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1. 03:13 AM - Matco brakes (Airgriff2@aol.com)
2. 05:16 AM - Re: Matco brakes (Richard Pike)
3. 06:56 AM - Re: Safety Pin (David Paule)
4. 07:24 AM - Re: Re: Safety Pin (J.D. Stewart)
5. 07:30 AM - Re: Matco brakes (Bob Bean)
6. 08:41 AM - Re: safety pin (Giovanni Day)
7. 09:21 AM - Re: safety pin (BKlebon@aol.com)
8. 10:25 AM - Re: Bicycle Disc Brakes (DAquaNut@aol.com)
9. 12:08 PM - muffler (Paul Petty)
10. 12:39 PM - Bing 54 overflow tubes (Denny Rowe)
11. 01:10 PM - Re: muffler (N27SB@aol.com)
12. 01:36 PM - Traveling (Larry Bourne)
13. 02:15 PM - Re: safety pin (G. Thompson)
14. 02:41 PM - Mark III in the air! (Neitzel)
15. 02:55 PM - Re: Mark III in the air! (Kirk Smith)
16. 03:03 PM - Re: Mark III in the air! (Gherkins Tim-rp3420)
17. 04:51 PM - Re: Re: 503 exchange (jerb)
18. 08:04 PM - Re: Mark III in the air! (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
19. 08:12 PM - Re: Mark III in the air! (Richard Pike)
20. 08:30 PM - Full Windshield (Vic)
21. 08:44 PM - Re: Mark III in the air! (Denny Rowe)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Airgriff2@aol.com
Has anyone replaced the pads on the Matco hyd. brake system? Are they
mounted to plates, or do I need to rivit them on ? I'll talk to Matco when I call
them for parts but I was wondering if others have replaced them and what is
involved.
Thanks
Fly Safe
Bob Griffin
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| Subject: | Re: Matco brakes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
Post us an answer when you find out,
thanks
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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At 06:12 AM 6/25/2004 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Airgriff2@aol.com
>
>Has anyone replaced the pads on the Matco hyd. brake system? Are they
>mounted to plates, or do I need to rivit them on ? I'll talk to Matco
>when I call
>them for parts but I was wondering if others have replaced them and what is
>involved.
>Thanks
>Fly Safe
>Bob Griffin
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "David Paule" <dpaule@frii.com>
You can bend one up from music wire, from a hobby shop or hardware store...
but it'll rust eventually.
I'd look in hobby shops, hardware stores, sewing stores, etc.
Dave Paule
Boulder, CO
"I'm
short one of those little spring safety pins for the wing strut and
control do-hickeys. Do they have another application so I could
find one locally. -like at home depot or lowes or a fabric and
sewing store. Hate to bother TNK. "
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "J.D. Stewart" <jstewart@inebraska.com>
You could also use the circular-style ring instead of the safety pin clip.
A small key-ring (the kind you get the keys with in the first place) is very
close. The little key-ring I have in front of me is wound 1.75 times. The
aircraft version might be a bit more.
Just Plane Parts is in CO somewhere. I don't have their contact info with
me here at the office, but they might be close enough that you could stop
by, or have them slip a couple in the mail for you.
Hope that helps.
J.D. Stewart
UltraFun AirSports
http://www.ultrafunairsports.com
FlyChallenger E-mail list and Website Administrator
http://challenger.inebraska.com
TitanAircraft e-mail list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Titanaircraft/
>
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David Paule" <dpaule@frii.com>
>
> You can bend one up from music wire, from a hobby shop or
> hardware store...
> but it'll rust eventually.
>
> I'd look in hobby shops, hardware stores, sewing stores, etc.
>
> Dave Paule
> Boulder, CO
>
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| Subject: | Re: Matco brakes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Bob, the pads are riveted to the plates, easy to replace. The early
version
brakes had aluminum pad parts, the later ones were steel.....mine has
a different version on each side. REAL expensive parts but I had to
buy some to replace damaged stuff, ended up making one steel floating
backing plate by hand to save a little $$. Remember to properly
arrange the axle spacers so the brake assy is centered when re-assembling.
