Larry, on my 47 Eroupe, if I fill the header tank to the top, it will spill fuel out of the hole around the wire, no matter how long I fly. When I first purchased it and flew it home from the FBO (it came with a fresh and extensive annual), I started getting worried that I might run out of fuel. It seemed like a constant stream of fuel coming out and flowing across the windscreen. If I just leave the header tank alone, and only fill the wing tanks, I have no problem with fuel coming out the cap. The fuel fills the header perfectly and no spillage. Dennis Schmaltz Mission, SD 94715
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Ok! Here's my question. If you run the wing tanks dry, and fly on with > fuel in header tank only, are you doing any damage to your fuel pump? > On the first two flights, after purchasing my Coupe, I found that when > the header tank was full, fuel would gush out the top and splash onto > the Windshield. The only way to stop it was to shut off the valve from > the wing tanks and let the header drain down a little. Since that time > I've put a new cap on with the Lexan tube over the wire fuel gauge. > That seems to have stopped the fuel spewing out. The fuel pump seems to > still be functioning correctly, as the header stays full, but could I, > and the previous owner, as I assume he had the same problem, have done > any long term damage to the pump? I know I like to sit back and bitch > about some mechanics and their high handed extortion, but I'm starting > to get more upset at pilots who won't properly maintain their aircraft. > I will always believe that we should be able to do more for our Coupes > than we do, but I also believe that the days of bubble gum, bailing > wire, and saw dust, are long gone. I think I should be able to replace > a fuel line if required, but I also believe I should use the properly > rated hose. > > Larry > > --------------------------------- > to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _____________________________________________________________ > Who will win the Oscars? Spout off on our Entertainment list! > http://www.topica.com/lists/showbiztalk --------------------------------- 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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