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1. 12:32 AM - Re: Flight Simulator 2004 (Larry Bourne)
2. 12:55 AM - Re: warp drive repair (Larry Bourne)
3. 05:38 AM - Re: Flight Simulator 2004 (Bob Bean)
4. 07:25 AM - Flight Simulator 2004 (Chuck Davis - Comcast)
5. 07:38 AM - Dings (Russ Kinne)
6. 09:40 AM - Starter Trouble (ActionCrane@aol.com)
7. 11:03 AM - Re: Starter Trouble (Gary r. voigt)
8. 11:08 AM - Re: Starter Trouble (Mhqqqqq@aol.com)
9. 11:32 AM - Starter Trouble/master switch (jam'n)
10. 11:51 AM - BRS and Fuel Tanks (Kirby Dennis Contr ASC/TM)
11. 12:57 PM - Re: Starter Trouble (John Hauck)
12. 02:05 PM - Kolb Downspouts (Dave & Eve Pelletier)
13. 03:08 PM - Srtorage (Russ Kinne)
14. 04:02 PM - Prop Fix (Mike Pierzina)
15. 04:22 PM - Re: Prop Fix (John Hauck)
16. 05:07 PM - FireFly prop pitch (H MITCHELL)
17. 05:18 PM - Small Radior 1" openings (Judy or Larry Gitt)
18. 05:33 PM - Air Drive Starter (Lanny Fetterman)
19. 06:46 PM - Re: Starter Trouble/master switch (Bob Bean)
20. 07:05 PM - (no subject) (ActionCrane@aol.com)
21. 07:47 PM - Re: Air Drive Starter (John Hauck)
22. 08:05 PM - Starter trouble (ActionCrane@aol.com)
23. 08:11 PM - Re: Small Radior 1" openings (Richard Pike)
24. 08:11 PM - Re: (no subject) (Don Gherardini)
25. 08:48 PM - Re: (no subject) (John Hauck)
26. 11:16 PM - Re: Prop pitch for engine break-in (DAquaNut@aol.com)
27. 11:53 PM - Re: (no subject) (Larry Bourne)
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| Subject: | Re: Flight Simulator 2004 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
I think you hit it on the head, John - long ago, (3 or 4 years) my dad gave
me a simulator program, and I bought a fancy Microsoft stick for it with
buttons and doo-dads all over it, but it was so slow and awkward that it
wasn't much fun. I forget the specs on the computer I had then, but it was
way under 500 MHz. This one is 2.1 GHz, so it might just pay to haul that
thing back out and blow the dust off'n it...............??
Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Flight Simulator 2004
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
> | Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 joystic....twist grip for
> rudder....and the
> lot of
> had a
>
> Don/Gang:
>
> I tried one for a while. It was really neat. Had the MS flying
> program that had a Fokker, a Bell Jet Ranger, and other aircraft.
>
> The Fokker was ok. Flew it right out of Wetumpka Airport, Alabama.
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| Subject: | Re: warp drive repair |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
I haven't done it myself, but in previous threads it seems like the magic
trick for small dings is a mix of super glue and baking soda. Sand it
smooth and paint it black. (did I remember it right, youse guys ??)
For bigger repairs, I'll side with Richard - call Warp Drive.
Lar.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Allman" <fisherallman@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: warp drive repair
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Joe Allman" <fisherallman@earthlink.net>
>
> Thanks Richard,
> Joe
>
> do not archive
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Richard Harris
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: warpdrive repair
>
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris"
<rharris@magnolia-net.com>
>
> Joe, I don't know what your repair might be. I had a small chip in mine
a
> while back, had no idea what to do. I called Warp, talked to them,
explained
> my problem and was given the solution over the phone and did the repair my
> self.
>
> >
> > Anyone have any experience repairing or having a Warpdrive prop.
repaired.
> >
> > I've searched the archives and can't find much.
