I have a carbureted engine with an engine driven fuel pump and electric boost pump. The electric boost pump requires an inline filter between it and the fuel tank.
Here are my concerns:
1) The idea of a gascolator forward the firewall increases the chance of vapor lock.
2) Having one inline filter increases the chance of blockage and engine failure.
3) Also, not keen on spilling fuel inside my fuselage when trying to clean the filters.
So here is what I am considering: Install two inline filters or gascolators at wing roots.
Questions:
1) Has anyone had vapor lock issues in an RV-4.
2) Is there room to put filters or gascolators outside the fuselage in the wing root area?
3) Why have a gascolator if installing inline filters? Any water will show up when the tank sumps are checked.
4) How do I shut off the fuel while cleaning my filters or gascolator if installed them between the tank and selector?
Thanks, in advance, for you input
Here are my concerns:
1) The idea of a gascolator forward the firewall increases the chance of vapor lock.
2) Having one inline filter increases the chance of blockage and engine failure.
3) Also, not keen on spilling fuel inside my fuselage when trying to clean the filters.
So here is what I am considering: Install two inline filters or gascolators at wing roots.
Questions:
1) Has anyone had vapor lock issues in an RV-4.
2) Is there room to put filters or gascolators outside the fuselage in the wing root area?
3) Why have a gascolator if installing inline filters? Any water will show up when the tank sumps are checked.
4) How do I shut off the fuel while cleaning my filters or gascolator if installed them between the tank and selector?
Thanks, in advance, for you input
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