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1. 07:25 AM - Re: Safety Wire Repair Tool (Dennis Golden)
2. 07:44 AM - Re: Safety Wire Repair Tool (fox5flyer)
3. 07:49 AM - Zenith 701 for sale on ebay no engine (george.mueller@aurora.org)
4. 08:06 AM - Re: Wrecked a 2, 709, rudders, gear, two plane solution (Trevor Leathem)
5. 12:26 PM - Tank Sealing (Joel)
6. 12:36 PM - Re: Kingfox tires (Catz631@aol.com)
7. 12:48 PM - Re: Wrecked a 2, 709, rudders, gear, two plane solution (Catz631@AOL.COM)
8. 02:13 PM - Re: Kingfox tires (Lowell Fitt)
9. 02:36 PM - Re: Safety Wire Repair Tool (Paul Franz - Merlin GT)
10. 05:50 PM - Re: Fuel overflow at startup (Pete Christensen)
11. 06:07 PM - Re: Safety Wire Repair Tool (fox5flyer)
12. 07:47 PM - Re: Safety Wire Repair Tool (Paul Franz - Merlin GT)
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| Subject: | Re: Safety Wire Repair Tool |
Paul A. Franz, P.E. wrote:
> <paul@eucleides.com>
>
> The tool I used to fasten the two ends of a bungee cord together and
> for many other things I first saw at an air show but didn't buy it.
> Later I wished I had and then did a great deal of searching and found
> the source. Regretfully, I don't have that information easily at hand
> anymore.
>
> The first picture shows the tool and a broken hammer handle I fixed
> with it using safety wire.
>
> The next photo is a closeup of the safety wire repair. You can make
> as many wraps as you like. I made 6 wraps on bungee cords which is 12
> strands. I think 3 wraps (6 strands) is plenty.
>
> The last photo is a scan of the instructions that came with the tool.
> The repair job was my first trial with the tool. I've been using that
> hammer for years since making the repair and it is tight and holds
> together like new.
Ah, the good old Clamp Tite. I bought one at Oshkosh many years back.
After using it I bought several more as gifts for relatives. Everyone
loves it.
Dennis M IV Speedster (someday)
--
Dennis Golden
Golden Consulting Services, Inc.
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| Subject: | Re: Safety Wire Repair Tool |
I also bought one online for about $25 or so several years ago. It was too
small and I wanted something I could use in my plumbing business for things
like 1.5 inch black plastic pipe and other things here on the farm. So,
using my metal lathe I made one that is about 12" long and using heavy wire
I can do some serious clamps. Cost was about zero as I used materials I
already had on hand. I haven't used it very often because SS hose clamps
work well for most things, but when I need that thing it definitely does the
trick. If anyone is interested I'll take a pic of it and post here.
Deke
Mikado MI
S5
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Golden" <dgolden@golden-consulting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 2:24 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Safety Wire Repair Tool
> <dgolden@golden-consulting.com>
>
> Paul A. Franz, P.E. wrote:
>> <paul@eucleides.com>
>>
>> The tool I used to fasten the two ends of a bungee cord together and
>> for many other things I first saw at an air show but didn't buy it.
>> Later I wished I had and then did a great deal of searching and found
>> the source. Regretfully, I don't have that information easily at hand
>> anymore.
>>
>> The first picture shows the tool and a broken hammer handle I fixed
>> with it using safety wire.
>>
>> The next photo is a closeup of the safety wire repair. You can make
>> as many wraps as you like. I made 6 wraps on bungee cords which is 12
>> strands. I think 3 wraps (6 strands) is plenty.
>>
>> The last photo is a scan of the instructions that came with the tool.
>> The repair job was my first trial with the tool. I've been using that
>> hammer for years since making the repair and it is tight and holds
>> together like new.
>
> Ah, the good old Clamp Tite. I bought one at Oshkosh many years back.
> After using it I bought several more as gifts for relatives. Everyone
> loves it.
>
> Dennis M IV Speedster (someday)
> --
> Dennis Golden
> Golden Consulting Services, Inc.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Zenith 701 for sale on ebay no engine |
In case anyone on the Kitfox list might be interested, I currently have my
701 for sale on ebay without the engine or FWF (I have the hibble to start
a new project, and I plan to keep my Rotax 912UL for the next project.)
