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clemwehner
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 Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:18 pm Post subject: 912 fuel return line |
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In finishing up my KFIV after 24 years of building, I noticed that the more recent Rotax 912 installation manuals call for a fuel line running from the fuel manifold or "Y" on the engine, through a restrictor then back to the fuel tank. I've been told this is to help prevent vapor lock.
1. Is that the way you guys have set up your fuel system?
2. Should this return line go to the wing tanks or to the header tank?
thanks for your help,
Clem Wehner
KFIV- 912, # 1461 (24 years building and almost done)
Lawton, OK
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Guy Buchanan
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Location: Ramona, CA
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:58 pm Post subject: 912 fuel return line |
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On 2/24/2016 6:17 PM, clemwehner(at)sbcglobal.net (clemwehner(at)sbcglobal.net) wrote:
| Quote: | 1. Is that the way you guys have set up your fuel system?
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No. I ignored it. Most Kitfoxes do.
| Quote: | 2. Should this return line go to the wing tanks or to the header tank?
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I think it's supposed to go to a place with minimal back pressure, thus the wing tank.
Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. flying again.
Now a glider pilot, too.
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Jim Shumaker
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:49 am Post subject: 912 fuel return line |
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Guy is correct, ignored by most, in fact it was not even in the design 24 years ago.
Jim Shumaker
Kitfox III/912ul/warp/1200 hours
Now a Citabria pilot.
On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 7:06 PM, Guy Buchanan <gebuchanan(at)cox.net> wrote:
On 2/24/2016 6:17 PM, clemwehner(at)sbcglobal.net (clemwehner(at)sbcglobal.net) wrote:
| Quote: | 1. Is that the way you guys have set up your fuel system?
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No. I ignored it. Most Kitfoxes do.
| Quote: | 2. Should this return line go to the wing tanks or to the header tank?
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I think it's supposed to go to a place with minimal back pressure, thus the wing tank.
Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. flying again.
Now a glider pilot, too.
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