Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #59856
From: Bill Bradburry <bbradburry@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Fuel filter
Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2013 17:49:05 -0400
To: 'Rotary motors in aircraft' <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>

I have a couple of questions that I hope someone can help me with.   First of all, someone on the list a while back referred us to a supplier for a remote spin on fuel filter and bracket.  I have lost track of where I bought the thing and I hope someone remembers.  The only markings on either the bracket or the filter are, 10 microns, 60 GPH, and ethanol approved.  I need to buy a replacement so …..help?

 

The other question is about the fact that the filter says “ethanol approved” on it.  I have been very careful to not let any ethanol get into the plane, yet, when I removed the filter, the o-ring closest to the fuel is swollen and will not go back into its proper position.  The only thing that comes to mind that could have caused the o-ring to swell is that I add a 50/50 mix of Marvel Mystery Oil and 2-cycle oil.  Since there has been no ethanol, could the MMO have caused the o-ring to swell?

 

Bill B

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