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From: Gary <n320g [at] hotmail.com>
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Subject: [LML] gascolator
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 21:38:43 -0500
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I have an early LNC2, with the header tank.  I installed an automotive type

fuel filter in the line after the fuel tank.  All three tanks have low point

drains.  I also installed a gascolator.



I now have 300 hours and have never once found anything in the gascolator.

No dust, no specks, no water.  Does the gascolator serve any other purpose

besides filtering the fuel?  What am I missing here?



Gary Melton

LNC2  N320GG

Gascolator

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From: Steve Williams <airrace [at] comcast.net>
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Subject: Gascolator
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:46:58 -0400
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Does anyone have any comment on the use of only a
fuel filter on a 6 cyl. engine
instead of also using a gascolator?
Thanks!

Gascolator

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From: Matt Hapgood <matt.hapgood [at] alumni.duke.edu>
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Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:21:33 -0400
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Hmmm.  I struggle with that one.  I have both a very
significant and fine fuel filter, then after that I have the gascolater. 
The gascolator will never get any debris, and I've never had any water to
date.  But I guess I do like the peace of mind that I would get any water
out of the fuel that has already been through the system...
 
Matt
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Does anyone have any comment on the use of only a
fuel filter on a 6 cyl. engine
instead of also using a gascolator?
Thanks!

Gascolator

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From: Bruce Gray <Bruce [at] glasair.org>
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Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:21:44 -0400
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Whatever you use, make sure it has a bypass feature if the filter media
gets clogged.
 
Take a
look at the Andair gasculator, a thing of real beauty. The GAS 500 has full
bypass capability.
 
 
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Does anyone have any comment on the use of only a
fuel filter on a 6 cyl. engine
instead of also using a gascolator?
Thanks!

Gascolator

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Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 18:27:59 -0400
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In a message dated 6/22/2005 1:22:08 P.M. Central Standard Time,
Bruce [at] glasair.org writes:

Whatever you use, make sure it has a bypass feature if the filter media
gets clogged.
 
Take
a look at the Andair gasculator, a thing of real beauty. The GAS 500 has full
bypass capability.
 

Bruce,
 
Interesting.  If the filter got clogged with flotsam and jetsam, what
sam is going to clog an injector next - possibly leading to the infamous and
dreaded detonation.
 
Oh, that's right, the Bendix throttle body has a fine filter, too.
 
Scott Krueger
AKA Grayhawk
Lancair N92EX IO320 SB 89/96
Aurora, IL
(KARR)

Gascolator

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From: Bruce Gray <Bruce [at] glasair.org>
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The Bendix servo filter is rather coarse.
I'll take a clogged injector over sudden silence any day.
 
 

Bruce
www.glasair.org
 

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Gascolator

In a message dated 6/22/2005 1:22:08 P.M. Central Standard Time,
Bruce [at] glasair.org writes:

Whatever
you use, make sure it has a bypass feature if the filter media gets
clogged.
 
Take a
look at the Andair gasculator, a thing of real beauty. The GAS 500 has full
bypass capability.
 

Bruce,
 
Interesting.  If the filter got clogged with flotsam and jetsam,
what sam is going to clog an injector next - possibly leading to the infamous
and dreaded detonation.
 
Oh, that's right, the Bendix throttle body has a fine filter, too.
 
Scott Krueger AKA
Grayhawk
Lancair N92EX IO320 SB 89/96
Aurora, IL
(KARR)

Gascolator

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From: Dan Schaefer <dfs155 [at] adelphia.net>
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Subject: Gascolator
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 15:44:09 -0400
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Steve,



While most gascolators work as a filter, I've always thought of it as the

last ditch trap for water in the fuel - as long as it's located at the

lowest point in the fuel system. Of course, if the tanks hold a significant

amount of water, the small bowl on the typical gascolator can quickly be

overwhelmed - but be that as it may, I'd rather have one than break new

ground in my fuel system by omitting it.



This is one place we should take a cue from the certificated guys. You can

bet that if history didn't indicate the need, C or P, et al, would have

eliminated the thing a long time ago if for no other reason than

cost-cutting.



I've read, somewhere, that fuel system problems are one of the leading

causes of downed experimental airplanes. There are some times when adding a

belt to your suspenders ain't all bad.



Dan Schaefer

Gascolator

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From: Angier M. Ames <N4ZQ [at] verizon.net>
Subject: Gascolator
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:37:39 +0200
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Mine is made by Andair.

It has never seen a drop of water in the header tank but after 118hrs, it still catches the occasional bits of glass/micro fuzz from the construction process.



Angier Ames

N4ZQ



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From: Steve Colwell <mcmess1919 [at] yahoo.com>
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Subject: Gascolator
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 08:23:36 -0400
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Mark,

 

I believe it was Kitplanes that said the #1 cause of engine failure with low time composite aircraft is debris in the fuel system.  I carefully wiped down my fuel tanks with a tack rag prior to closing and taped 4 ply breather patches over the vents with tape over the fuel caps.  After paint, I sloshed and drained the tanks several times.  With 400+ hours, I too still catch the occasional bits of glass/micro fuzz from the construction process in the Andair Gascolator.  A tiny strand or piece of debris that makes its way to the injector can be a problem. 

The best insurance against a engine fire is the best fuel hose/fitting you can buy.  This is supposed to be it.  http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/ae466.php 

 

Steve Colwell  Legacy

 

Gascolator

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From: Robert R Pastusek <rpastusek [at] htii.com>
Subject: RE: [LML] Gascolator
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:31:34 +0000
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Steve and All,



I used these hoses in the engine compartment of my IV-P, and at 1200 hours/6+ years of flying have been totally pleased with them. There are a large number of them on my TSIO-550E! 
The surface/firesleeve stands up better to abrasion/oil/etc than the old-style fire sleeves, and while a bit more expensive initially, the fact that I’ve not had to replace any (except one I damaged)
has made them a good value over time.

 

Bob P

 

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Mark,

 

I believe it was Kitplanes that said the #1 cause of engine failure with low time composite aircraft is debris in the fuel system.  I carefully wiped down my fuel tanks with a tack rag prior to closing and taped 4 ply breather patches
over the vents with tape over the fuel caps.  After paint, I sloshed and drained the tanks several times.  With 400+ hours, I too still catch the occasional bits of glass/micro fuzz from the construction process in the Andair Gascolator.  A tiny strand or
piece of debris that makes its way to the injector can be a problem. 

The best insurance against a engine fire is the best fuel hose/fitting you can buy.  This is supposed to be it. 
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/ae466.php 

 

Steve Colwell  Legacy