---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 08/07/04: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:56 AM - Re: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 27 Msgs - 08/05/04 (Jerry Liles) 2. 11:04 AM - ammeter installation (Marco Menezes) 3. 11:23 AM - Re: ammeter installation (AlbertaIV@aol.com) 4. 11:53 AM - [ Graeme Toft ] : New Email List Photo Share Available! (Email List Photo Shares) 5. 05:55 PM - Re: ammeter installation (Rick) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:56:33 AM PST US From: Jerry Liles Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: RE: Kitfox-List Digest: 27 Msgs - 08/05/04 --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jerry Liles I use an optical prop tach to compare prop speed to engine speed. Once the clutch is locked it is tight and I've seen no evidence of slippage in routine use, and that includes a dive during testing to 135mph (max design speed for a long wing MK IV Avid). In a poweroff dive the prop speed could get high but the engine speed is low. If the prop is properly balanced this should be no problem. I haven't seen a limit for prop rpm, just engine rpm. Jerry Liles Stu Bryant wrote: >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Stu Bryant" > > >I am curious about something. Do any of you who have a clutch in your >re-drive have a separate tach for your prop? Any chance of ever exceeding >the design rpm of the prop while in a power-off dive? Sounds like it might >be more difficult to induce that problem in a Fox, but perhaps something >some of the more slippery yank and bank types might have to be concerned >about? > >Stu Bryant >Atwater Ca. >Private Plot & wanna-be KF builder > > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 11:04:53 AM PST US From: Marco Menezes Subject: Kitfox-List: ammeter installation --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Marco Menezes I'd like to install a VDO ammeter on my panel but am somewhat confused about wiring (Rotax 582 UL). Instrument wiring diagram show one positive lead to + on alternator, other to + on starter solenoid. Questions: 1) for the "alternator" + lead. do I bypass the rectifier go directly to engine? Presubambly this would be to one of 2 "lighting coil" wires (yellow or yellow/black). Which one? 2) for the starter solenoid + lead, do I bypass the rectifier and wire directly to the solenoid? Thanks in advance for assistance. Marco Menezes N99KX --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:23:44 AM PST US From: AlbertaIV@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: ammeter installation --> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com In a message dated 8/7/04 11:05:50 AM Pacific Daylight Time, msm_9949@yahoo.com writes: > > I'd like to install a VDO ammeter on my panel but am somewhat confused about > wiring Marco, Just my opinion but I would forget the amp meter and put in a good accurate volt meter. It tells you more about what's happening with the electrical system. Don Smythe DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:53:34 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: [ Graeme Toft ] : New Email List Photo Share Available! From: Email List Photo Shares --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Email List Photo Shares A new Email List Photo Share is available: Poster: Graeme Toft Subject: KF Mdl 1 http://www.matronics.com/photoshare/graeme@byterocky.net.08.07.2004/index.html o Main Photo Share Index http://www.matronics.com/photoshare o Submitting a Photo Share If you wish to submit a Photo Share of your own, please include the following information along with your email message and files: 1) Email List or Lists that they are related to: 2) Your Full Name: 3) Your Email Address: 4) One line Subject description: 5) Multi-line, multi-paragraph description of topic: 6) One-line Description of each photo or file: Email the information above and your files and photos to: pictures@matronics.com ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:55:17 PM PST US From: "Rick" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: ammeter installation --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rick" If you are gonig to put something in that hole I would suggest a volt/amp meter with a built in over voltage and discharge warning light. I think mine was a JPI or E.I. Instruction come with. Rick -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of AlbertaIV@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: ammeter installation --> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com In a message dated 8/7/04 11:05:50 AM Pacific Daylight Time, msm_9949@yahoo.com writes: > > I'd like to install a VDO ammeter on my panel but am somewhat confused about > wiring Marco, Just my opinion but I would forget the amp meter and put in a good accurate volt meter. It tells you more about what's happening with the electrical system. Don Smythe DO NOT ARCHIVE