KR>fuel senders and gauges?

2022-02-10 Thread Mark Langford
Has anybody had good luck with fuel senders and gauges? If so, what brand, part number, etc? I've been through several iterations, and almost all failed way earlier when they should have. Even the "low fuel" senders which simply tell if there's fuel or not don't seem to last very long. If I

KR>fuel leak

2021-09-06 Thread Flesner
The fuel leak in my left wing tank that I thought I had fixed a year ago has returned.  I have tanks in each outer wing panel, 12 1/2 gal, and after 14 years the gasket that secures the sender units to the tank developed a very minor leak, just enough to require fixing.  Last year I removed t

KR>Fuel Pump

2021-04-18 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
KR2 with Revmaster 2100D.  I was not going to install a fuel pump on my Revmaster 2100D since I felt that the header tank should provide sufficient head pressure to supply the engine with fuel under most normal non-aerobatic maneuvers to include climb attitudes. Am I correct in my assumption or

Re: KR> fuel leak update

2020-10-31 Thread John Bouyea via KRnet
Good on you Larry! And kudos to everyone who offered support (moral and otherwise!) John Bouyea N133RM KR-2S – imported, fixed & flying www.bouyea.net/cur_proj/N133RM OR81/ Hillsboro, OR ... no hammers required and no sign of a leak... Larry Flesner

KR> fuel leak update

2020-10-31 Thread Flesner via KRnet
I used Helicoils to repair the threads in the fuel sender mounting bracket.  Some difficulty but I managed.  Installed wing back on the KR with ease, no hammers required and no sign of a leak.  Yard work precluded a flight and it's been 30 days grounded.  Wind gusts in the 30 tomorrow so mayb

KR> Fuel mixture

2020-10-25 Thread Mike Sylvester via KRnet
My two cents worth.. My O-200 with the M/S carb does exactly what Jeff and Larry have been discussing. After a lot of thought and several conversations with Jeff I decided to adjust the pilot instead of spending more money and time chasing a non problem. Once I get to a comfortable altitude I ju

KR> fuel leak

2020-10-17 Thread Flesner via KRnet
I pulled the left wing off the KR to look for a fuel leak. https://www.dropbox.com/s/ujcwo0pk3fmcd6l/kr%20wing.jpg?dl=0 It appears the leak was from the gasket on the fuel sender.  It looks pretty miserably flat.  No indication of leaks from the three fittings in that area.  New gasket on ord

KR> Fuel pumps

2019-04-29 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "In that flow test, you want to run the fuel through the carb and measure the flow rate coming out the drain plug of the carb." Wouldn't one want a pressure regulator somewhere between the fuel pump and the carb? Maybe the carbs you're referring to have one built in to them, such as a float

Re: KR> Fuel pump O-200

2019-04-29 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 4/29/2019 6:34 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet wrote: Hello O-200 Guys. Do I need a fuel pump if I only have a header tank? Victor Taylor Irvington, Alabama ++ I don't have a header tank at all and run 2 electric fuel pumps.

Re: KR> Fuel pump O-200

2019-04-29 Thread Mike Sylvester via KRnet
ott, he is very knowledgeable man. Mike Sylvester kr2s builder Birmingham,AL. Cell no.205-966-3854 From: KRnet on behalf of victor taylor via KRnet Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2019 9:56 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: victor taylor Subject: KR> Fuel pump O-200 He

Re: KR> Fuel pump O-200

2019-04-29 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
Scott North Arkansas - > Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 9:56 PM > From: "victor taylor via KRnet" > To: "krnet@list.krnet.org" > Cc: "victor taylor" > Subject: KR> Fuel pump O-200 > > Hello O-200 Guys. Do I need a fuel pu

Re: KR> Fuel pump O-200

2019-04-29 Thread Randall Smith via KRnet
SM > - Original Message - > From: victor taylor via KRnet > To: krnet@list.krnet.org > Cc: victor taylor > Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2019 22:56:48 -0400 (EDT) > Subject: KR> Fuel pump O-200 > > Hello O-200 Guys. Do I need a fuel pump if I only have a header tank? >

