My problem started that way--just a little fuel on the windshield when starting up. Then it gradually got worse, bit by bit, until the fuel finally blew the top off my glass enclosed fuel gauge. Folks here on Ercoupe tech recommended installing a new fuel restrictor valve (it's the fitting coming off the fuel pump line that goes to the header tank). It limits the fuel flow to the header tank just in excess of that needed for max cruise and the opening tends to enlarge over time causing more fuel to enter the header than it can return to the main tank. If the new restrictor (available from Skyport for $34.50) doesn't do the job then the problem is most likely a blockage in the fuel return line and it's time to buy some pipe cleaners. I cured my problem with the new restrictor fitting just the other day.
Mac McMahon N94184 VKX Friendly, MD --- In [email protected], Kevin Austin <kevinaustin...@...> wrote: > > > We are a new Ercoupe owner so trying to understand the quirks of such a nice > bird Serial # 2714 N2091H . When we start the engine or on run up we get a > little of fuel on the windshield and then it stops after 2-5 seconds. We have > tried to fill the main tanks 3/4 full and replaced the rubber gasket around > the cowling so we suspect that the fuel is coming out of the other gasket or > the air hole in the cap. > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 >
