Air Trap Question
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grbaker (08-05-2022)
08-05-2022, 10:34 AM
#4
I would say that you want the tank and fill lines to be as high as possible to be able to evacuate as much air as possible while fueling. The pump pick up is actually in the center of the tank, so it doesn't matter as much where that barb is as long as the air trap is mostly full.
As far as location relative to the turbine, you should be fine there.
You need to wire tie all your line connections.
As far as location relative to the turbine, you should be fine there.
You need to wire tie all your line connections.
08-05-2022, 08:57 PM
#7
No one really answered the question! Distance to the turbine is not an issue, but proximity to the main tank feed and fuel pump is.
It’s not ideal having a joint in the feed line, or really using Tygon on a suction line where the soft tube will collapse slightly.
Clear SMC tube is best for that job.
lastly why would you replace a better system with a BVM type bag! The MAP traps now have screw on, threaded pleated pickups that take 5secs to change.
It’s not ideal having a joint in the feed line, or really using Tygon on a suction line where the soft tube will collapse slightly.
Clear SMC tube is best for that job.
lastly why would you replace a better system with a BVM type bag! The MAP traps now have screw on, threaded pleated pickups that take 5secs to change.
08-05-2022, 09:08 PM
#8
No one really answered the question! Distance to the turbine is not an issue, but proximity to the main tank feed and fuel pump is.
It’s not ideal having a joint in the feed line, or really using Tygon on a suction line where the soft tube will collapse slightly.
Clear SMC tube is best for that job.
lastly why would you replace a better system with a BVM type bag! The MAP traps now have screw on, threaded pleated pickups that take 5secs to change.
It’s not ideal having a joint in the feed line, or really using Tygon on a suction line where the soft tube will collapse slightly.
Clear SMC tube is best for that job.
lastly why would you replace a better system with a BVM type bag! The MAP traps now have screw on, threaded pleated pickups that take 5secs to change.
Jerry B
08-06-2022, 10:08 AM
#10
suction no problem, temperature no problem. A harder clear 6mm tube would be better and as CARS shows keeping the length of tube as short as possible is best. 6-10” is acceptable
Dave
08-06-2022, 06:57 PM
#12
They work just fine, I also use Festo, sometimes the silver valves will work better in a restricted area, they are not better or worse than the Festo valves, if you have it, use it, I never had one go bad, leak or fall apart.
How do you get the fuel line on it, you may ask, two ways, soften it with a lighter and quickly slide it onto the valve, no need to safety wire, the other option is the Tamjets option, I learned it from dady Tam, chew on the end of the fuel line until soft then slip it onto the valve ( best option 🤣 )
How do you get the fuel line on it, you may ask, two ways, soften it with a lighter and quickly slide it onto the valve, no need to safety wire, the other option is the Tamjets option, I learned it from dady Tam, chew on the end of the fuel line until soft then slip it onto the valve ( best option 🤣 )
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