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1/2 vw fuel consumption
« on: November 28, 2016, 04:52:36 PM »
hey guys......I am building a DE,s/n F95. My question has NOTHING to do with my build, but I am considering building a LE when Im done here. What I would like to know is: .......at 75% power, level flight,mild breeze conditions.....what is the ave fuel burn for the "average" 1/2 VW?? thanks...bob

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Re: 1/2 vw fuel consumption
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2016, 07:29:02 PM »
With my Joe Engleman built 1/2 VW...  37hp ,78 mm stroke, 92mm cyl , single carb I average about 2-1/4 gph.


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Re: 1/2 vw fuel consumption
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2016, 07:48:09 PM »
With my Cassler 94x86 45 hp i use 2.4 gph at cruise
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