Thanks for this presentation. If the build-up was severe in the carbs, I'm wondering if it wouldn't be better or more cost effective to just replace them, ( if a shop was charging hourly rates to clean ),. As for fiberglass tanks, for those like me who don't know, is there some kind of tank treatment one could add? A liquid liner/sealer of some kind perhaps? One that's not resin-based or effected by ethanol?
I successfully cleaned the resin deposits and then cleaned them as usual. Then basic carburetor kits were then fitted. Those carburetors are out flying again. As for the fuel tank sealer treatment, it won’t stick to a tank that’s had premix fuel oil in it. I have spoken about this in at least one of my ethanol related videos. I believe fiberglass fuel tanks should be taken out of service and replaced with aluminum. The only exception would be absolute proof in writing from the tank manufacturer that their resin is compatible with ethanol. Thank you for comment. Happy flying!
Excellent video presentation. I'm lucky to have an aluminum tank. I sure wish we could buy premium gas in Canada without Ethanol. I am planing on using 100LL and adding Decalin. What is your experience with this use?
Thank you Peter, I’m not sure I understand your need to use 100LL as you said you have an aluminum fuel tank. I know 100LL is available at your airport, however it’s expensive and burns dirty. Decalin has been used by many, however I have no direct knowledge. Decalin in 16 oz container is $50.00 CDN @ 1 oz per 10 usgal. $97.00 CDN (local price) for 38 litres (10 usgal) of 100LL PLUS $3.00 for additive, equals $100.00 CDN! That’s some expensive fuel for an engine that will run on cheap (comparatively speaking) car gasoline at $57.00 (local price) for 38 litres. Plus the spark plugs will only fire properly for 20 to 25 hours on 100LL. My spark plugs go 50 hours plus on car gasoline. Not a rant, just my opinion for what it’s worth. And I’m looking forward to see your third door installation. Have a great day.
Thanks for this presentation. If the build-up was severe in the carbs, I'm wondering if it wouldn't be better or more cost effective to just replace them, ( if a shop was charging hourly rates to clean ),. As for fiberglass tanks, for those like me who don't know, is there some kind of tank treatment one could add? A liquid liner/sealer of some kind perhaps? One that's not resin-based or effected by ethanol?
I successfully cleaned the resin deposits and then cleaned them as usual. Then basic carburetor kits were then fitted. Those carburetors are out flying again.
As for the fuel tank sealer treatment, it won’t stick to a tank that’s had premix fuel oil in it. I have spoken about this in at least one of my ethanol related videos.
I believe fiberglass fuel tanks should be taken out of service and replaced with aluminum. The only exception would be absolute proof in writing from the tank manufacturer that their resin is compatible with ethanol. Thank you for comment. Happy flying!
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Excellent video presentation. I'm lucky to have an aluminum tank. I sure wish we could buy premium gas in Canada without Ethanol. I am planing on using 100LL and adding Decalin. What is your experience with this use?
Thank you Peter, I’m not sure I understand your need to use 100LL as you said you have an aluminum fuel tank. I know 100LL is available at your airport, however it’s expensive and burns dirty. Decalin has been used by many, however I have no direct knowledge. Decalin in 16 oz container is $50.00 CDN @ 1 oz per 10 usgal. $97.00 CDN (local price) for 38 litres (10 usgal) of 100LL PLUS $3.00 for additive, equals $100.00 CDN!
That’s some expensive fuel for an engine that will run on cheap (comparatively speaking) car gasoline at $57.00 (local price) for 38 litres.
Plus the spark plugs will only fire properly for 20 to 25 hours on 100LL. My spark plugs go 50 hours plus on car gasoline. Not a rant, just my opinion for what it’s worth.
And I’m looking forward to see your third door installation.
Have a great day.
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Thank you!