Fuel pump & condition inspection
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As I was coming back from Topeka a couple of weeks ago, one of my fuel injection fuel pumps gave up the ghost. I have a redundant setup, so no problem. Since I have to take the tail off to replace the pump, I thought I may as well do my annual condition inspection. Here's a couple of photos. It shows the two Walbro pumps and the 10 micron fuel filter from Summit Racing. BTW, I run my injection at 40 psi.
I have a seven-page inspection checklist in the Files section of the Q-List, and I think I've pretty much covered everything. It would also be useful for that final inspection before a first flight. Here it is: https://q-list.groups.io/g/main/files/inspectionchecklist-carb-01.doc Take care. Sam  
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Thanks Sam. Cool to see your layout. I might suggest putting a second adel clamp and mount at the base of each pump (similar to what you have at the top) to limit longitudinal vibration. May increase the life of the internal pump components.
Cheers, Jay
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> On Behalf Of Sam Hoskins
Sent: Saturday, December 4, 2021 7:58 AM To: main@Q-List.groups.io Subject: [Q-List] Fuel pump & condition inspection
As I was coming back from Topeka a couple of weeks ago, one of my fuel injection fuel pumps gave up the ghost. I have a redundant setup, so no problem. Since I have to take the tail off to replace the pump, I thought I may as well do my annual condition inspection. Here's a couple of photos. It shows the two Walbro pumps and the 10 micron fuel filter from Summit Racing. BTW, I run my injection at 40 psi.
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Michael Dunning
Sam,
What's this thing? Fuel flow?  -- -MD #2827 (still thinking about planning on visualizing how to finish building)
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It's an obsolete gascolator. If you have a chance to buy one, don't bother. The clear tubing is for my static ports, just moved out of the way whilst changing the pump. Sam
On Sat, Dec 4, 2021 at 3:11 PM Michael <dunningme@...> wrote: Sam,
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Sam, did you have a part# from your pump and the filter?
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Best regards Eugen
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Its a Gascolator.
On 04/12/2021 21:11, Michael wrote:
Sam,
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Anthony P
I believe Eugen was asking about these, "two Walbro pumps and the 10 micron fuel filter from Summit Racing".
They can easily be found on the Summit Racing website. -- Q2 N86KL
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Eugen and any others.. BE SURE not to mention in any order or communication to them that the item is for airplane use. Wink Wink.. Your working on a dune buggy or kit car... homebuilders on another blog had it happen...lawyers
already got to the racing parts folks. I guess NASCAR isn't dangerous or risky, but we are!!
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> on behalf of Anthony P <solarant@...>
Sent: Monday, December 6, 2021 8:30 AM To: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> Subject: Re: [Q-List] Fuel pump & condition inspection I believe Eugen was asking about these, "two Walbro pumps and the 10 micron fuel filter from Summit Racing".
They can easily be found on the Summit Racing website. -- Q2 N86KL
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Corbin <c_geiser@...>
My favorite is, “it’s for my dad’s tractor”. I even have a photo I show IF they get skeptical.
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Corbin
On Dec 6, 2021, at 5:21 PM, smeshno1@... wrote:
-- Corbin N121CG
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I have an aversion to fibs even if is for a good cause, so I have come up with the following description: “A custom off-road recreational-vehicle” That pretty much keeps everyone happy.
Cheers, Jay
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> On Behalf Of Corbin via groups.io
Sent: Monday, December 6, 2021 4:56 PM To: main@q-list.groups.io Subject: Re: [Q-List] Fuel pump & condition inspection
My favorite is, “it’s for my dad’s tractor”. I even have a photo I show IF they get skeptical. Corbin
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Don't have to stretch with the Onan. It really is a lawn mower, welder, generator engine. I've even had admirers say the prop looks like a lawn mower blade....
Not sure they were admiring though.....jealously I think?
---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Jay Scheevel" <jay@...> To: <main@Q-List.groups.io> Subject: Re: [Q-List] Fuel pump & condition inspection Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2021 17:45:51 -0700 I have an aversion to fibs even if is for a good cause, so I have come up with the following description: “A custom off-road recreational-vehicle” That pretty much keeps everyone happy.
