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Fuel pump options

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jean Christian Mikellides Oct 27, 2022. 5 Replies

Has anybody had to replace their fuel pumps? I have had recurring leak issues on the copper washers (against the pump houssing), annealing them or replacing several times. The issue appears to be the…Continue

Back up power circuits

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerold Ebke Dec 1, 2019. 3 Replies

Hey all.Wondering what peoplehave done with their back up circuit designs,specifically for a single battery, single alternator set up. I plan on a switched back up to the battery from the ESS bus…Continue

Battery capacitor and OV protection

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Bell Nov 23, 2019. 16 Replies

Anybody install the optional 68k capacitor on the battery? Also, the UL manual says that extra protection circuits are not to be installed on the alternator but some have installed over voltage…Continue

ELT mounting

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Bell Mar 30, 2018. 2 Replies

I have the ACK E-04 ELT and am mounting it in the same position as a few of the Cruzer forum guys (beside the belly hatch) but have a question as to the mount angle. The instructions say that the…Continue

 

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John Bell posted a discussion

Fuel pump options

Has anybody had to replace their fuel pumps? I have had recurring leak issues on the copper washers (against the pump houssing), annealing them or replacing several times. The issue appears to be the small sealing surface on the pump housing itself. While I managed to get one pump more or less leak free, I stripped the housing thread on  the second one trying to snug in on a brand new washer that was still leaking.I believe these are Bosch or Bosch clone pumps but wonder if someone else has…See More
Oct 21, 2022
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Greg Priest left a comment for John Bell
"Thanks John I will cut mine down at the sides like in your picture. Regards Greg Priest 750 Cruzer"
Dec 1, 2020
Greg Priest left a comment for John Bell
"Hi John I noticed from your side on photo that you must have custom cut your windscreen at the sides where that useless part of the Lexan wraps down the side of the fuse. It really looks nice. I am at that stage of contemplating how to install the…"
Nov 27, 2020
John Bell posted a discussion

Back up power circuits

Hey all.Wondering what peoplehave done with their back up circuit designs,specifically for a single battery, single alternator set up. I plan on a switched back up to the battery from the ESS bus which has my fuel pumps and ECU on it. Ideas and examples would be welcome.See More
Nov 25, 2019
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John Bell posted a discussion

Battery capacitor and OV protection

Anybody install the optional 68k capacitor on the battery? Also, the UL manual says that extra protection circuits are not to be installed on the alternator but some have installed over voltage protection relay circuits. Can others enlighten me?See More
Aug 29, 2019
16 Comments

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CH 750 Cruzer
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Engine installed (or plan to install)
UL Power
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Flying Experience
Sport Pilot (or Ultralight)

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At 8:03am on December 1, 2020, Greg Priest said…

Thanks John I will cut mine down at the sides like in your picture.

Regards

Greg Priest

750 Cruzer

At 3:42am on November 27, 2020, Greg Priest said…

Hi John I noticed from your side on photo that you must have custom cut your windscreen at the sides where that useless part of the Lexan wraps down the side of the fuse. It really looks nice. I am at that stage of contemplating how to install the Cruzer windscreen but I'm scared to cut those side flaps off which seem to interfere with other rivet holes etc. If I left it as per the supplied Cruzer windscreen it looks awful and the inside will become an insect trap area where a vacuum cleaner would not reach. HOW DID YOU FIND THE RIGHT SIDE CURVE and was there any installation Knock on's that affected the install. 

At 8:53am on November 26, 2018, Fred Williams said…

I did order mine for Aircraft spruce.   I ended  up needing some 90 deg ports off the top and was able to order them directly from Andair.  Surprisingly,  I received them in about a week.   I have heard that they have less than good response times.   They proved me wrong.  It is a well built valve.   I had one in the RV 10 that I built before the cruzer.  

Dr Fred

At 6:11pm on March 25, 2017, Ron D Leclerc said…

Also John  I'm using a 2300 VW/Porsche Engine(direct drive)... I'm not building a standard pulley, I'm using the flywheel end(the proper end)!!!   These engines are use in Europe and one company has a certified design!   The Porsche engine was used in the Moony's year ago!

Ron

At 6:03pm on March 25, 2017, Ron D Leclerc said…

Hey John

I don't think or remember what the ohm readings on the iss senders???  I did use the IIC senders as well as the gauges.   I purchased my senders from Van/s and my gages from ACS.  Vans use the same gauges but they have them branded with the Van's name on them!!!!  ACS is the best place to buy the IIC gauges and senders from.  As long as you use the same senders as the gauges it did not matter!!!!

Hope that helps... I have switched over to building the 750 Cruzer now as it came out just as I was finished redesigning all of the mods that the CruZer came out with!

Ron

At 7:59am on December 5, 2016, Ron Lalonde said…

The UL engine is awesome. A friend of mine has one in his 701.

I have a 601HDS with a Rotax 912, which is a great engine.....but if I had to change out in the future I would certainly think about the UL as a replacement.

Ron

At 12:10pm on October 4, 2015, Gregory Sawka said…

Hi John. I have a cruzer build in progress in Calgary. Fuselage 80% done. One wing 90%. Tail group in progress. Ordering Fw forward next week for an O200 continental.

Greg Sawka

At 11:38am on January 4, 2015, Mark Maltais said…

Hi John!  I'm in Thunder Bay.  :)

 
 
 

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