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1. 03:56 AM - Re: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick! (ElleryWeld@aol.com)
2. 05:16 AM - Final report NORMS MK3 CRASH (Todd Fredricks)
3. 05:53 AM - Re: Re: Kolb List: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick!/Fails to Fire (lucien stavenhagen)
4. 05:56 AM - Re: Fw: prop hub (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
5. 05:58 AM - Re: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick!/Soot in the Spark Plug Wire Caps (lucien stavenhagen)
6. 06:00 AM - Re: Kolb List: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick!/Fails to Fire (John Jung)
7. 06:39 AM - Re: Re: Kolb List: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick!/Fails to Fire (lucien stavenhagen)
8. 06:41 AM - Re: Chris Davis (pat ladd)
9. 06:41 AM - Re: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick! (lucien stavenhagen)
10. 07:09 AM - Re: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick! (HShack@aol.com)
11. 07:19 AM - prop hub lugs (Christopher Armstrong)
12. 08:18 AM - Re: Final report NORMS MK3 CRASH (chris davis)
13. 08:24 AM - Re: Final report NORMS MK3 CRASH (WillUribe@aol.com)
14. 09:07 AM - Re: Re: Kolb List: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick!/Fails to Fire (John Hauck)
15. 09:07 AM - prop lugs (Paul Petty)
16. 09:17 AM - Re: Re: Kolb List: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick!/Fails to Fire (lucien stavenhagen)
17. 09:46 AM - Re: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick! (snuffy@usol.com)
18. 10:52 AM - new to the List (Ben Ramler)
19. 11:02 AM - Re: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick! (robert bean)
20. 12:02 PM - Re: new to the List (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
21. 01:08 PM - Re: NORMS MK3 CRASH (Robert Noyer)
22. 01:15 PM - Memories and Merry Xmas!!! (John Hauck)
23. 02:23 PM - Re: Memories and Merry Xmas!!! (roger lee)
24. 02:32 PM - kolb mv (b young)
25. 04:08 PM - Spark plugs and their gaps (Kolbdriver)
26. 04:26 PM - Re: Spark plugs and their gaps (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
27. 07:49 PM - Trailering a Kolb (George T. Alexander, Jr.)
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| Subject: | Re: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: ElleryWeld@aol.com
I gotta ask How would it ever screw up the ingintion system just having the
plug wires off and Cranking the engine over have you ever had a bad flooded
engine the fastest way to get it cleared is to remove the base plug and both
plugs and Crank on it for a bit and it never screwed up my ignition system
maybe I was just lucky the one time I did it eh
Merry Christmas To all and to all A Good Flight
Ellery Batchelder Jr
in Maine
Original Firestar Plus
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| Subject: | Final report NORMS MK3 CRASH |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Todd Fredricks <flyingfox@copper.net>
Was it ever determined what caused this crash?
Todd
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb List: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick!/Fails to |
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "lucien stavenhagen" <lstavenhagen@hotmail.com>
> | .02 probably still shouldn't give you that much grief. It should
>still start
>| easily, even though that's a slightly large gap.
>| |
>| LS
>
>LS/All:
>
>Should start, but they won't. Got something to do with the CDI
>system. All things are not the same on Rotax engines.
My memory is a bit fuzzy on this since the last time I tried this was a long
time ago. I believe at one point I was setting my plug gap to .02 on my
503's due to the recommendation in one of the manuals, but I don't remember
exactly.
The spark is intentionally a bit weak with the Ducati ignition for safety
purposes. At least 300 rpm is needed to get a spark good enough to fire the
motor, so that it can't inadvertantly fire while moving the prop through by
hand (this was a hazard on the old point ignition motors for sure).
So .02 may very well be too much gap and my memory is faulty about this.....
I run .018 with nominal results so I know that gap works fine....
Hope that's all the problem was in any case.....