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Flight Simulator 2004 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Me too John, good thing you can't get hurt flying a computer airplane!
I REALLY SUCK at digital driving. Maybe if I bought a non-stoneage
puter? nahhh. -BB do not archive
John Hauck wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
>rudder....and the
>| tuffest stick on the market.....we got 2 of em and they get an awful
>lot of
>| use around here....none other has lasted near as long. WE never have
>had a
>| force feedback model ..dunno how tuff they are
>|
>| DO NOT ARCHIVE
>|
>| Don Gherardini
>
>Don/Gang:
>
>I tried one for a while. It was really neat. Had the MS flying
>program that had a Fokker, a Bell Jet Ranger, and other aircraft.
>
>The Fokker was ok. Flew it right out of Wetumpka Airport, Alabama.
>The skid on the tail could be felt throught the stick, bumps could be
>felt when the mains his something on the runway. The computer program
>tried to give realistic control feels on the stick in flight, however,
>that seemed to screw things up more for me. I took the joy stick back
>to the BX.
>
>Before I took it back, I tried to fly the Jet Ranger. Could not fly
>it. Also the Fokker was very slow to respond to control input. Could
>have been I did not have enough computer at the time to make the thing
>operate correctly.
>
>I do a little better with real airplanes and helicopters.
>
>I tried flying models on strings and rc models and promptly crashed
>them.
>
>I do not do good at all trying to fly airplanes with computer
>programs.
>
>Full motion sythetic simulators are different. In my time we got the
>first Huey Instrument Training System at Ft Rucker, about 1973 or
>1974. It was very much like flying the actual aircraft. While
>sitting on the take off pad at full rotor rpm, you could push the anti
>torque pedals a little each way and feel the skids slide on the
>concrete. In flight you could feel the motion of the main rotor in
>the pilot's seat, pulling g's and decending. Was a good trainer, a
>far cry from the old blue goose we did our instrument simulator
>training in in flight school a few years prior.
>
>I guess I belong to the wrong generation.
>
>john h
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Flight Simulator 2004 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Chuck Davis - Comcast" <davis207@comcast.net>
I also received a MSFS 2004 for Christmas (We get to put together "wish
lists", per the wife's family tradition). It's a great program, made even
better when I downloaded a Firestar from the internet. During these
Northern winter month's, I've been doing some local flying on the simulator.
Also, I've "test flown" my course to Wellville. The nuke plant next to
Homer's shows up well. Have to agree with John, flying the program is
harder then the real plane. On the firestar (assuming it flies roughly
similar to a firefly) the drag is not nearly high enough. You can float
3000' down a runway at idle
The best, however, was when I copied the Firestar over to Combat Flight
Simulator II, and it picked up a pair of machine guns! Most of us have made
a few high speed (well, it a Kolb, so "high speed" is a relative term)
straifing runs, but I've done it while firing twin 0.50 cals!
Chuck Davis
Princeton, NJ
Firefly 028
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Russ Kinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
Just FYI, in repairing small dings in most anything -- West Products sells
"microballoons" -- tiny glass bubbles; not beads, they're hollow -- that you
mix with any good epoxy. Terribly strong, but the mix is about 80% air so
it's very light. But DO wear a face mask. The m-b's are so light they float
around like smoke, and would NOT do your lungs any good.
When I'm finished I usually cover the repair with Scotch tape to keep it
smooth -- it doesn't need any air to cure. Then peel off the tape & you have
a nice smooth surface.
I never tried baking soda & can't see any advantage.
Happy flying,
Russ Kinne
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: ActionCrane@aol.com
I have an " Air Drive Service" (?) starter on a 377 on an original Firestar.
It is my first ultra light. The starter does not want to engage,
especially when the engine is cold. Has anyone else had this problem? Do you
know
how to cure it?
I have been a lurker for several weeks and this looks like an excellent
source of information. I have learned alot already. I appreciate everyone's good
input.
