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1. 04:31 AM - Re: off topic - Date time note (Ceashman@aol.com)
2. 04:31 AM - Re: off topic - Date time note (Rex)
3. 05:44 AM - SV: off topic - Politics. WAS:Date time note (Michel Verheughe)
4. 06:08 AM - Fitting the Windscreen on KF IV (Colin Durey)
5. 07:09 AM - Re: Fitting the Windscreen on KF IV (Larry Huntley)
6. 07:44 AM - Re: SV: off topic - Politics. WAS:Date time note (alnanarthur)
7. 08:11 AM - Re: Fitting the Windscreen on KF IV (Guy Buchanan)
8. 08:49 AM - Re: Odyssey Battery (Lynn Matteson)
9. 10:15 AM - Kitfox 1/3 share for sale in Milwaukee, WI (HOLZY@aol.com)
10. 11:23 AM - Re: Re: FS: S7 Nose Gear Kit (cirrus10)
11. 12:26 PM - Re: PVC strut fairings? (RaNDY Frost)
12. 01:02 PM - Re: Overheating (kurt schrader)
13. 01:43 PM - Re: SV: off topic - Politics. WAS:Date time note (kurt schrader)
14. 02:32 PM - Re: FS: S7 Nose Gear Kit (darinh)
15. 03:12 PM - Re: Fitting the Windscreen on KF IV (QSS)
16. 03:57 PM - KF IV Windscreen (Colin Durey)
17. 04:18 PM - Re: KF IV Windscreen (ron schick)
18. 04:53 PM - Re: KF IV Windscreen (QSS)
19. 06:20 PM - Model 5 parts (wingsdown)
20. 07:30 PM - Hardware for Wheelpants (Jimmie Blackwell)
21. 09:33 PM - Re: John McBean Weabsite (jdmcbean)
22. 09:54 PM - A Sad Story... (Guy Buchanan)
23. 10:14 PM - Re: A Sad Story... (wingsdown)
24. 10:48 PM - Re: A Sad Story... (Don Pearsall)
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| Subject: | Re: off topic - Date time note |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Ceashman@aol.com
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Lets see. Vote corrupt or insane? Could I have
another choice please??? :-(
Kurt S.
Corrupt = R. Insane =D.
Corruption = a couple of years behind bars. (don't drop the soap now) and you
come back to society cured? Probably more corrupt after spending time with
that crowd.
Insanity = a couple of years being looked after by good people in white
coats. (again, don't drop the soap) and you come back all fresh and clean and are
you cured? As long as you know right from wrong and there is no corruption
lingering. You should be good to go
Do not archive.
Eric.
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| Subject: | Re: off topic - Date time note |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Rex <gypsybee@copper.net>
The Time may be right for Revolution! Thomas Jefferson would say we are
way over due. >:o
Do you think T.J. would be a Kitfoxer? :-D
Rex H.
Florida
kurt schrader wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
>
>Lets see. Vote corrupt or insane? Could I have
>another choice please??? :-(
>
>Kurt S.
>
>Do not archive
>
>--- Marty Marks <mmarks@sentex.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>>Hey Kert, does this mean that democratic votes would
>>be good now, from far
>>away I would think (r) has missed the boat
>>completely.
>>
>>
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| Subject: | off topic - Politics. WAS:Date time note |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
> From: Rex [gypsybee@copper.net]
> The Time may be right for Revolution!
Gentlemen, I am not certain I understand what you are talking about but I beg you
to consider this: To blame the government is a worldwide occupation as old
as mankind. But the democracy's worst enemy is political indifference. We, who
are so lucky to have the freedom of speech, should use it have our voice of discontent
heard, but in a civil way.
May the spirit of pacific philosophy guide your endeavours for ever,
Michel, your mid-week jester
do not archive
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| Subject: | Fitting the Windscreen on KF IV |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Colin Durey" <colin@ptclhk.com>
Hi Guys!,
Making steady progress with the build of my KF IV, and am presently trying
to fit the windscreen.
Bending the screen down at the front is fine, but when I start pushing it
back on the sides to make it meet the upper door pillars, I get very
aprehensive at the look of the compound curve that forms near the wing
attach point. There seems to be an awfull lot of tension there. I have not
been brave enough to try and push the sides all the way back - I have
visions a large crack appearing across the curve accompanied by a loud
snapping sound.
