So...I've read nearly all FT-60 "red cube" threads. I want to get some opinions on my proposed install. I'm going to knock this out Wednesday as it suppose to hit 60 in WI...in December! ![Big grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
The pictures represent what I'm thinking, based on the following requirements:
I've picked this spot because it meets the install criteria, but also because there's no exhaust pipe down low on that side.
I would prefer to mount it to engine to give it more security, but there's nowhere logical to mount it without rerouting a bunch of fuel line. I did think about securing it to the FAB with some reinforcement, but that would leave a pretty short fuel line form Cube to carb.
I still have concerns about the inline/free floating installation. Even with the limited mass of the cube, the movement on the lines concerns me.
Priorities:
#1 Safety: I don't want fuel lines breaking or coming loose. I will run MOGAS from one tank and need to mitigate vapor lock (though post mech fuel pump install should take car of that)
#2 Accuracy. I want to minimize potential for error in flow/totalizer computations
#3 Reliability
The pictures represent what I'm thinking, based on the following requirements:
- Cube installed between mech fuel pump and carb
- Cube not affixed to different rotational plane, if it's secured, then it will be affixed to the engine only (no the motor mount, firewall, etc)
- Cube installed after fuel filter/screen.
- EI says inline/floating installation is ok
- EI says 45/90 adapters are ok but prefer straight or 45 at input to ensure accuracy
- No downslope from Cube outlet
- Cube wires not pointed down
- EI wants a flexible in and out of cube
I've picked this spot because it meets the install criteria, but also because there's no exhaust pipe down low on that side.
I would prefer to mount it to engine to give it more security, but there's nowhere logical to mount it without rerouting a bunch of fuel line. I did think about securing it to the FAB with some reinforcement, but that would leave a pretty short fuel line form Cube to carb.
I still have concerns about the inline/free floating installation. Even with the limited mass of the cube, the movement on the lines concerns me.
Priorities:
#1 Safety: I don't want fuel lines breaking or coming loose. I will run MOGAS from one tank and need to mitigate vapor lock (though post mech fuel pump install should take car of that)
#2 Accuracy. I want to minimize potential for error in flow/totalizer computations
#3 Reliability