Steve Henry
Nampa, ID
Firestar KXP 377
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| Subject: | Re: Starter Trouble |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt" <johndeereantique@qwest.net>
Steve, i do not have a starter on my kxp with 447 but make sure all
connections are tight. it seems to me that if it is harder to start when it
is colder then it may be your bendix spring or the shaft it is sliding on,
make sure the spring has enough tension to allow it to engauge starter gear
on the flywheel. i'am sure you will get some good advice on this one. also
if you have the KXP model firestar... that is not the original
firestar...before the KXP they had the KX and then the original firestar
(1985) the KXP has 7 rib wing and the year is about 1991 when it came out i
believe.
thanks,
Gary r. voigt
KXP/447
----- Original Message -----
From: <ActionCrane@aol.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Starter Trouble
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: ActionCrane@aol.com
>
> I have an " Air Drive Service" (?) starter on a 377 on an original
Firestar.
> It is my first ultra light. The starter does not want to engage,
> especially when the engine is cold. Has anyone else had this problem?
Do you know
> how to cure it?
>
> I have been a lurker for several weeks and this looks like an excellent
> source of information. I have learned alot already. I appreciate
everyone's good
> input.
>
> Steve Henry
> Nampa, ID
> Firestar KXP 377
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Starter Trouble |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Mhqqqqq@aol.com
not being there to look at it first hand, this is just a thought.
is the bendix full of old oil that is getting think, or grease like.
I had this problem with an old lawnmower.
mark
twinstar
minnseota
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| Subject: | Starter Trouble/master switch |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "jam'n" <jghunter@nol.net>
also consider temps as bats are less efficient in colder weather. i have a
110-v aux bat from auto part store. i open bat box and add not more votage
but reserve amps... then lots amps to turn over and full volts to fire
plugs...
bat should be on a floater charger... keeps full...
and be sure bendix is serviced timely as to lube etc.
if a hand prop back and forth (not on compression) suggests recip parts
operationally smooth and start hard or a bit sluggish prob elec related.
bat connections must be tight.
any one know of a good sourde to obtain a BAT MASTER switch kit?
thanks
jg
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary r. voigt" <johndeereantique@qwest.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Starter Trouble
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt"
<johndeereantique@qwest.net>
>
> Steve, i do not have a starter on my kxp with 447 but make sure all
> connections are tight. it seems to me that if it is harder to start when
it
> is colder then it may be your bendix spring or the shaft it is sliding on,
> make sure the spring has enough tension to allow it to engauge starter
gear
> on the flywheel. i'am sure you will get some good advice on this one. also
> if you have the KXP model firestar... that is not the original
> firestar...before the KXP they had the KX and then the original firestar
> (1985) the KXP has 7 rib wing and the year is about 1991 when it came out
i
> believe.
>
> thanks,
> Gary r. voigt
> KXP/447
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <ActionCrane@aol.com>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Starter Trouble
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: ActionCrane@aol.com
> >
> > I have an " Air Drive Service" (?) starter on a 377 on an original
> Firestar.
> > It is my first ultra light. The starter does not want to engage,
> > especially when the engine is cold. Has anyone else had this problem?
> Do you know
> > how to cure it?
> >
> > I have been a lurker for several weeks and this looks like an excellent
> > source of information. I have learned alot already. I appreciate
> everyone's good
> > input.
> >
> > Steve Henry
> > Nampa, ID
> > Firestar KXP 377
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | BRS and Fuel Tanks |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Kirby Dennis Contr ASC/TM <Dennis.Kirby@kirtland.af.mil>
<< I was wondering if it is dangerous to have the B.R.S rocket
positioned so close to the fuel tanks ? Bill Vincent >>
Bill -
My opinion is: No. As long as the rocket tube is pointed AWAY from the gas
tank. The metal rocket tube appears to pretty well encase the rocket
charge, with the only opening being the one where the projectile exits. The
pyro blast will be directed in the same directon that the projectile goes,
and hopefully, the installer would point it OUTWARD.
