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n707sm

Joined: 07 Jun 2007
Posts: 6

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject: Fuel Sender float not secure

I have a 7A with QB wings.  I'm working on installing the Van's float type fuel senders, and have bent the float arm per the plans (with the unit).  However, I'm surprised to find that the float arm does not have a positive fit in it's holder.  Sure, it clips in fine, the holder tabs are intact, but the float arm can twirl around (within the plastic holder) and possibly come loose. 



Anybody else have this issue?  Did you do anything about it?  ...Like use ProSeal to help fix it in place?



Thanks in advance for any advice.



Michael O.

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Mark Phillips in TN

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 431
Location: Columbia, TN

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject: Fuel Sender float not secure

In a message dated 08/02/2007 9:12:39 PM Central Daylight Time, mobrien02(at)comcast.net writes:

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		  Anybody else have this issue?  Did you do anything about it?  ...Like use ProSeal to help fix it in place? 	


 I've never heard of one coming loose, but in the Experimental world, whatever "floats" yer boat!  There's many an RV out there with the fuel pickup tubes securely fastened with proseal, so I'd reckon a little dab'll do ya on them thar floats as well, but bear in mind it will add a bit of weight to the float...

  

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 Mark Phillips

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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject: Fuel Sender float not secure

Michael,  I just completed the fix with an identical problem.  The plans 

don't show it but you have to take the last 1/3 inch of the float arm and 

bend it 90 degrees.  This bend will allow the arm to snap into the plastic 

holder with the 90 degree bend at the bottom of the holder.  This keeps it 

from rotating around.  I discovered this after I completed my build, painted 

the plane and did the 40 hour fly off.  On my left wing, I removed the tank 

completely to gain access to the float sensor.  The right I removed the 

sensor with the tank attached.  Working in such a tight space between the 

wing and the fuselage, and trying to proseal the sensor back into place 

after making the appropriate bend in the float arm, was a tight and messy 

job.  I almost suggest removing the tank.........but then your wings aren't 

yet attached so you've got it made.



Garry Stout

RV7A  Tampa Florida



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evmeg(at)snowcrest.net
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:01 pm Post subject: Fuel Sender float not secure

Michael, I have seen this an awful lot. I think the problem is you missed

a small bend in the float wire. Have another careful look at the  bend

diagram....its easy to miss. There is a 3/4" bend that is bent 90 degrees

and goes right through the sending unit arm...just down from the clips.

That is the only thing that keeps it from rotating. You can try using some

sealant, it may work as well....but I recommend just getting some new

floats. You may have a different problem but this one sounds textbook to

me.

Hope this helps..

Cheers...

Evan Johnson



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 I have a 7A with QB wings.  I'm working on installing the Van's float type

 fuel senders, and have bent the float arm per the plans (with the unit).

 However, I'm surprised to find that the float arm does not have a positive

 fit in it's holder.  Sure, it clips in fine, the holder tabs are intact,

 but the float arm can twirl around (within the plastic holder) and

 possibly come loose.



 Anybody else have this issue?  Did you do anything about it?  ...Like use

 ProSeal to help fix it in place?



 Thanks in advance for any advice.



 Michael O.





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n707sm

Joined: 07 Jun 2007
Posts: 6

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel Sender float not secure

Mark, Garry and Evan,



Thanks a bunch for your quick replies.  I now see that little detail on the plan -- makes sense.



I had searched the forum prior to posting but did not see anybody else reporting this issue (...of course, if they're searching, they will have already made the mistake -- like me   ). 



Thanks again!

Michael

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