Vans Gascolator

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Rv3Dave

Active Member

• Jul 1, 2016

• #1

Anyone have the dimensions for Vans Gascolator. I am trying to see if it will fit on my 3's firewall without interference with engine mount. Also would like distance between mounting holes

Thanks

 

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lr172

Well Known Member

• Jul 1, 2016

• #2

Happen to have one laying on the bench: 2 1/2 W X 2 5/8 D X 3 1/2 H, without fittings. Mounting holes center distance is approx 1 7/8"

Larry

 

Last edited: Jul 1, 2016

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David Paule

Well Known Member

• Jul 1, 2016

• #3

Welcome to VAF!

And welcome to the RV-3 builders, too. How about some photos in the RV-3 section?

Thanks!
Dave
RV-3B wings done, now on fuselage

 

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Rv3Dave

Active Member

• Jul 3, 2016

• #4

Thanks for the welcome, I do not have one of the required photo accounts to post pictures. I am on the finishing kit. A few items that might be of interest,
Sky view system including ADSB, O320 from PennYan, front rv8 style baggage compartment, slider (just starting fabrication).

 

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rv7charlie

Well Known Member

• Jul 3, 2016

• #5

It wasn't your question, but...

Fuselage header tank or wing tanks? If you're building with wing tanks only, be aware that the gascolator will not be the low point in your fuel system (but it will be at one of the hottest spots in the plane). So if you were to include a fuel filter somewhere else in the fuel supply path...

FWIW,

Charlie

 

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Larry DeCamp

Well Known Member

• Jul 3, 2016

• #6

Will it fit ?

The wreck I bought for parts had a gascolator with conical mount. I used an inline filter suggested by others for the new build.