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1. 06:46 AM - Re: Gas struts (Steve Zakreski)
2. 09:55 AM - Re: NSI Radiator (Steve Zakreski)
3. 12:44 PM - Re: NSI Radiator (John Anderson)
4. 03:40 PM - Tach Problem (Rich Williamson)
5. 09:39 PM - UHS Spinner (Guy Buchanan)
6. 09:46 PM - Re: UHS Spinner (Aerobatics@aol.com)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Steve Zakreski <szakreski@shaw.ca>
Allan
The post I gave yesterday with a company website is an Australian that
brought the technology to North America. He can re-gas your struts, or if
they are no good, he'll remanufacture one.
SteveZ
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Allan Aaron
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Gas struts
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Allan Aaron" <aaaron@tvp.com.au>
Rex - I'm also in Oz. Where did you get your struts regassed?
Allan
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
I purchased on (at the tune of 40 bucks!) from a truck-bed-top-thingie
> dealer...It ended up not being powerful enough, so in a dive it likes
> to slam shut on the passenger!
Hi ! Andrew, I live in Australia so the situation might be different
but have you considered having the struts you have regassed to a higher
pressure. This would save finding other struts and maybe having to
modify fittings. Also you virtually know they will then work. I had two
struts one got a little weaker and the other was as always but I thought
it would be better with a little more pressure. I got that one regassed
to 15% more pressure and the weak one to match. It's now great and the
cost in Australia anyway is only $22 per strut while you wait a lot of
times. Rex.
rexjan@bigpond.com
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Steve Zakreski <szakreski@shaw.ca>
Mine has a manufacturer nametag on it, which I don't recall, but it is
something like Docking Engineering or Locking Engineering (I have a photo of
it but it is difficult to make out) The part number is 101-35030-11. I would
try going to that manufacturer first.
SteveZ
Calgary
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Smathers
Subject: Kitfox-List: NSI Radiator
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jeff Smathers <jsmathers@cybcon.com>
All,
I have an NSI radiator ( 6 x 4 x 22 ) and its too big. I don't have a
thermostat
and I have to block off about 1/3 of it during the summer and 2/3 during
the
winter to get my water temps above 150 degrees F.
I'd like to go with a smaller radiator to reduce the drag as well. I've
figured that
at 80 kts its using about 5 HP in drag hanging out in the bottom
slipstream.
( 1 sq ft. @ 80 kts @ est. Dcoef 1.2 ).
I've got two 1.125" hose ports. Any sources or ideas ?
Jeff Smathers c, OR
jablackwell wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: " jablackwell" <jablackwell@ev1.net>
>
> I need a 90 degree elbow that is an AN10 to 1/2" NPT for one of my
> oil line fittings. Does anyone know where I might find such a
> fitting?
>
> Jimmie
>
> Sent via the EV1 webmail system at mail.ev1.net
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Anderson" <janderson412@hotmail.com>
Not a bad idea to have a little too much cooling and good practice to run a
T/Stat. A good option is to put a fairing around the radiator to reduce
drag.
From: Jeff Smathers <jsmathers@cybcon.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: NSI Radiator
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jeff Smathers <jsmathers@cybcon.com>
All,
I have an NSI radiator ( 6 x 4 x 22 ) and its too big. I don't have a
thermostat
and I have to block off about 1/3 of it during the summer and 2/3 during
the
winter to get my water temps above 150 degrees F.
I'd like to go with a smaller radiator to reduce the drag as well. I've
figured that
at 80 kts its using about 5 HP in drag hanging out in the bottom
slipstream.
( 1 sq ft. @ 80 kts @ est. Dcoef 1.2 ).
I've got two 1.125" hose ports. Any sources or ideas ?
Jeff Smathers Molalla, OR
jablackwell wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: " jablackwell" <jablackwell@ev1.net>
>
>I need a 90 degree elbow that is an AN10 to 1/2" NPT for one of my
>oil line fittings. Does anyone know where I might find such a
>fitting?
>
>Jimmie
>
>Sent via the EV1 webmail system at mail.ev1.net
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rich Williamson" <rwill1@adelphia.net>
Anyone ever have a "rotax" tack work one moment then go Eractic the next?
Appears to be grounding issue, but prior owner said he tracked down ground,
replace tack and sender, but could never cure the problem. Every once in a
while Oil Pressure gauge will do same... Sounds like grounding , but not
sure if at dash or engine.. Thoughts? Any suggestions on what to use for
meter/tools to find problem?
thanks
Richard
N50PC
912 Rotax
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Zakreski" <szakreski@shaw.ca>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Gas Door Struts - Custom
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Steve Zakreski <szakreski@shaw.ca>
>
> Listers
>
> I discovered this company that will manufacture custom gas struts for
> quite
> a reasonable price. In my case, about $40 for a very high quality custom
> shock. (non Kitfox related in this case)
>
> By custom, he can manufacture any material, diameter, length, pressure,
> configuration, whatever. He can even adjust the pressure after-the-fact if
> you send his strut back to him.
>
> The owner, Stephen, is bubbling with knowledge and enthusiasm and is a
> hoot
> to work with. He will coach you with the entire process. He says he is
> one
> of the only companies in North America that provides this service at this
> time. This guy needs business and deserves to succeed.
>
> http://www.shopsaskatchewan.com/Saskatoon/lstechnologies.htm
>
> Hang onto this link because it was not easy to find. This is one of those
> off-beat services that when you want it, you can't find it.
>
> Steve Zakreski
> Calgary
>
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
All,
I bought a 10" UHS fiberglass spinner to go over my Warp Drive
three blade with HP hub. The spinner back plate looks to be about .08" of
chopped strand mat fiberglass - not a very robust part, in my opinion. Has
anyone cracked or broken one of these? Should I reinforce it with some of
my carbon iso-plate?
Thanks,
Guy Buchanan
K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99% done, thanks to Bob Ducar.
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Aerobatics@aol.com
In a message dated 10/8/2005 11:41:02 PM Central Daylight Time,
bnn@nethere.com writes:
All,
I bought a 10" UHS fiberglass spinner to go over my Warp Drive
three blade with HP hub. The spinner back plate looks to be about .08" of
chopped strand mat fiberglass - not a very robust part, in my opinion. Has
anyone cracked or broken one of these? Should I reinforce it with some of
my carbon iso-plate?
Thanks,
Guy Buchanan
K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99% done, thanks to Bob Ducar.
I have 250 hours on one ........... stock still perfect
Dave KF 2 582
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