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Old June 3rd 08, 04:45 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Drew Dalgleish
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I've heard that the gravity fed fuel systems don't seem to experience the
vapor locking and I've never experienced carb ice in any vehicle but my VW.


I'd think a pressure system would be more immune than gravity fed.


Roger (K8RI) ARRL Life Member
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I think If it sucks it's more immune but if it blows it's less.
That's why new cars have the pump in the tank. Unfortunately most
planes don't.
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Old June 3rd 08, 05:10 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Wayne Paul
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"Drew Dalgleish" wrote in message
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I've heard that the gravity fed fuel systems don't seem to experience the
vapor locking and I've never experienced carb ice in any vehicle but my
VW.


I'd think a pressure system would be more immune than gravity fed.


Roger (K8RI) ARRL Life Member
N833R (World's oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com


I think If it sucks it's more immune but if it blows it's less.
That's why new cars have the pump in the tank. Unfortunately most
planes don't.


My Model A Ford's gravity flow system never had problems. I have had two
fuel tank pump failures in "modern" cars.

I agree with Ronger, a gravity fuel system seems to work well in high wing
airplanes.

Wayne
HP14 "Six Foxtrot"
(All fuel system problems are solved if you don't carry any fuel)
http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder


 




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