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Retired4good 01-03-2017 12:31 AM
I use a battery operated fluid pump (Model JB5684) from Northern Tools. It cost less than $20 and runs on 2 D cells. Made by Sierra Tools. Transfers about 6 qts per minute. I got too tired of lifting the jerry cans.
Jerry cans came from Harbor Freight.

tomkk 01-03-2017 06:36 AM
How long do the batteries last?

AirHound 01-12-2017 05:49 AM
Additional filter
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Piper J3 (Post 1138282)
I fuel this way... http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...35&postcount=1

I add a full 5 gallons at a time but only after verifying tank will accept that quantity. I use a wooden dip stick with 2 gallon markings to measure tank level. In my opinion the course strainer in the tank and the fine strainer in the gascolator are sufficient to trap all debris. This is verified by visual examination of both carb float bowls at each condition inspection. Bowls have always been perfectly clean...
Any opinions about adding the additional Faucet fuel pump filter you see in some of the parts catalogs? Appears to directly screw into the pump itself.

Sunriver Ken 01-12-2017 05:46 PM
Fast Flo Wins
 
Thanks to all who responded. I have purchased the Fast Flow for 5-gallon cans and a Mr. Funnel.

Ken

BlndRvtr 01-18-2017 08:52 PM
Jim, regarding your use of a wooden dipstick. What does this stick look like? I haven't found a dipstick solution that can accommodate the filler neck curve.

George

Piper J3 01-18-2017 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BlndRvtr (Post 1143100)
Jim, regarding your use of a wooden dipstick. What does this stick look like? I haven't found a dipstick solution that can accommodate the filler neck curve.

George
My dip stick is rectangular in cross-section - approx 1/8 x 3/8. The bottom end has a taper which allows it to skip past the tank filler neck. Twist the stick a little when it reaches the tank filler neck and it will drop into the tank. Mark the stick with lead pencil so marks don't wash off with the fuel.

Sunriver Ken 01-19-2017 07:51 AM
Why the stick?
 
Don't you have a gauge on the top of your tank and a gauge in your instrument panel? If calibrated why use the stick. What am I missing?

Piper J3 01-19-2017 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Sunriver Ken (Post 1143164)
Don't you have a gauge on the top of your tank and a gauge in your instrument panel? If calibrated why use the stick. What am I missing?
I actually have four methods to verify fuel quantity in the tank - sight gage on side, Moeller mechanical gage on top, Dynon D-180 EMS, and dipstick. Only one I trust completely is the dipstick. Dipstick is marked during initial calibration of the EMS so I can always cross-check and verify the Dynon isn't lying to me on any given day.

I also track time Vs. fuel burn rate to verify fuel quantity displayed on the EMS during flight. Never ran out of fuel...

RFSchaller 01-19-2017 10:38 AM
If you search you should find another thread on sounding the fuel tank. I use a piece of translucent brake line to sound the tank. The thread includes the measurements for 5, 10 and 20 gal markings. Brake line is flexible enough to accommodate the filler neck bend, but stiff enough to give good readings.

John-G 01-19-2017 11:45 AM
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If you search you should find another thread on sounding the fuel tank. I use a piece of translucent brake line to sound the tank. The thread includes the measurements for 5, 10 and 20 gal markings. Brake line is flexible enough to accommodate the filler neck bend, but stiff enough to give good readings.
The link to the fuel tank sounding measurements can be found on post 6 of the following thread.

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=128429


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