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1. 04:46 AM - Re: I broke my Kolb (owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com)
2. 05:48 AM - Re: I broke my Kolb (Richard Pike)
3. 06:15 AM - tail boom (Paul Petty)
4. 06:45 AM - Re: tail boom (RO)
5. 07:53 AM - Re: tail boom (WillUribe@aol.com)
6. 08:07 AM - Re: progress (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
7. 08:25 AM - Re: progress (Paul Petty)
8. 08:26 AM - Re: tail boom (owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com)
9. 08:30 AM - Re: tail boom (owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com)
10. 08:42 AM - Re: tail boom (Gene Ledbetter)
11. 08:46 AM - Re: tail boom (Paul Petty)
12. 10:02 AM - Re: tail boom (owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com)
13. 12:21 PM - Re: tail boom (Fackler, Ken)
14. 12:31 PM - Re: : screws for what? (DAquaNut@aol.com)
15. 12:51 PM - Re: : Which Mobile I (DAquaNut@aol.com)
16. 01:06 PM - Re: I broke my Kolb (Fackler, Ken)
17. 02:59 PM - Broken Kolb (Fackler, Ken)
18. 04:25 PM - Re: : Which Mobile I (Gary r. voigt)
19. 04:52 PM - Re: : screws for what? (John Cooley)
20. 04:54 PM - Re: : Which Mobile I (ul15rhb@juno.com)
21. 05:52 PM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 16 Msgs - 04/29/04 (Skywaylodge@aol.com)
22. 05:54 PM - Re: Broken Kolb (bryan green)
23. 07:39 PM - Re: Broken Kolb (Edward Chmielewski)
24. 08:53 PM - flap lever retainer (Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com)
25. 11:35 PM - Re: : screws for what? (DAquaNut@aol.com)
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| Subject: | Re: I broke my Kolb |
--> Kolb-List message posted by:
Hello Ken.
I am also really sorry to hear how your crow hop went. Crow hops are hard to
do for someone who is just starting to fly ultralights, my experiance is, do
not do crow hops.
I did something simular you did with my first Firestar. I needed to replace
the landing gear sockets in the cage and recover the bottom of the cage.
If you need to do that, replacing the main tube would not be that hard.
I would still replace the tail boom tube. You will never be happy with your
plane with a sleeved tube. It will always remind you of your mishap. The tube
may cost you something more, but the plane will be like new when finished.
The main thing is to replace the H brace. The other is to make sure the
alignment is correct. Not that much work. Go for it.
Hope this is an encouragement for your to start the repair today.
Best wishes,
Johann G.
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
>
> Fellow Kolbers:
>
> This was a miserable night. I banged up my Kolb pretty badly tonight. During
> some taxi testing, not even a flight, I caught a gust of wind and was unable
> to recover. I wound up leaving the runway and entering an extremely rutted
> field. I tore off both landing gear and the prop somehow managed to give a
> blow to the boom tube. The Ivo prop is a goner, without a doubt, and the
> landing gear can be replaced. The question I now have, and wish to pose to
> all of you, is what to do about the damage to the boom tube.
>
> It's difficult to describe the damage and I did take several digital photos
> after we managed to get the plane back to my hangar. If any of you are
> willing to examine the photos and offer your thoughts on whether the boom can
> be fixed and how, I'd be incredible grateful. If you are, please let me know
> and I'll send you a zipfile of the photos.
>
> Having said that it's difficult to describe, I'm going to try anyhow!
>
> There are two "creases" in the top of the tube, obviously just under the prop
> arc. Neither one punctured the metal. The smaller is approximately 2" long
> and 1/8" deep. The larger is 2.5" farther after and is approximately 3.5"
> long and 1/4" deep.
>
> As you all know MUCH better than I, replacing the boom tube is Very Big Job.
> What only a few of you know is that I am Very Poorly Qualified or Equipped to
> do such a job. Some of those who helped me rescue the bird this evening
> suggested that a sleeve repair might be attempted.
