Kai wrote:But why must the drain valve be in the bottom of the tank? Can´t it be installed in the fuel feed line on the engine side of the firewall, very close to the bottom of the cowling, just so that it is readily accessible without having to take anything apart?
Kai wrote:Dale,
I´m not quite sure how to read Skippy´s posting, but before you decide to go down the path he might be suggesting, I will most strongly advice against installing a plough in your fuel system. I can´t imagine it will ever separate free water out of fuel.
On the contrary, like you I have had this exact make of gascolator in my fuel system for ages. I can´t say I have ever noticed any of the mentioned issues.
Blueskies!
rbarber wrote:In a fuel bowl, water could accumulate in it, and allow one to find out, well, after it freezes in flight...
rbarber wrote:If you think about it, there could never be any evidence, as the ice would likely melt as soon as the carb warmed up. Such a result would be the "it just quit while flying" followed by it starting just fine back on the ground. Think about it though; if water gets into the fuel bowl (no gascolator), and the fuel bowl gets cold enough to freeze water... That carb will not digest an ice cube. It could probably digest a bit of water in short spurts, but not ice.
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