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Speaking of liquids in cockpit, my kit comes with a fuel cut valve mounted in the cockpit. Am I required to install it? I'm not crazy about gas in the cockpit with me,but I've been told I must have a fuel cut valve in the cockpit.

Bob Mears

Supermarine Spitfire

-----Original Message-----
From: eanderson@carolina.rr.com
To: flyrotary@lancaironline.net
Sent: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 11:52 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: gauges

My experience is that the electrical sensor for Oil temp and pressure are less likely to leak than a capillary tube that is subject to vibration. I have only used electrical sensors to measure all engine fluid parameters (except manifold pressure) and have had no problems. I don't like liquids in the cockpit.

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

From: Wendell Voto

To: Rotary motors in aircraft

Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 12:26 AM

Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: gauges

Group,

Fixing to get oil pressure gauge and am concerned about the quality of the electrical sending units. How likely are they to leak or come apart and cause complete oil loss?

Using a mechanical gauge eliminates the sender but uses a capillary tube that can break. What are the pros and cons to electrical gauges?

Wendell

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