Comments - O200 Continental with no mechanical fuel pump in CH650B - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T10:41:43Zhttps://zenith.aero/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2606393%3ABlogPost%3A457275&xn_auth=noThe reason us Corvair guys us…tag:zenith.aero,2015-10-03:2606393:Comment:4576262015-10-03T13:16:50.410ZJon Reddickhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JonReddick
The reason us Corvair guys use two pumps on the firewall is to keep pressurized fuel out of the cabin. In case of a leak, a fuel pump that is sucking fuel won't dump fuel in the cabin like one that is pushing fuel. The Facet pumps we use are more than capable of pulling fuel the 6 feet or so from the tanks to the engine.
The reason us Corvair guys use two pumps on the firewall is to keep pressurized fuel out of the cabin. In case of a leak, a fuel pump that is sucking fuel won't dump fuel in the cabin like one that is pushing fuel. The Facet pumps we use are more than capable of pulling fuel the 6 feet or so from the tanks to the engine. The rv guys put two pumps in…tag:zenith.aero,2015-10-03:2606393:Comment:4578472015-10-03T03:57:17.752Zray atkinsonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/rayatkinson
<p>The rv guys put two pumps in each wingroot, a main and backup. No on off or selecter valves, could put the backups on there own battery. When I first heard of this I thought it was best idea yet.</p>
<p>The rv guys put two pumps in each wingroot, a main and backup. No on off or selecter valves, could put the backups on there own battery. When I first heard of this I thought it was best idea yet.</p> I have this engine in my 601x…tag:zenith.aero,2015-10-01:2606393:Comment:4574482015-10-01T01:29:30.474ZFloyd Wilkeshttps://zenith.aero/profile/FloydWilkes
<p>I have this engine in my 601xl. I used two of the electric pumps (one supplied with kit) in series. I also added a secondary battery for emergency use. Have been flying since 2008 with no problems.</p>
<p>I have this engine in my 601xl. I used two of the electric pumps (one supplied with kit) in series. I also added a secondary battery for emergency use. Have been flying since 2008 with no problems.</p> Get a copy of William Wynne's…tag:zenith.aero,2015-09-30:2606393:Comment:4572022015-09-30T14:23:56.200ZJon Reddickhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JonReddick
<p><span>Get a copy of William Wynne's corvair fuel/ignition diagram (and maybe even the zenith installation manual) and take a look at how it is set up. In principle, it is the exact same fuel setup that you're needing, and even uses the same carburetor. Simple and works great. The manual lists everything you need down to the part numbers and sources. </span></p>
<p><span>Get a copy of William Wynne's corvair fuel/ignition diagram (and maybe even the zenith installation manual) and take a look at how it is set up. In principle, it is the exact same fuel setup that you're needing, and even uses the same carburetor. Simple and works great. The manual lists everything you need down to the part numbers and sources. </span></p>