So, we’ve had this low level switch function in our sump tank for awhile. And it’s always sucked. We started out with the factory’s standard float switch wired to a lamp in the panel, but it would nuisance alarm at altitude and at high power/high angle of attack. I bought a VP03E to alleviate these problems, since […]
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Here I’ve run new tubing at the same elevation as the existing strake vents and drains (top and bottom of the center spar) for the new connections to the long-range quick disconnect fittings. Because of this, the long range tanks should fill and drain just like they were built as an integral part of the […]
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Here you can see the slip joints that will seal our new runners. You can see that I made downward facing tabs and buried a brass 10×32 anchor in flox behind the inner tab to secure them. The air filter isn’t going to work out, it rubs the wing too hard, so I’m looking at […]
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Here you can see me making the upholstery covers for the fuel vents that extend past the rear bulkhead. I just taped everything off, and made as smooth a outline as possible with the tape over the tubing. Then I laid 3 BID over the tape and let it cure out. They will be held […]
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Getting close to finishing the new plenum installation. You can see here the new oil door in the plenum which opens into the cowling door. I like this a lot better, as it allows me to get my hand all around the dipstick and allows the cooling air to flow around the engine better. I […]
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I’m finalizing the new cooling plenum. First note that I’m making a pop-up oil door instead of the factory style yogurt-cup bump down like I mentioned previously. This door will pop up into the cowling door and allow me to get my hand down onto the dipstick while also allowing for better airflow. Note also […]
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