Dennis Kirby
Mark-III, in
New Mexico
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Starter Trouble |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Firestar.
| It is my first ultra light. The starter does not want to engage,
| especially when the engine is cold. Has anyone else had this
problem? Do you know
| how to cure it?
Steve/All:
If the airplane is in Idaho it is probably frozen.
Seriously, I know nothing of the Air Drive Service starter, but I bet
it uses a bendix spring to engage the starter. If the starter motor
is running and nothing is happening, check out the bendix. Take it
apart, take it to a lawn mower, small motor repair shop and see if you
can match the parts. A lot of small starters use like parts. An
alternator/starter shop might be able to help.
Take care,
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dave & Eve Pelletier" <pelletier@cableone.net>
Guys,
Looks like the downspouts are there to store the Struts - or fishing rods,
or whatever. Eugene Zimmerman e-mailed me that he is rebuilding his Kolb and
found exactly the same thing in the wings. Interesting. Sorry but I don't have
pictures.
AzDave
Do Not Archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Russ Kinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
The recent posts in re drainpipe-in-the-wings, for storing long objects
(like struts), amused me. Sounds like a good idea. I once flew four big
adults, 4 pr skiis (in the tailcone), 4 pair skiboots, 4 sets skipoles, and
4 medium-sized duffelbags, in my 170. Great plane; if the doors would shut,
she'd fly. Also flew with an 11' surf-casting rod strapped to the gear leg &
step, all outside.
But Experimental category is great in letting you DO things like that,
legally.
However I'd try to find some thinwall rigid plastic tubes instead of
aluminum downspouts
Russ Kinne
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" <planecrazzzy@lycos.com>
Hey,
SNIP>>>>>>>>>>>>>
"microballoons" -- tiny glass bubbles; not beads, they're hollow -- that you
mix with any good epoxy. Terribly strong, but the mix is about 80% air so
So your talking about fixing prop nicks with "air bubbles" ??
Sounds good for most dings, But Prop Nicks ?
I usually use resin & chopped fiber glass...But the Super glue with Baking Soda
is a rock hard repair...
and it also puts the "weight" back... depending on where the NICK is , that could
make a little difference
My Opinion...
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN
do not archive
---
My Web Site:
http://www.geocities.com/planecrazzzy/Planecrazzzy.html
Sometimes you just have to take the leap
and build your wings on the way down...
Gotta Fly...
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Mike/All:
Bob, who used to work at Warp, fixed my prop at Arlington, WA, in
1994, with JB Weld. We did it in the field with avgas to clean, a
plastic picnic knife to spread it on. Next morning I took a piece of
wet dry sand paper and sanded it to match the rest of the blade.
Works great. Still use the same process if necessary.
john h
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| Subject: | FireFly prop pitch |
Seal-Send-Time: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 20:07:13 -0500
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "H MITCHELL" <mitchmnd@msn.com>
Hello Ed et al,
'Trailered my FireFly home from the coast yesterday. Measured the pitch and found
it to be ~11 degrees. You should probably set yours at slightly less than that
during the break-in procedure. Mine will turn 6200 RPM static and rev to about
6300 in flight.
I get my log back on the week end and will be able to give you the flight configuration
wheel weights then.
Good luck,
Duane the plane, Tallahassee, FL
do not archive
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| Subject: | Small Radior 1" openings |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Judy or Larry Gitt" <gittj@earthlink.net>
What the best radiator to use with a 582 , In series with the other radiators
with a 1" openings. this radiator would be used for Cabin heater, the most
i found that are 6"by 7 " they have a 5/8 opening or 5/8 " and 3/4"
opening on then . I need 1 " openings. and small radiator . It for my Kolbra
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| Subject: | Air Drive Starter |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Lanny Fetterman <donaho@csrlink.net>
Steve and All, I have never taken my starter apart, But I think there is a
ratcheting bearing, in the starter bearing housing that may be going bad. I
asked my local auto parts store guy one time if he
ever heard of a ratcheting bearing and he said sure have. And if it`s
got a number on it," I can get it for you." Hope this
helps.