Re: KR> Fuel pump O-200

2019-04-28 Thread Brant Hollensbe via KRnet
above the carb in a steep climb condition. Brant HollensbeKDSM - Original Message - From: victor taylor via KRnet To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: victor taylor Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2019 22:56:48 -0400 (EDT) Subject: KR> Fuel pump O-200 Hello O-200 Guys. Do I need a fuel pump if I only hav

KR> Fuel pump O-200

2019-04-28 Thread victor taylor via KRnet
Hello O-200 Guys. Do I need a fuel pump if I only have a header tank? Victor Taylor Irvington, Alabama Sent from my iPhone ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at htt

KR> Fuel Level Sensors

2019-03-04 Thread svd via KRnet
Hi All, I’m getting ready to install fuel level sensor, and am considering options. I am very attracted to Belite like system: http://www.beliteaircraftstore.com/fuel-probe-system/ But it is expensive and I’d like to install in more than o

Re: KR> fuel flow instrument and sender

2019-02-17 Thread Flesner via KRnet
 These two items new are $427 plus shipping from Aircraft Spruce.  I will sell them for $300  and free shipping to the first builder to reply to this e-mail. Larry Flesner The items are sold,,, Larry Flesner _

KR> fuel flow instrument and sender

2019-02-17 Thread Flesner via KRnet
I recently purchased an fc-10 fuel flow meter with an ft-60 sender to install in my KR.  I thought I had an ideal location to install the sender but later realized it was not going to work out and was going to be more of a hassle to install than I was willing to undertake.  These two items ne

KR> fuel flow meter/good news/bad news

2019-01-11 Thread Flesner via KRnet
I recently decided I'd like to have a fuel flow meter in the KR. I selected the FC-10 with an FC-60 sensor.  I had the spot in mind where I'd install the sensor.  With sensor and instrument in hand I dived in to the KR this afternoon, upside down, under the forward deck to remove a section of

Re: KR> fuel flow sensors

2019-01-04 Thread brian.kraut--- via KRnet
: Re: KR> fuel flow sensors From: Flesner via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> Date: Tue, December 18, 2018 3:34 pm To: Mark Langford via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> Cc: Flesner <fles...@frontier.com> See https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/eift60.php for "The Cub

KR> Fuel tanks

2018-12-29 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Larry said, "And the modification immediately after that would have been to remove the fuel tank for the fuselage entirely and place tanks, aluminum, fiberglass, or otherwise, in the outer wing panels." That's certainly the wisest way to do it. My first KR (N37751) had, besides the composite

Re: KR> fuel flow sensors

2018-12-20 Thread Dave Acklam via KRnet
eBay has floscan transducers for 150ish... Then all you need is an indicator, or an efis/ems with the right input On Mon, Dec 17, 2018, 3:42 PM Flesner via KRnet > The C140 I flew today had a fuel flow meter and I found it to something > I'd like to have in the KR. I'm not willing to spend m

Re: KR> fuel flow sensors

2018-12-18 Thread Daniel Heath via KRnet
I have a Dynon ( don't think it is made by Dynon ) "Red Cube" for sale, half price of the new rate and only used for a couple hours. Don't need it now as the new engine comes with the capability built in. If interested, I will look up the price. It is way less than $349. See N64KR at

Re: KR> fuel flow sensors

2018-12-18 Thread Flesner via KRnet
The Flight Data FC10 is what was on Ebay from Pacific Coast Avionics for $349. -Jeff +++

Re: KR> fuel flow sensors

2018-12-18 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 12/18/2018 4:49 PM, Jeff Scott via KRnet wrote: The Flight Data FC10 is what was on Ebay from Pacific Coast Avionics for $349. ++ Thanks, Jeff.  That's the cheapest one I've found. Larry

Re: KR> fuel flow sensors

2018-12-18 Thread Flesner via KRnet
Thanks to those that replied to my post on fuel flow sensors. Given the various input I think the most compatible / easy to install / priced unit is https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/flightdatafc10.php?recfer=22092 I'm wanting something I can simple mount in my 3/8" fuel line an

