---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 12/13/04: 29 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:05 AM - Series 5 / Jabiru 3300 (FlyCyOZ@aol.com) 2. 01:46 AM - Props and gearboxes (r.thomas@za.pwc.com) 3. 05:20 AM - Ignition Switch (LeRoy staley) 4. 05:57 AM - Re: 92 speedster (Gary Algate) 5. 06:32 AM - Re: Props and gearboxes (Floran Higgins) 6. 07:29 AM - Re: Props and gearboxes (customtrans@qwest.net) 7. 07:36 AM - Re: 912 Choke Freezing up (Fred Shiple) 8. 07:51 AM - 912 ul 80hp oil cooler (customtrans@qwest.net) 9. 07:51 AM - Re: Props and gearboxes (customtrans@qwest.net) 10. 08:19 AM - Re: Ignition Switch (roger augenstein) 11. 08:46 AM - Re: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler (Randy Daughenbaugh) 12. 09:49 AM - KF3 Elevator (Napier, Mark) 13. 10:13 AM - Re: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler (customtrans@qwest.net) 14. 10:20 AM - Re: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler (Gary Henderson) 15. 02:12 PM - Re: Ignition Switch (Howard Firm) 16. 02:27 PM - Tail wheel (Rex & Jan Shaw) 17. 02:37 PM - Re: Ignition Switch (kurt schrader) 18. 02:57 PM - Re: Ignition Switch (shortnaked) 19. 04:09 PM - Re: 92 speedster (Marc Hightower) 20. 04:21 PM - Re: Ignition Switch (kurt schrader) 21. 04:37 PM - Re: Ignition Switch (shortnaked) 22. 05:05 PM - Re: Ignition Switch (kurt schrader) 23. 05:21 PM - Re: Props and gearboxes (kitfoxjunky) 24. 05:37 PM - Re: Tail wheel (Clifford Begnaud) 25. 05:41 PM - Re: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler (jdmcbean) 26. 06:54 PM - Re: Ignition Switch (shortnaked) 27. 07:29 PM - Re: Fuel injector/was Ignition Switch (kurt schrader) 28. 08:20 PM - Re: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler (Jeffrey Puls) 29. 08:55 PM - Re: 92 speedster (roncarolnikko@webtv.net (Ron Schick)) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:05:36 AM PST US From: FlyCyOZ@aol.com Subject: Kitfox-List: Series 5 / Jabiru 3300 --> Kitfox-List message posted by: FlyCyOZ@aol.com What are those with the Series 5 and the Jabiru 3300 using for an engine cowl and where did you get it? Any photos would be appreciated. Cheers and Merry Christmas to ALL cy ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:46:47 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Props and gearboxes From: r.thomas@za.pwc.com 09:46:15, Serialize complete at 13/12/2004 09:46:15 --> Kitfox-List message posted by: r.thomas@za.pwc.com Hi there Was wondering has anyone changed the ratio of their Rotax gearboxes from a 3.00 to a 3.47 and kept their original propeller? I understand that it will be required to be re-pitched - not sure what the effects would be, M y guess is after re-pitching it would be a worse climb and better cruise? The second thing, is my GSC prop shed it's polyurethane leading edge insert the other day. Managed to keep my teeth in after the added vibration and landed safely. After doing a search on the net for GSC, all that I can find is bulletins about how these props shed blades - never mind leading edges! Are these guys still in business? I was considering repairing the prop by removing the poly leading edges and filling with liquid metal, in addition to adding some small brass screws for the liquid metal to have a mechanical grip onto the leading edge (other than the V groove that is already there). Any thoughts. Regards Roger The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:20:54 AM PST US DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; b=tr1Kqos7/om5UCtcXEhmBeISRKYLzUPJkurCVp0ayLol3hjEeUl7K+knoNfFSodr4HT/06RO/Ce7pCvuuibLNocOJwCVLOeQA1uZ9QqN7vgokQruJDu3dRI5W4zmhzv7EcCkjnvLXQRV7z2GFMIGNKH9m910jK0I1s6InEbG/P0= ; From: LeRoy staley Subject: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch --> Kitfox-List message posted by: LeRoy staley Has anyone with a Subaru motor replaced the asc igniton switch? Mine has gone bad but they are made for a airplane motor not a car motor. Someone suggested buying a car igniton, has anyone tried this? The original builder used this switch but really jerry rigged it to make it work. LeRoy __________________________________ http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:57:41 AM PST US From: "Gary Algate" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: 92 speedster --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Gary Algate" Bill There was a Model 4 with 82hp Moesler in Sudbury which I flew and it had severe performance problems. This was a direct drive with wooden prop. It ran smoothly and sounded great but it lacked power and was heavy. The owner tried a number of props but it suffered from poor climb and overheating due to the long full power climb out. My plane with floats and 582 out performed the Moesler so he ended up selling the plane. The new owner pulled the engine and put a 582 in the plane. Regards Gary A Lite2/582 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:32:03 AM PST US From: "Floran Higgins" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Props and gearboxes --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Floran Higgins" Address for GSC: 6255 Okanagan Landing Road Vernon, B.C. V1H1M5 250-549-3772 Floran H. ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Kitfox-List: Props and gearboxes > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: r.thomas@za.pwc.com > > Hi there > > Was wondering has anyone changed the ratio of their Rotax gearboxes from a > 3.00 to a 3.47 and kept their original propeller? I understand that it > will be required to be re-pitched - not sure what the effects would be, M > y guess is after re-pitching it would be a worse climb and better cruise? > > The second thing, is my GSC prop shed it's polyurethane leading edge > insert the other day. Managed to keep my teeth in after the added > vibration and landed safely. After doing a search on the net for GSC, all > that I can find is bulletins about how these props shed blades - never > mind leading edges! Are these guys still in business? > > I was considering repairing the prop by removing the poly leading edges > and filling with liquid metal, in addition to adding some small brass > screws for the liquid metal to have a mechanical grip onto the leading > edge (other than the V groove that is already there). Any thoughts. > > Regards > Roger > > > The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to > which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged > material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or > taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or > entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you > received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material > from any computer. > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:29:39 AM PST US From: customtrans@qwest.net Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Props and gearboxes --> Kitfox-List message posted by: customtrans@qwest.net My thoughts are: Props are cheap, buy a new different model prop. steve a -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of r.thomas@za.pwc.com Subject: Kitfox-List: Props and gearboxes --> Kitfox-List message posted by: r.thomas@za.pwc.com Hi there Was wondering has anyone changed the ratio of their Rotax gearboxes from a 3.00 to a 3.47 and kept their original propeller? I understand that it will be required to be re-pitched - not sure what the effects would be, M y guess is after re-pitching it would be a worse climb and better cruise? The second thing, is my GSC prop shed it's polyurethane leading edge insert the other day. Managed to keep my teeth in after the added vibration and landed safely. After doing a search on the net for GSC, all that I can find is bulletins about how these props shed blades - never mind leading edges! Are these guys still in business? I was considering repairing the prop by removing the poly leading edges and filling with liquid metal, in addition to adding some small brass screws for the liquid metal to have a mechanical grip onto the leading edge (other than the V groove that is already there). Any thoughts. Regards Roger The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 07:36:20 AM PST US From: Fred Shiple Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: 912 Choke Freezing up --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Fred Shiple Randy, The residue built up after burning several tanks of fuel over 2 months, after cleaning the tanks well during construction (with water). I doubt you'll see anything from one cup of fuel. I also got the same thick, brown, sticky residue in the fuel drains of both tanks and had to replace them.. Fred Good thought. I haven't noticed anything in the fuel checks. I will try to evaporate a significant amount - Cup? - and ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:51:13 AM PST US From: customtrans@qwest.net Subject: Kitfox-List: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler --> Kitfox-List message posted by: customtrans@qwest.net Group, I'm in need of a new engine oil cooler for my Fox. Place to buy and a cooler that cools good would be nice info. I tried to find the earls cooler noted on the sportflight web site, but it seems that one is no longer