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1. 03:45 AM - Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, (SR3SA2L1@aol.com)
2. 04:40 AM - Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, ()
3. 04:49 AM - Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, ()
4. 06:06 AM - Re: bushings (woody)
5. 06:09 AM - Re: bushings (woody)
6. 06:09 AM - Re: bushings (woody)
7. 06:09 AM - test (woody)
8. 06:09 AM - Re: bushings (woody)
9. 06:37 AM - Re: Problems I can't Seem to Whip (DCREECH3@aol.com)
10. 07:05 AM - Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, (John Hauck)
11. 07:12 AM - Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, (ul15rhb@juno.com)
12. 07:28 AM - Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, (hmhumes)
13. 07:36 AM - Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, (John Hauck)
14. 08:11 AM - Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, (Richard Pike)
15. 08:20 AM - Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, (HShack@aol.com)
16. 08:25 AM - Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, (Larry Bourne)
17. 09:15 AM - Re: weird messages (Richard Pike)
18. 10:04 AM - Cover wings (CaptainRon)
19. 10:31 AM - Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, aka Safety (bob n)
20. 11:35 AM - Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, (ul15rhb@juno.com)
21. 11:37 AM - Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, (Bob Bean)
22. 11:44 AM - Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, (John Hauck)
23. 11:44 AM - Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, (ul15rhb@juno.com)
24. 11:48 AM - Re: Cover wings (John Hauck)
25. 11:53 AM - Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, (ul15rhb@juno.com)
26. 12:02 PM - Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, (ul15rhb@juno.com)
27. 12:20 PM - Kawasaki engine info (Blane Cox)
28. 02:21 PM - Re: Cover wings (woody)
29. 03:53 PM - Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, (Richard Pike)
30. 03:59 PM - Re: Cover wings (Duncan McBride)
31. 04:59 PM - Interesting Engine! (Earl & Mim Zimmerman)
32. 05:47 PM - Re: Interesting Engine! (John Hauck)
33. 06:02 PM - Re: Interesting Engine! (HShack@aol.com)
34. 06:03 PM - Re: Interesting Engine! (Earl & Mim Zimmerman)
35. 06:15 PM - Re: Floats on a Firestar II (HShack@aol.com)
36. 07:29 PM - Re: Kawasaki engine info (Tiffany Pitra)
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| Subject: | Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: SR3SA2L1@aol.com
Just a thought,
Could we (should we?) use some type of lock tight/glue stuff on those little
"bottle cap" screwable tip threads on the spark plugs to avoid this being an
issue? Lot of juice going through so it might be a problem if the "glue" is
the flammable type.
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| Subject: | Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
As Richard said, only use the solid top, NGK plugs, They are the only ones
NGK endorses for aircraft use, There was resently an article in EAA
Experimenter on this subject. NGK actually said, {never}use the screw off
top plugs in aircraft. They gave the NGK number for the correct plugs in the
article. This is a must, if you are using screw off lid spark plugs, replace
them as soon as possible.
Denny
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From: <SR3SA2L1@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Saftey wiring spark plug wires,
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: SR3SA2L1@aol.com
>
> Just a thought,
>
> Could we (should we?) use some type of lock tight/glue stuff on those
little
> "bottle cap" screwable tip threads on the spark plugs to avoid this being
an
> issue? Lot of juice going through so it might be a problem if the "glue"
is
> the flammable type.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
----- Original Message -----
From: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Safety wiring spark plug wires,
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
>
>
> > Trying to insure the wires
> > will not pull out of the plug caps or CDI modules.
> > Denny
>
> Denny/Gents:
>
> Have you experienced this problem before?
No I have not, but on my engine the coils packs are located seporate from
my engine, and the plug wires are routed up along the right side of my right
radiator. The rads are not mounted to the engine so I convinced myself that
as the motor vibrates. it might work on the connection at the wire-plug cap
intersection. I am probably woried for nothing.
