So...I've read nearly all FT-60 "red cube" threads. I want to get some opinions on my proposed install. I'm going to knock this out Wednesday as it suppose to hit 60 in WI...in December!
The pictures represent what I'm thinking, based on the following requirements:
I've picked this spot because it meets the install criteria, but also because there's no exhaust pipe down low on that side.
I would prefer to mount it to engine to give it more security, but there's nowhere logical to mount it without rerouting a bunch of fuel line. I did think about securing it to the FAB with some reinforcement, but that would leave a pretty short fuel line form Cube to carb.
I still have concerns about the inline/free floating installation. Even with the limited mass of the cube, the movement on the lines concerns me.
Priorities:
#1 Safety: I don't want fuel lines breaking or coming loose. I will run MOGAS from one tank and need to mitigate vapor lock (though post mech fuel pump install should take car of that)
#2 Accuracy. I want to minimize potential for error in flow/totalizer computations
#3 Reliability
The pictures represent what I'm thinking, based on the following requirements:
- Cube installed between mech fuel pump and carb
- Cube not affixed to different rotational plane, if it's secured, then it will be affixed to the engine only (no the motor mount, firewall, etc)
- Cube installed after fuel filter/screen.
- EI says inline/floating installation is ok
- EI says 45/90 adapters are ok but prefer straight or 45 at input to ensure accuracy
- No downslope from Cube outlet
- Cube wires not pointed down
- EI wants a flexible in and out of cube
I've picked this spot because it meets the install criteria, but also because there's no exhaust pipe down low on that side.
I would prefer to mount it to engine to give it more security, but there's nowhere logical to mount it without rerouting a bunch of fuel line. I did think about securing it to the FAB with some reinforcement, but that would leave a pretty short fuel line form Cube to carb.
I still have concerns about the inline/free floating installation. Even with the limited mass of the cube, the movement on the lines concerns me.
Priorities:
#1 Safety: I don't want fuel lines breaking or coming loose. I will run MOGAS from one tank and need to mitigate vapor lock (though post mech fuel pump install should take car of that)
#2 Accuracy. I want to minimize potential for error in flow/totalizer computations
#3 Reliability