>
> Any and all thoughts are welcome, and I beg those of you with expertise in
> this type of work to share your thoughts with me, particularly anyone who has
> had similar damage.
>
> Much saddened,
>
> -Ken Fackler
> Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
> Rochester MI
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: I broke my Kolb |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
If you don't replace the tube, then every time you get into some nasty
turbulence, (and eventually you will) you will wonder if (when) it is going
to break. Then you will end up selling the airplane for half what it's
worth because you are afraid of it, and nobody will want to buy it, for the
same reason you are selling it.
Go ahead, bite the bullet and fix it right. Nasty medicine, but better
after it's over.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 12:04 AM 4/30/04 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
>
>Fellow Kolbers:
>
>This was a miserable night. I banged up my Kolb pretty badly tonight.
>During some taxi testing, not even a flight, I caught a gust of wind and
>was unable to recover. I wound up leaving the runway and entering an
>extremely rutted field. I tore off both landing gear and the prop somehow
>managed to give a blow to the boom tube. The Ivo prop is a goner, without
>a doubt, and the landing gear can be replaced. The question I now have,
>and wish to pose to all of you, is what to do about the damage to the boom
>tube.
><snip>
>-Ken Fackler
>Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
>Rochester MI
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
Ken,
I have an extra tail boom that you are more than welcome to.It was the one that
came with my first kit and has a tiny gash in one end. I think it would be more
than long enough for your bird. All you would have to do is buy or cut out
your H brace. Only cost would be getting it to you. The section is $198.00 from
Kolb but Averett Express paid for this one:-)
Paul Petty
Building Ms. Dixie
Kolbra/912UL/Warp
www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
do not archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "RO" <ozambela@hotmail.com>
please remove mfrom your list
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: tail boom
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
>
> Ken,
> I have an extra tail boom that you are more than welcome to.It was the one
that came with my first kit and has a tiny gash in one end. I think it would
be more than long enough for your bird. All you would have to do is buy or
cut out your H brace. Only cost would be getting it to you. The section is
$198.00 from Kolb but Averett Express paid for this one:-)
>
> Paul Petty
> Building Ms. Dixie
> Kolbra/912UL/Warp
> www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
>
> do not archive
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: WillUribe@aol.com
Greetings,
Does the MK II have a 5" diameter fuselage tube and the Kolbra a 6" fuselage
tube?
Regards,
Will Uribe
El Paso, TX but next week in PITTSBURGH
FireStar II N4GU
C-172 N2506U
http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/
do not archive
----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: tail boom
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
>
> Ken,
> I have an extra tail boom that you are more than welcome to.It was the one
that came with my first kit and has a tiny gash in one end. I think it would
be more than long enough for your bird. All you would have to do is buy or cut
out your H brace. Only cost would be getting it to you. The section is $198.00
from Kolb but Averett Express paid for this one:-)
>
> Paul Petty
> Building Ms. Dixie
> Kolbra/912UL/Warp
> www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
Paul
Wait! Those gear legs look like they were made for the O'Brien brakes. I
can't tell if they sell matco style gear legs for the Kolbra but they should
and that's is what you want. Also you need some form of flange to attach the
brake disk to.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Petty" <Lynnp@c-gate.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: progress
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <Lynnp@c-gate.net>
>
> Kolbers,
> I made a rack to house my wings while I fit the fuselage tube to the
fuselage. Put it on casters so I can move it around from place to place.
> http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4290014.JPG
> http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4290015.JPG
> Cleaned out the work area and moved the fuselage into the main work area..
> http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4290018.JPG
> http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4290019.JPG
> http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4290020.JPG
> Now things are fixing to get interesting.
> Here are Ms. Dixie's Wheels/brakes and tires that arrived day before
yesterday... can't wait to bark these puppies!
> http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4270001.JPG
> http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4270002.JPG
> http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4270003.JPG <- note that the stock
Kolb flanges will need to be machined off so the Matco axels will fit nicely
into the Kolb sockets. After chatting with other Kolbra owners I have
elected to stay with the 5/8" axels and ball bearings for now.
