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1. 03:51 AM - Re: Wing Tank Fitting (Lynn Matteson)
2. 04:21 AM - Re: Gascolator (WurlyBird)
3. 06:37 AM - Re: Gascolator (Av8r3400)
4. 06:51 AM - Re: Re: Gascolator (Lynn Matteson)
5. 06:54 AM - Hacman mixture control (Tex Mantell)
6. 07:28 AM - Re: Re: Radiator pressure test (Vic Baker)
7. 07:36 AM - Re: Re: Gascolator (Noel Loveys)
8. 07:48 AM - Re: Kitfox Corral at Sun-n-Fun (Pete Christensen)
9. 08:47 AM - Re: Hacman mixture control (Marco Menezes)
10. 09:49 AM - Re: Re: Gascolator (Guy Buchanan)
11. 09:52 AM - Re: Hacman mixture control (Guy Buchanan)
12. 04:09 PM - One more item on the checklist (rez)
13. 06:06 PM - Re: Engine Baffling (Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky)
14. 07:49 PM - Re: Engine Baffling (Lowell Fitt)
15. 09:17 PM - Re: Engine Baffling (JC Propeller Design)
16. 10:25 PM - Re: Engine Baffling (Guy Buchanan)
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| Subject: | Re: Wing Tank Fitting |
My instructions called for making a notch in the rib which I did and
a straight 1/4 NPT fitting clears the rib perfectly, and screws right
into the 3/8 NPT finger strainer. About 980 hours on this setup, when
I decided to add front ports to the tanks (13 gallon original
Kitfox), which I did by building up the front area with fiberglas,
drilling and tapping to 3/8 NPT, and installing the usual finger
strainer and another straight fitting, albeit at a *slight* up-from-
horizontal angle to clear the rib in that area. Another 100 hours on
the combined 4-port system, and no problems.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062
Sensenich 62"x 55.5 Wood (winter) until the Prince prop arrives
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection
Status: flying...1081 hrs (since 3-27-2006)
On Feb 13, 2011, at 3:59 PM, Kitfoxkirk wrote:
> Hello Fellow Kitfox Drivers,
>
> I re-sloshed my wing tanks last summer. I had to cut off the old
> brass elbow fitting with a dremel tool so I could get the finger
> strainer out. Now I have been looking to get the whole assembly
> back together. I cannot seem to find a swivel fitting that will
> allow me to use the original finger strainer (3/8 NPT). I need a
> 1/4 NPT male swivel 90 degree low profile. Or some sort of banjo
> fitting (already tried the ANDAIR BANJO FITTING FML 1/4"). This is
> too long. I only have 1.25" from the wing tank to the inside of the
> first rib. What are the rest of you guys using after the tank have
> been installed?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Kirk
>
> N198KM
> www.matronics.com/contribution _-
> ===========================================================
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Noel, I have that same header tank on my III and am not a huge fan of it either.
I have mentioned in earlier posts that I am going to re-do the fuel system
in my Fox once I get home and that is one of the things I am going to change.
I am just now remembering that I did not put that on the list of things that
I JUST ordered from the McBeans, I wonder if I can get to them before they ship.
To those that have the header behind the seat and use this as the lowest point
in the system; How low do you have it on the seat? For those of you that use
this tank as the "gascolator", how do you get your sample, do you have it close
to the floor so you can get a fuel sample from under the aircraft or do you
have to reach behind the seat and risk a spill in the tail? Do you then run the
fuel lines under the doors? I think this may be how I would like to set mine
up. Sump through the bottom fabric and fuel under the door, I already have
a gascolator on the firewall so I may just leave that one. Ponder, ponder, ponder.
--------
James
Kitfox 3 / 582 / 70" IVO 2 blade GA
50 hrs on the Fox in between deployments,
now she lies in wait
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=331005#331005
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Both of my IV's have a header tank behind the seat.
My flying model 1050 has a custom aluminum tank that has a fitting on the bottom,
connected to an aluminum line going to a drain valve mounted to a hard point
in the belly of the plane just behind the pilot's position. ( I think intended
to mount the elt antenna)
My Classic IV has the factory poly tank which had a valve mounted right to it on
the bottom. Then a large tube down to the fabric. The tube looked to me like
a piece of automotive radiator hose, large enough to fit the sample container
inside of it to reach up to the valve. I didn't like the look or operation
of this, so I will be doing something similar to my other plane, "remote mounting"
the valve on the belly of the plane.
