[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Coupers; I talked to another Alon owner last week who had a problem with the > engine losing power on take off...
I think you need to have the entire story. There can be many reasons for the loss of power. > All Alons, and possibly some Forneys have the gascolator mounted on the lower > portion of the firewall such that fuel has to run up to the carburetor, from > the gascolator, when the aircraft is in a level attitude. > Service bulletin # 19 lowered the gascolator an additional 3 + inches. I have > a feeling that this may contribute to the fuel problem... If this is a problem, then tens of thousands of Cessnas have the same problem. I recognize that the Cessnas' high wing gives the fuel greater pressure, but the difference in height between the tank and carburetor is what provides the pressure, even if the gascolator is lower than the carb. David N6359V __________________________________________________________________________ ______ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________________________________________________ Start an Email List For Free at Topica. http://www.topica.com/register
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