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
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
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
I don't know that it was Safe-T-Poxy that was the problem, but most of the
epoxy resins have issues with alcohol. My tanks are Safe-T-Poxy (although I
built them) with a sloshed finish and have been in service for nearly 20 years
now with no ill effects. At the time that I built them, what wa
Thanks Steve,
I don't know how many of the tanks like mine were produced or delivered but
they will not stand up to the alcohol content of todays auto fuel. Glad to hear
you have made the change from the Saf-t-poxy. .The tanks with the saf-T-poxy do
not have any issue with fuels other wise, I ju
riginal Message-
From: n357cj
To: Robert7721
Cc: krnet
Sent: Mon, Feb 22, 2016 6:10 am
Subject: Re: KR> fuel tank glassing
Rob,
Is the only reason that you would not use the Vinyl ester because of the fumes?
I have tanks in 357cj made of both vinyl ester and saf-t-poxy (I think I
recall)
Joe,
We primarily only use vinyl-ester now on the tanks we provide unless
requested otherwise. We have also used Jeffco Epoxy (now Rhino) with good
results. We have had a test sample sitting in Fuel with alcohol for several
years at Richard Shirley's with no deterioration. All my personal tanks h
ay, February 21, 2016 4:35:23 PM
Subject: Re: KR> fuel tank glassing
Joe,
That is pretty close to what I did, see my details at web site;
http://www.robert7721.com/fuel_tank.html
1/4" Lastofoam. Two layers on the inside, one on the outside. I did not do the
deck cloth on the inside,
nstruction.
Thanks,
Rob Schmitt
Kansas City
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From: n357cj via KRnet
To: KRnet
Cc: n357cj
Sent: Sun, Feb 21, 2016 12:34 pm
Subject: KR> fuel tank glassing
Hey guys,
Getting ready to glass the header tank that I am building from scratch. Since I
bought the
ethanol in it, regardless of construction.
Thanks,
Rob Schmitt
Kansas City
-Original Message-
From: n357cj via KRnet
To: KRnet
Cc: n357cj
Sent: Sun, Feb 21, 2016 12:34 pm
Subject: KR> fuel tank glassing
Hey guys,
Getting ready to glass the header tank that I am building
Hey guys,
Getting ready to glass the header tank that I am building from scratch. Since I
bought the one that is in N357CJ I really did not think about how many layers
of glass there might be in the construction. Right now I have 2 full layers of
the 5 oz glass cut and one layer of the deck clot
:56:12 -0500
> > To: krnet at list.krnet.org
> > Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tank pressure test
> > From: krnet at list.krnet.org
> > CC: ppaulvsk at aol.com
> >
> > If you noticed in my picture you saw a thread wrapped around the balloon
> and if thread falls o
HTH
> Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:56:12 -0500
> To: krnet at list.krnet.org
> Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tank pressure test
> From: krnet at list.krnet.org
> CC: ppaulvsk at aol.com
>
> If you noticed in my picture you saw a thread wrapped around the balloon and
> if thread
Mark wrote-
> I build the bottom of the tank and fill it with gasoline for
> the night, and come back and check it the next day, then install the top
> onto a bed of flox, and glass the outside of the joint again. By
> filling the bottom, you at least prove the critical bottom four joints
> a
Solutions via KRnet Date: 9/22/2015 11:56 AM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: Global Solutions Subject: Re: KR>
Fuel tank pressure test
Yes you use a regulator on the air line or use a hand pump or be quick
on the disconnect.
Your air compressor may have 150 lbs in the tank but you can still
manage
t lye.
Regards
Stan
On 2015-09-22 12:22 PM, Chris Prata via KRnet wrote:
> VERY minimal psi I would imagine!
>
>> To: krnet at list.krnet.org
>> Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:20:49 -0400
>> Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tank pressure test
>> From: krnet at list.krnet.org
>> CC
One thing I didn't see mentioned here is to use extremely LOW pressure. One to
two pounds through a regulator. Don't think you will be fast enough to just
shoot a little in there. Otherwise your square tank will become streamlined. As
usual don't ask how I know this.
Stephen Teate
Paradise, Tex
VERY minimal psi I would imagine!