Re: KR> fuel flow sensors

2018-12-18 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
Larry,   The Flight Data FC10 is what was on Ebay from Pacific Coast Avionics for $349.     -Jeff   Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 4:34 PM From: "Flesner via KRnet" To: "Mark Langford via KRnet" Cc: Flesner Subject: Re: KR> fuel flow sensors See https:/

Re: KR> Fuel flow gauge

2018-12-18 Thread Flesner via KRnet
Mike, I think that for the same money I'd go with this one: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/flightdatafc10.php?recfer=22092 It looks like a more desirable/ easy/ reliable install and I'm only looking for the one feature, fuel flow, and not all the rest of the features so ther

Re: KR> fuel flow sensors

2018-12-18 Thread Flesner via KRnet
See https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/eift60.php for "The Cube" fuel flow meter. Looks like it meets your criteria, and previously recommended by other KRnetHeads. Adapt whatever you want to the female NPT ports. +

KR> Fuel flow gauge

2018-12-18 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Here's what I bought for my KR. http://www.boat-fuel-economy.com/lowrance-lmf-200-for-sale That's just the display. Fits a 2 inch hole. Needs to be connected to a Lowrance EP-60R transducer. It's a tiny little turbine installed in the fuel line that spins, the transducer converting spin speed

Re: KR> fuel flow sensors

2018-12-18 Thread Ronald Wright via KRnet
You might want to look at Marine fuel flow meter systems. Ron On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 10:53 AM Mark Langford via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > Larry Flesner wrote: > > > The C140 I flew today had a fuel flow meter and I found it to something > > I'd like to have in the KR. I'm not will

Re: KR> fuel flow sensors

2018-12-18 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Larry Flesner wrote: > The C140 I flew today had a fuel flow meter and I found it to something > I'd like to have in the KR.  I'm not willing to spend more than $350 or > so on the entire system and I want it easy to install in my fuel line > with common aircraft type compression fittings  or I

Re: KR> fuel flow sensors

2018-12-18 Thread Bob via KRnet
iteria. Blow the dust off that credit card... -Jeff Scott Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 at 5:41 PM From: "Flesner via KRnet" To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Flesner Subject: KR> fuel flow sensors The C140 I flew today had a fuel flow meter and I found it to something I'd

Re: KR> fuel flow sensors

2018-12-17 Thread Craig Williams via KRnet
ific Coast Avionics has one listed on Ebay for $349 with > free shipping, so that meets your criteria. Blow the dust off that credit > card... > > -Jeff Scott > > > > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 at 5:41 PM > From: "Flesner via KRnet" > To: krnet

Re: KR> fuel flow sensors

2018-12-17 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
PM From: "Flesner via KRnet" To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Flesner Subject: KR> fuel flow sensors The C140 I flew today had a fuel flow meter and I found it to something I'd like to have in the KR.  I'm not willing to spend more than $350 or so on the entire system and I

KR> fuel flow sensors

2018-12-17 Thread Flesner via KRnet
The C140 I flew today had a fuel flow meter and I found it to something I'd like to have in the KR.  I'm not willing to spend more than $350 or so on the entire system and I want it easy to install in my fuel line with common aircraft type compression fittings  or I'll pass on the idea.  Any

Re: KR> fuel flow sensor

2017-12-21 Thread Raymond Fuenzalida via KRnet
Agree with Larry. If I end up with a fuel sensor when I finally get all my instruments, so be it. if not, I'm not worried. I always fly by time. I plan and book the maximum burn in my Sundowner at 10 gallons per hour. Leaned out at altitude, I can get it just under 8. That not only covers my p

Re: KR> fuel flow sensor

2017-12-19 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 12/19/2017 12:25 PM, n357cj via KRnet wrote: Hey guys, The fuel flow sensor is not all doom and glume... I installed the fuel scan from Grand Rapids over 10 years ago and it has preformed flawlessly. Joe Horton +

