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Airframes => Single Seaters => XL => Topic started by: Vf24renegade on May 02, 2026, 12:04:43 PM

Title: Fuel sample drain
Post by: Vf24renegade on May 02, 2026, 12:04:43 PM
Has anyone with the 1/2 vw, added a drain valve at the low point in the fuel line to sample for water? I dont want to add the weight of a gascolator if i can avoid it. I have a filter in the line. If so, id be interested to know what you all came up with, not whether you think one is needed or not. Thanks
Title: Re: Fuel sample drain
Post by: Kamcoman77 on May 02, 2026, 05:16:57 PM
Don't know if this is helpful, but I made a gascolator/filter assembly from a Kubota filter. The quick drain is threaded into the base and sealed with JB-Weld Polyurethane Plastic Bonder and has not leaked on my test stand. It has a nipple for a vent line, if you need it. I have not weighed it, but it feels very light. I also like the fact that you can see any trash or water in the clear plastic bowl.
Title: Re: Fuel sample drain
Post by: Vf24renegade on May 02, 2026, 06:08:31 PM
Thank you.  How were the pistachios?
Title: Re: Fuel sample drain
Post by: Kamcoman77 on May 02, 2026, 06:31:31 PM
Pistachios always good!
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