LS
N646F
>john h
>MKIII/912ULS
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fw: prop hub |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM05@comcast.net>
Paul/All
I'm not a Rotax guy but, Why would you remove the drive lugs from the prop
hub? Seems like those engineers at Rotax would have put them in for a
reason. It also seems like the lugs would provide a more secure contact
point for your prop than the larger bolts. Most props are limited in the
crush force that they withstand so you wouldn't be able to torque the larger
bolts to their higher torque limits. Also would seem that the lugs with
smaller bolts would give you a smaller rotating mass. Inquiring minds need
to know.
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Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
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From: "Paul Petty" <Lynnp@c-gate.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Fw: prop hub
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <Lynnp@c-gate.net>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul Petty
> To: SMLA
> Subject: prop hub
>
>
> Ronnie,
> Here are a few pictures of my prop flange on my 912UL. There are three
> threaded lugs and three lugs that are striaght through. As you mentioned,
> knocking them out and going with the 1/2" AN bolts was not a problem with
> the 3 non threaded lugs.. however the other 3 will not budge.... ergggg I
> beat on the tip and placed a 8mm bolt in the threads and only managed to
> move the lug maybe 1/16" of an inch.
> I am afraid of bending the prop shaft or damaging the gears if i hit it
> any harder..
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| Subject: | Re: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick!/Soot in the Spark Plug |
Wire Caps
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "lucien stavenhagen" <lstavenhagen@hotmail.com>
>LS/All:
>
>Do you reckon that the black residue you are seeing is the result in
>arching inside the plug cap? This is very common in high capacity
>ignition systems.
It's possible, but I'm inclined to think it's just normal wear/tear from the
vibration... Break an old cap open with a hammer sometime and look at all
the little parts that make it up..... It's amazing they last as long as they
do!
I change them good or not about every 100 to 150 hours with the black NGK
part. This is the same cap as the tan one sold by Rotax, but at a MUCH
cheaper price (about $5 a piece instead of $25). Replacement is about a 5 to
10 min. job and is very cheap preventative maintenance.....
Don't know what cap is used on the 912, though.....
LS
N646F
>john h
>MKIII/912ULS
>
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| Subject: | RE: Kolb List: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick!/Fails to Fire |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Jung <jrjungjr@yahoo.com>
Lucien and Group,
Thanks for your advise. And I agree. Even though it is running normal
again, it is still possible that something else changed to cause this.
I'm not too much worried about the strength of the ignition because it
is dual and each gets tested every day that I fly. I did check for soot
and found none. I am concerned about the possibility of oil leaking
past the seal on the mag end, reducing mag efficiency, and the start of
another problem. The plugs show the front cylinder to be running a
little leaner than the rear, and I had not noticed this before. EGT's
are within 50 degrees, though. With seals that are 10 years old, I will
be paying close attention to any changes. My long term fix will be to
change to a 4 cycle.
John Jung
Firstar II N6163J
Surprise, AZ
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "lucien stavenhagen"
<lstavenhagen@hotmail.com>
> .02 probably still shouldn't give you that much grief. It should still
> start
> easily, even though that's a slightly large gap.
>
> So it's possible that you might still have a problem, keep your eye on
> it.
> I'd keep troubleshooting but it looks like you're narrowing in on the
> problem (i.e. you've eliminated fuel sounds like). You might check the
> plug
> caps with a VOM - they should measure around 5K if I recall correctly.
> If
> any of them check out as open, they need to be replaced... and if soot
> is
> present replace for sure....
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| Subject: | RE: Kolb List: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick!/Fails to |
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "lucien stavenhagen" <lstavenhagen@hotmail.com>
>Lucien and Group,
>
>Thanks for your advise. And I agree. Even though it is running normal
>again, it is still possible that something else changed to cause this.
