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Here are some engine-related builder's tips. | Here are some engine-related builder's tips. | ||
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== NACA Ducts == | == NACA Ducts == | ||
Here's a picture of the vortex generators (VG) on the factory demo aircraft. | Here's a picture of the vortex generators (VG) on the factory demo aircraft. | ||
| − | [[Image:NACA_vg.jpg| | + | [[Image:NACA_vg.jpg|left|300px|thumb|VGs on Factory Demo]] |
[[Image:NACA_vg2.jpg|right|300px|thumb|VGs on Factory Demo - Wide View]] | [[Image:NACA_vg2.jpg|right|300px|thumb|VGs on Factory Demo - Wide View]] | ||
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| + | == Motor-Drive Fuel Valves == | ||
| + | POLLAK® MOTOR-DRIVEN FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVES @ J. C. Whitney | ||
| + | For fuel-injected systems operating up to 65 psi. Designed to prevent returning fuel to incorrect tank. Weatherproof fiberglass-reinforced nylon valve body. Valve grounds to frame. Meets or exceeds DOT standards. Fits 3/8" I.D. fuel hose. Recommended fuse: 10 amps. Can be wired so original dash gauge indicates fuel level in either tank. Includes: switch, faceplate, wiring connector, instructions. Hoses not included—order separately. 2 styles: 3- or 6- port. 6-port valve required on vehicles with 3 lines attached to fuel pump. For 12-volt systems. | ||
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| + | SKU Description Unit Price | ||
| + | 81ZX2705U Electric Fuel Tank Selector Valve, 6-port, Motor-driven | ||
| + | Unit Price 52.95 | ||
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| + | Jim_Agnew_2 at Yahoo dot Com | ||
| + | [[Image:SEFV.gif|left|300px|thumb|Motor-Driven Valve]] | ||
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| + | POLLAK® 3-PORT SOLENOID-ACTUATED FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE @ J. C. Whitney | ||
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| + | I do not recommend this valve due to its inability to maintain position without power!!! | ||
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| + | For systems operating up to 8 psi. Fits 5/16" I.D. hose. Recommended fuse: 1.0 amp. Weatherproof fiberglass-reinforced nylon valve body. Valve grounds to frame. Meets or exceeds DOT standards. Can be wired so original dash gauge indicates fuel level in either tank. Includes: switch, faceplate, instructions. Hoses not included—order separately. For 12-volt systems. | ||
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| + | SKU Description Unit Price | ||
| + | 81ZX2686W Electric Fuel Tank Selector Valve, 3-port, Solenoid-actuated Price $36.9 | ||
| + | [[Image:EFV.gif|left|300px|thumb|Motor-Driven Valve]] | ||
Revision as of 13:23, 7 May 2008
Here are some engine-related builder's tips.
NACA Ducts
Here's a picture of the vortex generators (VG) on the factory demo aircraft.
Motor-Drive Fuel Valves
POLLAK® MOTOR-DRIVEN FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVES @ J. C. Whitney For fuel-injected systems operating up to 65 psi. Designed to prevent returning fuel to incorrect tank. Weatherproof fiberglass-reinforced nylon valve body. Valve grounds to frame. Meets or exceeds DOT standards. Fits 3/8" I.D. fuel hose. Recommended fuse: 10 amps. Can be wired so original dash gauge indicates fuel level in either tank. Includes: switch, faceplate, wiring connector, instructions. Hoses not included—order separately. 2 styles: 3- or 6- port. 6-port valve required on vehicles with 3 lines attached to fuel pump. For 12-volt systems.
SKU Description Unit Price 81ZX2705U Electric Fuel Tank Selector Valve, 6-port, Motor-driven Unit Price 52.95
Jim_Agnew_2 at Yahoo dot Com
POLLAK® 3-PORT SOLENOID-ACTUATED FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE @ J. C. Whitney
I do not recommend this valve due to its inability to maintain position without power!!!
For systems operating up to 8 psi. Fits 5/16" I.D. hose. Recommended fuse: 1.0 amp. Weatherproof fiberglass-reinforced nylon valve body. Valve grounds to frame. Meets or exceeds DOT standards. Can be wired so original dash gauge indicates fuel level in either tank. Includes: switch, faceplate, instructions. Hoses not included—order separately. For 12-volt systems.
SKU Description Unit Price 81ZX2686W Electric Fuel Tank Selector Valve, 3-port, Solenoid-actuated Price $36.9