KR> fuel flow sensor

2017-12-19 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hey guys, The fuel flow sensor is not all doom and glume... I installed the fuel scan from Grand Rapids over 10 years ago and it has preformed flawlessly. I have it set to be one tenth of a gallon per hour under actual in case I am pushing my luck. I know the first time I flew to Mount Veron no

Re: KR> Fuel Flow Meter

2017-12-18 Thread Sid Wood via KRnet
My surplus Grand Rapids fuel flow sensor is spoken for. Arrangements are underway to ship it to a good home. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 California, MD, USA ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please

Re: KR> Fuel Flow Meter

2017-12-18 Thread Sid Wood via KRnet
I have a fuel flow sensor in my KR-2 for a Grand Rapids EIS. The sensor was given to me. Don't know if it works: GR wants $184 to pay for the activation code to make the GR display pay attention to the sensor. If anyone has a use for the Grand Rapids fuel flow sensor, let me know and I will

Re: KR> Fuel flow meter

2017-12-18 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 12/18/2017 1:49 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote: I don't see why people are comparing a fuel flow meter to a dipstick. As far as I can see they don't have anything to do with each other. A fuel flow gauge gives real-time consumption information. A dipstick is basically something to make

KR> Fuel flow meter

2017-12-18 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Phil in Australia said, > Hard to beat s dip stick. But check out this flow meter Ebay item 263346804586 Hey! There's some interesting gadgets over there! Great prices too, although shipping is outrageous. The brand name of this eBay unit is "Topargee". Looking at their

Re: KR> Fuel Flow Meter

2017-12-17 Thread Phillip Matheson via KRnet
Hard to beat s dip stick. But check out this flow meter Ebay item 263346804586 Phil Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at > https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. > Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.

KR> Fuel Flow Meter

2017-12-17 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "A good nap brought things back in to perspective. You only have to calibrate the paint stick once and it's good for a lifetime. :-)" But then, what will you do instead of sitting in the cockpit prior to going for a flight, re-calibrating the fuel flow meter? Until, (as with Mark L.) I gave up

Re: KR> Fuel Flow Meter

2017-12-17 Thread Ken Hurley via KRnet
😂 On Dec 17, 2017 12:30 PM, "Kayak via KRnet" wrote: i think u should put a lid on it ken ;) On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 12:17 PM, Ken Hurley via KRnet wrote: > And a paint stick can paddle someone too. I just wanted to stir things up. ___ Search the

Re: KR> Fuel Flow Meter

2017-12-17 Thread Kayak via KRnet
i think u should put a lid on it ken ;) On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 12:17 PM, Ken Hurley via KRnet wrote: > And a paint stick can paddle someone too. I just wanted to stir things up. ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@lis

Re: KR> Fuel Flow Meter

2017-12-17 Thread Ken Hurley via KRnet
And a paint stick can paddle someone too. I just wanted to stir things up. On Dec 17, 2017 10:53 AM, "Flesner via KRnet" wrote: > It worked fine for maybe 20 hours, and it's been crazy ever since. Not > crazy in a way that makes any sensemaybe 5% of the time I'd say it's > accurate, but mos

Re: KR> Fuel Flow Meter

2017-12-17 Thread Flesner via KRnet
 It worked fine for maybe 20 hours, and it's been crazy ever since. Not crazy in a way that makes any sensemaybe 5% of the time I'd say it's accurate, but most of the time it wanders quickly between the normal 3.8 gph and something like 50 gph! I'm back to what always works...a paint stirrin

Re: KR> Fuel Flow Meter

2017-12-17 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
I've had a Floscan 201 fuel flow sensor in both N56ML and N891JF. It worked flawlessly in N56ML on the EIS for something like 750 hours, and then started drifting a bit sometimes, so I replaced it and it worked fine afterwards. When I redid the fuel system in N91JF, I swapped the working Flo

Re: KR> Fuel Flow Meter

2017-12-16 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Guys I have a Silver Instrument Model IIIC with a yellow tag (It's used but I have never used it). Its left over from when I closed my shop. From what I can see on the display it supports two tanks and you can select fuel remaining or time remaining on one of the displays. If you are interested

