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1. 04:14 AM - Kolb Amphib Floats (N27SB@aol.com)
2. 06:51 AM - 503 idle problems (Steve Kroll)
3. 08:29 AM - Re: Kolb Amphib Floats (Paul Petty)
4. 08:46 AM - Re: 503 idle problems (snuffy@usol.com)
5. 12:27 PM - Re: Tube caps and covering (WillUribe@aol.com)
6. 12:29 PM - Oshkosh 2004 (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
7. 01:01 PM - Re: 503 idle problems (DAquaNut@aol.com)
8. 02:04 PM - IVO with Power Tips (Jack & Louise Hart)
9. 03:19 PM - Re: 503 idle problems (Johann)
10. 04:18 PM - Re: Tube caps and covering (Ronnie Wehba)
11. 04:37 PM - Re: Oshkosh 2004 (Paul Petty)
12. 05:51 PM - Re: Hot Box (Bill Elder)
13. 06:13 PM - Re: Oshkosh 2004 (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
14. 06:20 PM - Weight & Balance (Cat36Fly@aol.com)
15. 06:42 PM - Re: Weight & Balance - Battery in the nose (Duncan McBride)
16. 08:27 PM - Michigan Ultralight Association Fly-in at Purdy Field (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
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| Subject: | Kolb Amphib Floats |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: N27SB@aol.com
To all interested,
Had a great day monday reassembling the floats and fabricating better mounting
components. There has also been a change in the air powered system. We have changed
to a manual hydraulic pump. We hope to have the floats mounted on the Kolb
factory MKIIX today. Maybe fly on wed.
If you have never been to the TNK home base,plan a trip, it is really a Class act.
THats all for now
steve boetto
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| Subject: | 503 idle problems |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Steve Kroll <muso2080@yahoo.com>
Tom et. al.
Last night after running the engine for awhile, I noticed a smattering of grease/oil
on the forward edge of the wing...inboard. That stuff has to be coming
from somewhere so I suspect you are right Tom. I can't see evidence of a leak
anywhere on the engine itself but I obviously got one. I guess the prudent thing
to do is replace everything that is suspect of wear...points, condenser, crankshaft
seals, intake gaskets. Odd though that the grease would be on the front
of the wing.
Another guy (not on the list) suggested vatting the carb (immersing the carb and
all it's parts in a clensing solution) to thoroughly clense it of any gas/oil
residue that might be fouling the jets and I might have missed on my initial
inspection because it was coating the parts. Anybody got any thoughts on this?
After cleaning my tanks, I did notice residue in the fuel tanks after filling
them with new gas suggesting that the tank walls were coated with fuel residue.
I've been down for two years. Looks like I will be down for a little longer getting
everything up to snuff. Thanks much guys for all the help. I'm going to
be a bona-fide 2-cycle mechanic before this is all over but I guess if I want
to fly this thing safely, I'm going to need to be....either that or have a pocket
full of money.
Steve Kroll
Mk-2 171
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Amphib Floats |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
Excellent work Steve! Keep it up and keep us posted please...
pp
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: <N27SB@aol.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Kolb Amphib Floats
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: N27SB@aol.com
>
> To all interested,
> Had a great day monday reassembling the floats and fabricating better
mounting components. There has also been a change in the air powered system.
We have changed to a manual hydraulic pump. We hope to have the floats
mounted on the Kolb factory MKIIX today. Maybe fly on wed.
> If you have never been to the TNK home base,plan a trip, it is really a
Class act.
> THats all for now
>
> steve boetto
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: 503 idle problems |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: snuffy@usol.com
> Another guy (not on the list) suggested vatting the carb (immersing
the carb and all it's
parts in a clensing solution) to thoroughly clense it of any gas/oil
residue that might be
fouling the jets and I might have missed on my initial inspection
because it was coating
the parts. Anybody got any thoughts on this?
Good idea but get a bing carb overhaul manual first. You got to tear the
carb down to do this. Buy a gallon can of carb cleaner at your local
autoparts store. It's got a basket for parts inside it also. Nasty
stuff but really cleans the carb. Kirk
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| Subject: | Tube caps and covering |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: WillUribe@aol.com
Greetings,
I used aluminum tape to cover the ends of the tubes.
Take a look;
http://members.aol.com/WillUribe/tape01.jpg
http://members.aol.com/WillUribe/tape02.jpg
Regards,
Will Uribe
El Paso, TX
FireStar II N4GU
C-172 N2506U
http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/
Do not archive and my apologies to anyone who is offended by this post.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Giovanni Day
Subject: Kolb-List: Tube caps and covering
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Giovanni Day" <gde01@bellsouth.net>
Hello,
I am finally about to start covering those MKIII wings. Can someone tell
me if it is advisable to use those little metal caps in the ends of the
tubes before covering? If so where did you find them? Thanks in advance.