--------
Thanks,
Av8r3400
Kitfox Model IV-1200 W/912UL & IVO
Kitfox Model IV-1050 W/912UL & Warp
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=331011#331011
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As low as it can go, and the sump drain is poised just above the
bottom fabric. I reinforced the fabric with a plastic floor flange of
the appropriate size. My fuel line (3/8" automotive 30R7) runs under
the seat, and forward through the middle of the plane.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062
Sensenich 62"x 55.5 Wood
Prince prop (64 x 30, P-tip) is here, but not installed yet
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 35mm)
Status: flying...1081 hrs (since 3-27-2006)
On Feb 14, 2011, at 7:19 AM, WurlyBird wrote:
> <james.t.trizzino@us.army.mil>
>
> Noel, I have that same header tank on my III and am not a huge fan
> of it either. I have mentioned in earlier posts that I am going to
> re-do the fuel system in my Fox once I get home and that is one of
> the things I am going to change. I am just now remembering that I
> did not put that on the list of things that I JUST ordered from the
> McBeans, I wonder if I can get to them before they ship.
>
> To those that have the header behind the seat and use this as the
> lowest point in the system; How low do you have it on the seat?
> For those of you that use this tank as the "gascolator", how do you
> get your sample, do you have it close to the floor so you can get a
> fuel sample from under the aircraft or do you have to reach behind
> the seat and risk a spill in the tail? Do you then run the fuel
> lines under the doors? I think this may be how I would like to set
> mine up. Sump through the bottom fabric and fuel under the door, I
> already have a gascolator on the firewall so I may just leave that
> one. Ponder, ponder, ponder.
>
> --------
> James
> Kitfox 3 / 582 / 70" IVO 2 blade GA
> 50 hrs on the Fox in between deployments,
> now she lies in wait
>
>
> Re
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| Subject: | Hacman mixture control |
I have the hacman control on my 3300 Jabiru engine and want to put it on
my 2200 jabiru. I can find the paper work for it so I can order another
one. Would anyone have the address for the people selling them? Tex
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| Subject: | Re: Radiator pressure test |
Hi Don,
I believe my suspected coolant leak was a false alarm as I've observed no
further loss. I'd planned on purchasing a radiator pressure test kit and
also another Rotax radiator cap. That cap I would modify to use with the
kit.
Vic
Vic Baker
S7 912S Warp
Carson City, Nv
----- Original Message -----
From: "VIXEN" <don@hudgeon.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 5:14 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Radiator pressure test
>
> Hi Vic
> Did you get any help on the pressure cap situation. I have the same issue
> at times. I also have the old style overflow bottle. Any suggestions??
> Don
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=330959#330959
>
>
>
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I had a closer look at my header tank the other day and the outlet is on the
bottom of the tank. However the bottom of the tank is flat so a little
moisture could lurk in it... not enough to flood my gascolator though. The
beauty of my system is the regardless of whether my plane is sitting on
three wheels, tail low or up on its floats my gascolator is always the
physical lowest part of my fuel system.
I was thinking about all the guys who told me they like being able to see
the fuel run through their clear cartridges in the cabin. Well a drip loop
of clear tube will do the same thing.... better than that a glass
gascolator in the lines from the wing tanks to the header will be even
better because it would give you the option of another clean out if you do
happen to see any gunk coming down the line. A gascolator also doesn't have
a any paper which can expand with water and block fuel flow. It is true
that if you are using ethanol contaminated fuel your paper filters should
never get water wet except in the case of a phase separation which will stop
any engine... filters or not.
I really don't want to get started on the evils of ethanol again. Suffice
it to say I'd like to see everyone lay it on the powers to be whether or not
they want to fly, drive or boat on that fuel. Remember it's the squeaky
wheel that gets the grease.
I've flown in and worked on several kinds of Cessna, Piper, Lake, De
Havilland and homebuilt aircraft and none of them ever had a paper filter
near the fuel system. I don't think I would feel nearly so confident in my
plane with a filter that could quickly block the flow of fuel. The
gascolator however will screen anything that could affect the engine without
the same blockage issues.
Noel
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of WurlyBird
Sent: February 14, 2011 8:49 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Gascolator
<james.t.trizzino@us.army.mil>
Noel, I have that same header tank on my III and am not a huge fan of it
either. I have mentioned in earlier posts that I am going to re-do the fuel
system in my Fox once I get home and that is one of the things I am going to
change. I am just now remembering that I did not put that on the list of
things that I JUST ordered from the McBeans, I wonder if I can get to them
before they ship.
