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1. 04:12 AM - mid range heat (Ted Cowan)
2. 06:11 AM - Re: mid range heat (Terry)
3. 11:04 AM - Re: mid range heat (Gene Ledbetter)
4. 08:05 PM - Re: the challenge (GeoR38@aol.com)
5. 11:43 PM - Storing a new 447 (Icrashrc@aol.com)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Ted Cowan <tcowan1917@direcway.com>
well, I solved the mid range problems with my 447s a long time ago. many
wont agree with my method but it works great. I simply took a needle that
was supposed to be on a 582 and put it in the single carb on the 447.
solved the problem. I would have to pull the carb to check the needle
number if you need it. It has a different shape in the center of the needle
than the one recommended for the 447 and is a little bit thicker I believe.
Would have to check the difference again. I use the mid notches and it
stays in the 1100-1150- range throughout the year. no problemo. ted cowan.
I have my wonderful Kolb Firestar for sale yet and have lowered the price
to accomodate the times. All the info on it can be found at:
www.homestead.com/southernflyers including the building stage. It will
make a wonderful plane for some lucky person. Will negotiate the price.
Ted
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| Subject: | Re: mid range heat |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
Ted Cowan wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Ted Cowan <tcowan1917@direcway.com>
>
> well, I solved the mid range problems with my 447s a long time ago. many
> wont agree with my method but it works great. I simply took a needle that
> was supposed to be on a 582 and put it in the single carb on the 447.
> solved the problem. I would have to pull the carb to check the needle
> number if you need it. It has a different shape in the center of the needle
> than the one recommended for the 447 and is a little bit thicker I believe.
> Would have to check the difference again. I use the mid notches and it
> stays in the 1100-1150- range throughout the year. no problemo. ted cowan.
>
>
Ted,
I was wondering how long it would be before your responded to the thread on mid
range carb problems. I took your advice two years ago and have been using that
needle ever since, year round in my 447 on my FireFly. Got a couple of my
friends to use it also. The number is 11G2 for the needle.
So you see, some of us out there were listening!
Terry - FireFly #95
P's. Sorry your giving up your Baby.
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| Subject: | Re: mid range heat |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Gene Ledbetter <gdledbetter@earthlink.net>
Ted,
Based on your recommendation, I have been using the 11G2 needle in my
447 which solved my heating problems also. It works rather well since
I've put about 250 hrs on the engine with this needle and I have had no
concerns about overheating as long as I adjust appropriately for the
cooler winter weather in Ohio.
Gene
On Aug 11, 2004, at 9:11 AM, Terry wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
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> Ted Cowan wrote:
>
>> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Ted Cowan <tcowan1917@direcway.com>
>>
>> well, I solved the mid range problems with my 447s a long time ago.
>> many
>> wont agree with my method but it works great. I simply took a needle
>> that
>> was supposed to be on a 582 and put it in the single carb on the 447.
>> solved the problem. I would have to pull the carb to check the needle
>> number if you need it. It has a different shape in the center of the
>> needle
>> than the one recommended for the 447 and is a little bit thicker I
>> believe.
>> Would have to check the difference again. I use the mid notches and
>> it
>> stays in the 1100-1150- range throughout the year. no problemo. ted
>> cowan.
>>
>>
>
> Ted,
>
> I was wondering how long it would be before your responded to the
> thread on mid
> range carb problems. I took your advice two years ago and have been
> using that
> needle ever since, year round in my 447 on my FireFly. Got a couple
> of my
> friends to use it also. The number is 11G2 for the needle.
>
> So you see, some of us out there were listening!
>
> Terry - FireFly #95
>
> P's. Sorry your giving up your Baby.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: the challenge |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: GeoR38@aol.com
In a message dated 8/10/2004 4:55:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
swiderski@isp.com writes:
Bob Bean:
Congratulations on your accomplishment! I had a taste of what you
went thru in jetting my old twin carb Cuyuna with its notorious 3/4
throttle hot spot. I spent more than 10 hours taming that & it pales in
comparison. I am anticipating your results!
Richard Swiderski
Do not archive
Hey, Richard, I also was aware of the 3/4 throttle hot spot and never let my
throttle stay there for more than a few seconds on my Cayunna powered
Pterodactyl that I started flying UL's on....way back in '83 to '91, then I traded
it
for my Kolb KX Firestar kit
I always thought the 3/4 thing was due to my resonant chamber but after the
recent dialog about needle taper, I think I see the error of my ways.
.
Work is continuing on my trailer up here in Ohio. Still haven't received the
winch from Harbor Freight, however. I'll just mount that last, which I would
have done anyway. Yer gonna be amazed.....er......I'm gonna be amazed too, if
the darn thing does what I think it should.
George Randolph
Firestar driver....er...kinda
ps
It may be later than Aug 23 when I get back down to Fl with it though,
although the delay has nothing to do with construction ot the trailer..
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| Subject: | Storing a new 447 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Icrashrc@aol.com
Thank you. That was exactly what i needed to know.
Time: 07:18:58 PM PST US
From: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Fw: Storing a new 447
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
I asked a friend of mine about this who is an Authorized Rotax Repair Station
and
very well thought of in these parts as "one smart guy." Here's his answer:
----- Original Message -----
From: S.A.
Subject: Re: Storing a new 447
In the house would be better for it. Closet floor or such. He would be good
to
store it for a couple years, down side is the warranty. If the engine is not
used
they will extend it like to I think 18 months. Steve
=A0 ----- Original Message -----
=A0 From: Fackler, Ken
=A0 To: Adamczak, Steve
=A0 Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 11:15 AM
=A0 Subject: Storing a new 447
=A0 A guy on the Kolb list is considering the engine exchange for his 447 but
wants
to know how long a new one in the shipping crate can be safely stored. The
environment is a garage in Northern Indiana.
=A0 Got any thoughts?
=A0 -Ken Fackler
=A0 Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
=A0 Rochester MI
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