available. steve a ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 07:51:44 AM PST US From: customtrans@qwest.net Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Props and gearboxes --> Kitfox-List message posted by: customtrans@qwest.net That is cheap compared to what could happen if your mods don't work out. steve a -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of customtrans@qwest.net Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Props and gearboxes --> Kitfox-List message posted by: customtrans@qwest.net My thoughts are: Props are cheap, buy a new different model prop. steve a -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of r.thomas@za.pwc.com Subject: Kitfox-List: Props and gearboxes --> Kitfox-List message posted by: r.thomas@za.pwc.com Hi there Was wondering has anyone changed the ratio of their Rotax gearboxes from a 3.00 to a 3.47 and kept their original propeller? I understand that it will be required to be re-pitched - not sure what the effects would be, M y guess is after re-pitching it would be a worse climb and better cruise? The second thing, is my GSC prop shed it's polyurethane leading edge insert the other day. Managed to keep my teeth in after the added vibration and landed safely. After doing a search on the net for GSC, all that I can find is bulletins about how these props shed blades - never mind leading edges! Are these guys still in business? I was considering repairing the prop by removing the poly leading edges and filling with liquid metal, in addition to adding some small brass screws for the liquid metal to have a mechanical grip onto the leading edge (other than the V groove that is already there). Any thoughts. Regards Roger The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 08:19:22 AM PST US From: "roger augenstein" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "roger augenstein" Leroy, I use a switch from Tractor Supply on my Sub and it has given no problems. Roger ----- Original Message ----- From: "LeRoy staley" Subject: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: LeRoy staley > > Has anyone with a Subaru motor replaced the asc > igniton switch? Mine has gone bad but they are made > for a airplane motor not a car motor. Someone > suggested buying a car igniton, has anyone tried this? > The original builder used this switch but really jerry > rigged it to make it work. > LeRoy > > > > __________________________________ > http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 08:46:52 AM PST US From: "Randy Daughenbaugh" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh" Steve, I just ordered the oil cooler kit from Skystar. It is a bit more $ ($275) but I don't need to work out a mounting scheme and search for fittings. I am at the point that I want to fly! Randy - 912S Series 7 firewall foreward . -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of customtrans@qwest.net Subject: Kitfox-List: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler --> Kitfox-List message posted by: customtrans@qwest.net Group, I'm in need of a new engine oil cooler for my Fox. Place to buy and a cooler that cools good would be nice info. I tried to find the earls cooler noted on the sportflight web site, but it seems that one is no longer available. steve a ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 09:49:43 AM PST US From: "Napier, Mark" Subject: Kitfox-List: KF3 Elevator --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Napier, Mark" Hello, Just finished the repair of a bent rudder on my KF3. Straitened, recovered and repainted and it looks great. A little bolder now I'm looking at the elevator. Skystar sells an enlarged elevator to improve the low speed pitch authority. Doesn't look like it would be too hard to just stretch the one I've got. Question: What is the chord of the elevator used on a KF4? Thanks in advance, Mark Napier - - - - - - - Appended by Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. - - - - - - - This e-mail and any attachments may contain information which is confidential, proprietary, privileged or otherwise protected by law. The information is solely intended for the named addressee (or a person responsible for delivering it to the addressee). