I still don't like the idea of the gascolator hanging out of the floor like it does, but its shielded by the bottom cowl quite well, so that might reduce drag a touch. I was going to wait and install a 90 degree elbow, but after holding the gascolator in place I could see no reason not to move it forward to 180mm rather than the 100mm recommended by Zenith. This allows a nice gentle transition from the fuel selector down to the gascolator and also a gentle step back up to the fuel pump. Perhaps tomorrow night I'll finally install the rear step that makes it easier to get up onto the wing. I have been thinking about not installing it, but its going to be difficult for shorter people (I'm 6'1'') to get into the plane.
Hole cut in floor and gascolator clecoed in place I'll pop rivet it after its painted to allow removal
Gascolator located 180mm back from spar, rather than 100mm to allow the fuel line to curve gradually
