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flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com
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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:53 am Post subject: fuel filters

Do you have a part number handy???  I looked, and the choices are huge!!!

Anybody else go this route??

My fellow RV-10 builder added a second Vans filter and mounted them 

under the front seats in place of the one in the tunnel.

I plan on adding filters in the wing root like Les did, and for the same 

reasons.

Linn

On 3/25/2015 9:10 AM, kearney wrote:

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 Hi

 Agree with David's comment on the fuel filters. One of the "legacy" items from my earlier filters install was placement of fuel filters in the wing roots. I was able to install two Earl's Performance filters - one in each wing root. They are user serviceable and easily accessed simply by removing the wing root cover panel.  Now I don't have to contort myself to get at them as I would if they were in the tunnel.

 Regular cleaning, especially when first flying, is a must. There can be a lot of accumulated crud when building.

 I also installed an access panel on the pilot's side wall of the tunnel for easy access to the aux fuel pump.

 Cheer

 Les

 easily(at)me.com wrote:

> AirMike wrote:

>> I just followed the standard plans and crushed the large scat tube to fit the space. After 5 years no problems with chafe or perforation. It is ugly, but it works. Deems' installation is obviously 1st class, but a bit of extra work.

>>

>> I would say two far more important issues are : 1) the cheap aluminum air distribution boxes on the firewall supplied by Vans. I suggest using only the excellent (after market) fire resistant stainless steel steel boxes. Could save your life. 2) Also, if I were building again, I would improvise easier access to the fuel system (in the tunnel) - pump and filter - for easy servicing. Servicing the fuel filter is a real pain. Top and side access portals would facilitate servicing.

>

> I did the same thing with the large scat and it works fine. Coming up on 7 years with no issues, but as Mike says, it is ugly. However, I am the only one that looks at it! ^_^

> I agree with Mike's comments about the aluminum heat distribution box and tunnel access. I even thought about making a belly access panel, ala Piper, but that would introduce some other engineering issues I imagine. You will thank yourself later on if you make access to the fuel filter as easy as possible.

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kearney

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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:53 pm Post subject: Re: fuel filters

Linn



These are what I used : http://www.summitracing.com/oh/parts/ear-230206erl



I flow tested them at something north of 50 GPH so they are well suited to our application (IMHO). The screens are easily removed and cleaned. I have done so several times.



When I first was flying, I had to install gascolators to meet inspection requirements. These I had in the wig roots and the filters were under the seat. Accessing them was a real pain. I wanted easy access. I certainly didn't want them in the tunnel.



When I received permission to remove gascolators, I moved the filters to the wing roots. Much easier access (5 minutes and they are both out).



Also, rather than ruin a solid line from the tunnel to the fuel tank, I ran the line to a bulkhead minutes on the fues sidewall. It was easy to mount the filter between this and the tank outlet.



Cheers



Les

[quote="flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com"]Do you have a part number handy???  I looked, and the choices are huge!!!

Anybody else go this route??

My fellow RV-10 builder added a second Vans filter and mounted them 

under the front seats in place of the one in the tunnel.

I plan on adding filters in the wing root like Les did, and for the same 

reasons.



Linn

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kearney

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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject: Re: fuel filters

Hi



As requested by Patrick, here is a pix of of my wing root fuel filter. I misspoke in my earlier post when I said I used a bulkhead union for the line. I didn't as I had a connection at the filter I could break. It is hard to see but I used a 90 degree AN fitting to attach the top of the line to the filter.



Lest anyone ask, the other line to the tank is a return line, another Subie legacy item that proved useful.



Cheers



Les

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johngoodman

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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:34 am Post subject: Re: fuel filters

I used the Summit brand filter, but they are all good.

John

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Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: fuel filters

All are OK mapquest

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Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:14 pm Post subject: Re: fuel filters

Consulting with experienced builders or forums dedicated to RV-10 construction might provide valuable insights immaculate grid and recommendations regarding specific parts and their compatibility with your aircraft.

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