Lanny Fetterman FSII ASC # A10LRF
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| Subject: | Re: Starter Trouble/master switch |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
I used a battery master switch from pep boys, hidden under the pass seat.
It looks like a big truck type but made of some kind of modern version
of bakelite (plastic). Comes with two big plastic keys so old guys can't
easily misplace them. -BB
jam'n wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "jam'n" <jghunter@nol.net>
>
>also consider temps as bats are less efficient in colder weather. i have a
>110-v aux bat from auto part store. i open bat box and add not more votage
>but reserve amps... then lots amps to turn over and full volts to fire
>plugs...
>
>bat should be on a floater charger... keeps full...
>
>and be sure bendix is serviced timely as to lube etc.
>
>if a hand prop back and forth (not on compression) suggests recip parts
>operationally smooth and start hard or a bit sluggish prob elec related.
>
>bat connections must be tight.
>
>any one know of a good sourde to obtain a BAT MASTER switch kit?
>
>thanks
>
>jg
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Gary r. voigt" <johndeereantique@qwest.net>
>To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Starter Trouble
>
>
>
>
>>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt"
>>
>>
><johndeereantique@qwest.net>
>
>
>> Steve, i do not have a starter on my kxp with 447 but make sure all
>>connections are tight. it seems to me that if it is harder to start when
>>
>>
>it
>
>
>>is colder then it may be your bendix spring or the shaft it is sliding on,
>>make sure the spring has enough tension to allow it to engauge starter
>>
>>
>gear
>
>
>>on the flywheel. i'am sure you will get some good advice on this one. also
>>if you have the KXP model firestar... that is not the original
>>firestar...before the KXP they had the KX and then the original firestar
>>(1985) the KXP has 7 rib wing and the year is about 1991 when it came out
>>
>>
>i
>
>
>>believe.
>>
>> thanks,
>> Gary r. voigt
>> KXP/447
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: <ActionCrane@aol.com>
>>To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
>>Subject: Kolb-List: Starter Trouble
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>--> Kolb-List message posted by: ActionCrane@aol.com
>>>
>>>I have an " Air Drive Service" (?) starter on a 377 on an original
>>>
>>>
>>Firestar.
>>
>>
>>> It is my first ultra light. The starter does not want to engage,
>>>especially when the engine is cold. Has anyone else had this problem?
>>>
>>>
>>Do you know
>>
>>
>>>how to cure it?
>>>
>>>I have been a lurker for several weeks and this looks like an excellent
>>>source of information. I have learned alot already. I appreciate
>>>
>>>
>>everyone's good
>>
>>
>>>input.
>>>
>>>Steve Henry
>>>Nampa, ID
>>>Firestar KXP 377
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: ActionCrane@aol.com
I just started flying Nov 03 so I'm still new at all this. In the last 2
months I'v put 50 hrs. on my firestar/377 and my CHT always runs 400 to 440
when I run 5600 to 6000 RPM. Seems a little high to me but it just keeps running
good. We went way up on the main jet but that didn't seem to make any
difference. Do some gauges/senders read high. I was pretty worried about it at
first
but it is starting to seem normal now.
My firestar is the early 5 panel wing. I have no idea what the gross
weight is. I have the original plans but there are no specs like gr wt,VNE, stall
speed etc. Be some really good stuff for me to know.
Steve Henry
Nampa Idaho
Firestar/377
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| Subject: | Re: Air Drive Starter |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
there is a
| ratcheting bearing, in the starter bearing housing that may be going
bad. | Lanny Fetterman
Lanny/All:
Sounds like the sprague clutch in the 912 starter system.
