---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 03/11/07: 11 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:47 AM - Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR (John Bickham) 2. 01:17 AM - Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR (Paul Petty) 3. 07:09 AM - Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR (John Hauck) 4. 07:35 AM - On the road again............. (John Hauck) 5. 10:08 AM - Re: Re: prop hub extentions (Richard & Martha Neilsen) 6. 11:42 AM - Ms. Dixie update (Paul Petty) 7. 02:05 PM - Re: 4 stroke versus 2 stroke engines - Which is more reliable? (Richard & Martha Neilsen) 8. 02:13 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR (cspoke) 9. 04:02 PM - Re: 4 stroke versus 2 stroke engines - Which is more reliable? (planecrazzzy) 10. 05:42 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR (Steven Green) 11. 07:44 PM - Re: Re: gasoline vs. plastics (Dana Hague) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:47:30 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR From: "John Bickham" Hey John W. Good choice of weekends for me. Right now that is my weekend off. They served 67 catfish dinners today. I didn't go, worked on my plane all day. Put fluids in and primed oil system. Also installed wheels and brake lines. I'll be glad to help out as muh as I can with some transportation for supplies and such. I can probably get access to the EAA hanger for facilites outside of during the day on Saturday. If there is enough interest, I can take care of a meal or two outside of Saturday lunch. We could put that pig on the "cajun microwave". John H is partial to good red beans and rice with cornbread. Getting real close. Things left to do: Install new carb sockets. Run fuel lines. Engine run and balance. Install new plexiglass Repair fabric, puncture in left aileron (from moving). Doesn't sound like much, but I've come to expect these things dragging out. I'm tempted to play a little hookey from work and get-r-dun! -------- Thanks too much, John Bickham Mark III-C "Using my Repairman Certificate" St. Francisville, LA Do Not Archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=99911#99911 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:17:58 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR From: "Paul Petty" count me in for saturday/sunday! Might even show up in a yellow Kolbra [Wink] -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie painting and reassembly Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=99913#99913 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:09:01 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR From: "John Hauck" I like Kolb flyins. Count me in. -------- John Hauck MKIII/912ULS hauck's holler, alabama Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=99924#99924 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:35:34 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: On the road again............. From: "John Hauck" Hi Gang: Still on the road. RON beautiful downtown Kingdom City, MO. Have been able to get the old email system to work on some of the motels' wireless hookups, and for got about using the BBS until this morning. duhhhhhhhh Uncle Craig: You can contact me at 334-315-2621. Ron Mason: Moving main gear forward puts more weight on the tail wheel and reduces the tendancy of nosing over. However, is also becomes a "true" tail dragger as weight is shifted to the tail wheel. Takes a little more control touch to keep the tail where it belongs and not in front of you. Good differential braking and rudder control will keep you on the straight and narrow most of the time. I do not worry about getting my mkIII up on its nose. Can do full power run ups, when the brakes will hold me. Got to hit the road. Still got 750 miles to go. My mkIII waits patiently to come home and get updated. Sun and Fun is right around the corner. Take care, john h mkIII -------- John Hauck MKIII/912ULS hauck's holler, alabama Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=99928#99928 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:08:44 AM PST US From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: prop hub extentions Mike There is no problem using castle nuts with cotter pins on prop bolts. There is a concern with nylocks in that the torque on the bolt may not be just right. Most torque specs are given using regular dry nuts or bolts. Also I see a few props with metal hubs using crush plates. Crush plates are mostly for wood props. You may not be need to use them on metal or medal hub props. Check with your prop manufacturer. Powerfin doesn't need them. My general rule is if it doesn't serve a purpose, I take it off my airplane. Light planes fly better. Rick Neilsen Redrive VW powered MKIIIc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Petty" Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 3:00 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: prop hub extentions > > Mike, > > As for the cotter pins and castle nuts. I dont know if they pose a problem > or not. I was just curious why you used them over nylocks. Some told me > this rule of thumb when it comes to AN hardware. "If the bolt goes through > a rotating part i.e. control stick or any part that moves use drilled > bolts castle nuts and cotter pins. IF the part is to be bolted tight or > torqed to spec use undrilled bolts