Cheers, Jay
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> On Behalf Of Corbin via groups.io
My favorite is, “it’s for my dad’s tractor”. I even have a photo I show IF they get skeptical. Corbin
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Anthony P
I had a local machine shop refuse to make some very simple parts for me as soon as I said they were for a race car.
Also, I'm having some parts delayed from Revmaster because their current supplier found out the parts were going on aircraft. What's the world coming to? -- Q2 N86KL
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I guess you could tell them you are an artist and are making “kinetic sculpture” for your non-profit museum.
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> On Behalf Of Anthony P
Sent: Monday, December 6, 2021 8:56 PM To: main@Q-List.groups.io Subject: Re: [Q-List] Fuel pump & condition inspection
I had a local machine shop refuse to make some very simple parts for me as soon as I said they were for a race car.
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The pump is a Walbro GSL393. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00557SBEU?ref_=pe_623860_70668520_dpLink The 10 micron filter is Summit Racing SUM-230117 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-230117 This pump is for automotive style fuel injection only. Absolutely not to be used with the gravity fed carburetors. Sam
On Sun, Dec 5, 2021 at 2:37 PM Eugen Pilarski <interbus@...> wrote:
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Brian Larick
Jay, love that project. Perfect for all applications.
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Brian
On Dec 7, 2021, at 10:07, Sam Hoskins <sam.hoskins@...> wrote:
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I'm thinking of saying the intended use is for decorative mailboxes. Then they can argue with Mr. Postman
We've de-volved into a society that is hell bent to "protect" us from every possible contingency, Including
as Charlie correctly brought up at FOD this year, not the most intelligent "solution" dealing with
micro-bugs in the mask.
You guys know that Oklahoma is going to battle against D.C. We invite all sensible folks to participate
in doing the same in their home States because unless we act to stop this garbage, the insanity will only
expand. We have at least a zillion examples of how "just this time" or "it's only temporary"
or "once this crisis is over" since I was born in 1957 became oppression and deleted rights.
TSA is a perfect example. Hell they have legal rights to peek up your drawers now!!
Fact is this.. on a long enough timeline EVERYONE has a zero chance of physical survival in this life. Each
and every one of us are someday Going West.
I personally feel that aviation is (at this time anyway) less dangerous than being a convenience store clerk,
but I don't see the lawyers at the store front door lined up to get the government to "protect" these
souls that get paid rather poorly for the risk they assume.
Really glad to be back in The Sooner State..even more so I made the choice to move here from an overbearing
liberal controlled location in 2016. The best decision I have made up to now.
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> on behalf of Jay Scheevel <jay@...>
Sent: Monday, December 6, 2021 11:37 PM To: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> Subject: Re: [Q-List] Fuel pump & condition inspection I guess you could tell them you are an artist and are making “kinetic sculpture” for your non-profit museum.
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Anthony P
I had a local machine shop refuse to make some very simple parts for me as soon as I said they were for a race car.
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Ha! That one is good!.. Eugen can sure enough tell them he is using a lawnmower engine (although one heck of a powerful Briggs!!). Mower blade.. a BIG one! It is air cooled after all. :-)
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> on behalf of Keith Welsh <kw544@...>
Sent: Monday, December 6, 2021 7:58 PM To: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> Subject: Re: [Q-List] Fuel pump & condition inspection Don't have to stretch with the Onan. It really is a lawn mower, welder, generator engine. I've even had admirers say the prop looks like a lawn mower blade....
Not sure they were admiring though.....jealously I think?
---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Jay Scheevel" <jay@...> To: <main@Q-List.groups.io> Subject: Re: [Q-List] Fuel pump & condition inspection Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2021 17:45:51 -0700 I have an aversion to fibs even if is for a good cause, so I have come up with the following description: “A custom off-road recreational-vehicle” That pretty much keeps everyone happy.
Cheers, Jay
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Corbin via groups.io
My favorite is, “it’s for my dad’s tractor”. I even have a photo I show IF they get skeptical. Corbin
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