > baggage bay next to the pumps is going to be quantitatively higher (head
> > losses)than at the fuel pressure regulator. However for monitoring
> purposes
> > this would offer preflight checks as to the integrety of each pump and
> well
> > as if a pump is starting to get flakey by delivering erratic pressure.
> > What positions have others put the fuel pressure sender in?
> >
> > Is any one going to the Copperstate Fly in Next Week. If so look me up
> I'm
> > in the neighborhood.
> >
> > Steve Hagar
> > A143
> > Mesa, AZ
> >
> >
> > --- Steve Hagar
> > --- hagargs@earthlink.net
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
--- Steve Hagar
--- hagargs@earthlink.net
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