Are there any tips to doing this successfully? Is it OK to use a hot air
gun to try and ease the Lexan into the curve? Are there any long term
negative effects from using heat?
Regards
Colin Durey
Sydney
+61-418-677073 (M)
+61-2-945466162 (F)
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| Subject: | Re: Fitting the Windscreen on KF IV |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Larry Huntley" <asq1@adelphia.net>
The Polycarbonate that was used a few years ago was Bison,not Lexan. Maybe
there is no difference in formulation, but this is what worked for me.The
Bison worked quite well for that application,but it is best to cut a circle
as large as you can it that point and still have it covered by the nose
fairing. I found it best to do it on a really hot day or in a very warm
shop. After situating it the way I wanted,I VERY carefully warmed the whole
area(8"R?) w/ the heat gun. If you watch carefully you will see it begin to
relax. That is the time to stop.
My corners crazed eventually but by now it is time to replace it as it is
scratched from use and hazed from getting some petrol product on it. I got
8years and 400+ hours on mine,FWIIW. Larry Huntley
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin Durey" <colin@ptclhk.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:06 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Fitting the Windscreen on KF IV
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Colin Durey" <colin@ptclhk.com>
>
> Hi Guys!,
>
> Making steady progress with the build of my KF IV, and am presently trying
> to fit the windscreen.
>
> Bending the screen down at the front is fine, but when I start pushing it
> back on the sides to make it meet the upper door pillars, I get very
> aprehensive at the look of the compound curve that forms near the wing
> attach point. There seems to be an awfull lot of tension there. I have not
> been brave enough to try and push the sides all the way back - I have
> visions a large crack appearing across the curve accompanied by a loud
> snapping sound.
>
> Are there any tips to doing this successfully? Is it OK to use a hot air
> gun to try and ease the Lexan into the curve? Are there any long term
> negative effects from using heat?
>
>
> Regards
>
> Colin Durey
> Sydney
> +61-418-677073 (M)
> +61-2-945466162 (F)
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: off topic - Politics. WAS:Date time note |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: alnanarthur <alnanarthur@sbcglobal.net>
Thanks Michel, for your gentle nudge to keep us from getting to deep
into dangerous off topic territory.
do not archive
Allan Arthur
On Apr 26, 2006, at 5:41 AM, Michel Verheughe wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
>
>> From: Rex [gypsybee@copper.net]
>> The Time may be right for Revolution!
>
> Gentlemen, I am not certain I understand what you are talking about
> but I beg you to consider this: To blame the government is a
> worldwide occupation as old as mankind. But the democracy's worst
> enemy is political indifference. We, who are so lucky to have the
> freedom of speech, should use it have our voice of discontent
> heard, but in a civil way.
>
> May the spirit of pacific philosophy guide your endeavours for ever,
>
> Michel, your mid-week jester
>
> do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fitting the Windscreen on KF IV |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
At 06:06 AM 4/26/2006, you wrote:
>Are there any tips to doing this successfully? Is it OK to use a hot air
>gun to try and ease the Lexan into the curve? Are there any long term
>negative effects from using heat?
The guy that built mine built a hot box and heated the entire window to
about 185, letting it droop into place under it's own weight. First he
drilled and fastened the skylight portion of the window. He also fabricated
a female receiver for the bottom forward edge by splashing off the cowl.
(It was a crescent shaped carbon angle, about 2" wide.) Then he removed all
the covering paper and plastic. He covered the entire window with soft
cloth, felt or pile. He covered all that with space blankets taped at the
edges, leaving a hole in the bottom to which he attached some dryer tube.
The dryer tube had a crude deflector at the outlet so hot air would
disperse. At the other end of the dryer tube he loosely attached a heat gun
so cool would be inducted with the hot. He used some thermocouples to check
the internal temperature. Since his hot box was soft he was able to help
mold the window into place as it sagged. Once it had sagged close to
position he wrapped the windscreen against the bottom form and clamped the
sides to the frame. He then re-bagged and re-heated for some period. (I'm
not sure how long.) I have an extra-thick window, about .11", and it's
nicely formed.