I am gonna keep turning this one over in the noggin before deciding go or no
go on the safety wire. Guess I kinda answered your next question up here.
Denny
>
> Do you forsee this as a possible problem in the
> future?
>
> john h
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: woody <duesouth@govital.net>
At 09:58 PM 12/10/02 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
>
> Those I drilled shy and taped in.
>
>Hi Ya'll:
>
>I think the above should have been spelled
>"tapped".
>
>Didn't want you all thinking I taped the bushings
>in place. :-)
>
>john h
Thought you may have used Alabama Solder (Duct tape) to tape them
in. If you weld them in and they wear out you would have more of a problem
replacing them. Taping them or pushing them in would make replacing a lot
easier. Of course if you bolt the fittings together this becomes a moot point.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: woody <duesouth@govital.net>
At 09:58 PM 12/10/02 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
>
> Those I drilled shy and taped in.
>
>Hi Ya'll:
>
>I think the above should have been spelled
>"tapped".
>
>Didn't want you all thinking I taped the bushings
>in place. :-)
>
>john h
Thought you may have used Alabama Solder (Duct tape) to tape them
in. If you weld them in and they wear out you would have more of a problem
replacing them. Taping them or pushing them in would make replacing a lot
easier. Of course if you bolt the fittings together this becomes a moot point.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: woody <duesouth@govital.net>
At 09:58 PM 12/10/02 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
>
> Those I drilled shy and taped in.
>
>Hi Ya'll:
>
>I think the above should have been spelled
>"tapped".
>
>Didn't want you all thinking I taped the bushings
>in place. :-)
>
>john h
Thought you may have used Alabama Solder (Duct tape) to tape them
in. If you weld them in and they wear out you would have more of a problem
replacing them. Taping them or pushing them in would make replacing a lot
easier. Of course if you bolt the fittings together this becomes a moot point.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: woody <duesouth@govital.net>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: woody <duesouth@govital.net>
At 05:54 PM 12/10/02 -0800, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
>
>Hmmmmm............................think I shoulda re-read your message a
>little closer before I said the same thing as you did. Sorry, Woody.
No Sweat. I don't know for a fact but I would bet that the bushing
material John mentioned is softer than the AN pin that is used. Welding may
not be a good idea.
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| Subject: | Re: Problems I can't Seem to Whip |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: DCREECH3@aol.com
In a message dated 12/12/2002 8:42:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ZepRep251@aol.com writes:
<< My tubes are 4 inchs below the belly anchored to the floor ,but they
should be fine both through the nose. >>
A static port through the nose will be problematic, since you need an area of
neutral pressure for that. A location out the side, or as in your case the
bottom, of the fuselage offers a better bet, I think.
Lee in Ky
Firestar II
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| Subject: | Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
SR3SA2L1@aol.com wrote:
> Could we (should we?) use some type of lock tight/glue stuff on those little
> "bottle cap" screwable tip threads on the spark plugs to avoid this being an
> issue?
I used pliers!
Lot of juice going through so it might be a
problem if the "glue" is
> the flammable type.
Recommend installing miniature automatic fire
extinguishers on each spark plug terminal in case
of a terminal fire caused by flammable glue.
Take care,
john h
DO NOT ARCHVE
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| Subject: | Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com
On Sat, 14 Dec 2002 07:48:14 -0500 <rowedl@highstream.net> writes:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
>
> As Richard said, only use the solid top, NGK plugs, They are the
> only ones
> NGK endorses for aircraft use, There was resently an article in
> EAA
> Experimenter on this subject. NGK actually said, {never}use the
> screw off
> top plugs in aircraft. They gave the NGK number for the correct
> plugs in the
> article. This is a must, if you are using screw off lid spark plugs,
> replace
> them as soon as possible.
> Denny
Denny,
I've been using NGK screw type plugs for 16 years. To make sure the caps
don't come off, take a small pair of channel locks and tighten them once
they are installed. They won't come loose.
