I assume the one on the left is the fuel pressure
pulse damper. Correct? are you not running that Tracy?
Mine looks like it is getting ready to fail as the plastic
has turned yellow and has become brittle.
The pressure regulator has an input for manifold pressure
it looks like. Correct?
Paul Lamar
Correct. I do use the damper but plan to remove it soon due to the
history
of leaks on them. Ed removed his and noted no problems.
Tracy Crook
tcrook@rotaryaviation.com
www.rotaryaviation.com
Do you guys know what the screw is supposed to do?
Paul Lamar
I don't, Paul. I removed the pulse dampner on the recommendation of a
friend in California who has run a Rotary repair shop for over 20
years.
He believes its not "IF", but "When" the diapgram will crack and permit
fuel
to drip on the hot exhaust. I have found no problem with its removal.
Ed Anderson
Mine won't drip on the exhaust as it is on the cold side of the engine.
My inclination is to get a later improved model without the screw and use
it.
If we had that high speed pressure data acquisition system we could use it
here as well.
BTW Ed if you need help with the PIC programing don't hesitate to ask.
This is a legitimate forum for that sort of thing as we will all
benefit. There is a whole heck of a lot we don't know about what we
are doing. A high speed solid state data acquisition system would
go a long way towards filling in the gaps.
Paul Lamar
I think there is little doubt I could use help with the PIC programming. I
think when I try to integrate all the pieces is when I may run into those
inscrutible bugs. So, feel I need to get the programming to the point where
its worthwhile for someone with experience to take a look at the code. I am
waiting for my PIC development board to come in as I want to see if the code
that appears to work in the simulation does work when burnt to the chip.
By the way, I think I can use some of your injector bosses. Looks nice.
Ed Anderson
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