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donaho(at)csrlink.net
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 Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:55 pm Post subject: Repairman ELSA / Facet pump |
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Hi All, I just got home from a trip to Frederick Md, I took the repairman
course and passed the test, now I can do my own annuals on the any ELSA I
own. Thank goodness that is over!
We kicked around the subject of the primer bulb, and they convinced me to
take it out of the system, and install a facet fuel pump in parallel with
the mechanical pump. I checked the archives and found information as to
which pump to buy. If anyone has pictures of their installation they could
post, or any suggestions before I start this project, I would appreciate
the help.
I read that the pump should be placed below the level of the fuel tanks,
is that where you fellows put it? Is it best to wire it to the ignition
switch so it runs all the time, as suggested by one of the other pilots
taking the course, or a toggle switch? Thank you in advance. Lanny
Fetterman N598LF
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slyck(at)frontiernet.net
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| Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 8:45 pm Post subject: Repairman ELSA / Facet pump |
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IMO the fuel pump should have a relay activated from the ignition
circuit to avoid
problems. That is the only relay I have.
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On 5, Nov 2006, at 8:55 PM, Lanny Fetterman wrote:
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Hi All, I just got home from a trip to Frederick Md, I took the
repairman course and passed the test, now I can do my own annuals on
the any ELSA I own. Thank goodness that is over!
We kicked around the subject of the primer bulb, and they convinced
me to take it out of the system, and install a facet fuel pump in
parallel with the mechanical pump. I checked the archives and found
information as to which pump to buy. If anyone has pictures of their
installation they could post, or any suggestions before I start this
project, I would appreciate the help.
I read that the pump should be placed below the level of the fuel
tanks, is that where you fellows put it? Is it best to wire it to the
ignition switch so it runs all the time, as suggested by one of the
other pilots taking the course, or a toggle switch? Thank you in
advance. Lanny Fetterman N598LF
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Cat36Fly(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 1:26 pm Post subject: Repairman ELSA / Facet pump |
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Congrat's on the new certificate! I'm getting ready to perform my first annual on my MKlllX.
I installed both the mechanical fuel pump and an electric Fawcet in line with one another. The electric is on a toggle switch from my electric panel (battery) with a fuse in line. I can fly with both fuel pumps running (Takeoff) or just the mechanical (cruising). I also use the pump as a primer on startup (no squeeze bulb) along with the choke. I start the fuel pump when I get in the AC and start my cockpit checks so it has time to fill the carbs. Even after setting for a couple of weeks the engine fires up with little problem.
This arrange simplifies the plumbing, eliminates potential leaks and has worked without any problems for 50+ hrs.
Good Luck
Larry Tasker
MKlllX 582
N615RT
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