John Slade wrote:

Hi John, I am aware of this location for header tank. my problem is that

it is

inside the cabin, and it's directly above the main landing gear strut. I

am

afraid, crash landing can drive the strut in to the tank. Looks like

small header

tank on the engine side of the fire wall,  is a better solution.

Now you mention it, neither option sounds that good in a crash situation. If
its over the gear the passengers might be sprayed with fuel. If its behind
the firewall the fuel might spray on the exhaust and ignite.  I think I
prefer the transfer pump approach. I assume that a fuel injection system
REQUIRES a return. What volume of fuel return are we talking about here?
Would it be possible to return to one tank and always draw that tank half
way down before switching to the other tank? i.e. a procedural solution.

Please keep me in the loop for any progress. I'm pretty sure I'll be going
with a Mazda.
I was even thinking of buying an RX7 car to use as a testbed.
Regards,
John Slade
Cozy MKIV #757 Chap 21.

 
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