Giovanni Day
MKIII 912 80566
Do Not Archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
I think I have made the offer before but a few of us will be flying into Oshkosh
again this year. So far we are a flight of four, two Kolb MKIIIcs and two Kolbras.
We are meeting at Shawano, WI "3WO" for the flight in the evening of 7/26/04.
If there is anyone out there that would like to join us you are more than
welcome. You don't have to fly a Kolb to join us.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
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| Subject: | Re: 503 idle problems |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
In a message dated 7/13/04 7:52:43 AM Central Standard Time,
muso2080@yahoo.com writes:
<< I did notice residue in the fuel tanks after filling them with new gas
suggesting that the tank walls were coated with fuel residue.
>>
Steve,
Even if you have a clean carb, which is a neccesity, it doesent take
but one speck of that black goey stuff that accumulates within 2years in a
2-cycle fuel system, to cause a problem such as described in your post. Make sure
the entire fuel tank and carb bowl is CLEAN. I have used BB,s in my tank
along with a little fresh fuel and shook it real good. That helped break the gunk
off of the walls of the tank. I am not suggesting you do that, but it worked
for me. You need to be sure you get them all out if you were to use BB,s to
clean it.
Ed
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| Subject: | IVO with Power Tips |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
Terry and Kolbers,
Terry, you put us on to something very good. Today I cut power tips on the IVO
propeller. Average propeller diameter went from 56 to 54.34 inches. To keep
the Victor 1+ from exceeding 6,000 rpm, the 56 inch prop had to be pitched at
17.25 degrees. I pitched the power tip prop at 18.25, and the engine topped
out at 6,050 rpm.
The power tips are much quieter. Actual sound measurement on down wind cruise
with the engine turning 5,200 rpm the meter read 106 db. This 5 db less than
what was recorded for the 56 inch prop.
Speed results are confused, because I flew several up and down winds and the gps
ground speeds averaged out to 53 mph. Then I flew cross winds and the speeds
averaged out 55 mph. I do not understand why there is a difference. But I
was pleased there was an increase. I will have to take an out and back cross
country that can compare to my EAA Chapter meeting flights to see if there is
a real speed increase. I flew yesterday before removing the propeller to get
base line data, and the best I could do at 5,200 rpm was 51 mph. Conditions were
about the same, with air temp in the mid nineties and the EGT's were the same
for both flights.
I put the data from yesterday and today in the Aero Design Propeller Selector program.
By adding the power tips, the FireFly drag/thrust went from 108.5 to
99.1 to 96.7 pounds and the cruise speed went from 51 to 53 to 55 mph. And propeller
efficiency went from 66.9 to 68.0 to 69.8 %. And engine power absorbed
by the propeller went from 22.1 to 20.6 to 20.3 hp. These last two numbers
are indicating better performance with a slightly smaller propeller. Much of
the drag reduction has to come from reducing propeller tip drag. The modelers
were correct when they said to never run a squared off tip on a propeller.
I will be gone for the rest of the week and the weekend (50th high school class
reunion). When I get back I will protect the cut ends, and then take a cross
country to verify prop performance and to see if I get increased fuel economy.
I have taken some photos, so I will put them up so everyone can see how I did
it. It is quite easy. This is exciting, and I could not wait until next
week to tell someone.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Jackson, MO
Jack & Louise Hart
jbhart@ldd.net
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| Subject: | 503 idle problems |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Johann" <johann@gi.is>
Hello Steve.
I had a friend who was experiencing the same problem as you have had, and
after a few adjustments to the carb, we asked him when he replaced or
checked the spark plugs. He did not know??? So we replaced them with the
correct gap, and his problem was solved.
I know this is something that a normal ultralight pilot should know and keep
a close look out for, but make sure that the plugs are ok. Then look for the
air leak or grease in the carbs.
The oil could have come from the air filter. Mine does that all the time.
Check for a drip there.
Hope you solve your problem.
Regards,
Johann G.
Iceland.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steve Kroll
Subject: Kolb-List: 503 idle problems
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Steve Kroll <muso2080@yahoo.com>
Tom et. al.
Last night after running the engine for awhile, I noticed a smattering of
grease/oil on the forward edge of the wing...inboard. That stuff has to be
coming from somewhere so I suspect you are right Tom. I can't see evidence
of a leak anywhere on the engine itself but I obviously got one. I guess the
prudent thing to do is replace everything that is suspect of wear...points,
condenser, crankshaft seals, intake gaskets. Odd though that the grease
would be on the front of the wing.
Another guy (not on the list) suggested vatting the carb (immersing the carb
and all it's parts in a clensing solution) to thoroughly clense it of any
gas/oil residue that might be fouling the jets and I might have missed on my
initial inspection because it was coating the parts. Anybody got any
thoughts on this? After cleaning my tanks, I did notice residue in the fuel
tanks after filling them with new gas suggesting that the tank walls were
coated with fuel residue.