To those that have the header behind the seat and use this as the lowest
point in the system; How low do you have it on the seat? For those of you
that use this tank as the "gascolator", how do you get your sample, do you
have it close to the floor so you can get a fuel sample from under the
aircraft or do you have to reach behind the seat and risk a spill in the
tail? Do you then run the fuel lines under the doors? I think this may be
how I would like to set mine up. Sump through the bottom fabric and fuel
under the door, I already have a gascolator on the firewall so I may just
leave that one. Ponder, ponder, ponder.
--------
James
Kitfox 3 / 582 / 70" IVO 2 blade GA
50 hrs on the Fox in between deployments,
now she lies in wait
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox Corral at Sun-n-Fun |
Its looking likely that I'll be going to SNF from the Austin area.
Probably flying just inland along the Gulf. Anyone suggest interesting
airports/stops along the way maybe places to camp?
Pete
Leander, TX
Kitfox III, SN 1000, 912, Grove
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| Subject: | Re: Hacman mixture control |
Here ya go Tex. http://www.greenskyadventures.com/bing/HACmanorder.htm
Marco Menezes N99KX
Hersey, Michigan
Model 2 582-90 C-Box 3:1 w/ clutch
--- On Mon, 2/14/11, Tex Mantell <wb2ssj@frontiernet.net> wrote:
From: Tex Mantell <wb2ssj@frontiernet.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Hacman mixture control
I have the hacman control on my 3300 Jabiru engine and want to put it on my
2200 jabiru. I can find the paper work for it so I can order another one.
Would anyone have the address for the people selling them?-- Tex
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On 2/14/2011 4:19 AM, WurlyBird wrote:
> To those that have the header behind the seat and use this as the lowest point
in the system; How low do you have it on the seat?
The bottom of the plastic tank is 2" above the fabric. My header tank is
behind the passenger seat bulkhead, not in front as Kitfox designed it,
and as close to the right side of the fuselage as the level fitting will
allow. (My fuel level indicator is in the side.) Having it behind made
it easier to run lines.
> For those of you that use this tank as the "gascolator", how do you get your
sample, do you have it close to the floor so you can get a fuel sample from under
the aircraft or do you have to reach behind the seat and risk a spill in the
tail?
The quick-drain pierces the fabric just as it does in the wing tanks. I
have a 2" aluminum tube extension from the tank to the drain.
> Do you then run the fuel lines under the doors?
Single 3/8" aluminum fuel line runs around the passenger seat to the
right and then back to centerline. Don't know why I did it that way,
except to make it easy to mount and service the mondo automotive fuel
filter I use. It was also pretty crowded around the flap and elevator
control rods and bungees. (Yes, I still use bungees.) If you don't use
bungees I'd run the fuel right up the middle.
Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 592-C / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
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| Subject: | Re: Hacman mixture control |
On 2/14/2011 6:52 AM, Tex Mantell wrote:
> I have the hacman control on my 3300 Jabiru engine and want to put it
> on my 2200 jabiru. I can find the paper work for it so I can order
> another one. Would anyone have the address for the people selling
> them? Tex
New to Google, eh Tex? Just kidding. See:
http://www.greenskyadventures.com/bing/HACmanorder.htm
or
Green Sky Adventures
888 887-5625
Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 592-C / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
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| Subject: | One more item on the checklist |
The wind quit for a day last week, so I decided to fly up to Beatty. Unfolded the
wings and topped the tanks. Calm when I left, but it got bumpy about a half
hour out. Really rough over the desert. I wasn't having fun anymore, so I turned
around and went home.
Back on the ground I noticed that the left tank was still completely full and the
right one was half empty. I didn't notice during the flight because I knew
the tanks were all full, and the sight gauges are hard to read in the bright sunlight.
Even harder to read without bright sunlight.
Anyhow this was unusual because the left tank normally feeds much faster than the
right. I first thought the filter was clogged, but it turned out to be the
fuel line. It was crimped between the wing and the fuselage. Not at all obvious,
took me a while to figure it out even looking right at it.
So I was really lucky. If I hadn't turned around I almost certainly would have
had a forced landing when the right tank went dry. In fact I felt so lucky that
I immediately went over to my local casino and put $100 in the slot machines.
Lost every penny. Bottom line, I learned two important lessons that day:
1. Check the fuel lines before takeoff.
2. Don't gamble.
Jim
NV74/KF2/582
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Lowell,
Yes, the install manual shows it and for a 912, but perhaps I am leading
people astray by using the wrong words to describe what I am talking about.
