ORIGINAL: bigedmustafa
I'd heard that putting a small loop in the carberator line is often enough to prevent the syphoning effect that causes carburator problems. Can any of the veteren pilots reading this thread comment on whether or not this works? If the loop extends above the tank outlet, it would seem like a good, simple solution.
Yup,
Just make sure the line from the tank to the carb runs above the top of the fuel tank and yer golden. Fuel regs and pumps are overkill and more trouble than they are worth IMHO. If you plan on fueling your tank and waiting for an hour before flying while you BS with the natives, then...you're on your own. (Heat and pressure changes will defeat the small loop in the fuel line).