Guy Buchanan
K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99.9% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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| Subject: | Re: Odyssey Battery |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
Just to throw another log in the fire (no pun intended), I mounted my
Odyssey Homebuilders 680 (Aircraft Spruce p/n 11-02233) battery on the
firewall side, lower right side of aircraft, but I have Jabiru 2200
power. Even with my recent lost exhaust/tail pipe, and flames licking
the firewall 4" off center toward the battery, I had no battery
problems. A scorched fire sleeve, burned paint on the engine mount, and
a slightly warped airbox (fiberglas), the battery, secure in it's
(Aircraft Spruce p/n 11-01853) mounting box, suffered no damage...just
some soot on the box. Did I get all the sponsors in? Sorry...I've been
watching too much Nascar. : )
Lynn
On Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at 11:11 PM, Lowell Fitt wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
>
> Lloyd, Mine is a IV, but I have it cabin side of the firewall with the
> Master Solenoid on the battery mount and the ground wire through the
> firewall to the engine case. Braid then connects that connection to
> the
> mount bolt on that side and through the bolt to the ground buss. The
> pos
> side also goes direct from the master solenoid to the starter and the
> + from
> that side to the circuit breaker buss.
>
> In the IV, there is definitely no room on the engine side for a
> battery. At
> least in my IV there is not.
>
> Lowell
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| Subject: | Kitfox 1/3 share for sale in Milwaukee, WI |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: HOLZY@aol.com
My partner & I are selling a 1/3 share of our Kitfox IV taildragger,
hangared in Milwaukee KMWC.
1996 completion TTAE 120
ROTAX 912
SPEEDSTER WING
Grove gear
#1 nav/com
#2 com
transponder
Garmin 196 ball mounted to panel
more.....
We are asking $7900 buy in & expenses will be about $120 month, & $20/hour
wet
Please contact me for more details.
Mike Holzberger 414-916-8497
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| Subject: | Re: FS: S7 Nose Gear Kit |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "cirrus10" <cirrus10@qwest.net>
Darin,
You should have the funds in your account. I will ship tailwheel asap.
Regards,
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "darinh" <gerns25@netscape.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 8:23 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: FS: S7 Nose Gear Kit
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "darinh" <gerns25@netscape.net>
>
> Ed,
>
> Please email using the "email" button at the top of this post, I would
> like to talk to you about your offer...the maule tailwheel in particular.
>
> Darin
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=30736#30736
>
>
>
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| Subject: | PVC strut fairings? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "RaNDY Frost" <jamesrfrost@hotmail.com>
Hey Guys: Where could I get the PVC strut fairings for my Kitfox 3. I'd
gladly pay $20 + shipping.
Frosty from Gainesville, GA
>From: "Algate" <algate@attglobal.net>
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: PVC strut fairings?
>Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:29:19 -0400
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Algate" <algate@attglobal.net>
>
>
>I have the same PVC kit installed on my plane and can say that it has
>worked
>fine for me - not only did I get an immediate increase in speed the
>installation was a breeze and I had them installed in a couple of hrs.
>
>I had mine painted with auto Urethane -(mixed with the softener used for
>plastic trim) 3 years now with no problems.
>
>I paid a lot more than $20.......
>
>GaryA
>Lite2
>
>Margaret,
>I have a complete fairing kit I will sell you for $20 plus shipping. It
>includes instructions and metal for blending in the lower end where the
>struts meet.
>
>I didn't use the kit because the PVC is heavy! I used plastic door trim
>and
>covered it with fabric. I would have saved lots of time using the PVC
>though.
>
>Let me know if you are interested.
>
>Randy - Black Hills of South Dakota
>
>
>.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Margaret
>Hastedt
>Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 11:53 AM
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Kitfox-List: PVC strut fairings?
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Margaret Hastedt"
><hastedt@iodp.tamu.edu>
>
>Hi gang,
>
>Does anyone know where I could buy some of the PVC lift strut fairings?
>I've got some aluminum ones already, but they're quite heavy and I sure
>don't need more weight. Or are there alternatives to PVC/aluminum out
>there?
>
>Thanks!
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Well, I almost got it right John. I should have asked
the oil experts for their opinion here.
What is the best oil temp range?
My oil temps are 210-230F (99-110C) in warm weather
and down to 140F in cold. I would like to keep them
at 190-210F myself, so I got the oil thermostat, but
need a little more cooling too. My temp is taken at
the pan, so I expect the oil temp to go higher,
especially thru the turbo, and boil the water off,
then cool.
The turbo is over 400F after shutdown and I worry
about the oil that sits in it gumming up the works.
Maybe an electric oil pump to keep it circulating
after shutdown would be useful. But then we dont see
any of this in automotive use that I know of.
Just thinking.....