> I will make the website www.c-gate/~ppetty.com current after every thing
is done and I have time to complete it.
> For now I will do this type of post for the folks that want to know what
I'm up to.
> I have already ordered the plans for my next airplane. It's a Hatz
Biplane!
> http://www.weebeastie.com/hatzcb1/
> This is an airplane that I can use the Harley Davidson twin cam "B" engine
in with this redrive.
> http://www.hog-air.com/motor-page.htm
> By the way... yall know what Biplane stands for???? Biplane "If flying
gets anymore expensive it's going to be Bye-airplane!
> I did the inspection of the airframe for weld imperfections this evening
and found about 12. Not bad.. all can be fixed with a few arc's with my new
Lincoln TIG 185...
> Hope all are well and flying Kolb!
> As for the rest of us building stiff's we will get there some
day.........:-)
>
> Paul Petty
> Building Ms. Dixie
> Kolbra/912UL/Warp
>
>
> do not archive
>
>
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required 4.6, BAYES_00 -4.90)
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
Rick,
They are. Going to machine the square flange off and just slide the Matco
axels into the socket, align and drill the hole. The matco axels are already
made onto to brakes.
Paul Petty
Building Ms. Dixie
Kolbra/912UL/Warp
www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: progress
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
<NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
>
> Paul
>
> Wait! Those gear legs look like they were made for the O'Brien brakes. I
> can't tell if they sell matco style gear legs for the Kolbra but they
should
> and that's is what you want. Also you need some form of flange to attach
the
> brake disk to.
>
> Rick Neilsen
> Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Petty" <Lynnp@c-gate.net>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: progress
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <Lynnp@c-gate.net>
> >
> > Kolbers,
> > I made a rack to house my wings while I fit the fuselage tube to the
> fuselage. Put it on casters so I can move it around from place to place.
> > http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4290014.JPG
> > http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4290015.JPG
> > Cleaned out the work area and moved the fuselage into the main work
area..
> > http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4290018.JPG
> > http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4290019.JPG
> > http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4290020.JPG
> > Now things are fixing to get interesting.
> > Here are Ms. Dixie's Wheels/brakes and tires that arrived day before
> yesterday... can't wait to bark these puppies!
> > http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4270001.JPG
> > http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4270002.JPG
> > http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/P4270003.JPG <- note that the stock
> Kolb flanges will need to be machined off so the Matco axels will fit
nicely
> into the Kolb sockets. After chatting with other Kolbra owners I have
> elected to stay with the 5/8" axels and ball bearings for now.
> > I will make the website www.c-gate/~ppetty.com current after every
thing
> is done and I have time to complete it.
> > For now I will do this type of post for the folks that want to know what
> I'm up to.
> > I have already ordered the plans for my next airplane. It's a Hatz
> Biplane!
> > http://www.weebeastie.com/hatzcb1/
> > This is an airplane that I can use the Harley Davidson twin cam "B"
engine
> in with this redrive.
> > http://www.hog-air.com/motor-page.htm
> > By the way... yall know what Biplane stands for???? Biplane "If flying
> gets anymore expensive it's going to be Bye-airplane!
> > I did the inspection of the airframe for weld imperfections this evening
> and found about 12. Not bad.. all can be fixed with a few arc's with my
new
> Lincoln TIG 185...
> > Hope all are well and flying Kolb!
> > As for the rest of us building stiff's we will get there some
> day.........:-)
> >
> > Paul Petty
> > Building Ms. Dixie
> > Kolbra/912UL/Warp
> >
> >
> > do not archive
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by:
Hello Paul.
I just wanted to make sure that the tailboom on the Kolbra is 6".
The tailboom on the Firestar II is 5". Correct me if I am wrong.
Best wishes,
Johann G.
