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1. 03:40 AM - Re: Engine Options (lst)
2. 04:15 AM - Re: ENGINE OPTIONS (lst)
3. 08:19 AM - Engine Options (RONAL SMITH)
4. 08:57 AM - Re: Landing Lights - was Series 7 Completion (jdmcbean)
5. 10:37 AM - Re: Jabiru 2200 oil cooler, was Engine Options (Jose M. Toro)
6. 01:16 PM - Re: Jabiru 2200 oil cooler, was Engine Options (Lynn Matteson)
7. 03:18 PM - Re: ENGINE OPTIONS (Patrick Reilly)
8. 11:41 PM - crankshaft tools (Cecil Stokesberry)
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| Subject: | Re: Engine Options |
Ron, Thanks for your feedback.
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From: RONAL SMITH
To: Kitfox-List Digest Server
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:32 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Engine Options
I have a KF IV with a Jabiru 2200, and I am pleased with it's
performance. I would recommend using the Skyfox cowl instead of the
round cowl. Cooling is a major issue, but if you have sufficient air
flow over the cylinders, it doesn't seem to be a problem. Also you
might need to rejet the Bing carb to control the EGTs.
Ronal Smith, KF IV
Jabiru 2200, S/N 2030, 150hrs.
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| Subject: | Re: ENGINE OPTIONS |
Hi Pat, It came with the C box and a GSC ground adjustable three blade
prop. Are you using the 582 grey head? If so, are you satisfied with
it and what kind of performance are you experiencing? Appreciate your
feedback.
Lane
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From: Patrick Reilly
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 4:33 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: ENGINE OPTIONS
Lane, Why not use the 582? What reduction box is with it?
Pat Reilly
Mod3 582 Rebuild
Rockford, IL
On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 8:11 AM, lst <ltaylor02@chartermi.net> wrote:
I've performed a search regarding engine selection specific to VW
applications and the AeroVee. Did anyone follow through with an AeroVee
installation and if so, are you satisfied with performance? I have a
new grey head 582 complete FF setup for my model IV, but am continuing
to research other options. Appreciate any feedback. I've also been
evaluating the Jabiru 2200.
Lane
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My oil cooler is located right in front of cooling fins on the Jabiru
2200 oil pan or case. There is about 0.5 inch clearance between the
two. I have a bump-out over the cooler on the cowling with an opening
at the bottom of the bump-out. This is so the air coming in the opening
on the bottom cowl can flow over the oil cooler/engine case and then
exit without pressurizing the bottom of the engine compartment.
When I got my cowling, John McBean was not in business. If he has the
smooth cowl for the Kitfox IV, I would certainly look at that. My
dealings with John have been excellent.
Ron Smith, Kitfox IV
Jabiru 2200, S/N 2030, 150 hrs.
Lewes, DE
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| Subject: | Landing Lights - was Series 7 Completion |
Roger,
We now have several versions of lights that are Super Bright
LED=99s Lower power consumption and longer life. I have one
mounted in the nose of the 7 cowling
Fly Safe !!
John & Debra McBean
Ph 208.337.5111
www.kitfoxaircraft.com
"The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
-----Original Message-----
From: Roger McConnell <rdmac@swbell.net>
Sent: Sun, Aug 9, 2009 10:07 pm
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Series 7 Completion
Chris,
Nice looking plane. Could you give a little info on the
lights you have attached to the landing gear? I am wanting to install
some sort of landing lights on my Model 7 and need some
ideas..thanks
Roger McConnell, Duncan, OK
Model 7 Trigear, Rotax 912uls
Flying sense Jan. 06
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Subject: Kitfox-List: Series 7 Completion
After 3 1/2 years of construction, Series 7 N725CE took off for the firs
t time on July 28th. I'm happy to report that the first flight was
uneventful and required no trimming to fly hands off. Power is provided
by a Rotax 912S turning a three bladed IVO electronically adjustable
prop and it is a joy to fly with excellent control authority and
stability (intercoastals were used on both the rudder and stabilizer).
The panel includes includes a Dynon D100, Flight Cheetah FL210 moving
map GPS with satellite weather and synthetic vision, EIS engine
analyzer, icom A200 radio, and EP Load Center.
Custom features include cockpit adjustable rudder trim and custom built
hinge gap seals for the elevator which result in very effective elevator
control and easy three point landings just above stall speed. The
polyfiber system was used for coving and Aerothane paint was used
throughout. Empty weight is 838 pounds...several photos attached.
Looking forward to flying off the 40 hours!
