Re: Exhaust leak
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:00 pm
Nice catch!ShawnM wrote:And the wire tie is on backwards.
Sport Pilot Talk
The discussion forum for Sport Pilots and Light Sport Aircraft
https://www.sportpilottalk.com/
Exhaust leak
Page 3 of 3
Re: Exhaust leak
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 8:17 pm
I change my oil at each annual condition inspection and remove the tank for cleaning every other year. I dont run 100LL at all, ever!! I usually find nothing in the bottom of the oil tank.Wm.Ince wrote:Totally concur, Tom.3Dreaming wrote:I hope you remove and clean the tank periodically. The quick drains are typically slightly higher than the bottom of the tank, and in my opinion they don't allow for the large rush of fluid to help carry any debris out of the tank.
That was a major reason I switched back to the screw-in plug. I feel it removes more lead debris than the quick drain, due to a less restricted exit path. Besides that, it drains faster and is actually a breeze to remove and re-install with my torque wrench.