I've been down for two years. Looks like I will be down for a little longer
getting everything up to snuff. Thanks much guys for all the help. I'm
going to be a bona-fide 2-cycle mechanic before this is all over but I guess
if I want to fly this thing safely, I'm going to need to be....either that
or have a pocket full of money.
Steve Kroll
Mk-2 171
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| Subject: | Re: Tube caps and covering |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ronnie Wehba" <rwehba@cox.net>
Hi, will why should anyone be offended?
----- Original Message -----
From: <WillUribe@aol.com>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Tube caps and covering
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: WillUribe@aol.com
>
> Greetings,
> I used aluminum tape to cover the ends of the tubes.
> Take a look;
> http://members.aol.com/WillUribe/tape01.jpg
> http://members.aol.com/WillUribe/tape02.jpg
>
> Regards,
> Will Uribe
> El Paso, TX
> FireStar II N4GU
> C-172 N2506U
> http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/
> Do not archive and my apologies to anyone who is offended by this post.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Giovanni Day
> To: Kolb list
> Subject: Kolb-List: Tube caps and covering
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Giovanni Day" <gde01@bellsouth.net>
>
> Hello,
>
> I am finally about to start covering those MKIII wings. Can someone tell
> me if it is advisable to use those little metal caps in the ends of the
> tubes before covering? If so where did you find them? Thanks in advance.
>
>
> Giovanni Day
> MKIII 912 80566
>
> Do Not Archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Oshkosh 2004 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <Lynnp@c-gate.net>
Rick,
Who are the Kolbra owners?
pp
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Oshkosh 2004
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
<NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
>
> I think I have made the offer before but a few of us will be flying into
Oshkosh again this year. So far we are a flight of four, two Kolb MKIIIcs
and two Kolbras. We are meeting at Shawano, WI "3WO" for the flight in the
evening of 7/26/04. If there is anyone out there that would like to join us
you are more than welcome. You don't have to fly a Kolb to join us.
>
> Rick Neilsen
> Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bill Elder" <billelder@denver.net>
Robert - used one on my Mark III Classic with 912S and have not had any
problems for the first 40 hours. Simplifies things as I'm no electrical
genius. And tech support is very good!! Good luck!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Mason" <masonclan@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Hot Box
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Robert Mason <masonclan@sbcglobal.net>
>
>
> Getting ready to cover my MK3 Xtra, and I need to mount the electrical
> stuff, is their any reason that I should not use a Hot Box?
>
> Robert Mason
> N323RM MK3 Xtra 582 Blue Head
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Oshkosh 2004 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
The flyers this year are:
Scott Trask - MKIIIc
Rick Neilsen - MKIIIc
Mark German - Kolbra
John Williamson - Kolbra
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Petty" <Lynnp@c-gate.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Oshkosh 2004
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <Lynnp@c-gate.net>
>
> Rick,
> Who are the Kolbra owners?
>
> pp
> do not archive
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Oshkosh 2004
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
> <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
> >
> > I think I have made the offer before but a few of us will be flying into
> Oshkosh again this year. So far we are a flight of four, two Kolb MKIIIcs
> and two Kolbras. We are meeting at Shawano, WI "3WO" for the flight in
the
> evening of 7/26/04. If there is anyone out there that would like to join
us
> you are more than welcome. You don't have to fly a Kolb to join us.
> >
> > Rick Neilsen
> > Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Weight & Balance |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Cat36Fly@aol.com
Small pilot (160 lbs) building MKIII X is concerned about W & B. Has any one
installed their battery way up front ahead of the rudder pedals? If so what
kind of an arrangement was used?
Larry
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| Subject: | Re: Weight & Balance - Battery in the nose |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Duncan McBride" <duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
I did. I built up the floor of the nose cone with about 4 layers of
fiberglass cloth and epoxy, then use 3/4" square wood epoxied in place to
hold the battery in place. I left a slot in two of the wood pieces to
accomodate a strap to hold the battery down. It's a Powersonic 18AH sealed
battery, laying on its side with the terminals towards the rear. I can hook
up the cables by reaching through the rudder pedals, but if I need to
replace the battery, the nose cone has to come off. Or I'll cut a door in
the nose cone. Great battery, by the way. Bought it way before the plane
was done, in early 2001. I'd charge it up every once in a while. Been
flying since November 2002, and it's still cranking. If I do take the nose
cone off for any reason, I'll replace the battery just because it's time.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Cat36Fly@aol.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Weight & Balance
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Cat36Fly@aol.com
>
> Small pilot (160 lbs) building MKIII X is concerned about W & B. Has any
one
> installed their battery way up front ahead of the rudder pedals? If so
what
> kind of an arrangement was used?
>
> Larry
>
>
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| Subject: | Michigan Ultralight Association Fly-in at Purdy Field |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
Is anyone going to make it to the fly-in this weekend? I'm going to try to fly
over Sunday the 18th. Hope to see some of you there.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
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