Tommy Terry is infested with the same invisible ink problem that messed with another member a few weeks ago. Here's Tommy's answer to the question:
_____ From: Tommy Terry [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 10:08 PM To: 'Ed Burkhead' Subject: [SPAM] RE: [ercoupe-tech] Header Tank Slowly Drains 2nd try didn't work either..Wierd. Here's what I wrote: Rich, I was noticing the same thing a few years ago but could never find where the fuel was going. I do not remember why it happened, maybe it was just a wild guess, but one day I checked the fuel level of the wing tanks after flying and then checked them the next day. Sure enough, the header tank was down about 2 gallons and the wing tanks were up about 2 gallons. I hope that is your "problem." Tommy N93929 -----Original Message----- From: Ed Burkhead [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 9:58 PM To: 'Tommy Terry' Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Header Tank Slowly Drains Tommy, Had you intended to write something in that message? I don't see any comments by you. Ed _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tommy Terry Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 9:54 PM To: 'Richard Green'; [email protected] Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Header Tank Slowly Drains My header tank appears to lose fuel even when the fuel valve is shut off, so its a good bet header fuel valve isn't sealing well. Over 3-4 days the fuel level in the header tank goes down slowly. No evidence of any big leaks but the area around the carb looks very slightly wet. Of course its hot here in TX so at slow leak rate I am sure most is evaporating pretty quickly. Anyone have a similar problem? Anyway to adjust the valve closure other than to just replace it? Also, in my header tank doesn't seem to have an extension on the overflow line so I don't get the full six gallons and my fuel gauge never goes to the top. I have drained the tank and got about 5 gallons tops out of it. Can the overflow line be replaced w/o taking the tank out (e.g., through the fitting on the back of the tank). BTW, the header tank was replaced new about 6-7 years ago, by a previous owner, so the hardware is not too old. Any insight or advice appreciated. Best regards, Rich Green N3881H 415-CD No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.68/2175 - Release Date: 06/14/09 05:53:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.68/2175 - Release Date: 06/14/09 05:53:00