> To: krnet at list.krnet.org
> Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:20:49 -0400
> Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tank pressure test
> From: krnet at list.krnet.org
> CC: smcdonal at kos.net
>
> To pressure test a tank you use a pressure gauge connected t
;KR EMAIL BOARD" , "PPaulVsk at aol.com"
Cc: "Paul VISK"
Subject: KR> Fuel tank pressure test
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Tue, Sep 22, 2015 9:29 AM
A cheap way to pressure test your fuel tank. $1.00 bag of balloons at the
dollar store. I learned it from a
I believe that is the way most RV builders do it. Vans has a kit for that.
My Panther Building Documentation at PantherBuilder Web Site
Daniel R. Heath -?Lexington, SC
-Original Message-
To pressure test a tank you use a pressure gauge connected to a T fitting
screwed in to the tank.
It's worth reminding folks that we are talking very low pressure here,
in the order of one PSI or less, if you don't want to blow up your tank.
I've checked my lungs with a high resolution pressure gauge, and I can
bearly blow 1 psi, for an instant. The balloon method prevents
disasters that
To pressure test a tank you use a pressure gauge connected to a T
fitting screwed in to the tank.
One of the T connections to the tank
Another to the pressure gauge
The third to the valve
Open the valve to allow air to go in to the tank
Close the valve and make sure the pressure doesnt drop after
It's much easier to patch a leak after an air test then it is a water test.?
Paul ViskBelleville Il618-406-4705
Original message From: Flesner via KRnet Date: 9/21/2015 8:00 PM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: Flesner Subject: Re: KR> Fuel
tank pressure test
>? Aft
) To: KRnet Cc: Global Solutions Subject: Re: KR>
Fuel tank pressure test
To pressure test a tank you use a pressure gauge connected to a T
fitting screwed in to the tank.
One of the T connections to the tank
Another to the pressure gauge
The third to the valve
Open the valve to allow air to
> After you pass the pressure test then you can go in with water and
> let set for days
+
Don't bother with a water test. You can have pin holes that will not
pass water but will allow the entire take of gasoline to drain over t
To: KRnet
Cc: pk.smith at bigpond.net.au Subject: Re: KR> Fuel
tank pressure test
Be aware the balloon will expand and contract with any change in tank
temperature. Take your measurements when the temperature is the same on 2
consecutive days.
Paul.
Sent from my HTC One XL on the
A cheap way to pressure test your fuel tank. $1.00 bag of balloons at the
dollar store. ?I learned it from a Lancer builder.?
Paul ViskBelleville Il618-406-4705
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I tested my stub wing tank and it had a tiny air leak. ?After spenting 20 hours
tracking down and repairing. The leak is fixed. ?It was my capacitance fuel
gage prob. ?What made me mad at myself is that Mark L. did the same thing and
wrote about it so we can learn from him.?When ever you have a
Scott
Los Alamos, NM
> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2015 at 12:05 PM
> From: "Global Solutions via KRnet"
> To: KRnet
> Cc: "Global Solutions"
> Subject: KR> fuel tank for kr2s
>
> My plans arrived and I am reading the manual. Quick question for the
> group
Stan wrote:
> My plans arrived and I am reading the manual. Quick question for the
> group. Some have made the stub wings fuel tank directly in the wing
> from fiberglass and others have made them from aluminum.
After hearing all the time, pain, and cost that Dan Heath went through
to build his
My plans arrived and I am reading the manual. Quick question for the
group. Some have made the stub wings fuel tank directly in the wing from
fiberglass and others have made them from aluminum. To me it would seem
aluminum would be a better choice but I welcome comments from the group.
In addit
Cc: Global Solutions
Subject: KR> fuel tank for kr2s
My plans arrived and I am reading the manual. Quick question for the
group. Some have made the stub wings fuel tank directly in the wing from
fiberglass and others have made them from aluminum. To me it would seem
aluminum would be a bet
I hope I can explain this ok.?I have a stub wing tank and a outboard tank. The
inboard tank will be sealed closed. The engine fuel supply will come from that
tank. ?I have a vent line between the two tanks that has a dip ?between the two
tanks were (I think) fuel can spill over and accumulate.?T
>.the tank is the standard tank from either rr or
>nvaero...fiberglass tank with a loose top that you bond dow. the foam I
>was referring to is available through various sources...just cubes that you
>throw in the tank.
