---------------------------------------------------------- JabiruEngine-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 06/13/07: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:11 AM - Re: JabiruEngine-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 06/12/07 (charles.long@gm.com) 2. 06:47 AM - Re: Re: JabiruEngine-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 06/12/07 (N1BZRich@aol.com) 3. 08:23 AM - Esqual VM-1/Lightning (Robert E. Ames) 4. 06:14 PM - Initial Engine Start 8-Cyl 5100 (Phil Owens) 5. 10:23 PM - Re: Initial Engine Start 8-Cyl 5100 (Rob Turk) 6. 11:21 PM - Re: Initial Engine Start 8-Cyl 5100 (Peter Harris) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:11:02 AM PST US Subject: JabiruEngine-List: Re: JabiruEngine-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 06/12/07 From: charles.long@gm.com I had reported a engine stumble during the mag check a couple of weeks ago. My distributor caps were loose. I filed .010" off the retainers to tighten them up. Since that time, have made multiple flights and no more stumble issues. Others have reported the distributor caps loosening over time. If you develop a stumble during mag check, suggest you look for loose distributor caps. Clear Skies! Chuck Long Zodie Rocket / Jab3300 N601LE, 110 hr TT ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:47:07 AM PST US From: N1BZRich@aol.com Subject: Re: JabiruEngine-List: Re: JabiruEngine-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 06/12/07 Hey Chuck, As a point of interest, what kind of performance numbers are you seeing with your 3300 powered Zodiac. The reason I ask, it that the 601XL that our EAA chapter built has the same engine, and is now being flown by the four members that bought it. I flew the first ten hours on it and was very pleased with the performance and the way if flies. Of course it is slower that the 3300 powered Esqual and Lightnings that I have also flown, but they are much cleaner airplanes. Our chapter 601 is fitted with wheel pants and lots of other extras and is quite heave at 766 pounds empty. They are just finishing up the 40 hours and will be compiling the flight test data for the flight manual soon. Any comparison numbers you have would be interesting. Blue Skies, Buz Rich N31BZ - hybrid Esqual LS (Lightning Stuff) with 3300 Jab. I now have 305 hours on it in the last 17 months. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:23:06 AM PST US From: "Robert E. Ames" Subject: JabiruEngine-List: Esqual VM-1/Lightning For Sale: 2003 Esqual VM-1 Jabiru 2200 engine, 165 hrs. cruise 120 knots, stall 42 knots, meets Light Sport Rules, $59,995.00 Call 931-788-2973 for details. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:14:25 PM PST US From: "Phil Owens" Subject: JabiruEngine-List: Initial Engine Start 8-Cyl 5100 The day has finally arrived!!!! Monday June 12th 2007 engine ignition of Jabiru 5100 180 HP 8 Cyl engine #5 off the production line! After much work and a lot of time making the engine installation into the Zenith CH-801 for the 1st time we have an operational engine, and I must say it was spectacular. Fired without a hitch very quickly and settled into a roar just as fast. Thrust from the 3-blade custom made Ca tto prop almost blew over the A&P standing alongside the fuselage and we didn 't get above 1600 RPM out of the top of 3000. Will be making some improvements to the throttle linkage to assure there is no movement. Since this is the first time this engine has ever been installed in this airframe there has been a lot of design engineering to get everything located and operating properly, dual throttle controls so the a/c can be flown from either side, development of a fuel rail to improve the fuel delivery and provide a place for the fuel flow meter and fuel pressu re sender, development of an airbox that will be neutral to airpressure so a s not to upset the Bing altitude compensating carbys, design and manufactur e the carby heat box and shields, redesign and install new exhaust system s o exhaust tubes from engine are inside the outflow tubes, change oil lines to A/C fittings instead of hoseclamps, install oil pan heater for cold weath er. You get the idea, a lot of thought to get it into the airframe! I wish t o Thank the Jabiru team for their assistance in re-designing the engine mou nt, it was essential in order to have enough room for the cobra intake heads, note however, we had to rebuild them smaller as they did not fit the carb y intake. Down to the last item, design and manufacture the nosebowl and cowling, go through the entire A/C in a pre-inspection inspection before the FAA comes to check it out. Whoooooopeeeeee! Phil Owens CH-801 Builder Beloit,WI Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:23:03 PM PST US From: "Rob Turk" Subject: Re: JabiruEngine-List: Initial Engine Start 8-Cyl 5100 Hey, congratulations Phil! I know how that feels, the first start of my 3300 was