Nice job, I love the sight gauge in mine. I did it a little different but wanted to add some extras. If you put white tape on the back with a black line running down the middle the length of the tube it will be high lighted by the fuel making it easier to see the level. Also I put a restrictor in the bottom line which slows down the bounce of the fuel level and slow the flow should there be a leak.. I can safely run down to 2-3 gals of fuel.
I'll get a pic posted.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Harrelson <n5zq@verizon.net>
To: lml <lml@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Fri, Aug 9, 2013 10:02 pm
Subject: [LML] Re: Header Tank
Jim,
Here are photos of the sight gauge on the 320 and the IV. Basically done the
same. On the 320 I covered the AN842 with micro and shaped it. On the IV I
left it exposed. Actually, I like the exposed version better.
Bill Harrelson
N5ZQ 320 2,150 hrs
N6ZQ IV 350 hrs
Thanks Bill. Any pictures?
From Jim Collins iPad
On Aug 6, 2013, at 11:42 AM, "Bill Harrelson" <n5zq@verizon.net> wrote:
> Jim,
>
> A sight gauge is an excellent accompaniment to a header tank. There are,
> of course, many ways to fabricate the gauge. My choice is to use clear PVC
> tubing (Spruce p/n 03-54100). You tap the ends to accept AN842 90 degree
> fittings. Drill two holes in the panel to accept the hose end of the 842s.
> Insert rubber grommets in the holes. push the fittings through the
> grommets. Put a hose clamp over the hose on the back side of the panel
> which will secure the hose to the fitting as well as hold the sight gauge
> to the panel. On our IV we also put a 3 sided square channel around the
> tube for protection from accidental bumps.
>
> Bill Harrelson
> N5ZQ 320 2,150 hrs
> N6ZQ IV 350 hrs