In-flight refueling auxiliary tank
Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 9:45 pm
Hi,
In response to Fred's request for information on my in-flight refueling auxiliary tank, I've posted some pictures in my album, Greg's Odyssey, for anyone who might lilke to try this at home.
I used a 20 litre container which I got from the shop where I work. I use a 12 volt electric fuel pump to transfer the fuel. This pump does not need to be primed. I drilled the cap and installed the pick-up hose through this hole and weighted the end with two large nuts.
I also found a duck-bill air vent on a gas cap for a chainsaw and installed it in the cap, like a rubber grommet. This vent allows the air to go in when pumping and does not allow the fuel to splash out and doesn't have to be opened manually. I used it several times and it works really well.
Greg Evans
In response to Fred's request for information on my in-flight refueling auxiliary tank, I've posted some pictures in my album, Greg's Odyssey, for anyone who might lilke to try this at home.
I used a 20 litre container which I got from the shop where I work. I use a 12 volt electric fuel pump to transfer the fuel. This pump does not need to be primed. I drilled the cap and installed the pick-up hose through this hole and weighted the end with two large nuts.
I also found a duck-bill air vent on a gas cap for a chainsaw and installed it in the cap, like a rubber grommet. This vent allows the air to go in when pumping and does not allow the fuel to splash out and doesn't have to be opened manually. I used it several times and it works really well.
Greg Evans