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    Swapping IO-540 SUMP?

    What I know about my engine is that it is a Lyc. IO-540 G1B5 290HP, it has the induction coming in from the back & that it came out of a Bellanca Super Viking. It is an angle valve engine but I don't know if it is a tuned version. The Bendix injector sticking out the back makes things really...
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    Swapping IO-540 SUMP?

    I have an IO-540 with an aft facing induction set up. Is it possible to swap the sump to one with a vertical or more preferably a front mount, horizontal induction? The rear facing set up is really complicating my installation. As always, thanks! David
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    FWF Fuel Lines

    Hey, Toolbuilder, you said you have a Rocket. You must be running an IO-540, what size fuel lines are in it? I'm headed out to the airport now to check the size of the fuel lines on Turbo Lance I have. 300HP Lyc.
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    FWF Fuel Lines

    The plans & prototype Barracuda were created by Geoff Siers in the 70's. The airplane was designed for up to a 300 hp engine. The plans call for 1/2 in. lines. The prototype Barracuda was built with 3/8 lines. About 12 years ago Geoff's son, Richard, made an attempt at making the Barracuda a...
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    FWF Fuel Lines

    Thanks for your comments, Toolbuilder. The engine is a G1B5 and came out of a Super Viking 17-31A. It is 290 HP. I have the 3 blade prop from the same airplane that I am planning on using. The old hose & fittings that go from the fuel pump to the fuel injector are 3/8 so I'm assuming that it...
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    FWF Fuel Lines

    Yes, the Barracuda is a wood plane & quite a rare bird I have learned over the years. I just posted some pics on my profile page to give anyone interested an idea of what I've got going here. I included a couple of my firewall area including my questionable fuel valve/pump installation. Let...
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    FWF Fuel Lines

    Thanks for all the input. I get why one would not want the shut off valve to become "a molten blob of goo". Any fire needs to be starved immediately & remain starved long enough to get on the ground. Is my plan to have the valve contained in a S.S. shroud sufficient protection to come close...
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    FWF Fuel Lines

    gtae07, there is only one valve. It is an Andair with left, right, off. What I referred to as the selector is simply the handle, on the panel, that is used to work the valve. It drives the valve with an extruded aluminum shaft. I have built the plane ( Barracuda) so there are no fuel lines...
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    FWF Fuel Lines

    Thanks for the responses to my question. To be clear, the fuel selector is in the cockpit, the fuel valve is on the forward side of the firewall. The valve, boost pump & filter (all made of aluminum) are all located in close proximity to each other & will be enclosed in a S.S. box which will be...
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    FWF Fuel Lines

    Homebuilders, I will be running 3/8in. aluminum fuel lines across the firewall, from the wing tanks to the fuel selector. Is it wise to firesleeve all fuel lines forward of the firewall including rigid lines? I know that flexible hoses should be covered but have seen plenty of pictures that...
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