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Some pics after the engine run-up and taxi tests today.]]> rlborger photo Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:21:13 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_0919post.jpg.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_0919post.jpg.html
Some pics after the engine run-up and taxi tests today.]]> rlborger photo Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:21:13 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_0918post.jpg.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_0918post.jpg.html
Some pics after the engine run-up and taxi tests today.]]> rlborger photo Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:21:13 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_1238ann.jpg.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_1238ann.jpg.html
The vent port was reversed from the original regulator. This one points forward. Had to do some tugging on tubing to get it all arranged. As soon as I have my new brake caliper installed and tested, I'll be ready to start testing the engine.]]> rlborger photo Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:37:29 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_1237ann.jpg.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_1237ann.jpg.html
The new regulator is 25 psi. Should be plenty of pressure available to feed the 914.]]> rlborger photo Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:37:29 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_1236ann.jpg.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_1236ann.jpg.html
The new pump is rated at 50 psi output.]]> rlborger photo Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:37:28 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_1235ann.jpg.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_1235ann.jpg.html
2010 06 21 - The new Billet pump and regulator arrived so I went out to the hanger and installed it. The new pump and regulator were supplied with AN6 Flared Tube fittings this time so the exchange was trivial. Must have taken all of 5 minutes.]]> rlborger photo Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:37:28 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/Short+Billet+Fuel+Pump+Test+%231.mov.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/Short+Billet+Fuel+Pump+Test+%231.mov.html
2010 06 17 - I ran my Rotax 914 today for the first time without using the electric fuel pumps. It ran solely one the Billet mechanical pump. Just a test run, at idle, allowed to warm up to operating temps and did a short (2 meter) taxi to test the new brake system. First baby steps in making ready for a return to flying.

The engine started immediately and ran smoothly once I had the "Choke" set. It quickly warmed up and as it warmed the "Choke" was reduced to keep the idle below 2200 RPM. Once warmed up, a brief burst of power to get it rolling and back to idle for a short taxi. The new brake worked well. I still have a small leak at the banjo to brake cylinder connection. I need to work on it tomorrow morning to see if I can get it stopped.

Dan at Billet Pumps is sending me an updated pump and pressure regulator. They are supposed to arrive tomorrow some time. I will replace the existing pump and regulator with the new set as soon as possible and begin further testing with hopes to fly again some time this weekend.]]> rlborger photo Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:28:41 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_9569post.jpg.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_9569post.jpg.html
A side view of the installation. Tomorrow I'll be trying to complete the installation of the new control column mounted brake master cylinder. If that is done and I have working brakes, we may try an engine run.]]> rlborger photo Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:18:01 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_9571post.jpg.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/MODS+Etc/Fuel+Pump/IMG_9571post.jpg.html
The fuel lines were tied with tie-wraps and 1/2" (12.7 mm) rubber fuel hose lengths. The vent hose was tied in as well by running it through short lengths of fuel hose and using tie-wraps to hold the rubber hose and protect the vent line from chafing.]]> rlborger photo Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:18:01 +0000