+++
I seem to recall a "
Sorry about that...it was included with the partially complete
fuselage...the tank is the standard tank from either rr or
nvaero...fiberglass tank with a loose top that you bond dow. the foam I
was referring to is available through various sources...just cubes that you
throw in the tank.
https://
>The instructions for my fiberglass fuel tank say to install the
>baffles...either it didn't come with baffles or they must have been lost
>along the line somewhere. If you have purchased a fuel tank kit what did
>the baffles look like and what were they made of? I am considering foam
>baffles..
The instructions for my fiberglass fuel tank say to install the
baffles...either it didn't come with baffles or they must have been lost
along the line somewhere. If you have purchased a fuel tank kit what did
the baffles look like and what were they made of? I am considering foam
baffles...any c
KRNet
Subject: KR> Fuel tank discussion and extra tanks for sale
Hi there
Snip..?Also when in a turn wouldn't the low wing tank be sucking
air?.snip
Craig
John Martindale wrote:
>> If your turn is balanced relative big G should still be at right
angles to your tank, the fuel levels should behave identically to when the
tanks are level<<
I agree completely and meant to write that earlier. I spent a lot of time
fretting over that very same issu
Resending
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Hi there
http://www.kr2seafury.com/11.html
I have posted a few pictures of my stub wing tanks that I cut from 2 Cessna 150
tanks, ?I am using the back half for my 7 gallon stub wing tanks and will sell
off the front half. ?The original tanks had no baffles and 1 pickup on the
inboard side. ?I
Ive seen where some have put the tank forward of the Instrument panel.
Ive seen some with Wing Tanks.
As a Licensed A&P i was first taught... Never put fluid above electrical.
Has any one had an issue with Cockpit fires that was originated from the Dash
mounted tank leaking?
Are their some rules of thumb in the world of fuel tank design with regard
to distance between baffles, spacing of supports, etc? I'm considering
aluminum, just wondered now to go about designing such a thing. I'm not
wanting to make huge tanks, somewhere around 8gals or so.
Paul Smith wrote:
How about mixing a little VE resin and micro and rolling your own?
I didn't buy vinyl ester and make my own because that would involve paying
$38 for a quart of the stuff and then paying another $10 for shipping to my
house. So I wimped out and spent $5 for two balls (a lifeti
, 16 October 2012 11:03 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> fuel tank sight gauge tubing?
KRnetHeads,
It's been kind of quiet today, so let me throw this one out there. When I
bought N891JF, the sight tube was discolored due to age to the point that I
could barely see through it. I updated it
Has anyone tried an Airsoft BB?
-Original Message-
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 8:22:51 pm
To: "KRnet"
From: bhollen...@mchsi.com
Subject: Re: KR> fuel tank sight gauge using hydrometer peas
I tried floating the balls (peas) from my cheap
I tried floating the balls (peas) from my cheapo battery and antifreeze
hydrometers in mogasthey all sank to the bottom of the gas can. We will
have to look for futher for a ball to float in our fuel sight tubes.
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
Hello Mark,
First forgive me, becouse my writing english is very, very poor. Thank God
for Google translate. My oral iz funny, but usable. On Skype, I am
pajazmaja, be freely, call me when you like. I tell you in detail about my
solution for sight gauge tubing and ball. I made this and it work OK
TYGON tubing also comes in CLEAR, Virg
On 10/15/2012 10:34 PM, bhollen...@mchsi.com wrote:
>
> " The problem is this tubing is extremely yellow, and it wipes out the blue
> dye in the 100LL fuel to the point that it's like water. The easy solution
> would be to put a little ba
n. I take , what
I think, is extra caution by replacing the tubing every two years for a few
bucks and a little time.
Ed
-Original Message-
From: Mark Langford
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 8:03 PM
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> fuel tank sight gauge tubing?
KRnetHeads,
It's been
I used McMaster p/n 5046K13. I got the part number from people "in our
industry" that have used it for years. I only have a year on mine so
far (in another airplane other than a KR) but I know of other aircraft
that have used it for many a year with no problems (110LL - I can't
speak for moga
Depending on the foam, gasoline, aviation or mogas will dissolve/melt the foam.