I am calling the aluminum sheeting that is from the firewall to the radiator
and along the sides of the radiator as the baffling. I believe what is being
accomplished is to force the air coming in the front of the cowl through the
radiator by making the radiator the only path to the cowl exit. I know that
on an air cooled Lycoming there is baffling between and around the jugs to
force the air through the cooling fins, not sure if it is necessary on the
912, but the lower sheet makes sense otherwise I can see the air path
flowing around the radiator instead of through it.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Engine Baffling
Lloyd,
Check your install manual and see if it is for the 912. I don't think I
have ever seen a 912 install with baffling. I am working on a Model IV and
a Series V with 7 firewall forward and no mention of baffling in either
manual.
Lowell
--------------------------------------------------
From: "Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky" <7suds@Chartermi.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 3:07 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Engine Baffling
> <7suds@chartermi.net>
>
> Guys,
> I am working on installing the cowl baffling in my series 5 Outback
> with a
> 912 engine, stock exhaust and stock coolant radiator, (no oil cooler).
> Wondering what your experiences have been running the stock baffling
> as described in the manual, is it the best way to go? Have people
> found they needed more, less, different install techniques, added
> rubber skirting, etc, etc.
> For those that can post, some pictures of what you have put in your
> machine and how it is working for you would be great.
> Thanks,
> Lloyd Cudnohufsky
> Model 5 Rebuild 912 IVO IFA
> Northern Michigan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tommy
> Walker
> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 11:12 AM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Auto oil filter for 912?
>
> --> <twalker@cableone.net>
>
> You're welcome!
>
>
> lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net wrote:
>> Tommy,
>>
>> Thanks for the info. It came through fine here. Maybe it needs an
>> later
>
>> version MS Word.
>>
>> Lowell
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Tommy Walker"
>> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 10:39 AM
>> To:
>> Subject: Re: Auto oil filter for 912?
>>
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
> :D :D
>
> --------
> Tommy Walker
> N8701 - Anniston, AL
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=330604#330604
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Engine Baffling |
LLoyd,
Clear now. I am helping with a Series 5, but it has the 7 firewall forward
set-up and the baffling
is in front of the radiator as there is a NACA scoop on the bottom of the
cowl that feeds the radiator, so can't be of much help - sorry. I do have
one concern on our set-up, however. The area of the radiator / NACA scoop
plus the cowl vent below the prop is about 125 sq. in. The outlet at the
base of the firewall is probably close to 100 inches. Does anyone recall
the ratio outlet vs. inlet. As I recall, it should be in the 150% range,
but not sure.
Lowell
--------------------------------------------------
From: "Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky" <7suds@Chartermi.net>
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 6:03 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Engine Baffling
> <7suds@chartermi.net>
>
> Lowell,
> Yes, the install manual shows it and for a 912, but perhaps I am leading
> people astray by using the wrong words to describe what I am talking
> about.
> I am calling the aluminum sheeting that is from the firewall to the
> radiator
> and along the sides of the radiator as the baffling. I believe what is
> being
> accomplished is to force the air coming in the front of the cowl through
> the
> radiator by making the radiator the only path to the cowl exit. I know
> that
> on an air cooled Lycoming there is baffling between and around the jugs to
> force the air through the cooling fins, not sure if it is necessary on the
> 912, but the lower sheet makes sense otherwise I can see the air path
> flowing around the radiator instead of through it.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt
> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 5:56 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Engine Baffling
>
>
> Lloyd,
>
> Check your install manual and see if it is for the 912. I don't think I
> have ever seen a 912 install with baffling. I am working on a Model IV
> and
> a Series V with 7 firewall forward and no mention of baffling in either
> manual.
>
> Lowell
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky" <7suds@Chartermi.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 3:07 PM
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Engine Baffling
>
>> <7suds@chartermi.net>
>>
>> Guys,
>> I am working on installing the cowl baffling in my series 5 Outback
>> with a
>> 912 engine, stock exhaust and stock coolant radiator, (no oil cooler).
>> Wondering what your experiences have been running the stock baffling
>> as described in the manual, is it the best way to go? Have people
>> found they needed more, less, different install techniques, added
>> rubber skirting, etc, etc.
>> For those that can post, some pictures of what you have put in your
>> machine and how it is working for you would be great.
>> Thanks,
>> Lloyd Cudnohufsky
>> Model 5 Rebuild 912 IVO IFA
>> Northern Michigan
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tommy
>> Walker
>> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 11:12 AM
>> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Auto oil filter for 912?