Ralph
Original Firestar
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| Subject: | Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "hmhumes" <hmhumes@attbi.com>
I couldn't find any minature "automatic" fire extingishers but perhaps one
of these could be modified:
http://www.collectmad.com/collectibles/stfex.htm or
http://store.yahoo.com/opg/minfirex.html
Hugh ;-)
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Saftey wiring spark plug wires,
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
>
> Recommend installing miniature automatic fire
> extinguishers on each spark plug terminal in case
> of a terminal fire caused by flammable glue.
>
> Take care,
>
> john h
>
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
> I couldn't find any minature "automatic" fire extingishers but perhaps one
> of these could be modified:
> Hugh ;-)
Hugh/Gents:
Since we are dealing with pusher aircraft, can not
see spark plug terminals in flight, must be
automatic operation.
john h
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@preferred.com>
At 09:10 AM 12/14/02 -0600, you wrote:
But how does that keep the wire clip in the Rotax cap from eating it's way
into the aluminum spark plug cap?
I'm sticking with the steel capped plugs. I may be frugal, but they're only
a buck apiece more...
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com
>I've been using NGK screw type plugs for 16 years. To make sure the caps
>don't come off, take a small pair of channel locks and tighten them once
>they are installed. They won't come loose.
>
>Ralph
>Original Firestar
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com
In a message dated 12/13/02 11:44:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, GeoR38@aol.com
writes:
> The problem was that the cap was screwable. If it were part of the plug
> head,
> I don't think the wire terminal of the ignition lead would have departed
> the
> coke bottle top of the spark plug..at least it never has yet.
>
Good grief!! Don't you guys put red "Locktite" on those threads & screw it
down real tight when you gap those plugs?
Shack
FS II
SC
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| Subject: | Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Gotta have a mil-spec number................then you're home free. :-)
Is anyone else having problems with multiple copies of some messages, and
some messages coming back days later with the current date ?? Never seen
this before, and it's been going on for a couple of days now.
Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Saftey wiring spark plug wires,
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
>
>
> > I couldn't find any minature "automatic" fire extingishers but perhaps
one
> > of these could be modified:
>
> > Hugh ;-)
>
> Hugh/Gents:
>
> Since we are dealing with pusher aircraft, can not
> see spark plug terminals in flight, must be
> automatic operation.
>
> john h
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: weird messages |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@preferred.com>
Had a problem last month with sending out my EAA chapter newsletter, a
bunch of people (not on this list) never got it. Called my internet service
provider, and the techie said that sometimes messages get caught in a loop
(?) and get lost in space for weeks or months and then either go on through
or else disappear into the void. Said it was just the way things are.
The truth is out there...
Do Not Archive
Richard Pike
MKIIi N420P (420ldPoops)
At 08:25 AM 12/14/02 -0800, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
>
>Gotta have a mil-spec number................then you're home free. :-)
>Is anyone else having problems with multiple copies of some messages, and
>some messages coming back days later with the current date ?? Never seen
>this before, and it's been going on for a couple of days now.
>Lar. Do not Archive.
>
>Larry Bourne
>Palm Springs, CA
>Kolb Mk III - Vamoose
>www.gogittum.com
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: CaptainRon <CaptainRon@theriver.com>
Good morning/noon folks.
I am done with wing construction after about two weeks off. I am wondering
though if the wings should be covered first and then have the ailrons hooked
up, or the ailrons should be hinged first and then covered. Kit #2 arrived
and it aint out of the little house it came within. Runing out of room in my
hanger with that big Box/crate/container/shack in there.
M-3-Xtrta completion date shooting for somewhere in February 2003-2005.
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, aka Safety |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: bob n <ronoy@shentel.net>
Year 1949, EE degree , Purdue U. Should have been '45 but was taking all
expense cruise w/ USN.
