VAF Forums

VAF Forums (https://vansairforce.net/community/index.php)
-   RV-12/RV-12iS (https://vansairforce.net/community/forumdisplay.php?f=73)
-   -   FLO-FAST Fueling Question? (https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=181717)

BlndRvtr 04-24-2020 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetmart (Post 1424947)
Years ago EAA had an article how to put a ground strap & post in a plastic fuel container.

Would you kindly post a link?

The other EAA/CAFE link is dead.

George

DHeal 04-24-2020 12:31 PM

Try GOOGLING: "CAFE Foundation" for their web site. Then "CAFE Reports", then "Fuel Handling Safety".

Jetmart 04-24-2020 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHeal (Post 1425040)
Try GOOGLING: "CAFE Foundation" for their web site. Then "CAFE Reports", then "Fuel Handling Safety".

The EAA article was in their magazine. I have not been able to find it on line.

This link works for me https://cafe.foundation/v2/pdf_cafe_...g%20Safety.pdf

Also I made my grounding wire out of close line wire and put two spring clamps on it.

seagull 04-24-2020 03:21 PM

fuel handling safety article
 
The Cafe foundation link did not work directly for me either. I found the article another way. For those that can't get the link to work I put the .pdf on my google drive with a link below. Hope that helps.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19IU...ew?usp=sharing

Piper J3 05-04-2020 02:43 PM

Update on FLO-FAST 15-Gallon Filler System
 
I added 90 degree PVC fitting (3/4NPT x 1? Barb) to top of each 5-gallon Racing Jug so they will fit within the height of my car and also facilitate pouring into 15-gallon FLO-FAST container.

I mounted the 15-gallon FLO-FAST container on a two-wheel hand-cart using a ratchet strap to hold it in place. Then I added a metal bracket to support the hand-crank pump to keep it from rotating when turning the handle. Back of pump is fastened to the bracket with double-sided foam tape. Works a charm...

Then I added a filler port to the 15-gallon FLO-FAST container so I don?t have to remove the pump when adding fuel. I bought a Boat Deck Fill Tank Fuel Flange on eBay and installed it above the 15-gallon fill line using Pro-Seal fuel tank sealant.

Next, I?m going to add an electronic counter ($12 Amazon) to count pump handle rotations so I can correlate # turns/gallon.



how to upload photo on internet












Mich48041 05-04-2020 05:42 PM

In some states, it is against the law to carry gasoline cans inside of a vehicle.

Piper J3 05-04-2020 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mich48041 (Post 1427567)
In some states, it is against the law to carry gasoline cans inside of a vehicle.

Never heard of that. How would you haul gas for your lawnmower?

Mich48041 05-07-2020 07:23 AM

I use an "Aluminum Hitch Cargo Carrier" to haul gasoline. It attaches to the
trailer hitch on my Ford Escape. No gasoline smell inside of vehicle.

Sam Buchanan 05-07-2020 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mich48041 (Post 1428223)
I use an "Aluminum Hitch Cargo Carrier" to haul gasoline. It attaches to the
trailer hitch on my Ford Escape. No gasoline smell inside of vehicle.

Visions of '70's era Pintos......... ;)

funflying 05-07-2020 11:03 AM

Hey Jim,
The flat metal brace you put behind the pump, and secured to the cart, is it lite steel or aluminum? If you bought the piece somewhere let me know please. If you cut it out from larger stock that’s good to know to.

I’m looking at some of my scrap at home and at the hangar but not finding a piece like seen in your photo. Thanks


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:22 AM.