>>
>> --> <twalker@cableone.net>
>>
>> You're welcome!
>>
>>
>>
>> lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net wrote:
>>> Tommy,
>>>
>>> Thanks for the info. It came through fine here. Maybe it needs an
>>> later
>>
>>> version MS Word.
>>>
>>> Lowell
>>>
>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>> From: "Tommy Walker"
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 10:39 AM
>>> To:
>>> Subject: Re: Auto oil filter for 912?
>>>
>>>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>> :D :D
>>
>> --------
>> Tommy Walker
>> N8701 - Anniston, AL
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=330604#330604
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Engine Baffling |
HI
80% out is good on a water cooler of good shape ducting, if it is bad shaped
110-150% is said to be "optimum"
Jan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 4:45 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Engine Baffling
>
> LLoyd,
>
> Clear now. I am helping with a Series 5, but it has the 7 firewall
> forward set-up and the baffling
> is in front of the radiator as there is a NACA scoop on the bottom of the
> cowl that feeds the radiator, so can't be of much help - sorry. I do have
> one concern on our set-up, however. The area of the radiator / NACA scoop
> plus the cowl vent below the prop is about 125 sq. in. The outlet at the
> base of the firewall is probably close to 100 inches. Does anyone recall
> the ratio outlet vs. inlet. As I recall, it should be in the 150% range,
> but not sure.
>
> Lowell
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky" <7suds@Chartermi.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 6:03 PM
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Engine Baffling
>
>> <7suds@chartermi.net>
>>
>> Lowell,
>> Yes, the install manual shows it and for a 912, but perhaps I am leading
>> people astray by using the wrong words to describe what I am talking
>> about.
>> I am calling the aluminum sheeting that is from the firewall to the
>> radiator
>> and along the sides of the radiator as the baffling. I believe what is
>> being
>> accomplished is to force the air coming in the front of the cowl through
>> the
>> radiator by making the radiator the only path to the cowl exit. I know
>> that
>> on an air cooled Lycoming there is baffling between and around the jugs
>> to
>> force the air through the cooling fins, not sure if it is necessary on
>> the
>> 912, but the lower sheet makes sense otherwise I can see the air path
>> flowing around the radiator instead of through it.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt
>> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 5:56 PM
>> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Engine Baffling
>>
>>
>> Lloyd,
>>
>> Check your install manual and see if it is for the 912. I don't think I
>> have ever seen a 912 install with baffling. I am working on a Model IV
>> and
>> a Series V with 7 firewall forward and no mention of baffling in either
>> manual.
>>
>> Lowell
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky" <7suds@Chartermi.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 3:07 PM
>> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>> Subject: Kitfox-List: Engine Baffling
>>
>>> <7suds@chartermi.net>
>>>
>>> Guys,
>>> I am working on installing the cowl baffling in my series 5 Outback
>>> with a
>>> 912 engine, stock exhaust and stock coolant radiator, (no oil cooler).
>>> Wondering what your experiences have been running the stock baffling
>>> as described in the manual, is it the best way to go? Have people
>>> found they needed more, less, different install techniques, added
>>> rubber skirting, etc, etc.
>>> For those that can post, some pictures of what you have put in your
>>> machine and how it is working for you would be great.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Lloyd Cudnohufsky
>>> Model 5 Rebuild 912 IVO IFA
>>> Northern Michigan
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>>> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tommy
>>> Walker
>>> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 11:12 AM
>>> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>>> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Auto oil filter for 912?
>>>
>>> --> <twalker@cableone.net>
>>>
>>> You're welcome!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net wrote:
>>>> Tommy,
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for the info. It came through fine here. Maybe it needs an
>>>> later
>>>
>>>> version MS Word.
>>>>
>>>> Lowell
>>>>
>>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>>> From: "Tommy Walker"
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 10:39 AM
>>>> To:
>>>> Subject: Re: Auto oil filter for 912?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>>
>>> :D :D
>>>
>>> --------
>>> Tommy Walker
>>> N8701 - Anniston, AL
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>
>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=330604#330604
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
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>>
>
>
>
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On 2/14/2011 7:45 PM, Lowell Fitt wrote:
> Does anyone recall the ratio outlet vs. inlet. As I recall, it should
> be in the 150% range, but not sure.
Lowell,
If you want to burn some hours spend some time with this radiator
analysis software. Let me know if the attachment fails.
Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 592-C / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
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