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
>
> Ken,
> I have an extra tail boom that you are more than welcome to.It was the one
> that came with my first kit and has a tiny gash in one end. I think it would
> be more than long enough for your bird. All you would have to do is buy or
> cut out your H brace. Only cost would be getting it to you. The section is
> $198.00 from Kolb but Averett Express paid for this one:-)
>
> Paul Petty
> Building Ms. Dixie
> Kolbra/912UL/Warp
> www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
>
> do not archive
>
>
>
>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by:
Sorry all.
Ment to say Mark II. Not firestar II.
Johann G.
Iceland.
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
>
> Ken,
> I have an extra tail boom that you are more than welcome to.It was the one
> that came with my first kit and has a tiny gash in one end. I think it would
> be more than long enough for your bird. All you would have to do is buy or
> cut out your H brace. Only cost would be getting it to you. The section is
> $198.00 from Kolb but Averett Express paid for this one:-)
>
> Paul Petty
> Building Ms. Dixie
> Kolbra/912UL/Warp
> www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
>
> do not archive
>
>
>
>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Gene Ledbetter <gdledbetter@earthlink.net>
Scroll to the bottom of each message and there is a selector for
removal.
G. Ledbetter
On Apr 30, 2004, at 9:43 AM, RO wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "RO" <ozambela@hotmail.com>
>
> please remove mfrom your list
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: tail boom
>
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required 4.6, BAYES_00 -4.90)
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
Johann,
Mine is 6". Thought they all were 6". Don't know about the Firestar....oh
well..I tried
Paul Petty
Building Ms. Dixie
Kolbra/912UL/Warp
www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: <owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: tail boom
> --> Kolb-List message posted by:
>
> Hello Paul.
>
> I just wanted to make sure that the tailboom on the Kolbra is 6".
> The tailboom on the Firestar II is 5". Correct me if I am wrong.
>
> Best wishes,
> Johann G.
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
> >
> > Ken,
> > I have an extra tail boom that you are more than welcome to.It was the
one
> > that came with my first kit and has a tiny gash in one end. I think it
would
> > be more than long enough for your bird. All you would have to do is buy
or
> > cut out your H brace. Only cost would be getting it to you. The section
is
> > $198.00 from Kolb but Averett Express paid for this one:-)
> >
> > Paul Petty
> > Building Ms. Dixie
> > Kolbra/912UL/Warp
> > www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
> >
> > do not archive
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> -------------------------------------------------
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by:
Nice thought form you Paul. Would have been great for Ken.
Johann G.
do not archive
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
>
> Johann,
> Mine is 6". Thought they all were 6". Don't know about the Firestar....oh
> well..I tried
>
> Paul Petty
> Building Ms. Dixie
> Kolbra/912UL/Warp
> www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
>
> do not archive
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: tail boom
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by:
> >
> > Hello Paul.
> >
> > I just wanted to make sure that the tailboom on the Kolbra is 6".
> > The tailboom on the Firestar II is 5". Correct me if I am wrong.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> > Johann G.
> >
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
> > >
> > > Ken,
> > > I have an extra tail boom that you are more than welcome to.It was the
> one
> > > that came with my first kit and has a tiny gash in one end. I think it
> would
> > > be more than long enough for your bird. All you would have to do is buy
> or
> > > cut out your H brace. Only cost would be getting it to you. The section
> is
> > > $198.00 from Kolb but Averett Express paid for this one:-)
> > >
> > > Paul Petty
> > > Building Ms. Dixie
> > > Kolbra/912UL/Warp
> > > www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
> > >
> > > do not archive
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > -------------------------------------------------
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
The Mk II is definitely 5". Dunno about the other.
----- Original Message -----
From: <WillUribe@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: tail boom
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: WillUribe@aol.com
>
> Greetings,
>
> Does the MK II have a 5" diameter fuselage tube and the Kolbra a 6"
fuselage
> tube?
