The PA-17 Vagabond and others were certified with that same kind of shutoff,
not easily reachable. Who is the flack coming from? Just curious.
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On 7/25/2023 3:46 PM, dee david via KRnet wrote:
Larry,
I totally agree with you. But on the other hand I was not trying to
recreate the wheel.
Hoping if I saw someone with a configuration close to mine I'd copy.
My delimer is that my shutoff valve is right below the header tank.
and is 6" recessed towards the fire wall.
As a result I can not see it.
I'm getting a lot of flack for it.
One solution is to put a universal joint and extend the turn off knob
out to the instrument panel.
dee
On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM Flesner via KRnet
<krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote:
On 7/25/2023 6:06 AM, dee david via KRnet wrote:
>
> I'd like for several of you folks with flying KR2 to post a
picture of
> where
> your shut-off valve are placed - so I can see your implementation.
> I presume most of you placed it on the console - maybe?...
> Dee
>
While it may be helpful to see how other have plumbed their fuel
system
every KR is different and may not be a good match for your system.
Variables like location and number of tanks, size of tanks,
routeing of
lines, size of lines, number of pumps, location of pumps etc.,
will all
have an effect on getting fuel to the engine.
It's best to consider your setup and design a system and place
components to give the most reliable deliverable fuel to the engine.
Consider things like having the least number of fittings,
restrictions,
length of lines, location of shutoff / selector valve, line size,
line
security and resistance to damage. Consider head pressure, or
lack of,
number of pumps, location, etc. When I built 211LF I determined the
electric pumps had internal check valves so I eliminated in line
check
valves. The location of the selector valve is what put John
Denver in
to the ocean. Remember, the system forward of the firewall is
just as
important as aft of the firewall, gascollator, heat on lines,
routeing,
etc..
Rather than try to duplicate someone else's system, consider all the
factors and design a reliable, easy to use system for your
one-of-a-kind KR.
Good luck.
Larry Flesner
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