and nylock nuts" Cant remember who told > me that. But is on this fine list. Question, what is the torque on the > prop hub on the Kleiv? > > -------- > Paul Petty > Kolbra #12 > Ms Dixie > painting and reassembly > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=99814#99814 > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:42:28 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Ms. Dixie update From: "Paul Petty" Hi Gang, I am very happy to report the Airplane is painted. Nose cone and Vertical stab brackets are drying as I post this. Got the new brake pedels fitted and lines ran to them. I really like the action of this new design. My wife took my camera to fla. for spring break so photos will be not so good from the video cam. Maybe i can shoot some video and put it on youtube. Going to make the mount for the eletric elevator trim herein a few and try to have the control sticks in by this afternoon. -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie painting and reassembly Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=99956#99956 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 02:05:07 PM PST US From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 4 stroke versus 2 stroke engines - Which is more reliable? John This is a rather sensitive subject, so I will try to tread very carefully. Two stroke airplane engines that are currently on the market aren't as reliable as four strokes. I don't have any hard data to prove this comment but if I did I'm not sure those are so adamant would believe it. Just looking at the rebuild schedule for Rotax two strokes and Rotax four strokes has to be close to hard data but.... Granted there is a place for 2 strokes. They provide much better power to weight than four strokes. They also are much less expensive than a four stroke from the same manufacturer and the are less expensive to fix. But are the less expensive in the long run???? Why aren't there more four strokes out there? The market is too small and too dangerous from a liability stand point. There is the VW engine which can be purchased new with all accessories for around $4,000.00 to $6,500.00 depending on how much you build and who you buy it from. There is still not a ideal reduction drive for the engine but the Valley redrive is serviceable. Over the last few years there have been two new products that have reduced the weight of the VW engine down to the weight of a 912 rotax. The new nikasil cylinders cut 10lbs and the new light weight geared starter cuts two pounds. For those that want more power there are the new water cooled heads that will stay cool while producing 100HP. >From first hand experience these engines can be rebuilt for $1800.00 all moving parts, parts and labor. This results in a 4 stroke engine that costs about what a 2 stroke costs (maybe less) to buy and rebuild. Is it as reliable as a two stroke... I think it is much more so. Is it as reliable as a Rotax 912... I don't think so. There are also a number of other engines out there that people are working on. Seems like there are GEOs, BMWs, Jabirus, and others. Are they less expensive and reliable as a 912 rotax??? Also do they produce the thrust that a 912 produces???? My $.02 worth Rick Neilsen Redrive VW powered MKIIIc ----- Original Message ----- From: "John H Murphy" Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: Kolb-List: 4 stroke versus 2 stroke engines - Which is more reliable? > > I've heard people talk about how much more reliable 4 stroke engines are > versus the 2 stroke variety. Any truth to this? I understand the Rotax 912 > engines are very reliable. Why not more affordable 4 stroke engines on the > market? > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=99441#99441 > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 02:13:24 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR From: "cspoke" Good food, good people, good airplanes,,,,Sounds like a plan to me, I'll be there. -------- Craig Spoke Mark 111 Xtra (in the works) Lillian, AL Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=99970#99970 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 04:02:28 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: 4 stroke versus 2 stroke engines - Which is more reliable? From: "planecrazzzy" Hey Don, Good explination....you should send it to KITPLANES or EAA for a coulum in their Magazine.... Gotta Fly... Mike in MN / Rotax 503 Don G wrote: > Mr. Murphy, > > Let me reply to your question with a terribly long but pertinent discorse on the 2 cycle/4 cycle subject. > > This : -------- .. .. .. .. .. Do Not Archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=99987#99987 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 05:42:53 PM PST US From: "Steven Green" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR Sounds like fun. I'll plan to make the trip. Steven Green do not archive ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 07:44:48 PM PST US From: Dana Hague Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: gasoline vs. plastics At 08:00 AM 3/8/2007, David Lucas wrote: > >Think I've sorted the puzzle out [Wink] >If I've got it right, then the Teflon based containers are best. Is that >right Be a hell of an expensive tank, though... -Dana do not archive -- -- There is always a law against doing anything interesting. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.