>
> Regards,
> Will Uribe
> El Paso, TX but next week in PITTSBURGH
> FireStar II N4GU
> C-172 N2506U
> http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/
> do not archive
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: tail boom
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
> >
> > Ken,
> > I have an extra tail boom that you are more than welcome to.It was the
one
> that came with my first kit and has a tiny gash in one end. I think it
would
> be more than long enough for your bird. All you would have to do is buy or
cut
> out your H brace. Only cost would be getting it to you. The section is
$198.00
> from Kolb but Averett Express paid for this one:-)
> >
> > Paul Petty
> > Building Ms. Dixie
> > Kolbra/912UL/Warp
> > www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: : Kolb-List:: screws for what? |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
Group,
When I got my 447 from Kolb, I recieved (2) screws that are shaped
like the screw you remove to check the oil level on the gear-box. They are
plated a gold color like most all AN hardware. They are also a little bigger,
thread size appears to be slightly smaller than 3/8. Metric I suppose.
Anyone know what they are for? PLEASE, Im going even crazyeeeeer trying to figure
it out.
Ed( in Houston)
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| Subject: | Re: : Kolb-List:: Which Mobile I |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
I need to fill my gear-box with oil. I bought a qt. of mobil I. The
label says SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. It also says API Service GL-5.
The rotax manual says to use Quote: Gear oil,API-GL5 or GLSAE 140 EP, or
85W-140EP. I think I have the right oil but Its confusing to me & I know oil is
important. Help ! I dont want to do the wrong thing.
Ed ( in Houston)
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| Subject: | Re: I broke my Kolb |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
For those of you interested, here's a URL to the pictures I took of the
damage to my tailboom.
-Ken
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
For those of you interested, here's a URL to the pictures I took of the
damage to my tailboom.
http://www.staliteaviation.com/kolb_damage/index.html
-Ken Fackler
Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
Rochester MI
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| Subject: | Re: : Kolb-List:: Which Mobile I |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt" <johndeereantique@qwest.net>
Ed, i will tell you what i use and you can make the call yourself...i
use mobil I synthetic gear lubricant...ralph turned me onto this years ago
and all i can tell you is it has worked for me. i change my gear box lube
every spring and have had no signs of metal shavings at all when i drain the
old lube out.
thanks,
Gary r. voigt/KXP 447
----- Original Message -----
From: <DAquaNut@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List:: Which Mobile I
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
>
>
> I need to fill my gear-box with oil. I bought a qt. of mobil I.
The
> label says SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. It also says API Service
GL-5.
> The rotax manual says to use Quote: Gear oil,API-GL5 or GLSAE 140 EP, or
> 85W-140EP. I think I have the right oil but Its confusing to me & I know
oil is
> important. Help ! I dont want to do the wrong thing.
>
>
> Ed ( in Houston)
>
>
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| Subject: | : Kolb-List:: screws for what? |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Cooley" <johnc@datasync.com>
Ed/Gang,
The screws you describe sounds like the ones Rotax supplies to plug the
EGT ports for applications when the probes are not used in the bosses on
the exhaust manifold. I suppose for something other than aircraft as
they are critical to have on the Rotax 2 strokes in aircraft
applications.
Later,
John Cooley
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Group,
When I got my 447 from Kolb, I recieved (2) screws that are
shaped
like the screw you remove to check the oil level on the gear-box. They
are
plated a gold color like most all AN hardware. They are also a little
bigger,
thread size appears to be slightly smaller than 3/8. Metric I
suppose.
Anyone know what they are for? PLEASE, Im going even crazyeeeeer
trying to figure
it out.
Ed( in Houston)
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| Subject: | Re: : Kolb-List:: Which Mobile I |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com
Ed,
You've got the right stuff. I've been using it for many years. Even
though I change the gearbox oil annually, it drains as clear as when I
put it in. That's a very good sign.
The gearbox should run cooler now for you.
Much better than mineral oil. I hope you are using synthetic 2-stroke oil
too. It makes a big difference.
As you guessed, I'm a believer in synthetics. I use it in my motorcycle
too (4-stroke type).