-BB do not archive
Airgriff2@aol.com wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Airgriff2@aol.com
>
>Has anyone replaced the pads on the Matco hyd. brake system? Are they
>mounted to plates, or do I need to rivit them on ? I'll talk to Matco when I
call
>them for parts but I was wondering if others have replaced them and what is
>involved.
>Thanks
>Fly Safe
>Bob Griffin
>
>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Giovanni Day" <gde01@bellsouth.net>
Bob,
Send me your address and I will mail one to you. I have a few extra. Do
you need a small one or a large one?
Giovanni
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From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Bean
Subject: Kolb-List: safety pin
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Hey fellers, this request is pretty insignificant but anyway......I'm
short one of those little spring safety pins for the wing strut and
control do-hickeys. Do they have another application so I could find
one locally. -like at home depot or lowes or a fabric and sewing store.
Hate to bother TNK. Thanks, BB do not archive
==
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: BKlebon@aol.com
You might want to check a marine supply store that sells parts for sail
boats. In my area they are Boaters World or West Marine. A few years ago there
was info on the Kolb site that someone was taxiing in tall grass and the grass
caused the safety pin that connects the bottom of the strut to the cage to
come unclipped.
I went to Boaters World and bought several stainless steel rings. I use
these rings in place of those lower safety pins and never have to worry about
the safety pins coming loose. I hope this helps.
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| Subject: | Re: Bicycle Disc Brakes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
I checked in the archives for info on bicycle disc brakes. There were some
post about trying them, but I did not see anything on whether they were a
success. Has anyone with a firefly installed bicycle disc brakes that work well?
Care to share?
Ed (Hou)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
Kolbers,
I received the titan exhaust system I found on barnstormers today and are some
what disappointed. The muffler is a super trap rather than the type you see on
most Kolb's. It comes out of the collector and makes a 90 degree bend. I was
wondering if anyone has the standard type muffler that may want this super trap?
Or what would this muffler work on. Perhaps I can sell it and buy the new style.
Paul Petty
Building Ms. Dixie
Kolbra/912UL/Warp
www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
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| Subject: | Bing 54 overflow tubes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net>
Kolbers,
Those of you who saw my bird at Shreeveport also noticed that the engine, prop
and tail had a nice rust proofing job done to them that is renewed with every
flight.
The source of this oil spray is the overflow tubes on the three Bing carbs. The
fuel evaporates instantly and the Pennszoil is left behind.
It seems that bouncing around in bumpy air combined with the carbs being located
in the low pressure area in front of the prop conspires to suck oil laden fuel
out of the carb vent lines.
A fellow at the fly-in started to describe how he plumbed the vents on his Rotax
to cure this problem, but we were interupted and I never quite got the full
jist of it.
So, my question is, can everyone who has succesfully cured the oil drool problem
with their Bing 54s, please describe how you arranged your plumbing to me?
Thanks,
Denny Rowe, Mk-3, PA
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: N27SB@aol.com
Paul, you wrote:
Kolbers,
I received the titan exhaust system I found on barnstormers today and are
some what disappointed. The muffler is a super trap rather than the type you see
on most Kolb's. It comes out of the collector and makes a 90 degree bend
Bryan Melborne Is trying a new, very compact ss exhaust system that is
available from Kolb. Nobody has seen this exhaust yet unless you paid alot of
attention to the MKIII Xtra that was at SNF O4. The prototype had a little puff
sound to it due to the wrong baffles. (This was a rush job). A new set with the
right baffles is on the way to Kolb right now. Bryan will be able to test
these soon. You can call Bryan direct at 606-682-3388. Don't get mad at Travis
or
Donny if they don't know much about this product because it has not been
handed to them until Bryan signs it off. You can also contact me if you have
questions.
Steve Boetto
MKIII Classic N272SB on Amphib Floats
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Big Lar B.S. Do not Archive.
