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UL Fuel Pumps
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Sullivan Jan 7. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Yesterday I decided to run the fuel pumps to cycle some fuel through the engine. Both pumps bogged down and produced no pressure. After removing the pumps and much dinking around, I found both check…Continue
UL 350is Fuel Requirements
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lynn S. Beckhorn Apr 18, 2018. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I found a service station in our area selling 110 R+M/2 racing fuel. It is 13 bucks/gal. What are UL engine owners finding that works in this engine? I know of using an additive to combat the lead in…Continue
Regulator/Rectifier connector
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Sullivan Feb 24, 2018. 4 Replies 0 Likes
First of all, thank you for this forum. I recently received my new UL350is and am trying to wade through some of the hookups. One of them is the connector for the volt reg/rect which comes prewired…Continue
Poor Builder's Crimping Tools
Started Feb 3, 2015 0 Replies 1 Like
This technique was shown to me years ago by an old sheetmetal masterContinue
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"Received my EAA flight test manual. This phase 1 testing looks awfully involved but necessary."
"A/W Cert. issued today after 6 yrs. Thanks to all for your thoughts, hints, and ideas."
"Down at the hangar today in self imposed isolation making ready for nspection."
UL Fuel Pumps
Yesterday I decided to run the fuel pumps to cycle some fuel through the engine. Both pumps bogged down and produced no pressure. After removing the pumps and much dinking around, I found both check valve poppets at the discharge end of the pumps were stuck shut and not allowing fuel flow. I swished them around in some Berryman's and gently pushed them open. The pumps seem to function ok now but I certainly didn't need this and it doesn't bolster my confidence in these units. Fuel is autogas…See More
"Re-located the ul350is volt reg/rect to the firewall. Hopefully will stay cool."
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Posted on October 30, 2014 at 10:36pm 0 Comments 4 Likes
My fuselage kit arrived today so let the snow fly. I'll stay warm and busy this winter.
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Thanks, Tom. We have taxied the high school plane and are just waiting on FSDO to set up inspection so we can fly it.
Stop by our hangar at SZT some time.
We would like to see and hear about your project.
Ken
Yes, the 601HD can be interesting to land. Glad it is the HD as in heavy duty-- as I have had some carrier landings. I would like to see your project. We had one CH701 at KSFF and I had a chance to fly that plane prior to buying the Zodiac. I use Experimental 16BZ call sign as when I use Zodiac, they think Kodiak! I have about 20 or so hours on the plane and we are becoming friends!
thank you sir, I'm gonna do my best.
I didn't powder coat anything, just primer and paint. I can't think of any reason you shouldn't powder coat the steal components if you wish. Yes, you should protect the steel parts. My torque tubes and other "unseen" steel components only have primer on them.
The great adventure begins.... happy building Tom
Tim