The reserve price is set at well below the cost of the parts. NO engine,
prop or FWF included. You can save 1200 hours of building, the cost of
tools, and a few thousand over the cost of the kits. You also have the
full range of engine options for the airframe (there are several used
Rotax engines currently available on Barnstormers for pretty good prices,
people are also seem to be having good luck with the VW engines, which are
really inexpensive). The airframe flew beautifully, very light and
responsive on the controls, straight as an arrow. The ebay number is:
200321407977.
George in Milwaukee
N701GM 60 Hours flying
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| Subject: | Re: Wrecked a 2, 709, rudders, gear, two plane solution |
Hi Jeff, we had a similar problem with our Model 4 even after we installed
the Grove gear. After some harrowing but no-damage ground loops on both
hard and grass surfaces, we decided to try disabling the castoring feature
from the tail wheel so its angle of rotation would be limited. We have
never had a problem since even in strong cross winds and it rolls out
perfectly straight on any surface. It's a pain if you have to push the
aircraft backwards, which we seldom have to do, but well worth the peace of
mind not to mention damage avoidance on landing. Good thing about it trying
this is that you can always restore the castoring later if you wish. After
4 years, we never have.
Trevor Leathem
Ontario
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My rebuild is progressing and I am ready to bond the tanks to the wing spars. Has
anyone used the KBS tank sealer system? Since E10 is everywhere these days,
I would like to seal the tanks with an ethanol-proof coating. Any advice will
be appreciated.
--------
Joel Mapes Kitfox 5 912 ULS Aerocomp amphibs
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=235128#235128
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| Subject: | Re: Kingfox tires |
Larry,
I believe I have those tubes and tires you are talking about sitting in the
overhead of my hanger. I took them off the Kitfox as soon as I saw the
"Kingfox" tires in a picture. The tires I had/have have knobs on the side and
don't
look all that good so I went with the Kingfox look (much cleaner) I couldn't
find the actual Kingfox tires anymore so went to the Nankang tire which
everyone says is the same. I have had these almost 8 mounths now and am very happy
with them. I am running them tubeless and have had no problems.
Dick Maddux
Fox 4-1200
Pensacola,Fl
**************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or
less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)
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| Subject: | Re: Wrecked a 2, 709, rudders, gear, two plane solution |
Jeff,
I also suspect you have a gear alignment problem. IF you are thinking about
replacing the gear a good solution would be the "bush" gear as I have on my
aircraft. It will take your gear spread from 4 ft to almost 7 ft. You now have
a
very stable airplane on the ground plus you loose about 4 lbs or so over the
weight of the standard gear (at least on the 4). You could not give me the
standard gear after experiencing the difference between the two! Just a
suggestion mind you.
Dick Maddux
Fox 4
Pensacola,Fl
**************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or
less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)
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| Subject: | Re: Kingfox tires |
Dick,
----- Original Message -----
From: <Catz631@aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kingfox tires
> Larry,
> I believe I have those tubes and tires you are talking about sitting in
> the
> overhead of my hanger. I took them off the Kitfox as soon as I saw the
> "Kingfox" tires in a picture. The tires I had/have have knobs on the side
> and don't
> look all that good so I went with the Kingfox look (much cleaner) I
> couldn't
> find the actual Kingfox tires anymore so went to the Nankang tire which
> everyone says is the same. I have had these almost 8 mounths now and am
> very happy
> with them. I am running them tubeless and have had no problems.
> Dick Maddux
> Fox 4-1200
> Pensacola,Fl
> **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10
> or
> less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)
>
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| Subject: | Re: Safety Wire Repair Tool |
On Wed, March 18, 2009 6:43 am, fox5flyer wrote:
>
> I also bought one online for about $25 or so several years ago. It was too
> small and I wanted something I could use in my plumbing business for things
> like 1.5 inch black plastic pipe and other things here on the farm. So,
> using my metal lathe I made one that is about 12" long and using heavy wire
> I can do some serious clamps. Cost was about zero as I used materials I
> already had on hand. I haven't used it very often because SS hose clamps
> work well for most things, but when I need that thing it definitely does the
> trick. If anyone is interested I'll take a pic of it and post here.
Must have been something many people wanted since I see they now sell a big one
for
$100 or so, depending where you see it advertised that will handle big wire, even
coat
hanger wire. Making one shouldn't be too hard since it is has just three pieces
and a
couple pins and a wingnut. Need a swaging tool to connect the nose piece with the
tube.
--
Paul A. Franz
Registration/Aircraft - N14UW/Merlin GT
Engine/Prop - Rotax 914/NSI CAP
Bellevue WA
425.241.1618 Cell
If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what
it costs when it's free!