I just spent 2 really great days with Ed & Pat Diebel in Houston, Texas. Ed's
done a very nice job on his FireFly, and is nearly ready to fly it. Looks like
another Kolb is going to beat Vamoose into the air. :-) That's OK, it'll be
good to see, and it's a beautiful little plane. The steady thunderstorms killed
any idea of flying with Robert Laird, or fishing with Ed, but we had a terrific
visit anyway, and Ed & Pat ran me all over that end of the country. 2
1/2 windy, rainy days went by in the blink of an eye. Really nice hosts, and
I hafta say "Thanks a Lot." ('specially for the excellent bar-b-que beef at Gabby's
last night ! ! ! ) Tomorrow, there'll possibly be a local fishing trip
(if the cussed rain ever stops) with a Cajun fella who works here at the campground,
then run up to visit with Bill Herren over the weekend. From there to
north Alabama, Okefenokee, and down to the Florida Keys. Any Kolb-ers on that
general route who'd like to say hello ?? I'd really like to find some fishermen
in south Florida...........??? Looking forward to meeting Richard Swiderski
and his friends at Ocala Florida in about a week, too. Fast
Movin' Lar, near Lake Charles, Lousy-ana on Thursday night. Do
not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "G. Thompson" <eagle1@commspeed.net>
Try a True Vallue store if you have one handy. They have all kinds of odd
stuff in our store.
Az Bald Eagle
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Bean" <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: safety pin
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
>
> Hey fellers, this request is pretty insignificant but anyway......I'm
> short one of those little spring safety pins for the wing strut and
> control do-hickeys. Do they have another application so I could
> find one locally. -like at home depot or lowes or a fabric and
> sewing store. Hate to bother TNK. Thanks, BB do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Mark III in the air! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Neitzel" <neitzel@nnex.net>
Greetings everyone
I have been off line for some time spending all available time on my machine.
I received air worthiness certificate on the third of June and after a few weeks
of trying to get a five hour check out in a Mark III, I successfully flew my
Mark III Classic on the 15th of June. First flight was a joy. Flew practically
hands off. It wanted to turn left but figured my carcass was on that side
so with a passenger it should be fine. The 582 is running beautifully, lots
of power.
Because of, not so nice weather in Northern Wisconsin I have only accumulated five
hours flying time since first flight. Flew last evening and at 4500 feet
the OAT was 43! My hands even got cold. Had a tough time keeping the water temperature
at 150. Next project will be some kind of an adjustable louver so
I can control that water temp better. Full enclosure is nice but still lots
of wind comes in. Need to work on that before winter sets in again. Nothing
finer than watching the sun set over the top of my instrument panel.
Total build time was 824 hours and 10 minuets, spread out over a three year period.
Weight and balance came put perfect with out having to move anything around.
Ramp weight with full fuel is 602.
I do have a canister BRS on it so that added to the MT weight.
Which brings me to a question about the thermostat in a 582. I have had two individuals
tell me to drill an 1/8 inch hole in the thermostat to move a small
amount of water through the radiators all the time (I have twin radiators). Supposedly
this helps eliminate the possibility of a cold seizure. Anyone have
any thoughts on that subject?
By the way thanks everyone for the input while I was building. Some great information
on the Kolb list.
Dick Neitzel
Sayner WI
neitzel@nnex.net
N961WB
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| Subject: | Re: Mark III in the air! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
I successfully flew my Mark III Classic on the 15th of June. First flight
was a joy. Flew practically hands off. >
> Dick Neitzel
Congratulations!!!!!!!
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Mark III in the air! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Gherkins Tim-rp3420 <rp3420@freescale.com>
CONGRATS Dick!
Good to hear all went well.
Tim & uncle Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Neitzel
Subject: Kolb-List: Mark III in the air!
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Neitzel" <neitzel@nnex.net>
Greetings everyone
I have been off line for some time spending all available time on my machine.
