Fuel Filter Placement

[kibrickj]

Plan to install air performance fuel filter in bay with fuel valve (went andair…beautiful). Plans have filter mounted to floor….Seems like there would be a benefit to having the filter an inch or so off the floor so that a small catch basin could be placed underneath when inspecting/cleaning filter.

Any thoughts on a good mounting solution for future proofing operational issues with inspecting/cleaning filter. Just trying to think ahead.

Jon
RV 8 quick build in process
N4566T

 

[TS Flightlines]

The stock mounting plate does raise the filter up alittle. So you can make alittle tub to catch the fuel when needed.

Tom

 

[BoydBirchler]

I was very worried about this also. If you turn the selector to the off position on the last shut down before servicing, and let the engine run until it quits, there is very little fuel runout...

 

[Majorpayne317641]

I was very worried about this also. If you turn the selector to the off position on the last shut down before servicing, and let the engine run until it quits, there is very little fuel runout...

Same for me.

 

[wcalvert]

Wing roots. No need to worry about spilled fuel and easy to access during your condition inspection.
Another way to skin the cat.

Cheers

 

[rv8ch]

Under the fuel valve can get a little bit crowded. I put mine just to the left of my left rudder pedal. If I was starting over, I'd probably take a good look at using the wing root method with the filters that can be serviced externally - https://flyboyaccessories.com/product/aerolab-flush-mounted-filter-gascolator

http://www.rv8.ch/andair-fuel-pump-upgrade/

 

[Pilot135pd]

Under the fuel valve can get a little bit crowded. I put mine just to the left of my left rudder pedal.

What brand and model is the fuel filter in your picture?

 

[Walt]

Under the fuel valve can get a little bit crowded. I put mine just to the left of my left rudder pedal. If I was starting over, I'd probably take a good look at using the wing root method with the filters that can be serviced externally - https://flyboyaccessories.com/product/aerolab-flush-mounted-filter-gascolator

http://www.rv8.ch/andair-fuel-pump-upgrade/

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Andair pumps will not self-prime.

 

[rv8ch]

What brand and model is the fuel filter in your picture?

I used these filters:

https://aeromotiveinc.com/product-category/fuel-filters/

They have 100 micron and 40 micron in stainless. They come in a few different sizes and flow rates. Very good quality IMHO.