41 SuperChief Fuel Rod Information Needed
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 19:33
I am interested in obtaining an original fuel control rod, or knowing what they looked like. My plane came with a toggled up arrangement - homemade from a fuel valve which turned 90 degrees (I think it was a brass fuel/kerosene shutoff valve found on potbelly stoves). I am not sure if the existing fuel control rod is the original as it does not appear to be something that would be conducive to pulling and pushing.
I have purchased a new (STC) fuel valve from Burl's in Alaska to replace the leaky old twist valve and now must find a suitable fuel shutoff rod with knob to install with the new valve. Hopefully, it should be adjustable for length and correct for installation.
I have looked at the DVD Aeronca Drawings Disk and have not found drawings # 2-226 or 2-231 which are associated with the fuel rod for the 65 CA engine and the Chief/Superchief model.
Anyone have what is known to be in the Aeronca Superchief 1941 era, or have any photos of the correct install?
Thank you for any help.
I have purchased a new (STC) fuel valve from Burl's in Alaska to replace the leaky old twist valve and now must find a suitable fuel shutoff rod with knob to install with the new valve. Hopefully, it should be adjustable for length and correct for installation.
I have looked at the DVD Aeronca Drawings Disk and have not found drawings # 2-226 or 2-231 which are associated with the fuel rod for the 65 CA engine and the Chief/Superchief model.
Anyone have what is known to be in the Aeronca Superchief 1941 era, or have any photos of the correct install?
Thank you for any help.