-- P.J. O'Rourke
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel overflow at startup |
Clint, I would be interested in your starting procedure and I did a
search and did not find it except where you refer to it without details.
Pete
III 912 Grove
----- Original Message -----
From: Clint Bazzill
To: Kitfox list
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:09 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Fuel overflow at startup
Hi Jim,
Check back on the threads on this list. My startup procedure will
stop all that.
Clint
Model IV 1400 plus hours
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Fuel overflow at startup
> From: feldesign@earthlink.net
> Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:08:04 -0700
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>
<feldesign@earthlink.net>
>
> My 912 now runs very well at idle and throughout the rpm range, but
it shakes violently for a second or so at startup. This causes fuel to
be ejected from the vent tubes of the carburetors.
>
> I set the throttle at idle and use the starting carbs (choke) to
start when cold, and just advance the throttle a little when hot. The
shaking happens either way, but is worse when cold. Is there a better
starting technique?
>
> I have seen recommendations to run the carb vent tubes into the
aircleaners. This might solve the problem of fuel being thrown around
the engine compartment, but I am concerned about the effect of throwing
the excess gas into the carb throats and/or washing the oil out of the
aircleaners.
>
> Is this a normal condition? Has anyone been able to solve it?
>
> --------
> Jim Feldmann, 3rd owner
> 1994 Kitfox IV Speedster / 912
> Working on my Sport Pilot Certificate
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=234993#234993
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>======================
&g======
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Safety Wire Repair Tool |
By popular demand...drum roll. I don't know if I can do coat hangar wire
with mine as I haven't tried it, but it'll take some pretty heavy stuff with
ease. I've attached a photo of it for those who have expressed
interest...and those who haven't. :-)
The body is just aluminum tubing, the tip is 5/8 steel rod that is pressed
up inside the tubing about an inch, and I used a
long bolt down through the middle. The handle is a big nut with short
pieces of steel rod welded on each side and ground down to look nice. The
only thing I had to buy was the roll pins. Pennies.
The small one next to it is the one by Clamptite that I paid $25 for.
Deke Morisse
Mikado Michigan
S5/Subaru/CAP 402+ TT
"The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress."
- Joseph Joubert
> <paul@eucleides.com>
>
> On Wed, March 18, 2009 6:43 am, fox5flyer wrote:
>>
>> I also bought one online for about $25 or so several years ago. It was
>> too
>> small and I wanted something I could use in my plumbing business for
>> things
>> like 1.5 inch black plastic pipe and other things here on the farm. So,
>> using my metal lathe I made one that is about 12" long and using heavy
>> wire
>> I can do some serious clamps. Cost was about zero as I used materials I
>> already had on hand. I haven't used it very often because SS hose clamps
>> work well for most things, but when I need that thing it definitely does
>> the
>> trick. If anyone is interested I'll take a pic of it and post here.
>
> Must have been something many people wanted since I see they now sell a
> big one for
> $100 or so, depending where you see it advertised that will handle big
> wire, even coat
> hanger wire. Making one shouldn't be too hard since it is has just three
> pieces and a
> couple pins and a wingnut. Need a swaging tool to connect the nose piece
> with the
> tube.
> --
> Paul A. Franz
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| Subject: | Re: Safety Wire Repair Tool |
On Wed, March 18, 2009 4:56 pm, Deke wrote:
> The body is just aluminum tubing, the tip is 5/8 steel rod that is pressed
> up inside the tubing about an inch, and I used a
> long bolt down through the middle.
How'd you cut the slots in the aluminum tube section? Do you have a milling machine?
Or just some patience with a Dremel cutoff disc?
It looks like ClampTite is using bigger pins in their $100 model and possibly 3/8"
roll stock instead of 5/16". They claim theirs will work with 1/8" wire. Boy that
would be tough to wrap around the tool and twist tight.
Two reasons why I like this method of making clamps is that the result is so much
smaller and lighter than using a gear drive hose clamp. I also think that when
gripping something like Bungee cords, you can get the connection tighter before
you
damage the cords which might happen from the sharp edges on a gear drive clamp.
With
three wraps (6 strands) I could easily compress 2 7/16" bungees to an outside
thickness of 7/16" which is less than half the thickness of two of them side by
side.
I did have to rewrap and tie the safety wire once during the tightening.
--
Paul A. Franz
Registration/Aircraft - N14UW/Merlin GT
Engine/Prop - Rotax 914/NSI CAP
Bellevue WA
425.241.1618 Cell
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