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete it from your computer. KF3 Elevator Hello, Just finished the repair of a bent rudder on my KF3. Straitened, recovered and repainted and it looks great. A little bolder now I'm looking at the elevator. Skystar sells an enlarged elevator to improve the low speed pitch authority. Doesn't look like it would be too hard to just stretch the one I've got. Question: What is the chord of the elevator used on a KF4? Thanks in advance, Mark Napier - - - - - - - Appended by Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. - - - - - - - This e-mail and any attachments may contain information which is confidential, proprietary, privileged or otherwise protected by law. The information is solely intended for the named addressee (or a person responsible for delivering it to the addressee). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete it from your computer. ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 10:13:38 AM PST US From: customtrans@qwest.net Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler --> Kitfox-List message posted by: customtrans@qwest.net I was thinking this way also, but I have a couple months to work this out. Let us know how the cooler looks and works. I was told this is a Rotax cooler. steve a -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Randy Daughenbaugh Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh" Steve, I just ordered the oil cooler kit from Skystar. It is a bit more $ ($275) but I don't need to work out a mounting scheme and search for fittings. I am at the point that I want to fly! Randy - 912S Series 7 firewall foreward . -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of customtrans@qwest.net Subject: Kitfox-List: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler --> Kitfox-List message posted by: customtrans@qwest.net Group, I'm in need of a new engine oil cooler for my Fox. Place to buy and a cooler that cools good would be nice info. I tried to find the earls cooler noted on the sportflight web site, but it seems that one is no longer available. steve a ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 10:20:56 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler From: "Gary Henderson" --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Gary Henderson" I got mine from Lockwood Aviation in florida. Worked great! > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: customtrans@qwest.net > > Group, > I'm in need of a new engine oil cooler for my Fox. Place to buy and a > cooler that cools good would be nice info. I tried to find the earls > cooler > noted on the sportflight web site, but it seems that one is no longer > available. > > steve a > > ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 02:12:41 PM PST US From: "Howard Firm" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Howard Firm" For my Soob, I use a pushbutton starter....I have a key switch with two keys new if you need them. Howard Firm 508 12th St. South Virginia MN 55792 ----- Original Message ----- From: "LeRoy staley" Subject: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: LeRoy staley > > Has anyone with a Subaru motor replaced the asc > igniton switch? Mine has gone bad but they are made > for a airplane motor not a car motor. Someone > suggested buying a car igniton, has anyone tried this? > The original builder used this switch but really jerry > rigged it to make it work. > LeRoy > > > __________________________________ > http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo > > ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 02:27:49 PM PST US From: "Rex & Jan Shaw" Subject: Kitfox-List: Tail wheel --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" I just changed the tail wheel on my MKIV. It has the Maule SFSA fitting. I just changed the wheel itself for a 6" dia soft rubber homebuilders replacement wheel from Aircraft Spruce. P/N 06-03600. These have very crude bearings that I wouldn't use and are for a 5/8" axle so I changed these as the Maule fitting is 1/2". I can't believe how quiet it suddenly is and it cambers much better pulling the back around. Hard to say for sure if it handles better in take-offs and landings but I think it might be easier taxi-ing. I just wonder what it will wear like. Rex. rexjan@bigpond.com ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 02:37:48 PM PST US DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; b=pZzvk4ybI1Xj7mo818GUa1BHISBeI/WVrynFxLevR+nKG/uyjWGkz9SftIk5dBZhz2fIM45SAo+vtTa2azY5+GK21j+7Gw/ogHVmenZ3LnWuNHeVM4CGmW0vISg76vqO/rikyYyXTO4B/t6jDsJzEWF8iI/n9tkqfQoCxZE1vZQ= ; From: kurt schrader Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader Hi LeRoy, Well, if you don't grab Howard's switch, I used a boat switch on my soob. It provided the advantage beyond "turn to start" by having "push to prime". I forget my sorce, but you can look up marine suppliers, if you like that idea. I figure it is also better in a wet environment. Kurt S. --- Howard Firm wrote: > For my Soob, I use a pushbutton starter....I have a > key switch with two keys new if you need them. > > Howard Firm > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "LeRoy staley" > > Has anyone with a Subaru motor replaced the asc > > igniton switch? > > LeRoy __________________________________ http://my.yahoo.com ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 02:57:03 PM PST US From: "shortnaked" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "shortnaked" If you use a marine switch and want choke function two problems exist 1. you will need a solenoid to pull the choke(s) on ( extra weight and another place for troubles) 2. Choke will only function on or off all that switch does is closes the solenoid circuit so you will not have partial and full choke option in that case. You need a simple switch prolly under 10$ with start function if you have electric start. Shorty ----- Original Message ----- From: "kurt schrader" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader > > Hi LeRoy, > > Well, if you don't grab Howard's switch, I used a boat > switch on my soob. It provided the advantage beyond > "turn to start" by having "push to prime". I forget > my sorce, but you can look up marine suppliers, if you > like that idea. I figure it is also better in a wet > environment. > > Kurt S. > > --- Howard Firm wrote: > > > For my Soob, I use a pushbutton starter....I have a > > key switch with two keys new if you need them. > > > > Howard Firm > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "LeRoy staley" > > > > Has anyone with a Subaru motor replaced the asc > > > igniton switch? > > > > LeRoy > > > __________________________________ > http://my.yahoo.com > > ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 04:09:38 PM PST US From: "Marc Hightower" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: 92 speedster --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Hightower" Ron, I have a Revmaster 2100D in a Classic IV and have been happy with the results.It climbs at 800 fpm, cruises at 90 mph. and burns 3 gph. Installed it weighs in at 190 lbs. Weight and balance were not a problem. I fabricated my own motor mount, cowling and everything else firewall forward, but Great Plains makes all these things. The AeroVee would be a great engine, except that it turns 3800 rpm to acheive 80 hp, which will limit prop diameter. The Revmaster redlines at 3200 rpm. I'm getting the best results using a Sensenich 62 X 32 prop. The shorter wings could be a problem. The deciding factor for me was financing, the VW is less than half the cost of the 912 installed and parts and maintenance are a lot more econonmical. It is slower and less powerful, but those are the trade offs. Marc > [Original Message] > From: > To: > Date: 12/12/2004 11:55:01 AM > Subject: Kitfox-List: 92 speedster > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: roncarolnikko@webtv.net (Ron Schick) > > I recently purchased an incomplete kit #gbs033. There is no firewal > forward, flight instruments, or usable covering. The work that has been > started will all be redone. I plan on using a vw with redrive, or > possibly lycoming. Can those with vw experiance and or parts give > feedback. Ron in North Bend Oregon > > ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 04:21:03 PM PST US DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; b=30jwZmwMG81U+ISr/dfWwUfe65czYxsEZUe7cVa3n8TocBKGhmoBb/FInVPcyTZaiDatMkNnxZdTSJLQF4KFkqAze0eKZ6NDDxXDiMkLQiUtag6Jy+vt1APPpmxK9LHke9Z2lMGg/zZaPATPQuoxuirv9PeWOtb7nunhg61y0c4= ; From: kurt schrader Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader Hi Shorty, Since I didn't know what LeRoy had, I should have prefaced my setup. I don't have a choke. I only have an electric primer solenoid that the switch activates. Kurt S. S-5/NSI turbo --- shortnaked wrote: > If you use a marine switch and want choke function > two problems exist: > > 1. you will need a solenoid to pull the choke(s) > on ( extra weight and another place for troubles) > 2. Choke will only function on or off all that > switch does is closes the solenoid circuit so you > will not have partial and full choke option in that > case. > > You need a simple switch prolly under 10$ with > start function if you have electric start. > > Shorty do not archive ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 04:37:11 PM PST US From: "shortnaked" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "shortnaked" electric primer Interesting - what volume of fuel does it inject ? Shorty ----- Original Message ----- From: "kurt schrader" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader > > Hi Shorty, > > Since I didn't know what LeRoy had, I should have > prefaced my setup. I don't have a choke. I only have > an electric primer solenoid that the switch activates. > > Kurt S. S-5/NSI turbo > > --- shortnaked wrote: > > > If you use a marine switch and want choke function > > two problems exist: > > > > 1. you will need a solenoid to pull the choke(s) > > on ( extra weight and another place for troubles) > > 2. Choke will only function on or off all that > > switch does is closes the solenoid circuit so you > > will not have partial and full choke option in that > > case. > > > > You need a simple switch prolly under 10$ with > > start function if you have electric start. > > > > Shorty > > do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 05:05:01 PM PST US DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; b=eL1nxtiK71nzmVA/WnEux78gocaT2GfK2vfc61xmbgOYfI19zsfiqY0HkQbyKzagchPvwle7VnzL0pNv6NUxs0FfA/quVoiq6eEvA4Tvr0XNUqoDMjvFuWLTu2cUfnENHCgQ7shLUWmPXFUrOwlGQ/kOcb7gTYqLYmnck8aaJBw= ; From: kurt schrader Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader Injector volume? Apparently not enough for some. I haven't used it in really cold wx yet. Some that have, drill out the injector hole to increase the volume. For me, flooding has been the usual problem. I stopped priming first. I now turn the starter on, then push to prime until it lights off. If it doesn't need priming or very little, it starts right up. But in the cold it may immediately quit after I stop priming. Winter testing to follow. Ellison carb...no choke. Kurt S. --- shortnaked wrote: > > electric primer > Interesting - what volume of fuel does it inject ? > > Shorty > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "kurt schrader" > > > > Hi Shorty, > > > > Since I didn't know what LeRoy had, I should have > > prefaced my setup. I don't have a choke. I only > > have an electric primer solenoid that the switch > > activates. > > > > Kurt S. S-5/NSI turbo __________________________________ http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 05:21:36 PM PST US From: kitfoxjunky Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Props and gearboxes 08:20:30 PM, Serialize complete at 12/13/2004 08:20:30 PM --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxjunky I would suggest you check into Warp drive. I had a blade come off my NSI hub (not the blades fault) and it went thru my float and was stopped by the SS nose gear assembly. The blade was hardly damaged..just some minor scrapes. Talk about one tough blade. From now on, it is composite for me. Gary Walsh C-GOOT www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 05:37:28 PM PST US From: "Clifford Begnaud" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Tail wheel --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clifford Begnaud" Rex, We put about 750 hours on a Homebuilders special tailwheel assembly before we sold our other model 5. As far as I know, it's still working fine on the plane. I had to change the tire at about 450 hours, but we did LOTS of landings with it. I changed the tire because the rubber was almost all gone, not because of the bearings. The stock bearings were fine. Cliff > I just changed the tail wheel on my MKIV. It has the Maule SFSA fitting. > I > just changed the wheel itself for a 6" dia soft rubber homebuilders > replacement wheel from Aircraft Spruce. P/N 06-03600. These have very > crude > bearings that I wouldn't use and are for a 5/8" axle so I changed these as > the Maule fitting is 1/2". > I can't believe how quiet it suddenly is and it cambers much better > pulling the back around. Hard to say for sure if it handles better in > take-offs and landings but I think it might be easier taxi-ing. > I just wonder what it will wear like. > Rex. > rexjan@bigpond.com > > > ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 05:41:26 PM PST US From: "jdmcbean" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" May want to check out http://sportplanellc.com/Products.htm about half way down the page. Little larger then most but works great.. Keeps the 912S cool in the Phoenix summers.... Blue Skies John & Debra McBean www.sportplanellc.com "The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground" -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of customtrans@qwest.net Subject: Kitfox-List: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler --> Kitfox-List message posted by: customtrans@qwest.net Group, I'm in need of a new engine oil cooler for my Fox. Place to buy and a cooler that cools good would be nice info. I tried to find the