BN
do not archive
pee ess tried to send this11:00 P/Fri but local string between the
Campbell's soups can went slack.
still nop at 1210, hittin' hay
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| Subject: | Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com
Richard,
The plugs are changed annually and there never has been a problem with
the spark plug cap clip eating into the aluminum spark plug screw tip.
There may be a couple of reasons. When the aluminum tips are tightened
with channel locks, it leaves some knurling on them which helps hold the
plug caps on better. Second reason, the caps are held in place with tie
wraps and this helps keep the vibration down. I'm using NGK black spark
plug caps used on snowmobiles. I switched to this type after the kit was
built. I've never changed them and it does not have the grommet ring
around it like the brown ones did. This leaves a space in the cowling for
hot air to escape around the plugs.
Ralph
Original Firestar
On Sat, 14 Dec 2002 11:11:55 -0500 Richard Pike <rwpike@preferred.com>
writes:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@preferred.com>
>
> At 09:10 AM 12/14/02 -0600, you wrote:
> But how does that keep the wire clip in the Rotax cap from eating
> it's way
> into the aluminum spark plug cap?
> I'm sticking with the steel capped plugs. I may be frugal, but
> they're only
> a buck apiece more...
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com
>
> >I've been using NGK screw type plugs for 16 years. To make sure the
> caps
> >don't come off, take a small pair of channel locks and tighten them
> once
> >they are installed. They won't come loose.
> >
> >Ralph
> >Original Firestar
> >
> >
>
>
>
> _->
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Ralph, I thought you were going to say.. take those pliers and gall up
the threads on the plug :) -BB do not archive
ul15rhb@juno.com wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com
>
>
>On Sat, 14 Dec 2002 07:48:14 -0500 <rowedl@highstream.net> writes:
>
>
>>--> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
>>
>>As Richard said, only use the solid top, NGK plugs, They are the
>>only ones
>>NGK endorses for aircraft use, There was resently an article in
>>EAA
>>Experimenter on this subject. NGK actually said, {never}use the
>>screw off
>>top plugs in aircraft. They gave the NGK number for the correct
>>plugs in the
>>article. This is a must, if you are using screw off lid spark plugs,
>>replace
>>them as soon as possible.
>>Denny
>>
>>
>
>Denny,
>
>I've been using NGK screw type plugs for 16 years. To make sure the caps
>don't come off, take a small pair of channel locks and tighten them once
>they are installed. They won't come loose.
>
>Ralph
>Original Firestar
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
> This leaves a space in the cowling for
> hot air to escape around the plugs.
>
> Ralph
OK Ralph:
You got me on this one. What does the above do
for your 447?
john h
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com
>
> Good grief!! Don't you guys put red "Locktite" on those threads &
> screw it
> down real tight when you gap those plugs?
>
> Shack
> FS II
> SC
Shack,
No need for locktite, just tighten them down with a pair of channel lock
pliers while the plugs are installed in the engine to make sure they are
tight. I try and tell these guys this but it's not getting through.
Ralph
Original Firestar
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
> I am wondering
> though if the wings should be covered first and then have the ailrons hooked
> up, or the ailrons should be hinged first and then covered.
Ron
Ron/Gents:
I put everything together prior to covering. All
hinges made up and drilled, attached temporarily
with cheap soft rivets (a couple two or three each
side will hole them in position). Rig wings,
tailsection, position aileron horns, push pull
tubes, the whole nine yards.
Then cover and dope through Polybrush. Stick the
hinges on permanently, cement the fabric gap
seals, a couple coats of brush applied Polybrush
to gap seals and finish up with Polyspray, and
paint.
john h
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| Subject: | Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
>
> Ralph, I thought you were going to say.. take those pliers and gall
> up
> the threads on the plug :) -BB do not archive
Hmmmmm, never thought of that. Maybe it would work :)
do not archive
Ralph
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| Subject: | Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com
On Sat, 14 Dec 2002 13:43:54 -0600 John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com> writes:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
>
>
> > This leaves a space in the cowling for
> > hot air to escape around the plugs.
