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Old 06-29-2008 | 12:12 PM
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Default Multi engine fuel system set up

I like to know what would be best way to set up fueling system on the IB engines on my Connie.
There is no room for the fuel tank(10oz) to be placed in the nacelle as there will be main LG there. I am thinking on the lines of setting up separate tanks for both IBs in the fuselage and routing fuel lines through the wing into the nacelles and out the firewalls. Now there is almost 20" plus distance from fuel tank inside of the fuselage to the firewalls on both IBs..

Would it be wiser to gravity feed the tanks constantly as presently tanks will be higher then where engine will be mounted on IB nacelles. Or use some type of fuel pumps and cut the wing in the center to make a pocket where tanks will be set on little lower height or even 2oz hopper tank to pressure the system.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_45...18/key_/tm.htm

I need your opinions and expertise to achieve proper set up for smooth fuel distribution from tanks to engines.

Cheers...