Hello my fellow Canadians,
I am working on the FWF section of my -7 build. I didn't get the gascolator or bracket in the FWF kit from Van's. I do have an Andair's Gascolator to use that came with the kit from the previous builder.
So now what. I feel like just mounting it on the firewall where it is suppose to be and not deviate from the plans. But what's the consensus on Vapor Lock due to the gascolator being in a hot cowl ?
I will say this. My Sonex did exhibit some Vapor Lock symptoms and the engine would "buck" on the odd occasion when the ambient temp was hot.
I installed a duct to duct outside air right on to the Gascolator. Seems to have solved he problem. Winter came also, so the ambient air dropped.
Advice and suggestions ?
Thanks,
Darren
I am working on the FWF section of my -7 build. I didn't get the gascolator or bracket in the FWF kit from Van's. I do have an Andair's Gascolator to use that came with the kit from the previous builder.
So now what. I feel like just mounting it on the firewall where it is suppose to be and not deviate from the plans. But what's the consensus on Vapor Lock due to the gascolator being in a hot cowl ?
I will say this. My Sonex did exhibit some Vapor Lock symptoms and the engine would "buck" on the odd occasion when the ambient temp was hot.
I installed a duct to duct outside air right on to the Gascolator. Seems to have solved he problem. Winter came also, so the ambient air dropped.
Advice and suggestions ?
Thanks,
Darren