KR> Fuel Flow Meter

2017-12-16 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Larry said, "I recall a reasonable priced fuel flow meter being discussed a year or two back . . ." These things are a can of worms, unreliable over time and expensive. . . I've had one of these almost the entire eleven years I've owned N335KC. I had to replace the sensor early on. Lowrance

Re: KR> fuel flow meter

2017-12-16 Thread Craig Williams via KRnet
I am using this one. I tested it and if I remember correctly it gave 515 pulses per gallon. I have an Arduino processing that data and displaying it on a small 4x20 display. I assume it could feed a meter that could be calibrated to the pps or ppm. eBay item number: 112586699418 > On December

Re: KR> fuel flow meter

2017-12-16 Thread Daniel Heath via KRnet
I have a Red Cube. I used it on my Dynon system. Not sure what they sell for, but if anyone is interested, I will settle on a price. My Panther Building Documentation at PantherBuilder Web Site Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -Original Message- Subject: KR> fuel flow meter

KR> fuel flow meter

2017-12-15 Thread Flesner via KRnet
I recall a reasonable priced fuel flow meter being discussed a year or two back and can't find anything in the archives.  Does anyone recall the brand name / suppliers.  Santa Claus dropped some green packing from his money bag and he's not answering his phone so I thought I'd just spend it.

KR> Fuel Flow Measurements

2017-06-15 Thread Sid Wood via KRnet
Lots of traffic on the KRnet the past two days regarding fuel flow calculations. I did not see any traffic on actual ground measurements to verify the fuel flow capacity. In the USA you need to have those numbers for an airworthiness certificate inspection. The measurements are supposed to b

KR> Fuel pump for Ellison

2017-06-14 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
I've got a square-shaped Facet as a transfer pump from a wing tank to the header. Despite being left on and running dry surely more than once during my plane's long life, it continues to turn on and pump fuel without fail. I have two independently wired pumps (primary and back-up) drawing from

Re: KR> Fuel pump for Ellison EFS-2, without distributor

2017-06-13 Thread Randall Smith via KRnet
Thought you had a VW engine. My mistake. On my sub I ran 2 pumps 1 on when key was on 2nd on a switch. I had a fuel pressure gage to. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2017, at 2:39 PM, Mark Jones via KRnet > wrote: > > >> I'm hesitant to rely on the 'facet' type electric pump - they look ki

Re: KR> Fuel pump for Ellison EFS-2, without distributor

2017-06-13 Thread Randall Smith via KRnet
I just used gravity for fuel flow. No 90* elbows in system Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2017, at 12:30 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet > wrote: > > Dave Acklam wrote: > >> I'm hesitant to rely on the 'facet' type electric pump - they look kind of >> flimsy & if the pump stops the engine quit

Re: KR> Fuel pump for Ellison EFS-2, without distributor

2017-06-13 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood via KRnet
I had a similar set up - carb was an Amal - recommended by our EAA after having problems with the original ---? that came with the Revmaster. No pump -just a forward facing pitot to ensure positive pressure in the tank. Never had any problems. On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 5:15 PM, Dave Acklam via KR

Re: KR> Fuel pump for Ellison EFS-2, without distributor

2017-06-12 Thread Larry Flesner via KRnet
At 11:15 AM 6/12/2017, you wrote: Or is everyone running the little 12v facet pumps (or two of them? Or???)? ___ I've run two Facet pumps, in parallel for 600 hours, no gravity feed, no eng

KR> Fuel flow test

2017-06-12 Thread Paul Visk via KRnet
The link below is an EAA Webinar about the FAA requirements for a fuel flow test that is required before your DAR will sign off your aircraft. http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=2195707082001 Paul Visk Belleville Il. 618-406-4705 ___ Search the KRnet A