> >
> > Ralph
>
> OK Ralph:
>
> You got me on this one. What does the above do
> for your 447?
>
> john h
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
Well John all I can say is that it must have adequate cooling as it has
not had any problems in 300 hours. I've never had a CHT, so I could be
frying the engine on every flight, but if this were the case there would
have been problems long ago. The 377 had 450 hours and used the same plug
caps. The only difference is that I switched to synthetic oil when the
447 was installed.
Ralph
Rotax 447
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| Subject: | Kawasaki engine info |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Blane Cox" <coxhb@hotmail.com>
Do any of you know of a on-line information source about Kawasaki 330 engines?
Things like specifications, maintenance schedules, repair manuals, parts suppliers,
vendors, personal web pages, etc.
Thanks,
Blane
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: woody <duesouth@govital.net>
> or the ailrons should be hinged first and then covered. Kit #2 arrived
>and it aint out of the little house it came within. Runing out of room in my
>hanger with that big Box/crate/container/shack in there.
I did mine a bit different from the book. I attached the hinges
permanently first and then when I covered I put little slots in the fabric
where the hinge ears stick out. I think it looks a lot better than sticking
the hinges on the outside of the fabric. It is a fast and simple operation
to make those little slits as long as you have a new blade in your cutting
knife. You will probably change the fabric before the hinges so there is
less to remove to get all the fabric off. Also do not try to tighten your
fabric as you put it on. That will reduce the amount of shrinkage you can
do with the iron. I don't remember who ( it may have been Jim and Dondi or
someone at the old Kolb) but I was advised to place a length of tubing
under the fabric as you put it on and then remove the tube later. This will
give you a proper amount of slack in the fabric. I have done 3 Kolbs like
this now and they all worked out great. While I am rambling on I will
mention one other covering modification I did. When putting on the bottom
fabric wrap it as far around the leading edge as you can. It will reach
almost to the thickest part of the chord. glue it down real good and then
cut the fabric length wise every inch or two up to a couple inches from
each rib. Tighten this front part with an iron. Now when you add the top
cover you will have a foundation underneath that will help minimize the
scalloping between the ribs.
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| Subject: | Re: Safety wiring spark plug wires, |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@preferred.com>
Good.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Do not archive.
At 01:33 PM 12/14/02 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com
>
>Richard,
>
>The plugs are changed annually and there never has been a problem with
>the spark plug cap clip eating into the aluminum spark plug screw tip.
>There may be a couple of reasons. When the aluminum tips are tightened
>with channel locks, it leaves some knurling on them which helps hold the
>plug caps on better. Second reason, the caps are held in place with tie
>wraps and this helps keep the vibration down. I'm using NGK black spark
>plug caps used on snowmobiles. I switched to this type after the kit was
>built. I've never changed them and it does not have the grommet ring
>around it like the brown ones did. This leaves a space in the cowling for
>hot air to escape around the plugs.
>
>Ralph
>Original Firestar
>
>
>On Sat, 14 Dec 2002 11:11:55 -0500 Richard Pike <rwpike@preferred.com>
>writes:
>> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@preferred.com>
>>
>> At 09:10 AM 12/14/02 -0600, you wrote:
>> But how does that keep the wire clip in the Rotax cap from eating
>> it's way
>> into the aluminum spark plug cap?
>> I'm sticking with the steel capped plugs. I may be frugal, but
>> they're only
>> a buck apiece more...
>> Richard Pike
>> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>>
>> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com
>>
>> >I've been using NGK screw type plugs for 16 years. To make sure the
>> caps
>> >don't come off, take a small pair of channel locks and tighten them
>> once
>> >they are installed. They won't come loose.