spectacular too. I guess you have 50% more fun though ;-) Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: Phil Owens To: jabiruengine-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:11 AM Subject: JabiruEngine-List: Initial Engine Start 8-Cyl 5100 The day has finally arrived!!!! Monday June 12th 2007 engine ignition of Jabiru 5100 180 HP 8 Cyl engine #5 off the production line! After much work and a lot of time making the engine installation into the Zenith CH-801 for the 1st time we have an operational engine, and I must say it was spectacular. Fired without a hitch very quickly and settled into a roar just as fast. Thrust from the 3-blade custom made Catto prop almost blew over the A&P standing alongside the fuselage and we didn't get above 1600 RPM out of the top of 3000. Will be making some improvements to the throttle linkage to assure there is no movement. Since this is the first time this engine has ever been installed in this airframe there has been a lot of design engineering to get everything located and operating properly, dual throttle controls so the a/c can be flown from either side, development of a fuel rail to improve the fuel delivery and provide a place for the fuel flow meter and fuel pressure sender, development of an airbox that will be neutral to airpressure so as not to upset the Bing altitude compensating carbys, design and manufacture the carby heat box and shields, redesign and install new exhaust system so exhaust tubes from engine are inside the outflow tubes, change oil lines to A/C fittings instead of hoseclamps, install oil pan heater for cold weather. You get the idea, a lot of thought to get it into the airframe! I wish to Thank the Jabiru team for their assistance in re-designing the engine mount, it was essential in order to have enough room for the cobra intake heads, note however, we had to rebuild them smaller as they did not fit the carby intake. Down to the last item, design and manufacture the nosebowl and cowling, go through the entire A/C in a pre-inspection inspection before the FAA comes to check it out. Whoooooopeeeeee! Phil Owens CH-801 Builder Beloit,WI Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:21:39 PM PST US From: "Peter Harris" Subject: RE: JabiruEngine-List: Initial Engine Start 8-Cyl 5100 Congratulations Phil but take it easy with the 8 there are not many hours in the field. Cheers Peter _____ From: owner-jabiruengine-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-jabiruengine-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Phil Owens Sent: Thursday, 14 June 2007 11:12 AM Subject: JabiruEngine-List: Initial Engine Start 8-Cyl 5100 The day has finally arrived!!!! Monday June 12th 2007 engine ignition of Jabiru 5100 180 HP 8 Cyl engine #5 off the production line! After much work and a lot of time making the engine installation into the Zenith CH-801 for the 1st time we have an operational engine, and I must say it was spectacular. Fired without a hitch very quickly and settled into a roar just as fast. Thrust from the 3-blade custom made Catto prop almost blew over the A&P standing alongside the fuselage and we didn't get above 1600 RPM out of the top of 3000. Will be making some improvements to the throttle linkage to assure there is no movement. Since this is the first time this engine has ever been installed in this airframe there has been a lot of design engineering to get everything located and operating properly, dual throttle controls so the a/c can be flown from either side, development of a fuel rail to improve the fuel delivery and provide a place for the fuel flow meter and fuel pressure sender, development of an airbox that will be neutral to airpressure so as not to upset the Bing altitude compensating carbys, design and manufacture the carby heat box and shields, redesign and install new exhaust system so exhaust tubes from engine are inside the outflow tubes, change oil lines to A/C fittings instead of hoseclamps, install oil pan heater for cold weather. You get the idea, a lot of thought to get it into the airframe! I wish to Thank the Jabiru team for their assistance in re-designing the engine mount, it was essential in order to have enough room for the cobra intake heads, note however, we had to rebuild them smaller as they did not fit the carby intake. Down to the last item, design and manufacture the nosebowl and cowling, go through the entire A/C in a pre-inspection inspection before the FAA comes to check it out. Whoooooopeeeeee! Phil Owens CH-801 Builder Beloit,WI Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Add FUN to your email - CLICK HERE! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message jabiruengine-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/JabiruEngine-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/jabiruengine-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/jabiruengine-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.