[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > 1. How often does water get into (your) gas tanks by condensation or > other wise?
Since I've been in a hangar (10 years), never. The basics are: * Keep the tanks full and there will be very little water from condensation * Keep fuel caps in good condition so rainwater won't intrude * Some say that the 'coupe's nose high attitude on the ground traps water at the inboard rear of the tank, so it is wise to periodically empty the tanks completely with a siphon. I question this for planes that are frequently used because the normal flight attitude would cause that water to move toward the outlet and thus be passed into the carburetor. "Frequently used" is the keyword for aircraft longevity - many things go wrong if the plane sits a lot, especially outdoors. > 2. If water does get into the tanks, is it necessary to dump all of the > gas? Water is heavier than fuel and does not mix with it very well. Therefore, the majority of the water will be at the bottom part of the tank and will drain off first. > 3. Do you folks ever have a problem with contaminents in the fuel you buy? > I have heard that in my area, Eureka, CA, contaminated fuel has been a > problem. I'm not sure how often, but it seems to me that even once is too > much! Never to me directly. Before I purchased the plane it had a bad load of fuel, as did many other aircraft at Watsonville in '94. Chevron paid for rebuilding the engine. David N6359V --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________________________ Who will win the Oscars? Spout off on our Entertainment list! http://www.topica.com/lists/showbiztalk
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