>> >
>> >Ralph
>> >Original Firestar
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> _->
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Duncan McBride <duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
----- Original Message -----
From: "woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Cover wings
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: woody <duesouth@govital.net>
>
>
> > or the ailrons should be hinged first and then covered. Kit #2 arrived
> >and it aint out of the little house it came within. Runing out of room in
my
> >hanger with that big Box/crate/container/shack in there.
>
>
> I did mine a bit different from the book. I attached the hinges
> permanently first and then when I covered I put little slots in the fabric
> where the hinge ears stick out. I think it looks a lot better than
sticking
> the hinges on the outside of the fabric. It is a fast and simple operation
> to make those little slits as long as you have a new blade in your cutting
> knife. You will probably change the fabric before the hinges so there is
> less to remove to get all the fabric off. Also do not try to tighten your
> fabric as you put it on. That will reduce the amount of shrinkage you can
> do with the iron. I don't remember who ( it may have been Jim and Dondi or
> someone at the old Kolb) but I was advised to place a length of tubing
> under the fabric as you put it on and then remove the tube later. This
will
> give you a proper amount of slack in the fabric. I have done 3 Kolbs like
> this now and they all worked out great. While I am rambling on I will
> mention one other covering modification I did. When putting on the bottom
> fabric wrap it as far around the leading edge as you can. It will reach
> almost to the thickest part of the chord. glue it down real good and then
> cut the fabric length wise every inch or two up to a couple inches from
> each rib. Tighten this front part with an iron. Now when you add the top
> cover you will have a foundation underneath that will help minimize the
> scalloping between the ribs.
>
>
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| Subject: | Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Earl & Mim Zimmerman <emzi@supernet.com>
I stumbled across this new snowmobile engine and wondered if it could be
adapted for aircraft use. Not sure of the weight or dimensions.
Click on the engine to see a 3-D virtual reality picture. Keep clicking
the mouse to turn the picture.
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/sno/media/vr/03/rx-1er/rx-1Multi.htm#
-- Earl
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| Subject: | Re: Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
> Not sure of the weight or dimensions.-- Earl
Earl/Gents:
That would make a fine airplane engine with the
proper gear reduction. 145 hp would make Miss
P'fer dance out of those confined areas. :-)
john h
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com
In a message dated 12/14/02 8:00:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,
emzi@supernet.com writes:
> I stumbled across this new snowmobile engine and wondered if it could be
> adapted for aircraft use. Not sure of the weight or dimensions.
>
WOW! 145 hp 4 stroke. Sounds perfect for my Firestar II.
Shack
FS II
SC
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| Subject: | Re: Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Earl & Mim Zimmerman <emzi@supernet.com>
John Hauck wrote:
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
>
> > Not sure of the weight or dimensions.-- Earl
>
> Earl/Gents:
>
> That would make a fine airplane engine with the
> proper gear reduction. 145 hp would make Miss
> P'fer dance out of those confined areas. :-)
I read somewhere in a magazine review of this engine that it already has
a reduction, but I don't know the ratio. -- Earl
Do Not Archive
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| Subject: | Re: Floats on a Firestar II |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com
Ever since I began thinking of getting in to ultralights, I knew I would
eventually want to put on some floats. I'm getting close.
I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has knowledge of a good setup
for amphibious floats on a Firestar II.
I am aware of the Full Lotus monofloat, but think I would prefer twin floats-
preferably something really light. My personal weight is 265...[No, don't
tell me to loose weight; I already dropped 20 lbs & that's about good as
it's gonna' get.]
Howard Shackleford
FS II
SC
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| Subject: | Re: Kawasaki engine info |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Tiffany Pitra <tif_qtra@yahoo.com>
chilton has a full line of snowmobile manuals. And if you live in the snow belt
you probally find them in the libary. qtra
Blane Cox <coxhb@hotmail.com> wrote:--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Blane Cox"
Do any of you know of a on-line information source about Kawasaki 330 engines?
Things like specifications, maintenance schedules, repair manuals, parts suppliers,
vendors, personal web pages, etc.
Thanks,
Blane
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