----- Original Message -----

From: Ken Welter

To: Rotary motors in aircraft

Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 2:58 PM

Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: nonEFI fuel systems

 

Hi, Ken....do you know if the Weber 48 must be mounted level, or might I be able to install it on my previously constructed intake system that crosses over to the cool side of the engine, then bends downward at a 45 degree angle.(See attached picture).  The thought of using a carburetor, and forgetting about high pressure fuel pumps and hoses, sump tanks with fuel returns, fooling around setting up MAPs in the computer, throttle position sensors, injectors, coolant temp sensor wiring, inlet air temp sensor and wiring, etc,  is making the simple old carb more and more attractive.  Most of my EFI systems have been installed and wired up, but I admit I like the keep it simple system. I am already used to using a mixture lever while flying....no big deal, and carb heat is easy to provide. Thanks for any thoughts and/or suggestions.  Paul Conner 13b powered SQ2000 canard.  P.S.  I can't take credit for sending the info regarding Tom McNeily and his mixture controls. That was sent in by Jim Mosur.  Thanks, Jim. 

  Thanks Paul

 I will look into that as will need to do something different as I plan on pressurizing the carb with a turbo.

  Ken

Paul,

 

You can buy a mixture control from Tom McNeilly, 14001 East Williamsfield Rd., Gilbert Arizona 85296, 480-899-7613, He makes mixture contols for all popular makes of carbs., Holley, Webber etc., all you need is the model number. I bought a mixture contol for a Holley 500 cfm about 5 yrs. ago for $75.00 USD. worked very well, I have since converted to EFI.

 

 

Jim Mosur

RV6 13B

C-GAPF

 

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