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Author: | Hagle347 [ Wed Jan 27, 2016 7:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
I spent today working on the access area for the fuel sending unit. |
Author: | Pilotjk [ Wed Jan 27, 2016 9:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
Thanks for the update, looking forword to more progress reports |
Author: | Rich Brazell [ Wed Jan 27, 2016 9:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
You'll be glad you put in that access cover . Comes in pretty handy when you have to calibrate/re-calibrate the sending unit !! BOO YA ! RB |
Author: | Pilotjk [ Wed Jan 27, 2016 10:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
Speaking of cablation, where do I get information on the process |
Author: | Hagle347 [ Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
The access is now finished and riveted to the boot cowl |
Author: | Rich Brazell [ Thu Jan 28, 2016 2:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
I use the Westach fuel gauge and their capacitance fuel probe . Calibrating the fuel gauge is pretty simple . Before I put the probe in the AC I placed it in a 5 gal can of fuel and adjusted the (+) pot screw to read (F) full on the gauge . I then removed 3 gal leaving 2 gallons and adjusted the (-) pot screw until the gauges reads (E) , MT. Why adjust it with 2 gallons in the can ? Gives me a slight margin of error in flight . I know the tank is full when I take off . I then placed the probe in the AC and filled the tank with 28 gallons of fuel and made one more final adjustment with the (+) pot screw to read (F) , full . So far the gauge is accurate to within 1/2 gallon of fuel . At least that's what the fuel pump reading indicates when I fill up . I also use the 1/4 mark measurements on the gauge as each mark gives me about 7 gallons of fuel used . The Westach instructions give the calibration info . BOOM !! Not sure how you adjust a float type probe ? RB |
Author: | bfinney [ Thu Jan 28, 2016 4:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
Like most things, it all depends. It depends on what is on the other end. I have a float fuel level sender with a Dynon Engine monitor, their procedure is to start with an empty tank and add an increment of fuel, push a button and wait for the monitor to respond, latter, rinse, repeat until the tank is full. Oh, one other thing, it's done with the aircraft in a level flight attitude. Your mileage may vary. |
Author: | Bill Williams [ Thu Jan 28, 2016 4:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
The best fuel gauge I have found is a wristwatch,fuel on board, vs gallons per hour equals time. |
Author: | Hagle347 [ Sun Feb 14, 2016 5:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
Last weeks work was adding aft fuselage access panels. One opening on each side |
Author: | dickwolff [ Fri Mar 04, 2016 1:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
What model gear shift boot, Terry... I'm looking for same. d |
Author: | Rich Brazell [ Fri Mar 04, 2016 8:10 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
Attachment: Attachment: Glad you found a set to fit . I bought several parts store boots and spent hours online trying to find something that would work . I eventually used some of my heavy duty vinyl material from my seats and side panels and rolled them into a cone and had the local shoe genie sew up one side and then mounted them in a "rounded" cut out piece of 0.050 aluminum . I got the idea to round the piece from Danny Boy. Rounding the piece I was able to clear the stick socket and not have to build a box to raise up the boot . Gave me a couple of inches around the floor area . It has held up fine for 5 years . Still have enough material for a few more . RB |
Author: | dickwolff [ Sat Mar 05, 2016 11:50 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
Looking good, Terry. That brings back memories. Hey, does anyone know where I can get a spare boot for my master brake cylinder? I have exactly what Terry has in the second photo. D |
Author: | Rich Brazell [ Sat Mar 05, 2016 6:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
Hummmm ? Don't recall seeing any boots on any MC's I've looked at installed in a T-18 ? Sure didn't see any on new cylinders that are listed at ACS . My project may have come with boots on the MC's , but I elected not to install them as it sure looked like to be a pain in the arse to try and bleed the brakes once installed on a completed AC . I'll take a quick look to see if I still have them , but the rubber is over 30 years old and may have foot rot ? New out of the box would be the way to go if you can find them . I'll let yuz know tomorrow . RB |
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