Karl,
We have set up several Europas with a single transducer with good results.
I am sure it is in the archives but some years back. In fact we are in the
midst of doing one now and would be happy to walk you through it if you
give me a call.
Bob Berube
Flight Crafters
813 695-1120
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Karl Heindl
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 7:52 PM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: FS450 calibration
Thank you for that richard. i'll take a look at it and do what you say,
unless there is good reason not to change the fuel lines. I think i called
it a transponder as well, but it should be transducer, whatever that is.
Karl
> Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2009 23:07:08 +0100
> From: rholder@avnet.co.uk
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: FS450 calibration
>
>
> Karl Heindl wrote:
>
> > you are right of course, but i have been led to believe
> > that the other solution works okay also and gives
> > accurate readings by changing this k-factor. maybe if i
> > change to gallons, but i have no interest in gallons. i
> > just won't use it for a while.
>
>
> There is a solution using one transponder.
>
> Re-arrange things so that the fuel comes out of the
> mechanical fuel pump, to a high point from where the
> return feed to the tank is taken, then put in the
> transponder and then split the line to each of the carbs.
>
> The tank return must be the highest point in the whole
> fuel system.
>
> Ergo. One transponder measuring exactly the fuel flow INTO
> the carbs.
>
> I know this can be done as it is how the factory built
> Sport Cruiser is set up. I have seen under the cowling of
> their demonstrator !
>
> I failed to take a photo but I assure you that was how it
> was set up. (Don't ask me how I got to see under the hood
> on a SC !)
>
> The transponder requirement is 100mm straight line hose
> before it and 50mm after it so a total (including the
> transponder) of around 225 mm. Easily found !
>
> Richard
> G-OWW=======================
>
>
>
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