Kurt S. S-5 NSI turbo
--- John Anderson <janderson412@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks for that Kurt, good point. I have cooling
> tubes through the sump that have air blowing through
> so I'll plug one up and try. John A.
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| Subject: | Re: off topic - Politics. WAS:Date time note |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Yes, good topic, wrong forum. I am not going there on
this list. Anyone want to discuss any topic with me
directly can, no problem. But we are hardly able to
resolve KitFox motor wars here, let alone politics.
;-)
I am probably the most guilty of starting this off
topic stuff just to interject some fun, so I better
make amends and say let us respect the list for what
it is and what it is not.
I will now self-inflict several wounds....
kurt S.
Do not archive.
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| Subject: | Re: FS: S7 Nose Gear Kit |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "darinh" <gerns25@netscape.net>
The nose gear kit has been sold
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=30941#30941
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| Subject: | Re: Fitting the Windscreen on KF IV |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "QSS" <msm@byterocky.net>
G'day Colin, great to hear your up to the windscreen. That must mean the
engines in and a goer. I fitted the screen on my Model 1 without problems
and that model has a tighter turn onto the skylight than the latter madels.
If you want to have a yarn, give me a call. The advice your getting
regarding applying heat is a question I have had for a while myself and I
will be interested in the results because I will be fitting a new one
shortly also. Got any pikies yet??.
.
Regards
Graeme
Do not archive
-----
Original Message -----
From: "Colin Durey" <colin@ptclhk.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 11:06 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Fitting the Windscreen on KF IV
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Colin Durey" <colin@ptclhk.com>
>
> Hi Guys!,
>
> Making steady progress with the build of my KF IV, and am presently trying
> to fit the windscreen.
>
> Bending the screen down at the front is fine, but when I start pushing it
> back on the sides to make it meet the upper door pillars, I get very
> aprehensive at the look of the compound curve that forms near the wing
> attach point. There seems to be an awfull lot of tension there. I have not
> been brave enough to try and push the sides all the way back - I have
> visions a large crack appearing across the curve accompanied by a loud
> snapping sound.
>
> Are there any tips to doing this successfully? Is it OK to use a hot air
> gun to try and ease the Lexan into the curve? Are there any long term
> negative effects from using heat?
>
>
> Regards
>
> Colin Durey
> Sydney
> +61-418-677073 (M)
> +61-2-945466162 (F)
>
>
> --
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.6/324 - Release Date: 25/04/2006
>
>
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| Subject: | KF IV Windscreen |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Colin Durey" <colin@ptclhk.com>
Thanks guys. I apreciate the info.
I think I need to enlarge the cutout somewhat before I proceed.
Graeme - I'll take a few shots today and send them to you.
I haven't actually fired up the engine yet, but am close to that. I am
finishing off the radiator connections, and having a few problems plumbing
the connection between the right front cyclinder and the pump, as well as
the inlet to the pump which comes from the radiator. These two connections
basically point straight at the right rear exhaust pipe, which is only
about 5 - 6 inches away. Anyone else out there have any
suggestions/solutions on this problem?
I am also fitting a cabin heater that was included with the kit, but it's
a bit complicated, and there are absolutely no notes/instructions included
in the documentation I have.
Regards
Colin Durey
Sydney
+61-418-677073 (M)
+61-2-945466162 (F)
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| Subject: | KF IV Windscreen |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "ron schick" <roncarolnikko@hotmail.com>
Colin I often look at the pics on Barnstormers.com or ebay to see how others
have done things. Do a search for kitfox at each site and you will find
some pics. Unfortunately there are no Kitfoxes with VW redrives around for
me to copy. Ron NB Ore
>From: "Colin Durey" <colin@ptclhk.com>
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Kitfox-List: KF IV Windscreen
>Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 08:55:42 +1000 (EST)
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Colin Durey" <colin@ptclhk.com>
>
>Thanks guys. I apreciate the info.
>
>I think I need to enlarge the cutout somewhat before I proceed.
>
>Graeme - I'll take a few shots today and send them to you.
>
>I haven't actually fired up the engine yet, but am close to that. I am
>finishing off the radiator connections, and having a few problems plumbing
>the connection between the right front cyclinder and the pump, as well as
>the inlet to the pump which comes from the radiator. These two connections
>basically point straight at the right rear exhaust pipe, which is only
>about 5 - 6 inches away. Anyone else out there have any
>suggestions/solutions on this problem?
