---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 01/16/07: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:03 AM - Re: Firestar II HKS Conversion (Dave Bigelow) 2. 03:38 AM - Re: gascolator (Dana Hague) 3. 04:06 AM - Re: Re: Firestar construction question - Windscreen (APilot@webtv.net) 4. 04:36 AM - Re: gascolator (Larry Bourne) 5. 06:42 AM - Re: Cage 3/4 " tube. Wing attach point. (Vic Peters) 6. 08:03 AM - Re: Mark II Xtra update (Paul Petty) 7. 08:18 AM - Re: Mark II Xtra update (Paul Petty) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:03:11 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Firestar II HKS Conversion From: "Dave Bigelow" Vic wrote: > Did you have a 503 or a 582 on it before? I had a DCDI 503 with high altitude compensating carbs on it previously. -------- Dave Bigelow Kamuela, Hawaii FS2, HKS 700E Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87966#87966 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:38:55 AM PST US From: Dana Hague Subject: Re: Kolb-List: gascolator At 11:28 PM 1/15/2007, Richard Pike wrote: > >I have a gascolator that has a port on the bottom for attaching a drain >valve. It's all metal, but the price might be good - make me an offer.... Thanks, but I do want one I can see through... -Dana do not archive -- -- Friends help you move. *Real* friends help you move bodies. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:06:41 AM PST US From: APilot@webtv.net Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Firestar construction question - Windscreen I have a full enclosure for a Mark III Classic that I will never use. It is a combination of vinyl and velcro. I would guess that it will cost less than $10 to mail it. If anyone wants it, let me know. Vic in Sacramento a/c 916, 722-9692 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:36:22 AM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: gascolator West Marine sells gascolators with a clear blue bowl, replaceable element and a drain at the bottom. I bought one for my boat when I started making fishing trips into Mexico. They work great, but may be a little clunky for a small plane. Seems like it was around $50 or $60. Lar. Larry Bourne Santa Fe, NM www.gogittum.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dana Hague" Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 7:50 PM Subject: Kolb-List: gascolator > > I know this has been discussed before, but... > > My Ultrastar has an inline fuel filter but no gascolator. This makes me > uncomfortable; I want a gascolator to trap water. However, I don't like > the modern all metal aircraft gascolators as I can't see what's inside > (nor do I like the price!), and the ones at the local tractor supply don't > have any way to drain the bowl. My old T-Craft had just what I want: the > glass "bowl" was actually a glass tube, clamped between the metal top and > bottom... with a quick drain at the bottom... that's the kind I want, but > can't find. Any suggestions? > > I've seen the homemade one, but I don't like the fact that it can't be > drained completely (and the translucent plastic isn't as nice as clear > glass). > > -Dana > -- > -- > New safety announcement from the Department of Homeland Security: > Securely duct tape shut any books you may own about civil liberties or the > U.S. Constitution. > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:42:26 AM PST US From: "Vic Peters" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Cage 3/4 " tube. Wing attach point. "The clearance for the edge of the tab to the edge of the hole is less that 3/16th inch. Is this attach point critical for wing strength? " I can only tell you what my Extra plans say. One page says 5/16" from the Center-- The next page says 5/16" from the edge. Call Kolb! Vic 912 Extra Maine ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:03:27 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Mark II Xtra update From: "Paul Petty" Scott, When did you buy kit 1? Your project and workman ship looks great! I also added the gussets to the rudder and elevator like johns plane. There are some real good mods for the wings as well. -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie covering and painting Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=88024#88024 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:18:16 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Mark II Xtra update From: "Paul Petty" Scott, One other thing i noticed. Flaps. Does the Mark 3 X come with flaps now or did you add them. If added what are your plans for deploying them i.e. mech or eletric. -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie covering and painting Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=88028#88028 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.