VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

- POSTING RULES
- Donate yearly (please).
- Advertise in here!

- Today's Posts | Insert Pics

  #21  
Old 01-28-2020, 06:56 AM
svyolo svyolo is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: bellingham, wa
Posts: 202
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnHolman View Post
Mark,

That makes sense - there's a lot involved here. The Glastar does have 2 small (1 quart) header tanks, one for each wing tank (all gravity fed). That would probably simplify the return fuel lines somewhat, but it's still going to be pretty involved...

Thanks for the feedback!
EFII's fuel system layout is a fuel rail layout. It absorbs a significant amount of heat as it loops around the engine because of this. Their install manual recommends a minimum header tank size of at least 3 or 5 gallons, I can't remember which.

There are some significant fuel system requirements for the current EFI systems on the market. On an RV or most other low wing it is actually simple. On high wing it should be simple, but actually isn't.

I am not familiar with the Glastar fuel system, but I bet I can take a good guess.
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 01-28-2020, 07:16 AM
JohnHolman JohnHolman is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Canton, GA
Posts: 9
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by svyolo View Post
EFII's fuel system layout is a fuel rail layout. It absorbs a significant amount of heat as it loops around the engine because of this. Their install manual recommends a minimum header tank size of at least 3 or 5 gallons, I can't remember which.

There are some significant fuel system requirements for the current EFI systems on the market. On an RV or most other low wing it is actually simple. On high wing it should be simple, but actually isn't.

I am not familiar with the Glastar fuel system, but I bet I can take a good guess.
I've actually decided to switch to Ross Furman's SDS EM-5 system, which is slightly different from Paisley's EFII system. Not sure about the differences in installation yet, but i may try to either use the existing (small) header tanks, or install a single, larger header behind the firewall. But, i'm going to find a qualified, experienced installer to assist with both the planning and the installation...
__________________
John Holman
Canton, GA

Flying JetProp & Glastar Taildragger with O-360 & CS Prop
interested in RV7
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:45 AM.


The VAFForums come to you courtesy Delta Romeo, LLC. By viewing and participating in them you agree to build your plane using standardized methods and practices and to fly it safely and in accordance with the laws governing the country you are located in.