>I'm not too much worried about the strength of the ignition because it
>is dual and each gets tested every day that I fly. I did check for soot
>and found none. I am concerned about the possibility of oil leaking
>past the seal on the mag end, reducing mag efficiency, and the start of
>another problem. The plugs show the front cylinder to be running a
>little leaner than the rear, and I had not noticed this before. EGT's
>are within 50 degrees, though. With seals that are 10 years old, I will
>be paying close attention to any changes. My long term fix will be to
>change to a 4 cycle.
Hey John,
At 10 years old, I would do a teardown/inspection/reseal regardless..... I'd
carefully inspect the rust prone parts inside for corrosion, in particular
the needle bearings on the crank as well as the main bearings........ Tom
Olenik, former rotax gooroo extraordinare, used to recommend crank
replacement at 5 years regardless of hours on the 503, particularly if the
motor has sat a long time at some point in its life.......
Otherwise, a leaky front seal is very easy to diagnose. After a flight or
two, look for the thin black fluid at the bottom of the motor where the fan
housing mates with the crankcase. The fluid dribbles out of the seal, down
through this seam onto the underside of the motor. Usually only a couple
hours of running is needed to see this.
The black grease is ok, but the runny fluid is not...... The outside of the
motor everywhere should be squeaky clean, the black crap collecting in
places is not normal and indicates maintenance is needed.......
50 degs different on the EGT isn't necessarily indicative of a problem, but
more than that could be.....
If 50hp is enough, though, I don't necessarily recommend going with a
4-stroke. I've flown 503's for years now and they're as reliable as any
4-stroke I've flown. Even with the maintenance headaches, they're a
_bargain_ for 50 reliable HP compared to the competition......
LS
N646F
>John Jung
>Firstar II N6163J
>Surprise, AZ
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>
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "lucien stavenhagen"
><lstavenhagen@hotmail.com>
>
> > .02 probably still shouldn't give you that much grief. It should still
> > start
> > easily, even though that's a slightly large gap.
> >
> > So it's possible that you might still have a problem, keep your eye on
> > it.
> > I'd keep troubleshooting but it looks like you're narrowing in on the
> > problem (i.e. you've eliminated fuel sounds like). You might check the
> > plug
> > caps with a VOM - they should measure around 5K if I recall correctly.
> > If
> > any of them check out as open, they need to be replaced... and if soot
> > is
> > present replace for sure....
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "pat ladd" <pj.ladd@btinternet.com>
people who wanted me to use a 3-degree glideslope on final,>>
Hi Russ,
there are a lot of those B-17 pilots about. Trouble is they tend to creep
up behind you from 7 miles out when you have turned onto base round the oak
tree in the next field.
I am with you on this.
Cheers
Pat
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| Subject: | Re: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "lucien stavenhagen" <lstavenhagen@hotmail.com>
>I gotta ask How would it ever screw up the ingintion system just having the
>plug wires off and Cranking the engine over have you ever had a bad
>flooded
>engine the fastest way to get it cleared is to remove the base plug and
>both
>plugs and Crank on it for a bit and it never screwed up my ignition
>system
>maybe I was just lucky the one time I did it eh
>
Without a load on them, the CDI modules can self-destruct when fired. That
high-voltage secondary needs a load on it (spark plug) or bad things can
happen to the module... Those things are expensive too!
Never crank the motor without the plug wires grounded, attached to a
plug......
LS
N646F
> Merry Christmas To all and to all A Good Flight
>
>Ellery Batchelder Jr
> in Maine
>Original Firestar Plus
>
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>
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| Subject: | Re: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com
In a message dated 12/15/2005 9:42:37 AM Eastern Standard Time,
lstavenhagen@hotmail.com writes:
>I gotta ask How would it ever screw up the ingintion system just having the
>plug wires off and Cranking the engine over have you ever had a bad
>flooded
>engine the fastest way to get it cleared is to remove the base plug and
>both
>plugs and Crank on it for a bit and it never screwed up my ignition
>system
>maybe I was just lucky the one time I did it eh
>
Without a load on them, the CDI modules can self-destruct when fired. That
high-voltage secondary needs a load on it (spark plug) or bad things can
happen to the module... Those things are expensive too!
