Today's Message Index:
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1. 04:01 AM - Oil clean up (Ted Cowan)
2. 04:08 AM - Re: Engine problems (Mike Pierzina)
3. 05:09 AM - Re: Engine problems (Dan Charter)
4. 06:16 AM - Re: Engine problems (woody)
5. 06:28 AM - Re: Engine problems/532 Gear Chatter (woody)
6. 08:32 AM - Re: Geo engine (Richard Swiderski)
7. 09:29 AM - Re: BRS chute installation (Dave & Eve Pelletier)
8. 09:55 AM - [PLEASE READ] Matronics Upgrade Today 9/11/05 Sunday! (Matt Dralle)
9. 10:43 AM - Re: Geo engine (Larry Bourne)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Ted Cowan <trc1917@direcway.com>
Just wanted to let you know my special cleaning solution for oily exhaust
and dirt on fabric. I use this formula on gas RC planes and ultralights. I
use a spray bottle of windex regular and put about 20 % "Goo Gone" in it.
It does not stay mixed but if you shake it before use it will work okay.
Goo Gone is an oil based spot remover that your wife (girl friend/friends)
Mother would love if they dont already use it. Found in Wal-Marts, grocery
stores, etc. Leaves a really nice shinny fabric when used. Try it, you
will like it. Really works great to get that exhaust/spark plug oil off our
white T shirt. Ted Cowan, Alabama. Has anyone heard from John Cooley,
Lucedale, Ms?
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| Subject: | Re: Engine problems |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Mike Pierzina <planecrazzzy@yahoo.com>
Jim,
It sure sounds like a "Main Jet" has gotten LOOSE.....Vibration will "back it out"
enriching it......and it will screw it "BACK IN" where the engine runs good...
It happened to my 582.......
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN
do not archive
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>If I start and stop
it often enough, sometimes it will work ok and even can goto full power. It seems
to do this best when hot rather than cold.I thought I had the problem solved
today and it started many times and let me runit up but then when it cooled
down it acted up again.I think it is gas related, probably with the carbs. I
replaced the fuel pump andeven tried an electric pump - no change.Cleaned the
carbs - no change.When it is running rough at 1000 rpm and I use the enricher
circuit, it dies. Thisleads me to believe that maybe it is getting flooded. But
how?Please help!!!!I'm sure with the collective wisdom of the list, someone
out there has the answerfor me!JimMasrk III
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...
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| Subject: | Re: Engine problems |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dan Charter" <lndc@fnbcnet.com>
Did it run before the CDI conversion? Just a thought. Do not archive.
Dan Charter
Firestar 1
N.E. MN
----- Original Message -----
From: <Mhqqqqq@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Engine problems
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Mhqqqqq@aol.com
>
> I
>
> When it is running rough at 1000 rpm and I use the enricher circuit, it
> > dies. This leads me to believe that maybe it is getting flooded. But
how?
> >
> > Please help!!!!
>
> too much fuel. check the floats in the carbs. they may be letting too
much
> gas into the bowl.
>
> mark
> twinstar
> s.e.minnesota
>
>
> --
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Engine problems |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
. A friend had the similar situation with his 582. He tried everything to
get it to run but no luck. Ran rough and could not get it over 1000RPM. On
occasion he coulld nurse the throttle and once in awhile it would get on
step and run as it should He finally called Buzzman an Ultralight repair guy
in Toronto to help him out. He told my friend to replace the springwashers
in the gearbox. My friend was out of options so he did it. PRESTO!!!! His
engine runs fine now. Just something to think about.
\> The problem is this: when I start the engine, it usually only runs about
1000 RPM, not even at idle. If I advance the throtle, it dies; if I retard
the throtle, it keeps running but very, very rough.
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| Subject: | Re: Engine problems/532 Gear Chatter |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
> BTW, the gear box was just rebuilt - had the same problem before and after
> the rebuild.
