---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 08/31/03: 21 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:16 AM - Re: trailer (ron wehba) 2. 03:24 AM - Re: trailer (ron wehba) 3. 04:00 AM - Re: props again (johnjung@compusenior.com) 4. 05:06 AM - Re: Roll (Woody) 5. 06:40 AM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 08/30/03 (DSmald@aol.com) 6. 07:47 AM - Fuel Pump or Vapor Lock ? (Mike Pierzina) 7. 10:46 AM - Re: Kolb: props reply (MEMATUZAK@aol.com) 8. 01:38 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 08/30/03 (bryan green) 9. 02:02 PM - Firefly Seat (Chuck Davis - Comcast) 10. 02:51 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (Richard Pike) 11. 03:39 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (BMWBikeCrz@aol.com) 12. 04:02 PM - Re: trailer (Masqqqqqqq@aol.com) 13. 04:42 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (Bob Bean) 14. 04:52 PM - Re: Roll (Bob Bean) 15. 06:08 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (Don Gherardini) 16. 06:17 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (Larry Bourne) 17. 07:18 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (CRAIG M NELSON) 18. 07:51 PM - Re: trailer (ron wehba) 19. 08:19 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (jerb) 20. 08:49 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (Don Gherardini) 21. 10:59 PM - Web Page (Larry Bourne) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:16:31 AM PST US From: "ron wehba" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: trailer QUOTED_EMAIL_TEXT, REFERENCES) --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" that would be great to have something to go by! thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Re: Kolb-List: trailer > --> Kolb-List message posted by: herbgh@juno.com > > Ronnie > > The Ultra Star plans that I have came with a single page drawing that > is as you describe. Scanner is busted. I can borrow my buddys computer > tomorrow and scan it if you want. > > It uses square tubing, 2X2 inches with 1/8 inch wall for the most > part. You are on your own for the axle and springs however. Suggested > tires are 4.80--4.00X8. Herb in Ky > On Sat, 30 Aug 2003 11:56:47 -0500 HTML_30_40) "ron wehba" > writes: > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" > > > > need help, lost my hard drive, somewhere i saw a picture of a kolb > > trailer with a single square tube for the main part, the wheels were > > at the back, the plane sat on the trailer tail forward. anyone know > > where I can find the pictures of it again? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:24:35 AM PST US From: "ron wehba" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: trailer BAYES_30, QUOTED_EMAIL_TEXT, REFERENCES) --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" great, thanks,,,where is your shoulder harness hooked to? ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Re: Kolb-List: trailer > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Masqqqqqqq@aol.com > > I wonder if it was my pictures. > Here: > http://www.iverstuff.com/my_1984_kolb_ultrastar.htm > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:00:31 AM PST US From: "johnjung@compusenior.com" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: props again --> Kolb-List message posted by: "johnjung@compusenior.com" Unnamed 503er and Group, I used a 66" two blade Warp on an original Firestar with a 377. It worked great and sounded good. After I built my Firestar II, I bought a wood prop to sell with the original Firestar, so that I could use the Warp on the II. I used it on the II for less than 30 minutes. It was way too loud for me. And a Warp is too heavy to add the extension that you can use on an IVO (at least on a B box). So I have been using an IVO on an extension for the last 5 years on my Firestar II. John Jung ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:06:12 AM PST US From: "Woody" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Roll --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Woody" I wish I knew what I did. I will have to set it up and take a whole bunch of measurements to find out what is going on. If I discover anything I will post it to the list. > Woody, > > You got to share the secret with us. I use a digital level, two or three > rolls of string and a couple of days when I do my rigging and they still > want to roll left. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:40:50 AM PST US From: DSmald@aol.com Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 08/30/03 --> Kolb-List message posted by: DSmald@aol.com Bryan: I have about 120 hours on my Hirth 2702, and the only problem I have had with it is it does not like bad connections in the ignition system, and would run rough on the mag checks usually after shutting down, and restarting when warm. I removed all of my bullet connectors in my wiring and soldered all of them, even to the ignition switches. I had to tighten the factory bullet connectors between the CDI box and generator coil by squeezing the female and reconnecting them-- I think that was where the problem was to begin with, I haven't had any problem since doing that. It has been dependable, and cold it usually starts on the second pull with the choke on. At 4200 rpm and a 64 inch 2 blade warp, I cruise at 50 mph. using around 2 gal/hr. in my FS1. It is a bit heavier than the Cuyuna and 2SI that I had on my FS1, and uses slightly more fuel, but it stays running!!! In all I am satisfied with it. Fly Safe! Darren Smalec, FS1, Central MI. In a message dated 8/31/2003 2:59:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, kolb-list-digest@matronics.com writes: > Time: 07:00:34 AM PST US > From: "bryan green" > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: Hands Off! > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" > > Darren how many hours do you have on the Hirth and how do you like it? I'm > thinking about replacing my 377 next spring. do not archive > Bryan Green (Elgin SC) > - > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:47:06 AM PST US From: "Mike Pierzina" Subject: Kolb-List: Fuel Pump or Vapor Lock ? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" Hey Guys, I fired up my 582 the other day and "top end" was rough....I figured it was old fuel....I didn't have a decent hose to sipfon the fuel , so I pulled the fuel line apart and drained most the fuel. I added the new fuel and with a few primes it was running. I warmed it up to 140 degrees and then started to raise the RPM's higher until I could test "top end". It ran great , top end was smooth again. Next day I loaded it on the trailer , packed all the gear, and while I was doing my warm-up I couldn't get it to rev up , I noticed the fuel line going to the rear carb wasn't pushing the fuel. and after the engine would die , I noticed the fuel in the line would return to the fuel pump.... I'm getting a new rebuild kit for the Mikuni fuel pump. Do any of you guys think it has anything to do with "Vapor Lock" .....I wouldn't think so because of the run time the day before 10 - 15 min ...... and wouldn't you know it parts place is closed today... Well, back to work on my Kolb. I'm still fabracating a 2cycle oil tank....which was delayed because of the heat & humidity... Gotta Fly... Mike in MN FSII 503 w/injection "B" w/ 3 blade-66" IVO ,EIS,GPL, 90% done 90% to go... --- Sometimes you just have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down... Gotta Fly... Get advanced SPAM filtering on Webmail or POP Mail ... Get Lycos Mail! ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 10:46:14 AM PST US From: MEMATUZAK@aol.com Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb: props reply --> Kolb-List message posted by: MEMATUZAK@aol.com Thanks for the input. And no I NEVER get caught in rain living in the Sunshine state. Just like it never rains at SunNFun. Or wait 20 minutes and it will change:) Thanks Richard P John H John J and Bryan for the VG plans MEMatuzak AKA Mike Matuszczak FSII ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 01:38:59 PM PST US From: "bryan green" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 08/30/03 --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" Thanks for the input Darren. Do not archive Bryan Green (Elgin SC) ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 08/30/03 > --> Kolb-List message posted by: DSmald@aol.com > > Bryan: > I have about 120 hours on my Hirth 2702, and the only problem I have had > with it is it does not like bad connections in the ignition system, and would > run rough on the mag checks usually after shutting down, and restarting when > warm. I removed all of my bullet connectors in my wiring and soldered all of > them, even to the ignition switches. I had to tighten the factory bullet > connectors between the CDI box and generator coil by squeezing the female and > reconnecting them-- I think that was where the problem was to begin with, I haven't had > any problem since doing that. It has been dependable, and cold it usually > starts on the second pull with the choke on. At 4200 rpm and a 64 inch 2 blade > warp, I cruise at 50 mph. using around 2 gal/hr. in my FS1. It is a bit heavier > than the Cuyuna and 2SI that I had on my FS1, and uses slightly more fuel, > but it stays running!!! In all I am satisfied with it. > Fly Safe! Darren Smalec, FS1, Central MI. > > In a message dated 8/31/2003 2:59:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > kolb-list-digest@matronics.com writes: > > > Time: 07:00:34 AM PST US > > From: "bryan green" > > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: Hands Off! > > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" > > > > Darren how many hours do you have on the Hirth and how do you like it? I'm > > thinking about replacing my 377 next spring. do not archive > > Bryan Green (Elgin SC) > > - > > > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 02:02:41 PM PST US From: "Chuck Davis - Comcast" "Kolb-List Digest List" Subject: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Chuck Davis - Comcast" The stock seat in my firefly is coming apart. I know several list members have replaced their seats with office chairs. I have a chair I'm looking to mount in the firelfy. Any tips on good ideas or what to aviod? thanks Chuck Davis Firefly 028 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 02:51:19 PM PST US From: Richard Pike Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike You might want to avoid this one. But it is a nice office chair... http://www.fairfieldchair.com/cgi-bin/showprodthumb.cgi?sid=1030-35 Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Do Not Archive At 05:02 PM 8/31/03 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Chuck Davis - Comcast" > > >The stock seat in my firefly is coming apart. I know several list members >have replaced their seats with office chairs. I have a chair I'm looking to >mount in the firelfy. Any tips on good ideas or what to aviod? > >thanks > > >Chuck Davis >Firefly 028 > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 03:39:55 PM PST US From: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat --> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com My Firestar has the sling I would replace it with the same thing in a heartbeat ! It will save your bacon in a hard landing !!! ... Dave In a message dated 8/31/03 5:52:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, rwpike@charter.net writes: << http://www.fairfieldchair.com/cgi-bin/showprodthumb.cgi?sid=1030-35 >> ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 04:02:21 PM PST US From: Masqqqqqqq@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: trailer --> Kolb-List message posted by: Masqqqqqqq@aol.com I bolted the shoulder harnesses to the upper engine mounts, up on the frame where the pivots bolt through. Then I crossed the straps before they get to my shoulders. I'll keep your e-mail address, and let you know when I post pics of it. ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 04:42:06 PM PST US From: Bob Bean Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean I love that chair....could use cupholders though. -BB do not archive -english is a doofuss language, should be spelt arkive Richard Pike wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike > >You might want to avoid this one. But it is a nice office chair... >http://www.fairfieldchair.com/cgi-bin/showprodthumb.cgi?sid=1030-35 > >Richard Pike >MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) > >Do Not Archive > >At 05:02 PM 8/31/03 -0400, you wrote: > > > >>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Chuck Davis - Comcast" >> >> >>The stock seat in my firefly is coming apart. I know several list members >>have replaced their seats with office chairs. I have a chair I'm looking to >>mount in the firelfy. Any tips on good ideas or what to aviod? >> >>thanks >> >> >>Chuck Davis >>Firefly 028 >> >> >> >> > > > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 04:52:48 PM PST US From: Bob Bean Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Roll --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean Maybe you made enough compensating mistakes to achieve kolb nirvana. Several years back an old-timer in the area had a really ratty pre-war T-craft. If you stood back of it you could see a goodly twist in one wing. Seems to me one of our listers who goes by the initials E.S. did some flying in it. Later this now senior aviator told me that bird had a nasty tendency to spin at stall. hmm, wonder who used to sign that rat off? Ed??? -BB do not archive Woody wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Woody" > > I wish I knew what I did. I will have to set it up and take a whole bunch >of measurements to find out what is going on. If I discover anything I will >post it to the list. > > > >> Woody, >> >>You got to share the secret with us. I use a digital level, two or three >>rolls of string and a couple of days when I do my rigging and they still >>want to roll left. >> >> > > > > ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 06:08:51 PM PST US From: "Don Gherardini" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" Yes ...I am haveing the Sling seat blues also....only have 12 hours logged, and I cant go very far on the 5 gallons...bit no matter..and hour inthe sling seat and im ready to get out....so Im building a 10 gal tamk and thinking of what im gonna do about that seat..office chair seems heavy and large for a Firefly..but Im listening to all ideas do not archive http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm Don Gherardini- FireFly 098 ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 06:17:29 PM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" I used upholstered fiberglass bucket seats for a dune buggy, and it seems like it'll be fine. Not too heavy and fairly comfy. I think it'll be better with temper foam and a bit of lumbar support. Lar. Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB www.gogittum.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Gherardini" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" > > Yes ...I am haveing the Sling seat blues also....only have 12 hours logged, > and I cant go very far on the 5 gallons...bit no matter..and hour inthe > sling seat and im ready to get out....so Im building a 10 gal tamk and > thinking of what im gonna do about that seat..office chair seems heavy and > large for a Firefly..but Im listening to all ideas > > do not archive > > http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm > Don Gherardini- > FireFly 098 > > ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 07:18:53 PM PST US From: "CRAIG M NELSON" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat --> Kolb-List message posted by: "CRAIG M NELSON" I have three of the 1030-35 executive swivels in my extra and can't wait to try them on a long x country uncle Craig ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Pike Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike You might want to avoid this one. But it is a nice office chair... http://www.fairfieldchair.com/cgi-bin/showprodthumb.cgi?sid1030-35 Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Do Not Archive At 05:02 PM 8/31/03 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Chuck Davis - Comcast" > > >The stock seat in my firefly is coming apart. I know several list members >have replaced their seats with office chairs. I have a chair I'm looking to >mount in the firelfy. Any tips on good ideas or what to aviod? > >thanks > > >Chuck Davis >Firefly 028 > > ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 07:51:33 PM PST US From: "ron wehba" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: trailer BAYES_20, QUOTED_EMAIL_TEXT, REFERENCES) --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" thanks, much help!! ron in tx. ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Re: Kolb-List: trailer > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Masqqqqqqq@aol.com > > I bolted the shoulder harnesses to the upper engine mounts, up on the frame > where the pivots bolt through. Then I crossed the straps before they get to my > shoulders. I'll keep your e-mail address, and let you know when I post pics > of it. > > ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 08:19:39 PM PST US From: jerb Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb We use a cushion seat and back we got from on of those aeroplane companies. It's not real thick but it comfortable. Don't recall which one but I look at it next trip to the aeroport. Does the front edge of your seat cut into the back of your thighs? When I ordered the kit I had Kolb lower the bar about an inch on the front of the seat, helped a lot. I'm not the only one that has complained about this. jerb At 08:14 PM 8/31/03 -0500, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" > >Yes ...I am haveing the Sling seat blues also....only have 12 hours logged, >and I cant go very far on the 5 gallons...bit no matter..and hour inthe >sling seat and im ready to get out....so Im building a 10 gal tamk and >thinking of what im gonna do about that seat..office chair seems heavy and >large for a Firefly..but Im listening to all ideas > >do not archive > >http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm >Don Gherardini- >FireFly 098 > > ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 08:49:00 PM PST US From: "Don Gherardini" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" Well....no The front bar does not bother me..I made a seat cusion with 2 squares of temper foam..one green and one blue...and a back pad of 1 layer of blue. covered with denim. But it still is uncomfortable I tried one of those fiberglass seats with a 5 gallon tank made on the back but it just would not fit with out alot of trouble, and then would sit too high I think. I have flown along time one of those and i was sure hoping it would fit..solving my fuel prob and seat problem also... I think the sling back angle is most of my problem... dO NOT ARCHIVE http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm Don Gherardini- FireFly 098 ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 10:59:55 PM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Kolb-List: Web Page --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" Okefenokee is published, and ol' Lar's gonna hit the hay. Enjoy ! ! ! http://www.webpictures.homestead.com/03homepage.html . Do not Archive. Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB www.gogittum.com