Ralph
Original Firestar
17 years flying it
On Fri, 30 Apr 2004 15:51:20 EDT DAquaNut@aol.com writes:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
>
>
> I need to fill my gear-box with oil. I bought a qt. of
> mobil I. The
> label says SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. It also says API
> Service GL-5.
> The rotax manual says to use Quote: Gear oil,API-GL5 or GLSAE 140
> EP, or
> 85W-140EP. I think I have the right oil but Its confusing to me & I
> know oil is
> important. Help ! I dont want to do the wrong thing.
>
>
> Ed ( in Houston)
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb-List Digest: 16 Msgs - 04/29/04 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Skywaylodge@aol.com
This is a reminder to the Kolb enthusiasts on this list that I have a 2001
Kolb Mark III Classic FOR SALE (N629RB) Rotax 912 (less than 47 hrs.),
adjustable IVO 3-blade prop, BRS 1050 chute, Kuntzleman hotbox, strobe and landing
lights, aux. fuel pump, Grand Rapids EIS w/VIS ICOM 4A radio, Intercom, Pro
Comm helmet, AVECOM headset, AC 200 PNR ELT, Ameri-King AK 450, Lang L 693, full
swivel and steerable tailwheel, fully enclosed cockpit, prewired for wingtip
strobes, green and white polytone, many, many extras.
Asking price, $31,000 based on having researched other Mark III's of this
quality, at Sun n Fun.
Hangared at Hidden Lake AP in Pasco County, FL., just north of Tampa. Call
Herb Lodge,
727-866-1991 hm or 727-580-0692 cell.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to the best way to market this airplane?
So far, only one hit.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
I'd say replace the tube Ken this is in the high load area of the tube.
Bryan Green Elgin SC
Firestar I 19LBG 377 BRS
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Broken Kolb
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
>
> For those of you interested, here's a URL to the pictures I took of the
> damage to my tailboom.
>
> http://www.staliteaviation.com/kolb_damage/index.html
>
> -Ken Fackler
> Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
> Rochester MI
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Edward Chmielewski" <edchmiel@mindspring.com>
Ken,
Sorry for your misfortune. If it were me, I'd do the replacement. It's
in a stressed area (as is the whole
boom), so repo is prudent. Any way to contact Homer just to give you some peace
of mind? Good luck, let me know if you
need help. "I might not be good, but I'm fun to watch." ;
)
Ed in JXN
MkII/503
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Broken Kolb
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
>
> For those of you interested, here's a URL to the pictures I took of the
> damage to my tailboom.
>
> http://www.staliteaviation.com/kolb_damage/index.html
>
> -Ken Fackler
> Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
> Rochester MI
>
>
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| Subject: | flap lever retainer |
04/30/2004 11":52:41.PM@matronics.com,
MIME-CD complete at 04/30/2004 11:52:41.PM@matronics.com,
Serialize by Router on SMTP102/URSCorp(Release 5.0.11 |July 24, 2002) at
04/30/2004 11:47:58.PM@matronics.com
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com
Dennis:
I use a plain old bungy cord. It hooks on the flap lever, pulls across
toward the pilots side, wraps around the tubing above the door, and then
goes back to the middle,hooking back on the flap lever again. Keeps the
lever snug against the detents. When you have a little time, you can cut
and shape a small piece of sheet steel to form two new V-shaped detents,
then rivet that on over the old ones. Use stainlees steel sheet though,
not aluminum. The aluminum is just not hard enough and quickly wears down.
regards,
Erich Weaver
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| Subject: | Re: : Kolb-List:: screws for what? |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
In a message dated 4/30/04 5:53:29 PM Central Standard Time,
johnc@datasync.com writes:
<<
The screws you describe sounds like the ones Rotax supplies to plug the
EGT ports for applications when the probes are not used in the bosses on
the exhaust manifold. I suppose for something other than aircraft as
they are critical to have on the Rotax 2 strokes in aircraft
applications.
Later,
John Cooley
>>
John,
I think you are right. That is one less thing to worry about. Thanks
for your imput!
Ed (in Houston) Still looking for hanger space.
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