Chris Engler
Kitfox 7 Rotax 912S
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| Subject: | Re: Jabiru 2200 oil cooler, was Engine Options |
Ron:=0A=0AIs it the air flowing through the oil cooler COMPLETELY isolated
from the air that flows through the cylinders?- If so, what means do you
use to create a seal to keep both air flows separated.=0A=0ADid you build t
he oil cooler attachments?=0A=0AThanks for your support!=0A=0AJos=E9=0A=0A
=0A=0A=0A________________________________=0AFrom: RONAL SMITH <ronal22@veri
zon.net>=0ATo: Kitfox-List Digest Server <kitfox-list@matronics.com>=0ASent
: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:15:25 AM=0ASubject: Kitfox-List: Engine Optio
ns=0A=0A=0AMy oil cooler is located right in front of cooling fins on the J
abiru 2200 oil pan or case.- There is about 0.5 inch clearance between th
e two.- I have a bump-out over the cooler on the cowling with an opening
at the bottom of the bump-out.- This is so the air coming in the opening
on the bottom cowl can flow over the oil cooler/engine case and then exit w
ithout pressurizing the bottom of the engine compartment.- =0A-=0AWhen
I got my cowling, John McBean was not in business.- If he has the smooth
cowl for the Kitfox IV, I would certainly look at that.- My-dealings wi
th John have been excellent.=0A-=0ARon Smith, Kitfox IV=0AJabiru 2200, S/
N 2030, 150 hrs.=0ALewes, DE=0A=0A=0A
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| Subject: | Re: Jabiru 2200 oil cooler, was Engine Options |
Just to throw another thought out there, Jose, I don't have the bump-
out that Ron does, and I have the exact same cowl (also purchased
before John McBean got into business). I just brought my cowl a tiny
bit more forward than Ron did, and this gave me a little bit more
clearance between the cowl and the cooler. However, I think Ron chose
to bump his cowl for the air exit rather than the clearance
needs....eh, Ron? I have found that I didn't need to exit the air
before the rear cowl exit....mine also works, and cools the engine
just fine.
Because these Skyfox cowls are kinda long, the builder can choose to
move them forward and down to suit where the engine sits, and that is
all based on how the engine mount is configured. I really had a lot
of fun (NOT!!) trying to fit my cowl to the top of the engine, to the
oil cooler placement, and to the back of the prop flange. And of
course, fitting it to the windshield would have been a real pain in
the ass, if it hadn't been for Dave Jalanti's excellent article about
that very thing. If you're not aware, do a Google search for Dave,
and the article that he wrote in Kitplanes Magazine back in 2000 and
2001, I believe it was. I also think that there's a CD that might be
available from Pete Krotje regarding the same.
There, like any good NASCAR driver, I think I've got all the sponsors
names in, and now we go to commercial......: )
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 730.7 hrs
Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection
Status: flying
On Aug 11, 2009, at 1:30 PM, Jose M. Toro wrote:
> Ron:
>
> Is it the air flowing through the oil cooler COMPLETELY isolated
> from the air that flows through the cylinders? If so, what means
> do you use to create a seal to keep both air flows separated.
>
> Did you build the oil cooler attachments?
>
> Thanks for your support!
>
> Jos
>
> From: RONAL SMITH <ronal22@verizon.net>
> To: Kitfox-List Digest Server <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:15:25 AM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Engine Options
>
> My oil cooler is located right in front of cooling fins on the
> Jabiru 2200 oil pan or case. There is about 0.5 inch clearance
> between the two. I have a bump-out over the cooler on the cowling
> with an opening at the bottom of the bump-out. This is so the air
> coming in the opening on the bottom cowl can flow over the oil
> cooler/engine case and then exit without pressurizing the bottom of
> the engine compartment.
>
> When I got my cowling, John McBean was not in business. If he has
> the smooth cowl for the Kitfox IV, I would certainly look at that.
> My dealings with John have been excellent.
>
> Ron Smith, Kitfox IV
> Jabiru 2200, S/N 2030, 150 hrs.
> Lewes, DE
>
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| Subject: | Re: ENGINE OPTIONS |
Lane I am still about 2 weeks away from having mine airborne. I am
rebuilding a mod 3 that was set up for a 912. I was going to install a 912
but found a 100 hr 582 grey head C box FWF for about 1/3 of what a good used
912 would cost. The 582 is so much lighter that it should out climb the 912.
I am an old 2 stroke dirt bike racer so I am comfortable with, understand,
and like 2 stroke engines. The older lighter KF seem to me to be a bush
plane that I wouldn't relish taking long trips in no matter what engine it
had. If you want to know if the 582's are acceptable talk with Dave in
Canada, Noel in Newfoundland and Lenoard in Alaska. They are on this web and
between the 3 of them have more 582 experience than the rest of the world
put together.
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuild
Rockford, IL
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 6:07 AM, lst <ltaylor02@chartermi.net> wrote:
> Hi Pat, It came with the C box and a GSC ground adjustable three blade
> prop. Are you using the 582 grey head? If so, are you satisfied with it
> and what kind of performance are you experiencing? Appreciate your feedback.
>
> Lane
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Patrick Reilly <patreilly43@gmail.com>
> *To:* kitfox-list@matronics.com
> *Sent:* Monday, August 10, 2009 4:33 PM
> *Subject:* Re: Kitfox-List: ENGINE OPTIONS
>
> Lane, Why not use the 582? What reduction box is with it?
>
> Pat Reilly
> Mod3 582 Rebuild
> Rockford, IL
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 8:11 AM, lst <ltaylor02@chartermi.net> wrote:
>
>> I've performed a search regarding engine selection specific to VW
>> applications and the AeroVee. Did anyone follow through with an AeroVee
>> installation and if so, are you satisfied with performance? I have a new
>> grey head 582 complete FF setup for my model IV, but am continuing
>> to research other options. Appreciate any feedback. I've also been
>> evaluating the Jabiru 2200.
>>
>> Lane
>>
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| Subject: | crankshaft tools |
I want to remove the crankshaft in my 582 grey head C box to inspect it
and replace the seals.
Is there any way to dis assemble the engine without using the specific rotax
pullers?
They are detailed in the LEAF and CPS catalogs.
Cecil in N. Idaho
Kitfox IV 1050 582 grey head C gear box GSC prop
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