Never crank the motor without the plug wires grounded, attached to a
plug......
LS
Just to be clear, I believe you CAN crank her over with the ignition OFF
with no ill effects [with plugs removed].
Howard Shackleford
FS II
SC
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Christopher Armstrong" <tophera@centurytel.net>
Any prop that would allow 1/2 inch bolts through it will be inappropriately
large for this engine. The drive lugs are a crucial part of mounting of a
prop to a prop hub. This is a really dangerous thing to be doing!
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| Subject: | Re: Final report NORMS MK3 CRASH |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "chris davis" <scrounge69@comcast.net>
Todd Fredrics, I talked to the NTSB man that worked on the crash he said"there
was bugs and water in the fuel line above the filter"the FAA and the NTSB
checked TNKs fuel 'no water no bugs, I always pour my fuel through a fine
filter that is a fuel water separator also ! No one knows where Norm got the
contaminated fuel . chris davis
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| Subject: | Final report NORMS MK3 CRASH |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: WillUribe@aol.com
Todd,
Check out _www.ntsb.gov_ (http://www.ntsb.gov) for the final report on the
cause of the accident.
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From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Todd Fredricks
Subject: Kolb-List: Final report NORMS MK3 CRASH
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Todd Fredricks <flyingfox@copper.net>
Was it ever determined what caused this crash?
Todd
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb List: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick!/Fails to |
Fire
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Hi LS/Gang:
Some interesting information you are sharing.
| The spark is intentionally a bit weak with the Ducati ignition for
safety
| purposes. At least 300 rpm is needed to get a spark good enough to
fire the
| motor, so that it can't inadvertantly fire while moving the prop
through by
| hand (this was a hazard on the old point ignition motors for sure).
Would it be possible to supply us some Rotax reference so we can read
up on the above?
john h
MKIII/912ULS
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <lynnp@c-gate.net>
Kolbers,
For the record this is what I found out about the lugs vs. AN8 bolts that hold
the prop hub extension (Not the prop hub) to the prop flange on the 912 Rotax
engine. This all started when I called TNK and ordered the bolts that hold the
"Extension" to the prop flange. They sent me 6 AN-8 bolts and 6 lock nuts also
AN hardware. My "Used" 912UL that I bought (or stole as some say) had 3 8mm
threaded lugs and 3 unthreaded "Inserts".... strange. So after talking with TNK
and others the 6 AN-8 bolts will do fine for the 80hp 912UL. It seams that the
older 912UL's were shipped without the lugs and the 912S engines were shipped
with the lugs. The lugs are a $18.00 each option for a new 912UL but come with
the S engines. TNK has mounted several 912UL 80 hp engines on Kolb aircraft
and never had a problem with them. As a matter of fact the parts person at TNK
remembers ordering two thousand dollars worth of the AN-8 hardware.
Paul Petty
Building Ms. Dixie
Kolbra/912UL/Warp
www.c-gate.net/~ppetty
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb List: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick!/Fails to |
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "lucien stavenhagen" <lstavenhagen@hotmail.com>
>Hi LS/Gang:
>
>Some interesting information you are sharing.
>
>| The spark is intentionally a bit weak with the Ducati ignition for
>safety
>| purposes. At least 300 rpm is needed to get a spark good enough to
>fire the
>| motor, so that it can't inadvertantly fire while moving the prop
>through by
>| hand (this was a hazard on the old point ignition motors for sure).
>
>Would it be possible to supply us some Rotax reference so we can read
>up on the above?
Probably not.... This is generally knowledge from the field, a lot of what I
learned came from the various Rotax mechanics I've worked with over the
years.
I've never been to locate Rotax docs on this anyway...