Larry H
Sent by iPhoneCinco
On Oct 15, 2012, at 9:43 PM, "Patrick Driscoll" wrote:
> Mark, go to a furniture store and see if they have a busted foam chair, (big
> ball chair). The foam is in little balls that woul
Careful with foam (bean bag) balls. They could be soluble in fuel.
Cheers,
Tony
On 16 October 2012 12:43, Patrick Driscoll wrote:
> Mark, go to a furniture store and see if they have a busted foam chair,
> (big
> ball chair). The foam is in little balls that would fit the tube.
> Patrick Dri
Mark, go to a furniture store and see if they have a busted foam chair, (big
ball chair). The foam is in little balls that would fit the tube.
Patrick Driscoll
Saint Paul, MN
patric...@usfamily.net
www.pensbypat.com
If you can read this, Thank a teacher
If you are reading this in English, thank a
" The problem is this tubing is extremely yellow, and it wipes out the blue dye
in the 100LL fuel to the point that it's like water. The easy solution would
be to put a little ball of some sort in the tubing, and it would have to be
3/16" or smaller to freely float to the surface."
I'm f
Put some RED and WHITE striped tape behind the tube.
The gas level will reverse the stripes and you can see
the level, Virg
On 10/15/2012 9:03 PM, Mark Langford wrote:
> KRnetHeads,
>
> It's been kind of quiet today, so let me throw this one out there. When I
>
11 Airfest. Best Experimental, Best Instrument, Best Interior
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- Reply message -
From: "Mark Langford"
To: "KRnet"
Subject: KR> fuel tank sight gauge tubing?
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Mon,
You know those little balls in the cheap little anti-freeze and battery testers.
Mark Langford wrote:
> KRnetHeads,
>
> It's been kind of quiet today, so let me throw this one out there. When I
> bought N891JF, the sight tube was discolored due to age to the point that I
> could barely
Some ideas here:
http://www.donsbushcaddy.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/sightgaugeinstructions.pdf
On Mon, October 15, 2012 9:03 pm, Mark Langford wrote:
> KRnetHeads,
>
> It's been kind of quiet today, so let me throw this one out there. When I
> bought N891JF, the sight tube was disc
KRnetHeads,
It's been kind of quiet today, so let me throw this one out there. When I
bought N891JF, the sight tube was discolored due to age to the point that I
could barely see through it. I updated it with new tubing from McMaster Carr,
Tygon F-4040-A, which is what was used originally. T
10:28 AM
Subject: KR> fuel tank
Has anyone tried this dune buggy gas tank as a header tank?
Thoughts, flames, opinions.
http://www.mooreparts.com/store/product/8378/TKPS1030BK/
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
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I think it will be too heavy.
Has anyone tried this dune buggy gas tank as a header tank?
Thoughts, flames, opinions.
http://www.mooreparts.com/store/product/8378/TKPS1030BK/
Has anyone tried this dune buggy gas tank as a header tank?
Thoughts, flames, opinions.
http://www.mooreparts.com/store/product/8378/TKPS1030BK/
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
hi guys...it seems to me that if you ran a line off the roll-over vent to the
rear of the plane(out the bottom ) if you put it on its nose the end of the
line is higher than the tank (no loss of fuel) and if it went over on its back
the check valve should work (hopefully no fuel) brad davis
Salisbury
> Subject: Re: KR> fuel tank
> To: "KRnet"
> Date: Saturday, January 7, 2012, 7:25 PM
>
>
> On 1/7/2012 8:20 PM, Margaret Davis wrote:
> > hi guys. i hope everyone had a nice x-mass..im looking at a fuel tank
> from summit racing for the kr-2, its
--- On Sat, 1/7/12, Virgil N. Salisbury wrote:
hi virg...i cant seem to find a weight on the cell but it must be light, its
made of seamless polyethelene...part # 290108 at summit racing brad
From: Virgil N. Salisbury
Subject: Re: KR> fuel tank
To: "KRnet"
List-Post: krnet@l
On 1/7/2012 8:20 PM, Margaret Davis wrote:
> hi guys. i hope everyone had a nice x-mass..im looking at a fuel tank from
> summit racing for the kr-2, its a fuel cell with roll over vent-16
> gal-plastic-dual outlet-2inch sump-aircraft foam-with a fuel gauge it looked
> like a good way to go to
hi guys. i hope everyone had a nice x-mass..im looking at a fuel tank from
summit racing for the kr-2, its a fuel cell with roll over vent-16
gal-plastic-dual outlet-2inch sump-aircraft foam-with a fuel gauge it looked
