gascolator mounting

[mulwyk]

OK, this one's got me stumped. It looks like the gascolator mounts on the left side of the engine mount on that tab. There's a hole in the top of my gascolator (1/4" pipe thread it looks like)...does it mount there with a pipe through the tab somehow? Maybe I'm missing some pieces or something.

And what about the primer suction line, doesn't that connect to the top of the gascolator?

[dewhitaker]

Re: gascolator mounting

Hi Bob, here is a picture that may help.

[mulwyk]

Re: gascolator mounting

Thanks David, the picture does help.
Looks like your gascolator is supported by a Tee through the engine mount tab. One side of the Tee is connected to the tank via a -5 (?) hose, and the other side of the Tee is connected to the primer suction line.

My gascolator looks just like yours, a Tillotson. Mine has another port (1/8" pipe thread) on the side not shown in the photo. I'll assume there's a plug in that port.

[NY86]

Re: gascolator mounting

The other port is for the primer, if you have one.

Not required in the pictured installation.

[Forrest Barber]

Re: gascolator mounting

The whole thing has to line up as it is tightened up, pipe thread you know. so sometimes a little filing on the top or an aluminum washer has to be used....sealant too! Davids is not original , no aircraft stuff back then . I will try to find a picture.

[flybikefarm]

Re: gascolator mounting

Does anyone have an extra gascolator for sale? George

[astjp2]

Re: gascolator mounting

Buy an ACS one from spruce for about 75.00. Tim