Re: KR> Fuel pump for Ellison EFS-2, without distributor

2017-06-12 Thread donald january via KRnet
I ran two pumps but that was for wing tanks to keep the header tank full. Gravity off the header tank should be your last resort. On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 3:12 PM, Bright House via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > You are correct. It will not start on the ground without pumps. It also > prob

Re: KR> Fuel pump for Ellison EFS-2, without distributor

2017-06-12 Thread Bright House via KRnet
You are correct. It will not start on the ground without pumps. It also probably would not start in the air with no pumps. What I said was it continued to run with no pumps. The facets are reliable as many of us have proven. Mark Jones Sent from my iPhone 6 > On Jun 12, 2017, at 4:00 PM, Dav

Re: KR> Fuel pump for Ellison EFS-2, without distributor

2017-06-12 Thread Dave Acklam via KRnet
At least for my plane, with 5gal in the tank it won't even start without a pump (I tried, right after I hooked the EFS-2 up - No dice. Fuel present all the way through, and it runs on starting fluid, so that (IMHO) leaves insufficient pressure). Given that there is only about 8" of vertical distanc

Re: KR> Fuel pump for Ellison EFS-2, without distributor

2017-06-12 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
I'm hesitant to rely on the 'facet' type electric pump - they look kind of flimsy & if the pump stops the engine quits... This statement is not necessarily true. Back in the early days of my KR2S flying with my EFS-3 Corvair engine I had a complete pump failure due to a broken ground wire. B

Re: KR> Fuel pump for Ellison EFS-2, without distributor

2017-06-12 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Dave Acklam wrote: > I'm hesitant to rely on the 'facet' type electric pump - they look kind of > flimsy & if the pump stops the engine quits... The Facets are more reliable than they may appear, and are dirt simple. The stock mechanical pump is certainly less reliable. Having said that, you

KR> Fuel pump for Ellison EFS-2, without distributor

2017-06-12 Thread Dave Acklam via KRnet
So... I'm using an EFS-2 and need a fuel-pump. My engine is an 1835 VW with accessory-case & single-plug heads, and I'm using a single mag as my ignition source. All fuel is in a *large* header tank, directly behind the panel. I'm hesitant to rely on the 'facet' type electric pump - they look ki

KR> fuel tank sealent

2017-04-05 Thread Stef den Boer via KRnet
Hi guys, What is your experiance with fuel tank sealent pr1440 in combination with car fuel. It is for aviation gas but is it alowed for car fuel? I did a test with a bit sealent in a can with car fuel for a few months and see no differnts. Is there some out there who is using pr1440 in his fuel

Re: KR> Fuel header tank

2017-01-16 Thread brian.kraut--- via KRnet
Having hung upside down by the seatbelt with a header tank on fire I definitely prefer to have all the fuel in the wings, but I had a Midget Mustang with all the fuel in the header tank and currently fly a Mustang 2 with just a header tank. I would certainly put all my fuel in the wings if I was b

Re: KR> Fuel header tank

2017-01-16 Thread brian.kraut--- via KRnet
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KR> Fuel Header Tank

2017-01-16 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "The partial KR2 (original design) I have bought is fitted with an aluminum fuel tank in front of the instrument panel. From the information I have available this is not a good idea (shift of CoG, fire danger etc.)" On the contrary, if you've got an aluminum tank it means it's removable. You ca

Re: KR> Fuel header tank

2017-01-16 Thread Deon-tsrc via KRnet
Awsome! Thanks for all the inputs! I will retain the current configuration. One of the things I really liked is the simple fuel qty indicator - see through pipe! I am glad that the CoG shift would not be a problem and the tank should be much safer during crashing. I do not expect to fly for

Re: KR> Fuel header tank

2017-01-16 Thread CHRIS GARDNER via KRnet
Deon, CG shift with the header tank is a non -issue. I have a 12 US Gal. header tank from RR in my KR2S and the change in trim from full to almost empty is only a couple of bars on the trim indicator . Aluminum is probably superior in chemical resistance from auto fuels and less likely to leak t