>
> Jim
Probably used the old washers as they still looked good.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" <rswiderski@earthlink.net>
Lar,
You probably already checked this, but the lip/edge of seal should
be facing inside. I'm trying hard not to break your record. -Richard S
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Larry Bourne
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Geo engine
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Yah, ol' Lar's watchin' all this and makin' notes.....seein' who my friends
are. :-) Redrive still has me bogged down. Removed it, filled
it with oil, and pressurized it a couple of days ago, and it wouldn't leak a
drop. Finally blew a silicone plug on the back, but never did leak a drop
at the seal that pours oil when it's running. Even tried rotating the
shafts by hand while pressurized. Nada. Phooey - going on a
drive up into the mountains today in the Baja Bug.
Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Swiderski" <rswiderski@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Geo engine
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski"
> <rswiderski@earthlink.net>
>
> Rusty,
> The TNK 06 is a tempting challenge. Its kind of humbling to be
> considered as a possibly in the same league as the Big Lar. Too bad for
> me
> you didn't archive that post, it could have been my shot at a Kolb legacy.
>
> Richard Swiderski
> Do not archive
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rusty
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Geo engine
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net>
>
> Hi Richard,
>
> Thanks for the info. I was just looking for a ballpark figure, so there's
> no need to weight it. I should be OK, with the current 44
> pounder,[Richard
> Swiderski] b but I'll
> be looking to trim that down in the next revision. I'm going to let the
> CG
> be pretty far aft, and maybe add some weight to the nose if needed,
> because
> I know that I can take off 20-30 lbs of weight on the engine in future
> versions.
>
> Sorry to hear about all the delays. I usually attribute that level of
> excuses to Big Lar, but in your case, I believe you. Now that you're
> getting better, it's time to get that thing finished. How about this,
> let's
> both plan to be at the 2006 homecoming. Imagine two alternate engine
> SS's.
> I'm already thinking climb contest :-)
>
> I've sold the RV-3, and will deliver it to TN next week. After that, I
> need
> to get serious about finishing the rework of the cage and other damaged
> parts. The engine and mount are all done, but I can't do much else until
> I
> get done with the cage. I have to recover everything too, and long time
> readers of the list know how much I love that :-)
>
> Cheers,
> Rusty (looking for more white polytone)
>
> Do not archive (so I can deny I said I'd be there next year)
>
>
> ------------------------
> The SPG-2 weighs in under 30 lbs. Forgot the exact number, but I
> can weigh it if you want. As to when I will finish, how am I to know? I
> thought it would be about 4 years ago! Life has its detours. Now that I
> am
> about 80% recovered from that Lymme's disease, I will be chipping away at
> it
> with regularity. My neighbor just did his maiden flight of his RV-7 & has
> a
> smile pasted to his face. There ought to be a law against having so much
> fun when your neighbor is down. -Richard
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: BRS chute installation |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dave & Eve Pelletier" <pelletier@cableone.net>
Curtis,
I installed a BRS on my Firestar years after it was covered - same, same
on my MK III. Cover it first and install the BRS later. By the way, I
attached my activation handle to the side of the cage (left) a few inches
above the floor to one of the steel supporting members there. I liked that
location because it was very visible and if I had to use it, it would be
easy to see and get to. Also easy to see that the safety pin is out. Never
got in the way. Hope this helps.
AzDave
Do Not Archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "curtis groote" <cgroote1@yahoo.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: BRS chute installation
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: curtis groote <cgroote1@yahoo.com>
>
> I'm about to start covering my Firestar ll and
> ultimately plan on a BRS chute. As nearly as I can
> determine, the activation handle is attached to the
> top longitudinal metal piece at the side of the cage
> with a 5/8" clamp. Is this something that can wait
> until after I get it covered or should I be
> considering that now? Thanks.
>
>
> Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
> http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/
>
>
>
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| Subject: | [PLEASE READ] Matronics Upgrade Today 9/11/05 Sunday! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
Dear Listers,
I will be implementing some major upgrades to the Matronics
infrastructure today, Sunday 09/11/2005. During the upgrade, web
services such as the Archive Search Engine, List Browser, and the
Subscription Page will not be available. Additionally, incoming and
outgoing List Email will not be processed during this time, although
no actual email should be lost only queued for later delivery.
