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From: William R. Bayne [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2005 1:37 AM
To: Ed Burkhead
Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Usable fuel / Datum
RLYTECH
Hi Ed,
You really don't have to pinch the line. I did it that way because it was much quicker.
My gascolator drain was not the "straight through type with hose through the bottom cowl. It was the Curtis type with a very small orifice that terminated in a brass T bar inside the cowling, and enough of a pain to get a preflight sample from. In hindsight, the bolt used as a line plug is probably the best approach, but what I described worked well for me.
Regards,
WRB
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On Dec 25, 2005, at 9:50 PM, Ed Burkhead wrote:
Bill wrote:
> Wrap the jaws of a pair of Vise Grips with duct tape or
> electrical tape. Apply these to the gascolator fuel line,
> applying just enough pressure to close off flow. (This
> presumes the line is still flexible. Replace it if it is not.)
> Take the fuel line loose at the gascolator and drain
> precisely one-half gallon into a calibrated container.
> Mark the new level on your fuel gauge.
Bill, Why would you need to pinch the line?
My gascolator had a drain valve. Why not just drain the fuel from the gascolator drain into your accurate ½ gallon measuring container?
Ed
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