Re: KR> Fuel header tank

2017-01-16 Thread Tommy Waymack via KRnet
et" > To: "KRnet" > Cc: "Deon-tsrc" > Sent: Monday, January 16, 2017 10:13:42 AM > Subject: KR> Fuel header tank > > Hi Guys > > The partial KR2 (original design) I have bought is fitted with an > aluminum fuel tank in front of the inst

Re: KR> Fuel header tank

2017-01-16 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
r call. -Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM ----- Subject: Re: KR> Fuel header tank Hi Deon, I have a KR-2s with a 12 gal. header tank and am currently building another that I retained the same idea but in a slightly smaller form of 7.5 gal. My theory is that gravity never q

Re: KR> Fuel header tank

2017-01-16 Thread n357cj via KRnet
uot; Sent: Monday, January 16, 2017 10:13:42 AM Subject: KR> Fuel header tank Hi Guys The partial KR2 (original design) I have bought is fitted with an aluminum fuel tank in front of the instrument panel. From the information I have available this is not a good idea (shift of CoG, fire dang

KR> Fuel header tank

2017-01-16 Thread Deon-tsrc via KRnet
Hi Guys The partial KR2 (original design) I have bought is fitted with an aluminum fuel tank in front of the instrument panel. From the information I have available this is not a good idea (shift of CoG, fire danger etc.) Would you advise that I ditch this and create wing tanks? Given all th

KR> fuel pump, map light

2016-12-05 Thread Daniel Heath
Joe, I used that system. Ellison with two Facet in series, both always running. They suggest that you run them in parallel, but I have proven that it is not necessary to do that. My Panther Building Documentation at PantherBuilder Web Site Daniel R. Heath -?Lexington, SC

KR> fuel pump, map light

2016-12-05 Thread n357cj
Hey guys, I had to replace my facet transfer pump this past week. It had actually acted up several times over the past 3 or 4 years. I only use it for transfer from wings to header tank on a schedule when i'm on a long trip. So basicly it runs about 1 hour for every 5 hours that I fly. So ov

KR> Fuel cells

2016-11-11 Thread Rudi Venter
Hi Joe, Thanks! The info is a bit old, will be updating it as time allows. Yes I do have an old photo of the tanks, it now looks a bit different with different seats but at least you can kind of see the tanks. They are made from fiberglass, one behind each seat with around 18l capacity each. They

KR> Fuel Leak

2016-10-25 Thread Brad Stone
Thanks Tucker for the picture. The fuel leak I believe is a screw down hose clamp that possibly vibrated loose on the fuel tank top site gauge hose. Sent from my iPhone

KR> Fuel gauges- senders

2016-09-09 Thread Phillip Matheson
EBay Item Number : 271963271721 What about something like this. Its for water, but with plastics these days It could be OK, anyone know about plastics? Phil ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscrib

KR> Fuel gauges- senders

2016-09-08 Thread Larry Flesner
> >EBay Item Number : 271963271721 >What about something like this. Its for water, but with plastics >these days It could be OK, anyone know about plastics? >Phil + Phil, Try that again. That number came u

KR> Fuel gauges- senders

2016-09-06 Thread Lee Parker
I used the same but, i am having trouble getting the things to stay calibrated. From: Daniel Heath via KRnet To: 'KRnet' Cc: Daniel Heath Sent: Monday, September 5, 2016 6:31 AM Subject: Re: KR> Fuel gauges- senders I used Princeton Probes, capacitance senders for the

KR> Fuel gauges- senders

2016-09-05 Thread Daniel Heath
I used Princeton Probes, capacitance senders for the wing tanks I built for the Black Bird, and they worked. On my Panther, I am using the same float senders at the low point in the tank, just like is used in all the RVs. I don't care so much that they are accurate at full to half full, but whe

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2016-09-04 Thread Phillip Matheson
No offence taken. Your are totally correct. I have to do that with my currant kr2 due to poor senders. But surly some clever Bugger has worked it out. Many thanks. PHIL. Sent from my iPhone >>> >> >> ___ >> Search the KRnet Archives at http://tug

