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DaveG601XL
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Location: Cincinnati, Oh
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 Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:20 am Post subject: Fuel Senders (Again) |
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It was not until after I cut the fuel sender holes in the ends my 601XL fuel tanks that I saw all the discussion archived a while back about people preferring to top mount them. After reviewing what was in the archives, what I did not see was anybody complaining of problems with the end mounted senders.
Has anybody had any issues with leaks or sender replacement that would make me want to re-consider placing them on the end per the plans?
Any hints on making sure they seal right the first time?
Thanks,
Dave G.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:35 am Post subject: Fuel Senders (Again) |
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Dave, I installed my fuel senders on the sides as well.
Tested for a day or so full of water, then tested with air and balloons for another day.
No issues (except for ensuring the balloons and other exit points weren't leaking).
Note that I am not flying yet.
Carlos
CH601-HD, plans
Montreal, Canada
On 23/01/07, DaveG601XL < david.m.gallagher(at)ge.com (david.m.gallagher(at)ge.com)> wrote:[quote]--> Zenith-List message posted by: "DaveG601XL" < david.m.gallagher(at)ge.com (david.m.gallagher(at)ge.com)>
It was not until after I cut the fuel sender holes in the ends my 601XL fuel tanks that I saw all the discussion archived a while back about people preferring to top mount them. After reviewing what was in the archives, what I did not see was anybody complaining of problems with the end mounted senders.
Has anybody had any issues with leaks or sender replacement that would make me want to re-consider placing them on the end per the plans?
Any hints on making sure they seal right the first time?
Thanks,
Dave G.
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David Gallagher
601 XL, tail and wings completed
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steveadams
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel Senders (Again) |
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On my CH640 I have the senders mounted on the ends. The first time I filled the tanks with 100LL, there was a very slow leak at one of the bolts holding the senders in. I put a little seal lube on the bolt and tightened it back up. No more leaks in almost 2 years and 330 hrs. I did have to replace a bad sender after about 50 hours which wasn't a lot of fun through the little access hole, but it wasn't a big deal.
Steve Adams
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