I received air worthiness certificate on the third of June and after a few weeks
of trying to get a five hour check out in a Mark III, I successfully flew my
Mark III Classic on the 15th of June. First flight was a joy. Flew practically
hands off. It wanted to turn left but figured my carcass was on that side
so with a passenger it should be fine. The 582 is running beautifully, lots
of power.
Because of, not so nice weather in Northern Wisconsin I have only accumulated five
hours flying time since first flight. Flew last evening and at 4500 feet
the OAT was 43! My hands even got cold. Had a tough time keeping the water temperature
at 150. Next project will be some kind of an adjustable louver so
I can control that water temp better. Full enclosure is nice but still lots
of wind comes in. Need to work on that before winter sets in again. Nothing
finer than watching the sun set over the top of my instrument panel.
Total build time was 824 hours and 10 minuets, spread out over a three year period.
Weight and balance came put perfect with out having to move anything around.
Ramp weight with full fuel is 602.
I do have a canister BRS on it so that added to the MT weight.
Which brings me to a question about the thermostat in a 582. I have had two individuals
tell me to drill an 1/8 inch hole in the thermostat to move a small
amount of water through the radiators all the time (I have twin radiators). Supposedly
this helps eliminate the possibility of a cold seizure. Anyone have
any thoughts on that subject?
By the way thanks everyone for the input while I was building. Some great information
on the Kolb list.
Dick Neitzel
Sayner WI
neitzel@nnex.net
N961WB
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| Subject: | Re: 503 exchange |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Ed,
I never heard of any oil jection failing so long as it has been correctly
installed and line bled out. You run premix for the first couple hours
until your sure it working. My self I would love to have oil injection on
my 447 - less stale gas to deal with.
jerrb
At 01:06 AM 6/25/04 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Edward Chmielewski"
><edchmiel@mindspring.com>
>
>Vic/Kolbers,
>
> (Subject has been changed to reflect post).
> I'm also curious about the exchange offered by Rotax on the
> 503's. Does the new version come with oil
>injection? Not a plus IMO if so, I'd rather premix. I doubt there's a
>'problem' after so long and with so many units
>in use. Perhaps a bid at standardizing (no more SCSI's like mine) and
>keep the plant busy?
>
>Ed in JXN
>MkII/503
>Do not archive.
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Vic" <vicw@vcn.com>
>To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 12 Msgs - 06/23/04
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Vic" <vicw@vcn.com>
> >
> > Larry and Others;
> >
> > If my engine was near run out I might want to take Rotax in on the exchange
> > but my 503 has only 55 hours on it. It doesn't sound like a bargin for me
> > to trade in my engine but is there something wrong with the engine that
> > makes Rotax want them back?
> >
> > Vic
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Mark III in the air! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
Dick
That's super! Nothing like the first flight in something you built.
Looks like you are fairly close to Iron Mountain, MI. A few of us will be
gathering at Scott Trask's place just a few miles north of the Iron
Mountain, Ford (IMT) airport for a flight to Oshkosh this summer. How about
meeting us at Iron Mountain airport for a flight down for the first day of
Oshkosh Air Adventure. Last year we toped off out tanks at IMT and flew down
nonstop but we could do a rest/fuel stop on the way. We had a flight of five
last year, it would be nice to add a few this year. Are you interested?
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Neitzel" <neitzel@nnex.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Mark III in the air!
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Neitzel" <neitzel@nnex.net>
>
> Greetings everyone
>
> I have been off line for some time spending all available time on my
machine. I received air worthiness certificate on the third of June and
after a few weeks of trying to get a five hour check out in a Mark III, I
successfully flew my Mark III Classic on the 15th of June. First flight
was a joy. Flew practically hands off. It wanted to turn left but figured
my carcass was on that side so with a passenger it should be fine. The 582
is running beautifully, lots of power.
>
> Because of, not so nice weather in Northern Wisconsin I have only
accumulated five hours flying time since first flight. Flew last evening
and at 4500 feet the OAT was 43! My hands even got cold. Had a tough time
keeping the water temperature at 150. Next project will be some kind of an
adjustable louver so I can control that water temp better. Full enclosure
is nice but still lots of wind comes in. Need to work on that before winter
sets in again. Nothing finer than watching the sun set over the top of my
instrument panel.
