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Re: FW: Europa-List: FS 02

Subject: Re: FW: Europa-List: FS 02
From: Fred Klein <fklein@orcasonline.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 08:34:09

Bob H.,

Thanks for your explanation of the FS 02 and the tip on Vance's 
floating ball. You mention:

> I've used his ball in my version of a sight gauge between the seat 
> backs

I too am contemplating placing a sight gauge between the seat backs and 
have made a small molding upon which to mount it's top which extends 
the vertical face of the CM up to the horizontal surface between the 
head rests. I like this location as it will be visible when re-fueling; 
however, it seems apparent that...since the sight gauge would disappear 
into a hole in the top of the tunnel...readings would not be visible 
when the fuel level goes below the saddle. That being the case, I've 
been anticipating installing the standard sight gauge as well in order 
to get readings down to the point when one would want to switch to the 
reserve tank...although I do have some concerns about raw fuel in the 
cockpit at the firewall. As I write this, two sight gauges sounds like 
overkill, particularly as I have the factory fuel gauge and anticipate 
having an EIS w/ fuel flow metering...(gasp!)

I'd be interested in hearing something about your sight gauge between 
the seats and its venting, as I've had some concerns about adequate 
space between the tank and the CM as I would route the vent line first 
to starboard and then back towards the fuel filler.

Thanks again,

Fred


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