earls cooler noted on the sportflight web site, but it seems that one is no longer available. steve a ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 06:54:57 PM PST US From: "shortnaked" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "shortnaked" what volume does your primer iject ( insert) give to engine? and yes the colder you get the more prime you wil need unless you are using a pre heater or a heated hangar Shorty ----- Original Message ----- From: "kurt schrader" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Ignition Switch > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader > > Injector volume? > > Apparently not enough for some. I haven't used it in > really cold wx yet. Some that have, drill out the > injector hole to increase the volume. For me, > flooding has been the usual problem. I stopped > priming first. I now turn the starter on, then push > to prime until it lights off. If it doesn't need > priming or very little, it starts right up. But in > the cold it may immediately quit after I stop priming. > Winter testing to follow. > > Ellison carb...no choke. > > Kurt S. > > --- shortnaked wrote: > > > > electric primer > > Interesting - what volume of fuel does it inject ? > > > > Shorty > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "kurt schrader" > > > > > > Hi Shorty, > > > > > > Since I didn't know what LeRoy had, I should have > > > prefaced my setup. I don't have a choke. I only > > > have an electric primer solenoid that the switch > > > activates. > > > > > > Kurt S. S-5/NSI turbo > > > __________________________________ > http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo > > ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 07:29:48 PM PST US DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; b=o8jToVY2EYRiq+XLcd1nYJG2sCrUbH6BeVO4TG94+pIuE1+P79rm+XwMxb1oDYoYNh0WQGvaZYWKC2GkoPX0UMwRGn3qtadxdb7YUu5mhSVVsLqBeNZeaNVdToQ6AJqr1rBxwY6PdNBrhZ5eLGlccB6FEOcLN8cUMEUGrlr5T6w= ; From: kurt schrader Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Fuel injector/was Ignition Switch --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader I am not sure I could give you a definitive volume answer. Unlike an injector that pumps so much per stoke, this is just a spray injector that shoots fuel into the intake manifold for as long as the solenoid is open. The volume also depends upon fuel pressure. Like a garden hose, this is about as simple as it gets. Main fuel line - solenoid - hose - spray nozzle - intake manifold. I wouldn't now if it puts out 1 cc/sec or what. And it would change with fuel pressure anyway. Does anyone else with a NSI engine have a better answer? Kurt S. --- shortnaked wrote: > what volume does your primer iject ( insert) give > to engine? > > and yes the colder you get the more prime you will > need unless you are using a pre heater or a heated > hangar. > > Shorty __________________________________ http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 08:20:28 PM PST US From: "Jeffrey Puls" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jeffrey Puls" Steve, I came in late on this. I have the Skystar oil cooler on my workbench. I went to the smaller Earl cooler on my 912UL because the Skystar cooler was too efficient. Did you order one yet? Jeff Classic IV > [Original Message] > From: > To: Kitfox Group > Date: 12/13/2004 10:51:02 AM > Subject: Kitfox-List: 912 ul 80hp oil cooler > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: customtrans@qwest.net > > Group, > I'm in need of a new engine oil cooler for my Fox. Place to buy and a > cooler that cools good would be nice info. I tried to find the earls cooler > noted on the sportflight web site, but it seems that one is no longer > available. > > steve a > > ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 08:55:41 PM PST US From: roncarolnikko@webtv.net (Ron Schick) Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: 92 speedster --> Kitfox-List message posted by: roncarolnikko@webtv.net (Ron Schick) Marc thanks for a positive response to vw power I tried to respond offline but mail was filtered. It sounds like the takeoff performance is lacking compared to the normal Kitfox, but probably still better than a cessna. The 4stroke TBO and fuel burn are the benefit I like. I can build my own motor and keep the low rpm cam, but to exceed 1915 cc's gets expensive. Valley Engineering offers a redrive for $1300 delivered that increases thrust from approx 275 to I tink it was over 400 lbs. Not bad for mogas. Sorry if I don't respond to all of the feedback, it's all appreciated even the pitfalls I need to avoid. Ron 92 speedster