>
>I am also fitting a cabin heater that was included with the kit, but it's
>a bit complicated, and there are absolutely no notes/instructions included
>in the documentation I have.
>
>Regards
>
>Colin Durey
>Sydney
>+61-418-677073 (M)
>+61-2-945466162 (F)
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: KF IV Windscreen |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "QSS" <msm@byterocky.net>
If you lived in Queensland you wouldn't need a heater. OOPs, sorry ,
couldn't resist a dig at the cockroaches.
Regards
Graeme
Do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin Durey" <colin@ptclhk.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 8:55 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: KF IV Windscreen
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Colin Durey" <colin@ptclhk.com>
>
> Thanks guys. I apreciate the info.
>
> I think I need to enlarge the cutout somewhat before I proceed.
>
> Graeme - I'll take a few shots today and send them to you.
>
> I haven't actually fired up the engine yet, but am close to that. I am
> finishing off the radiator connections, and having a few problems plumbing
> the connection between the right front cyclinder and the pump, as well as
> the inlet to the pump which comes from the radiator. These two connections
> basically point straight at the right rear exhaust pipe, which is only
> about 5 - 6 inches away. Anyone else out there have any
> suggestions/solutions on this problem?
>
> I am also fitting a cabin heater that was included with the kit, but it's
> a bit complicated, and there are absolutely no notes/instructions included
> in the documentation I have.
>
> Regards
>
> Colin Durey
> Sydney
> +61-418-677073 (M)
> +61-2-945466162 (F)
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "wingsdown" <wingsdown@comcast.net>
I had told a couple of folks the E.I. internal shunt digital Volt Amp
meter was sold. This is the one with over and under voltage indication.
The buyer who said he wanted it has backed out of the deal. Guess I
should wait until I get the payment in the future. This is the first one
that went that way so guess I will continue as before. Anyway, its back
on the market for 200 plus shipping. Very nice instrument. I also have
two E.I. digital EGTs instruments, no probes.
The flapperons, horizontal stabilizer, new piston set, and turbo are
sold as well. Special thanks to all that have kept there word on all
the many items that have left my hangar and my life.
Rick
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| Subject: | Hardware for Wheelpants |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jimmie Blackwell <jimmieblackwell@sbcglobal.net>
Still trying to find hardware kit for wheel pants. Anyone out there that has this
hardware and is willing to part with it, I will be happy to buy.
Thank you.
Jimmie
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| Subject: | John McBean Weabsite |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
Well your kind of correct... I have had some problems with the web hosting
and have changed hosts... of course that sounds easy... but it usually
doesn't go as smooth as one would hope... Everything, I'm told, should be
propagated and completed within 24 to 48 hours..
See ya soon...
Fly Safe !!
John & Debra McBean
www.sportplanellc.com
"The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 9:01 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: John McBean Weabsite
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Howard, I couldn't bring it up either. My guess is he is preparing a new
site with the new yet to be announced name and a new URL.
Lowell
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Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 3:59 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: John McBean Weabsite
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: rv73hl@comcast.net
>
> I am unable to locate subject website. Does he have it turned off for now
> ?
>
> Howard
>
> I am unable to locate subject website. Does he have it turned off for now
> ?
>
> Howard
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
I wanted to relate a sad story with a happy ending.
I bought the LP Aero bubble doors for my IV about 6 months ago and spent a
few weeks installing them. I thought they looked quite nice, as I had all
the edges polished, the frames painted in LP, and about 10 rivnuts
receiving black button head cap screws holding the plastic to the frame.
About three weeks ago I noticed the paint bubbling on the rivnuts. About a
week ago I noticed cracks radiating from all the attach screws. I emailed
LP Aero, telling them my process, and Jeff Pfister responded that:
"Your problem was positively caused by the Loctite. Loctite has really
nasty chemical components that will craze and crack acrylic plastic even if
it is not in direct contact with the Loctite itself, but only in close
proximity. Apparently it does a number on the paint (which is itself just
another type of plastic) also.
We warn against the use of Loctite in the Kitfox installation instructions
on page 2 under "finishing"."
We swapped emails back and forth about possible repairs, but it became
clear that I was seriously screwed. It was my own fault. I had read the
directions but had completely brain-farted the Loctite warning. I had used
Loctite because the rivnuts had no thread locking capacity.
