REFLECTOR: Pump reservoir leak.

[Pat Shea]

Hi Rene,

You probably already know this, but the reservoir
vents via the big refil cap. Essentially, the cap
leaks. As Ronnie mentioned, with the reservoir only
half full it takes more pitch/bank angle for spillage.
Turbulence is another issue...

The last time this went around someone suggested
sealing the cap or replacing the it with a non-vented
version, then adding a "vent tube" out the center of
the cap (say 6-8" tall shaped like a ?) so as to
prevent spillage.

FWIW, Pat 

--- Rene Dugas <dugasd at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> Do others get a leak from the reservoir in steep
> turns or dramatic pitch
> changes?
> 
>  
> 
> It seems my "o" ring may be leaking between the pump
> and reservoir.  The
> bolt is tight under the plastic part.  I have
> ordered a replacement
> reservoir and "o" ring but have not removed the pump
> in 9 years(six
> building and three flying).  I get no leak if I fly
> more sedately.
> 
> Rene'


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