KR> Fuel gauges- senders

2016-09-04 Thread Phillip Matheson
I am about to make long outter wing tanks for my 2ss and would like to hear from flyers that have solved the problem of what senders to use and calibrating the long tapering wing tanks to get reasonable accuracy. I have spoken to Larry about is extra long senders he used, but he still can't get

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2016-09-04 Thread Larry Flesner
At 02:53 PM 9/4/2016, you wrote: >My plan was to install the sender in a T installed right at the outlet >of the tank which is how the other guy with the Mustang did it. Any point in the system below the low point of the tank should work if it

KR> Fuel gauges- senders

2016-09-04 Thread Larry Flesner
At 02:53 PM 9/4/2016, you wrote: >I am not sure if it would be linear or not. Not sure if the pressure >under so many inches of fuel is the same with a constant area cylinder >or one that gets bigger or smaller as it goes up. Been too long since I >took physics. ++

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2016-09-04 Thread brian.kraut at eamanufacturing.com
they said a T right in the fuel outlet is fine. Original Message Subject: Re: KR> Fuel gauges- senders From: Larry Flesner via KRnet One of those sensors mounted in a tee fitting low in the fuselage, below or equal to, the bottom of the tank might be a simple and accur

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2016-09-04 Thread Flesner
> > >And of course, when you're calibrating your fuel dipstick should be >calibrated to show fuel in the flying attitude, despite filling (and >checking) it with the tail down (for tail draggers). >++

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2016-09-04 Thread Mark Langford
N56ML's header tank sending unit didn't work until I had about fifty hours on the plane...it had stuck to the film that results from the vinylester curing in the tank. Eventually it came lose during some rough air and started working, but even then, I continued to use a calibrated stick to che

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2016-09-04 Thread Larry Flesner
At 09:11 AM 9/4/2016, you wrote: >I have been thinking of getting one of these Belite fuel probes for my >Mustang. It is basically just a pressure gauge that works based on the >weight of the fuel. >http://www.beliteaircraftstore.com/uel-probe-system/ ++

KR> Fuel gauges- senders

2016-09-04 Thread Larry Flesner
At 08:07 AM 9/4/2016, you wrote: >You set the empty level and the full level and it does the rest. ++ If you are using an electrical gauge and not calibrating software the sender won't be linear as the tank is not linear. The capacitance sender i

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2016-09-04 Thread Paul Visk
le IL ?618 406 4705 Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4 Original message From: Phillip Matheson via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 09/04/2016 2:27 AM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: Phillip Matheson Subject: KR> Fuel gauges- senders I am

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2016-09-04 Thread Larry Flesner
At 02:49 AM 9/4/2016, you wrote: > I always do a visual check. Top off before each flight. Then time the >fuel usage by engine run time. Topping off and timing is accurate but I prefer not to take off with full fuel (25 gallon) on every

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2016-09-04 Thread brian.kraut at eamanufacturing.com
line. Original Message Subject: KR> Fuel gauges- senders From: Phillip Matheson via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sun, September 04, 2016 12:27 am To: KRnet Cc: Phillip Matheson I am about to make long outter wing tanks for my 2ss and would like to hear fro

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2016-09-04 Thread Doran Jaffas
This is a simple answer so please don't take offense. I always do a visual check. Top off before each flight. Then time the fuel usage by engine run time. I am flying a Tri Pacer that I use that system with and have a stock KR 2 that should be ready in a few months that I will also do that

KR> fuel tank glassing

2016-02-25 Thread ml at n56ml.com
Gary Shubert wrote: >What is the consensus on sloshing compounds? >I am building with foam and Vinyl Ester. I think you can't go wrong with vinyl ester, without sloshing compound. I've run over 5000 gallons of auto fuel through N56ML over a 6 year period, and well over 1000 gallons with ethanol

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2016-02-25 Thread gary.shubert at charter.net
First..Mark L I Just resubscribed to the list due to my own lack of computer skills please disregard... Now for my question: What is the consensus on sloshing compounds? I am building with foam and Vinyl Ester. The smell doesn?t bother me but I wear an organic respirator when us

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