Jon,
Seems this is a common problem and I concur with Carl's fix.
regards
Steve Pitt
G-SMDH
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl Pattinson" <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 4:08 PM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Electric fuel pump
> <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
>
> Suggest the hose fitting nozzles are screwed into the pump body using a
> fuel
> proof sealant.
>
> Red Hermetite (available from Halfords) would do the job.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JonSmith
> Sent: 30 June 2011 12:45
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Electric fuel pump
>
>
> --> <jonsmitheuropa@tiscali.co.uk>
>
> On my new Rotax 912S installation I have the standard electric backup pump
> as supplied by the factory (Facet 40106). Right from the start it leaked
> slightly, seems to be from the actual case. As it was outside the
> warranty
> period I ordered a new one which I have fitted today. This one is also
> leaking slightly - again appears to be from the actual casing. I've not
> even flown with this new one yet! Just tested it on the ground. I'm 100%
> confident about the hose connections - remade them several times with good
> clips.
>
> Am I being just unlucky here to have two duff ones or am I c*cking
> something
> up? All I've done with them is remove the rubber blanking plugs from the
> holes, fitted the hose fitting nozzles (correct size) and attached the
> hoses.
>
> Cheers, Jon
>
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> G-TERN
> Classic Mono
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