LS
N646F
>john h
>MKIII/912ULS
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: snuffy@usol.com
> Without a load on them, the CDI modules can self-destruct when fired.
That
> high-voltage secondary needs a load on it (spark plug) or bad things
can
> happen to the module...
This is interesting. I'd think just the inverse. That a short on the
secondary of a transformer lets all the smoke out. Sure would like to see
the circuit schematic for a Ducati CDI.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Ben Ramler <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
Hello all Kolb flyers and builders,
My name's Ben Ramler. I live in the SW portion of Minnesota. I'm thinking about
getting my Sport pilot Lic. and I have right now 2 hours on a cessna which
means I only need 18 hours left for flight training. So in order to get my lic.
I need to build an airplane first! So my question is this.....Who on the list
flys the MK IIIC or the xtra and would an airplane like that be right for Me?
The other airplanes I've been looking at are: CH-701 (zenith) and the FX-4
(made by Ferguson aircraft). I'm also wondering what the flight characteristiccs
of that airplane are? Does anyone have some in flight photos from out of the
cockpit to share? Any would be appreciated very much!
thanks & Merry christmas to you all,
Ben Ramler
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| Subject: | Re: Doctor! Doctor! My 503 is sick! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
The idea is similar to the warning not to spin your car motor with
any spark plug wires unattached to either a ground or a plug.
The spark will attempt to find a path through the distributor cap to
ground
and once a track is established the cap is junk. More likely true
if the cap is old and marginal to begin with.
-BB do not archive
On 15, Dec 2005, at 12:45 PM, snuffy@usol.com wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: snuffy@usol.com
>
>
>> Without a load on them, the CDI modules can self-destruct when fired.
> That
>> high-voltage secondary needs a load on it (spark plug) or bad things
> can
>> happen to the module...
>
> This is interesting. I'd think just the inverse. That a short on the
> secondary of a transformer lets all the smoke out. Sure would like to
> see
> the circuit schematic for a Ducati CDI.
>
> Do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: new to the List |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM05@comcast.net>
Ben
Welcome. One word of advice, don't use that F...... word on this list. Those
planes are made with designs stolen from Kolb.
Well are Kolb's the plane for you???? Only you can answer that. They are
very rugged well designed airplanes. They are STOL airplanes and as such
don't fly very fast but they will get you there and home. We have members
that don't think twice about flying their airplanes just about every where.
One has flown to Alaska three times another every state in the lower 48 in
his first summer of flying his new plane and the list goes on and on.
I have a bunch of photos I could send you if you want but to wet your
appetite you may want to view some of the following:
http://www.hawaiiscenics.com/gallery/144699/1/5411187
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbflyer/
Also John Hauck has a fantastic photo journal of a couple of his flight to
Alaska that is beyond belief from his MKIIIc. I couldn't find my link to
them but I'm sure some one will point you to them if you like.
The Kolb factory is fantastic to work with and we as a group stand ready to
help at any time.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Ramler" <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: new to the List
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Ben Ramler <ben_ramler2002@yahoo.com>
>
> Hello all Kolb flyers and builders,
>
> My name's Ben Ramler. I live in the SW portion of Minnesota. I'm
> thinking about getting my Sport pilot Lic. and I have right now 2 hours on
> a cessna which means I only need 18 hours left for flight training. So in
> order to get my lic. I need to build an airplane first! So my question is
> this.....Who on the list flys the MK IIIC or the xtra and would an
> airplane like that be right for Me? The other airplanes I've been looking
> at are: CH-701 (zenith) and the FX-4 (made by Ferguson aircraft). I'm also
> wondering what the flight characteristiccs of that airplane are? Does
> anyone have some in flight photos from out of the cockpit to share? Any
> would be appreciated very much!
>
>
> thanks & Merry christmas to you all,
>
>
> Ben Ramler
>
>
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>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: NORMS MK3 CRASH |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Robert Noyer <a58r@verizon.net>
Will.