like a good way to go to me any input thanks brad davis
ph:61 2 6658 4767
m:0403 432179
email:john_martind...@bigpond.com
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From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Steven Bedford
Sent: Wednesday, 23 November 2011 1:53 PM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tank pick up and vent
Thanks for y
ph:61 2 6658 4767
m:0403 432179
email:john_martind...@bigpond.com
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From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Steven Bedford
Sent: Wednesday, 23 November 2011 1:53 PM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tank pick up and vent
Thanks for y
Fw: Re: KR> Fuel tank pick up and vent
Steven,I have many memory lapses, Is the 32 mm the recommended size -
for some reason I thought it was the next size up, I run the 38 mm with
pretty good success on a 3100 cc.Mine did not come out the bottom of the
fuselage with the vent just to make
Steven,I have many memory lapses, Is the 32 mm the recommended size - for
some reason I thought it was the next size up, I run the 38 mm with pretty good
success on a 3100 cc.Mine did not come out the bottom of the fuselage with the
vent just to make sure that if fuel came out the vent it di
Thank you for the information,
It is a 32mm aerocarb, 12 gallon RR fuel tank, stock cid corvair, and the
vent is a 5/16" aluminum tube
under the fuselage about an inch bent into the air stream.
Steven Bedford
Kr2s
at statement if i had more money 10 years ago I would
have installed a ellison. My experinces with auto fuel and the Aerocarb are not
good either.Joe HortonCoopersburg, Pa.-- Forwarded Message --
From: "John Martindale"
To: "KRnet" kr...@mylist.net
S
I've had no experience with Aerocarbs. I suspect it might given they are
reputedly a calibrated "fuel leak" but I don't know. Guess it depends on the
diameter of the vent and thus the amount of pressurisation. Someone else
might chime in or you should contact the manufacturer for the definitive
op
John Martindale wrote:
" If pointed into wind remember the ram pressure will affect your fuel
delivery and some carbys are sensitive to this."
I will be running a areocarb on a corvair engine and was wondering
if running ram pressure into the vent of the header tank will cause a
problem with
Consider leakage and fire risk in event you nose over.
Vent needs to loop above and then below the fuel level to prevent this.
Refer Bingalis book.
Don't vent to slipstream or suction can empty your fuel tank.
If pointed into wind remember the ram pressure will affect your fuel
delivery and some
Consider leakage and fire risk in event you nose over.
Vent needs to loop above and then below the fuel level to prevent this.
Refer Bingalis book.
Don't vent to slipstream or suction can empty your fuel tank.
If pointed into wind remember the ram pressure will affect your fuel
delivery and some
> I'm about ready to close up my aluminum wing fuel tanks and need some advice
> on the pick up and vent. These tanks are very similar to those on Mark Jones'
> website.
> 1: I'm thinking of eliminating the pick up tube and installing the AN
> fitting, with a finger screen attached, right near
I used the epoxy novalac from Lancair for my KR and my Lancair. It works great
for Mogas or 100LL. No leaks after two years on the Lancair.
From: Mike Sylvester
To: KRNET
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 9:48 PM
Subject: RE: KR> Fuel tank sealer
. POR
Not too bad yet - it's still possible in Oz to get regular unleaded with no
ethanol if you shop around, and premium unleaded generally has no ethanol,
but there's talk of mandating it, so not sure how long the current state of
affairs will last.
Cheers,
Tony King
Queensland Australia
On 2 Novemb
Yeah, our pump gas has 10% ethanol in it, thanks to the green movement &
the corn-farmer's lobby
I imagine it's the same or worse down under...
On 11/2/2011 4:45 AM, Tony King wrote:
> Pump gas is a different story though - and it's not methanol either.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tony King
> Queensland
> Subject: KR> Fuel tank sealer
>
> . POR-15 is not available here.)
>
> http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/DAM0/REDKOTE.oap?ck=Search_N2392_-1_3107&pt=N2392&ppt=C0126
>
> Thank you for your input,
> Rodger Nicolls
> Anchorage, Alask
Pump gas is a different story though - and it's not methanol either.