>
> Total build time was 824 hours and 10 minuets, spread out over a three
year period. Weight and balance came put perfect with out having to move
anything around. Ramp weight with full fuel is 602.
> I do have a canister BRS on it so that added to the MT weight.
>
> Which brings me to a question about the thermostat in a 582. I have had
two individuals tell me to drill an 1/8 inch hole in the thermostat to move
a small amount of water through the radiators all the time (I have twin
radiators). Supposedly this helps eliminate the possibility of a cold
seizure. Anyone have any thoughts on that subject?
>
> By the way thanks everyone for the input while I was building. Some great
information on the Kolb list.
>
> Dick Neitzel
> Sayner WI
> neitzel@nnex.net
> N961WB
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| Subject: | Re: Mark III in the air! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
First of all, congratulations.
Second, all the Rotax thermostats now have two very small holes in them
anyway if I remember right, but I think older thermostats did not. Check
out this blurb here.
http://www.ultralightnews.ca/rotax532/thermostatinstallation.htm
So it is possible that maybe you have a thermostat with no holes in it, so
I think drilling two small holes about 1/16" diameter and 1/8" apart is
about right, and the holes go up whether the engine is upright or inverted.
And if I remember right (hah!) the slotted gasket has a cutaway because of
the holes, but maybe not. So you may need to take a razor blade and trim it
to clear the holes (but just a hair).
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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At 04:35 PM 6/25/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Neitzel" <neitzel@nnex.net>
>
>Greetings everyone
>
>I have been off line for some time spending all available time on my
>machine. I received air worthiness certificate on the third of June and
>after a few weeks of trying to get a five hour check out in a Mark III, I
>successfully flew my Mark III Classic on the 15th of June. First flight
>was a joy. Flew practically hands off. It wanted to turn left but
>figured my carcass was on that side so with a passenger it should be
>fine. The 582 is running beautifully, lots of power.
>
>Because of, not so nice weather in Northern Wisconsin I have only
>accumulated five hours flying time since first flight. Flew last evening
>and at 4500 feet the OAT was 43! My hands even got cold. Had a tough
>time keeping the water temperature at 150. Next project will be some kind
>of an adjustable louver so I can control that water temp better. Full
>enclosure is nice but still lots of wind comes in. Need to work on that
>before winter sets in again. Nothing finer than watching the sun set over
>the top of my instrument panel.
>
>Total build time was 824 hours and 10 minuets, spread out over a three
>year period. Weight and balance came put perfect with out having to move
>anything around. Ramp weight with full fuel is 602.
>I do have a canister BRS on it so that added to the MT weight.
>
>Which brings me to a question about the thermostat in a 582. I have had
>two individuals tell me to drill an 1/8 inch hole in the thermostat to
>move a small amount of water through the radiators all the time (I have
>twin radiators). Supposedly this helps eliminate the possibility of a
>cold seizure. Anyone have any thoughts on that subject?
>
>By the way thanks everyone for the input while I was building. Some great
>information on the Kolb list.
>
>Dick Neitzel
>Sayner WI
>neitzel@nnex.net
>N961WB
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Vic" <vicw@vcn.com>
My Firestar has a full windshield but not a full enclosure. I made it out
of a half sheet of lexan. I purchased, from Kolb, the top mounting bracket
that comes with the full enclosure. The main reason I have the full
windshield is I once had a forced landing in a Challenger and hit a barbed
wire fence. The full windshield on the Challenger saved my neck. Since
then, I don't fly anything that doesn't have a full windshield.
My Firestar flies great but I have never flown it without the full
windshield so don't know if it makes a difference in flying. The shape of
my windshield doesn't hinder getting in or out of my Kolb.
Vic
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| Subject: | Re: Mark III in the air! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Neitzel" <neitzel@nnex.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Mark III in the air!
Way to go Dick! A big Congrats from PA.
Denny Rowe
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