I can't pull up either of your pp re: Sentinel. Have to belong to aol?
Bob N.
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| Subject: | Memories and Merry Xmas!!! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Hi Gang:
Rick N's recent urls provided a nudge of the old memory, as I went
through this year's MV and beyond photos that George Alexander so
graciously volunteered to post for us. George does a great job. I
wish I had an inkling of computer savy that George has so I might be
able to build my own web site, but alas, I am busy (lazy) when it
comes to really digging in and learning the ropes of web page
building.
Here's a friendly reminder of what building and flying Kolbs is all
about:
http://home.comcast.net/~kolb-driver/DSCF2901.htm
Happy, joyous, and free, over the Alvord Dessert, where we spent some
wonderful days flying and enjoying the company of a bunch of good ole
Kolb folks:
http://home.comcast.net/~kolb-driver/P5260055.htm
Go here for the entire MV flight out, beyond, and back to Alabama:
http://home.comcast.net/~kolb-driver/
Hope next MV 2006 will be even better.
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all:
john h
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| Subject: | Re: Memories and Merry Xmas!!! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: roger lee <ssadiver1@yahoo.com>
Hi John,
Was having some trouble on cold mornings starting my 912s. I read your post about
reducing the plug gap to .025 from .028. I also took out the old battery
that was only 18 ah and put in a new Odessy gel cell 27ah battery. Fires right
up now.
Thanks for the tip,
Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
P.S.
If you happen to fly out this way would be happy to fly with along side in my
Mark III around southern Arizona and show you the sites. I would also have a
hanger and a place to stay.
Thanks again.
John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> wrote: --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John
Hauck"
Hi Gang:
Rick N's recent urls provided a nudge of the old memory, as I went
through this year's MV and beyond photos that George Alexander so
graciously volunteered to post for us. George does a great job. I
wish I had an inkling of computer savy that George has so I might be
able to build my own web site, but alas, I am busy (lazy) when it
comes to really digging in and learning the ropes of web page
building.
Here's a friendly reminder of what building and flying Kolbs is all
about:
http://home.comcast.net/~kolb-driver/DSCF2901.htm
Happy, joyous, and free, over the Alvord Dessert, where we spent some
wonderful days flying and enjoying the company of a bunch of good ole
Kolb folks:
http://home.comcast.net/~kolb-driver/P5260055.htm
Go here for the entire MV flight out, beyond, and back to Alabama:
http://home.comcast.net/~kolb-driver/
Hope next MV 2006 will be even better.
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all:
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "b young" <by0ung@brigham.net>
Not so far.......I'll be driving from Palm Springs. Do not
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d.....d....... d........ dddd........driving?????????
larry larry larry............
boyd
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| Subject: | Spark plugs and their gaps |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kolbdriver" <Kolbdriver@bellsouth.net>
After reading about starting problems with wider spark plug gaps a few years
ago I started setting the gap on one set of plugs at the very minimum or
even a little closer. The other set of plugs would get the maximum gap. I
also stager my plug replacement so that I do not have both sets of plugs
reaching the end of their useful life at the same time.
Merry Christmas
Steven Green
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| Subject: | Re: Spark plugs and their gaps |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM05@comcast.net>
Hi All
I set my plugs at .050 and have no problems starting my VW except after some
major rain storms at Oshkosh. I also DO NOT touch my prop with the ignition
on.
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Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
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| Subject: | Trailering a Kolb |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "George T. Alexander, Jr." <gtalexander@att.net>
Kolbers:
As promised, have completed and put up the additional pages giving some
detail on Chris Mallory's trailer setup.
Go to: http://gtalexander.home.att.net then click on "Trailering a Kolb"
Have heard from a couple of others who said they would send information on
their respective rigs. Will format and post them as they come in and we get
past the holidays.
Steven Green... if you want to change/add to your material to include the
trailer, let me know.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
George Alexander
http://gtalexander.home.att.net
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