Same system is used in helicopter transmissions in case a transmission
locks up. Drives one way and slips the other.
Not actually a bearing, but looks very similar. We took one apart
during 912 School.
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: ActionCrane@aol.com
I have taken my starter apart and there are a bunch of little roller
bearings that roll up these little ramps and squeeze the shaft to start the
engine. When it starts the shaft turns faster than the starter was turning it and
it
outruns the roller bearings. When I took it apart the only way I could see
to keep all those bearings in place to put it back together, was to stick them
in place with grease. I wonder if the grease is too heavy to let the rollers
move like they need to.
Steve Henry
Nampa, Idaho
Firestar/377
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| Subject: | Re: Small Radior 1" openings |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
I have a motorcycle radiator acting like a heater in the front of the MKIII
fairing which helps some. You don't notice much warm air out of it unless
you keep the water temps up, you will need to partially block off the main
radiator during cold weather to get any efficiency.
Don't worry about if your heater radiator doesn't have the same size
outlets as the rest of your system, you can adjust with copper plumbing
hardware to go up or down on hose size.
It is not totally detailed, but I have some heater info on this web page -
http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/kolb.htm
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
do not archive
At 07:19 PM 2/16/04 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Judy or Larry Gitt" <gittj@earthlink.net>
>
>What the best radiator to use with a 582 , In series with the other
>radiators with a 1" openings. this radiator would be used
>for Cabin heater, the most i found that are 6"by 7 " they have a
>5/8 opening or 5/8 " and 3/4" opening on then . I need 1 " openings.
>and small radiator . It for my Kolbra
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Steve..
That is a tad high
Do you have an adjustable prop?..if so..you might load the engine a tad more
with a bit more pitch...What are you highest attainable rpms in flight?
400 aint bad...but 440 is high...and a piston will burn a hole in it at 475
or so pretty quick...so..if you gauge is off...reading low by 25 degrees or
so...well...you know what Could happen!
check an see if the needle is all the way out of the main jet nozzle tube at
Wide open throttle...if it is not...change the needle height to get it all
the way.
Don Gherardini
FireFly 098
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
| That is a tad high
| Do you have an adjustable prop?..if so..you might load the engine a
tad more
| with a bit more pitch...What are you highest attainable rpms in
flight?
Don G/All:
Did he say anything about EGT?
Won't loading the prop with a high CHT tend to increase load and
CHT?
Just wondering.
john h
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| Subject: | Re: Prop pitch for engine break-in |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
Duane,
Thanks for the advice on prop degrees I put it in favorites so i wont
forget it.
You need to update the list on the progress or flights of your Mark 111. I
miss your post on flights you have made. I have been spending a lot of time
taking care of my elderly Mom and have made little progress on the fly. Hope to
make it back to Fla. , in the future, but under the conditions, I dont know
when. Thanks for your help in the past.
Regards,
Ed Diebel
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Are you any relation to the Henry clan that lived in the San Fernando Valley
in the late '60's/early '70's ?? That was a go-gittum group of guys, I'll
tell you ! ! ! We had a wonderful time diving off the SoCal coast back
then. Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <ActionCrane@aol.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: (no subject)
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: ActionCrane@aol.com
>
> I just started flying Nov 03 so I'm still new at all this. In the last
2
> months I'v put 50 hrs. on my firestar/377 and my CHT always runs 400 to
440
> when I run 5600 to 6000 RPM. Seems a little high to me but it just keeps
running
> good. We went way up on the main jet but that didn't seem to make any
> difference. Do some gauges/senders read high. I was pretty worried about
it at first
> but it is starting to seem normal now.
>
> My firestar is the early 5 panel wing. I have no idea what the gross
> weight is. I have the original plans but there are no specs like gr
wt,VNE, stall
> speed etc. Be some really good stuff for me to know.
>
> Steve Henry
> Nampa Idaho
> Firestar/377
>
>
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