Cheers,
Tony King
Queensland Australia
On 2 November 2011 09:49, Dave_A wrote:
> IIRC there is no alcohol of any kind in 100LL.
>
>
IIRC there is no alcohol of any kind in 100LL.
On 11/2/2011 2:12 AM, Rodger Nicolls wrote:
> Has anyone had experience with Red-Kote fuel tank liner in an aluminum fuel
> tank? I does state that "Gasoline and additives should not contain more
> than 10% methanol (methyl alcohol)"; does anyone see
Has anyone had experience with Red-Kote fuel tank liner in an aluminum fuel
tank? I does state that "Gasoline and additives should not contain more
than 10% methanol (methyl alcohol)"; does anyone see a problem with using
this product in a KR running a Corvair on 100LL or pump gas?
Here is the link
If you go to the end of the thumbnails on this page, you can see end of the
probe installed in my tank. I thought I had more pics of how it was done, but
maybe not.
http://krbuilder.org/ConvertingToWingTanks/index.html
Dan Heath
On Wednesday, July 20, 2011 8:00 AM, Larry&Sallie Flesner
wrot
I have had this model of fuel probe in all three tanks of my KR from day 1,
which is now over 14 years of flying. They work great when they are working and
give good stable and accurate information. However, I have had cronic problems
with the grounding wire that wraps around the base of the pro
At 08:04 PM 7/19/2011, you wrote:
>Larry
>I think I remember that you posted an email about fuel tank probes
>that were 3 to 4 foot in length
++
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/skysportfuelsys.php
These
Try this at Aircraft Spruce. They work with Westach and with Dynon, and
probably others. I have them in my tanks. At least at full fuel, they
work. I should be able to give more information on them in a couple months
and hope to be at the Gathering with them in the tanks, in the Black Bird.
ordered in any length needed and can be cut and bent to fit many
applications.
Cheers,
David
--- On Wed, 7/20/11, Pete Klapp wrote:
From: Pete Klapp
Subject: KR> Fuel tank probes
To: kr...@mylist.net
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 1:04 AM
Tried send
Tried sending this to Larry Flesner privately, but it bounced back as
undeliverable. So here goes via the KRnet
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To: fles...@verizon.net
Subject: Fuel tank probes
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:59:54 -0400
Sid.
I was reading your web page fuel tank section, and was wondering what you
used and how you sealed you fuel tank inspection ports, and your unions you
used for the vents.
Phil Matheson.
--
Phil,
My fuel tanks are con
At 10:08 PM 7/9/2010, you wrote:
>I'm currently fighting the battle of Vinyl Ester in hopes of beating a fuel
>tank into submission before OSH...
+++
I can't believe that dude was for real. He had to be on something.
Anyway,
I have a aluminum fuel tank that came as a part of the project I have. It was
built by some shop ordered by the original builder. It was going into a KR 2s.
If you are interested let me know ow and I will send you pictures and copies
of the drawing for the build.
IHS
PatS
Seminary, MS
Bob,
I have the Rand header tank and I Installed a 1/4" aluminum tube at the very
top of tank pointing forward and a slight slope towards the rear of the tank
where it exits grouped with the filler tube and the fuel level sender wires. At
that point I connected a clear fuel line tube and ran
An even more simple way to vent your tank would be to use one of these:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/acstlockffc.php
This is what I plan to use on my wing tanks.
See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics
See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39
As per plans, a brass tube up about an inch and bent forward into the
wind
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On May 21, 2010, at 10:15 PM, "Bob Sauer" wrote:
> I am to the point of building a new fuel tank for my new fuselage
> following the Oct 09 off airport collision with an earthern berm due
> to l
At 12:15 AM 5/22/2010, you wrote:
>My question is for someone flying with a gravity ONLY fuel
>system: How did you vent your fuel tank?
>
>Bob Sauer
++
A simple 1/4 inch line that terminates in the top of the take will
There is little hole in the filler cap on mine with a stand pipe to prevent
water from entering.
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From: Bob Sauer
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Date: 2010/05/22 07:16:27 AM
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Subject: KR> Fuel Tank Vent
My question is
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