Anyway, the happy ending. After the back and forth, Jeff graciously offered
a discount on a new set of doors; what he called their "hardship discount",
(I can imagine what they call it in private,) which I enthusiastically
accepted. (Jeff said, and I confirmed, that the cracks would radiate out
indefinitely. There were so many that stop-drilling would have resulted in
about 5-10 holes per attach hole. In one case the entire hole was
shattered, and I was afraid the #6 attach screw would just pull through.)
So hat's off and a big thank you to LP Aero for good instructions, for
supporting Kitfox's, and for superb customer service.
Guy Buchanan
K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99.9% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "wingsdown" <wingsdown@comcast.net>
You're a good man Guy. You will have no doubt saved someone else from
the same if not similar misfortune. Hats off to you. Also nice to know
LP cares. I also installed my large bubble doors from LP and they were a
first class company. And no the doors didn't survive but it wasn't the
doors fault. :)
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Guy
Buchanan
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:48 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: A Sad Story...
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
I wanted to relate a sad story with a happy ending.
I bought the LP Aero bubble doors for my IV about 6 months ago and spent
a
few weeks installing them. I thought they looked quite nice, as I had
all
the edges polished, the frames painted in LP, and about 10 rivnuts
receiving black button head cap screws holding the plastic to the frame.
About three weeks ago I noticed the paint bubbling on the rivnuts. About
a
week ago I noticed cracks radiating from all the attach screws. I
emailed
LP Aero, telling them my process, and Jeff Pfister responded that:
"Your problem was positively caused by the Loctite. Loctite has really
nasty chemical components that will craze and crack acrylic plastic even
if
it is not in direct contact with the Loctite itself, but only in close
proximity. Apparently it does a number on the paint (which is itself
just
another type of plastic) also.
We warn against the use of Loctite in the Kitfox installation
instructions
on page 2 under "finishing"."
We swapped emails back and forth about possible repairs, but it became
clear that I was seriously screwed. It was my own fault. I had read the
directions but had completely brain-farted the Loctite warning. I had
used
Loctite because the rivnuts had no thread locking capacity.
Anyway, the happy ending. After the back and forth, Jeff graciously
offered
a discount on a new set of doors; what he called their "hardship
discount",
(I can imagine what they call it in private,) which I enthusiastically
accepted. (Jeff said, and I confirmed, that the cracks would radiate out
indefinitely. There were so many that stop-drilling would have resulted
in
about 5-10 holes per attach hole. In one case the entire hole was
shattered, and I was afraid the #6 attach screw would just pull
through.)
So hat's off and a big thank you to LP Aero for good instructions, for
supporting Kitfox's, and for superb customer service.
Guy Buchanan
K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99.9% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Wow, Guy, I did not know that about Locktite and plastic. Thanks for telling
us your story. Kudos to LP too!
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Guy Buchanan
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:48 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: A Sad Story...
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
I wanted to relate a sad story with a happy ending.
I bought the LP Aero bubble doors for my IV about 6 months ago and spent a
few weeks installing them. I thought they looked quite nice, as I had all
the edges polished, the frames painted in LP, and about 10 rivnuts
receiving black button head cap screws holding the plastic to the frame.
About three weeks ago I noticed the paint bubbling on the rivnuts. About a
week ago I noticed cracks radiating from all the attach screws. I emailed
LP Aero, telling them my process, and Jeff Pfister responded that:
"Your problem was positively caused by the Loctite. Loctite has really
nasty chemical components that will craze and crack acrylic plastic even if
it is not in direct contact with the Loctite itself, but only in close
proximity. Apparently it does a number on the paint (which is itself just
another type of plastic) also.
We warn against the use of Loctite in the Kitfox installation instructions
on page 2 under "finishing"."
We swapped emails back and forth about possible repairs, but it became
clear that I was seriously screwed. It was my own fault. I had read the
directions but had completely brain-farted the Loctite warning. I had used
Loctite because the rivnuts had no thread locking capacity.
Anyway, the happy ending. After the back and forth, Jeff graciously offered
a discount on a new set of doors; what he called their "hardship discount",
(I can imagine what they call it in private,) which I enthusiastically
accepted. (Jeff said, and I confirmed, that the cracks would radiate out
indefinitely. There were so many that stop-drilling would have resulted in
about 5-10 holes per attach hole. In one case the entire hole was
shattered, and I was afraid the #6 attach screw would just pull through.)
So hat's off and a big thank you to LP Aero for good instructions, for
supporting Kitfox's, and for superb customer service.
Guy Buchanan
K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99.9% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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