This is a rather substantial upgrade and includes moving all network,
computer, and UPS equipment to a new systems rack. I hope to have
everything back on line by 8PM PDT tonight or sooner if all goes well.
This is an awesome upgrade that I've been wanting to do for a long
time, and should help increase availability of the Matronics systems
to near 99.99%!
Thank you for your patience!
Matt Dralle
Matronics Email List Administrator
Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551
925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Thanks Richard........I did check that. You're gonna hafta do some world
class procrastinating to beat me. :-) Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Swiderski" <rswiderski@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Geo engine
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski"
> <rswiderski@earthlink.net>
>
> Lar,
> You probably already checked this, but the lip/edge of seal should
> be facing inside. I'm trying hard not to break your record. -Richard S
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Larry Bourne
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Geo engine
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
>
> Yah, ol' Lar's watchin' all this and makin' notes.....seein' who my
> friends
> are. :-) Redrive still has me bogged down. Removed it, filled
> it with oil, and pressurized it a couple of days ago, and it wouldn't leak
> a
>
> drop. Finally blew a silicone plug on the back, but never did leak a drop
> at the seal that pours oil when it's running. Even tried rotating the
> shafts by hand while pressurized. Nada. Phooey - going on a
> drive up into the mountains today in the Baja Bug.
> Lar. Do not Archive.
>
> Larry Bourne
> Palm Springs, CA
> Building Kolb Mk III
> N78LB Vamoose
> www.gogittum.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Swiderski" <rswiderski@earthlink.net>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Geo engine
>
>
>> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski"
>> <rswiderski@earthlink.net>
>>
>> Rusty,
>> The TNK 06 is a tempting challenge. Its kind of humbling to be
>> considered as a possibly in the same league as the Big Lar. Too bad for
>> me
>> you didn't archive that post, it could have been my shot at a Kolb
>> legacy.
>>
>> Richard Swiderski
>> Do not archive
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rusty
>> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Geo engine
>>
>> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net>
>>
>> Hi Richard,
>>
>> Thanks for the info. I was just looking for a ballpark figure, so
>> there's
>> no need to weight it. I should be OK, with the current 44
>> pounder,[Richard
>> Swiderski] b but I'll
>> be looking to trim that down in the next revision. I'm going to let the
>> CG
>> be pretty far aft, and maybe add some weight to the nose if needed,
>> because
>> I know that I can take off 20-30 lbs of weight on the engine in future
>> versions.
>>
>> Sorry to hear about all the delays. I usually attribute that level of
>> excuses to Big Lar, but in your case, I believe you. Now that you're
>> getting better, it's time to get that thing finished. How about this,
>> let's
>> both plan to be at the 2006 homecoming. Imagine two alternate engine
>> SS's.
>> I'm already thinking climb contest :-)
>>
>> I've sold the RV-3, and will deliver it to TN next week. After that, I
>> need
>> to get serious about finishing the rework of the cage and other damaged
>> parts. The engine and mount are all done, but I can't do much else until
>> I
>> get done with the cage. I have to recover everything too, and long time
>> readers of the list know how much I love that :-)
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Rusty (looking for more white polytone)
>>
>> Do not archive (so I can deny I said I'd be there next year)
>>
>>
>> ------------------------
>> The SPG-2 weighs in under 30 lbs. Forgot the exact number, but I
>> can weigh it if you want. As to when I will finish, how am I to know? I
>> thought it would be about 4 years ago! Life has its detours. Now that I
>> am
>> about 80% recovered from that Lymme's disease, I will be chipping away at
>> it
>> with regularity. My neighbor just did his maiden flight of his RV-7 &
>> has
>
>> a
>> smile pasted to his face. There ought to be a law against having so much
>> fun when your neighbor is down. -Richard
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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