Fuel Tank Setup
11-17-2008, 02:22 PM
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Fuel Tank Setup
I am going to use a Fuel Dot to fill my plane. I can't remember if I just run a separate line , or tee into the line that runs to the carbuerator. Do I have three separate lines running into the fuel tank itself? Does anyone have a picture? Thanks, Aframe2
11-17-2008, 02:35 PM
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I am going to use a Fuel Dot to fill my plane. I can't remember if I just run a separate line , or tee into the line that runs to the carbuerator. Do I have three separate lines running into the fuel tank itself? Does anyone have a picture? Thanks, Aframe2
I am going to use a Fuel Dot to fill my plane. I can't remember if I just run a separate line , or tee into the line that runs to the carbuerator. Do I have three separate lines running into the fuel tank itself? Does anyone have a picture? Thanks, Aframe2
You can put a second clunk on the fill line if you want. This will make it easier to pump the fuel back out of the tank at the end of the day.
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RE: Fuel Tank Setup
hey, I use a 3 line setup, 2 for the usual stuff and 1 one for the fuel dot. I'll try to explain how I do it that best I can. I bend brass tube in a C shape and position it so that the end inside the tank is as far to the front as possible. When the plane is tipped on its nose you will be able to drain the tank completely. I havent figured out how to upload pics , If you need one I can email you. let me know
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RE: Fuel Tank Setup
RCKen, thanks for the picture, just one more question. Have you ever heard of the second clunk interfering with the main clunk? Will they become entangled?
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RE: Fuel Tank Setup
Jay2000, thanks for the info, I will try it. Do you put any fuel tubing on the end of the brass tube, or do you just leave it bare? Thanks, Aframe2
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RE: Fuel Tank Setup
You dont need any tubing, After you get it all setup fill it with fuel and make sure it drains, keep in mind there will be a little bit of fuel left but it is about the same as anyother method. Then pressure test it and install it.
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RE: Fuel Tank Setup
Jay.................you're using the same method that I have on my CG Ultimate 10-300 and UCD 3D .60. You are right the nose need to be tipped down when defueling. Works great for me too. Never had a problem, even with my Saito 100 inverted.
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RE: Fuel Tank Setup
Like Jay I'm using the same method. I add a short piece of fuel tubing to the brass as it is much easier to adjust the depth, but you have to remember to tip the nose down when defueling.
