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by rkeech
Mon May 25, 2009 6:04 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: VW Fuel Leak
Replies: 8
Views: 6100

VW Fuel Leak

I run a VW 1600 in my Taylor Mono and the carb has developed a fuel leak. After start all is fine for a minute or two and then fuel starts to leak from the top of the float chamber; all this happens at around 1500rpm. I've replaced the float and needle (shut-off) valve, but to no avail. The Solex ca...
by rkeech
Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Ethanol
Replies: 17
Views: 12286

I thought that you would like to know this, especially those who regularly use mogas in their aircraft as do I. You're no doubt well aware that it is not approved to use fuel that contains any alcohol in aircraft because it is feared that this would lead to deteriortion/softening/corrosion etc of co...