Zuldarin
Well Known Member
I have just turned a little over 47 hours of flight time with my RV-9A and I have learned in explicit detail what "experimental" means. I have had a few issues that I am working through (some of which I have posted about before) but one issue now seems to be solved thanks to Tom at TSFlightlines. When hot my engine would pop and sputter at idle due to fuel flashing in the supply lines. I had originally mounted my flow transducer (red cube) low on the firewall. Tom suggested I try a new configuration he was working on where the flow transducer gets relocated to the inlet of the flow divider. He sent me the parts I needed and after doing some hot taxiing on Saturday I am calling this issue solved!
Not only does this new configuration protect the flow transducer from exhaust heat but it allowed me to remove the red-cube-to-mechanical-fuel pump hose. One less hose means less air flow obstruction at the cooling air exit! I think that is a win win situation!
Here is a picture of the new configuration.
Thanks TOM!
Not only does this new configuration protect the flow transducer from exhaust heat but it allowed me to remove the red-cube-to-mechanical-fuel pump hose. One less hose means less air flow obstruction at the cooling air exit! I think that is a win win situation!
Here is a picture of the new configuration.
Thanks TOM!