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1. 05:08 AM - Re: Re: CT MKIII crash (Thomas R. Riddle)
2. 05:28 AM - Re: CT MKIII crash (grantr)
3. 05:28 AM - Re: MkIIIX on eBay (chris davis)
4. 05:55 AM - 96 HP engine weighing 40 lbs (Robert Laird)
5. 07:18 AM - Advice on 912 carb overhaul - Bing 64 (John Bickham)
6. 07:30 AM - Re: MkIIIX on eBay (Mike Welch)
7. 07:34 AM - Re: Advice on 912 carb overhaul - Bing 64 (Richard Girard)
8. 08:03 AM - Re: Advice on 912 carb overhaul - Bing 64 (John Bickham)
9. 08:09 AM - E-LSA Repairman Course (Bill Eslick)
10. 08:29 AM - GEO engine for sale (Mike Welch)
11. 08:38 AM - Re: Advice on 912 carb overhaul - Bing 64 (VICTOR PETERS)
12. 09:05 AM - Re: Re: Advice on 912 carb overhaul - Bing 64 (Richard Girard)
13. 09:18 AM - Re: 96 HP engine weighing 40 lbs (pj.ladd)
14. 10:17 AM - Re: Annual inspection (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
15. 11:41 AM - Re: Annual inspection (robert bean)
16. 01:11 PM - Formation flying video - not Kolb related (Thom Riddle)
17. 04:26 PM - help picking video camera (grantr)
18. 06:22 PM - Re: help picking video camera (JetPilot)
19. 06:38 PM - Re: MK III Climb performance with Rotax 503 update 11-10-08 (JetPilot)
20. 07:03 PM - Re: Re: MK III Climb performance with Rotax 503 update 11-10-08 (robert bean)
21. 07:46 PM - Re: MkIIIX on eBay (Nelson, Craig)
22. 07:46 PM - Re: E-LSA Repairman Course (clrprop)
23. 09:11 PM - Re: Mark 3C/912 on floats & CHT sending unit (John Hauck)
24. 09:13 PM - Re: Re: Econo Miser!! (John Hauck)
25. 09:23 PM - Re: UL: Re: Oil for 2 stroke air cooled (HShack@aol.com)
26. 09:31 PM - Re: Annual inspection (John Hauck)
27. 09:46 PM - Re: Engine Weight limit (John Hauck)
28. 10:13 PM - Re: Advice on 912 carb overhaul - Bing 64 (John Hauck)
29. 10:28 PM - Re: GEO engine for sale (John Hauck)
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| Subject: | Re: CT MKIII crash |
I bought one of the Great Plains gascolators with the Curtis drain
valve, with the intention of installing it in the Allegro we used to
own. The space available was not sufficient so we did not install it.
It appears to be very well built and smaller in size than many, which
I like. The bowl is metal and not the least bit transparent :-(.
Thom in Buffalo
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| Subject: | Re: CT MKIII crash |
Contact Bear Perkins www.bearperkins.com/ He has a light weight gascolator with a big clear plastic bowl and a very fine mesh screen on the output side. I am using this on my plane. It has a plug drain on the bowl. Cost was $70
He also has good prices and stock on many rotax parts as well.
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| Subject: | Re: MkIIIX on eBay |
Richard , Or anyone- does anyone know why TNK is selling that beautiful a
ircraft? Looks to me like it would be a- great show plane for some time ?
Chris =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A________________________________=0AFrom: Richard Gira
rd <aslsa.rng@gmail.com>=0ATo: "kolb-list@matronics.com" <kolb-list@matroni
cs.com>=0ASent: Monday, November 10, 2008 9:37:28 PM=0ASubject: Kolb-List:
MkIIIX on eBay=0A=0AIf anyone out there is seriously looking for a Mk III X
tra, the factory demo with the new wing is on eBay: =0A=0Ahttp://cgi.ebay.c
om/ebaymotors/Kolb-Aircraft-MIII-Xtra-2-Place_W0QQitemZ270299252504QQihZ017
QQcategoryZ63677QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ht_923wt_0=0A=0A=0AI
saw this aircraft at Sun-n-Fun in 2007 and it is just drop dead beautiful.
I'm sure by now they have cleaned my drool marks off it (only kidding guys)
.=0AIf I win the lotto this weekend this will be the first thing I buy.=0A
=0ARick=0APS I am not in any way connected with the factory-=0Ado not arc
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| Subject: | 96 HP engine weighing 40 lbs |
Here's a 96 HP rotary engine that only weighs 40 lbs
http://www.parajet.com/index.php?id=122
on the downside, it costs $38,000.
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| Subject: | Advice on 912 carb overhaul - Bing 64 |
Hello list,
Well I think it is time for me to overhaul the Bing 64 carbs on my 912UL.
The engine is running fine. We have had a stretch of great weather and it is hard
to pull the carbs off and quite flying.
I think I am the victim of CRS disease.
One problem I'm having on start up is rough running until enricher (choke) is closed.
I don't remember that in the first couple of hundred hours. I think it
is one of those things that has crept in slowly and gotten to the point it is
noticeable now.
Another little thing is just a barely noticeable miss every now and then at 3000
rpm or less.
I also have to adjust the mixture screw on one carb more than the recommended 1.5
turns to get a good carb balance.
I have attended the ROTAX Maintenance Level I course. Don't have all the tools
or confidence to do it right.
Has anyone had any experience with Bing Agency in Kansas?
http://www.bingcarburetor.com/
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Thanks too much,
John Bickham
Mark III-C w/ 912UL
St. Francisville, LA
"NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as slow as you could have
!!!
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Richard =2C Or anyone does anyone know why TNK is selling that beautiful a
ircraft? Looks to me like it would be a great show plane for some time ? C
hris
Chris=2C I can only venture a couple of guesses as to why TNK would have t
o sell their Xtra demo. The first guess would be they have a replacement a
nd the yellow Xtra is "last year's model". I doubt this is the case=2C but
rather think that they=2C like almost EVERY other business in this country
=2Care having some serious financial constraints due to slow sales. The fa
ct of the matter is=2C these are some really tough times!!! Whatever the
motivations are behind the sale the yellow and white Xtra=2C I hope they w
ork out for the TNK.Mike Welch=2C MKIII CX
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| Subject: | Re: Advice on 912 carb overhaul - Bing 64 |
John, I went up to Council Groves and met the guys at the Bing Agency. If
it's for a Bing, they have it in quantity. Before you start tearing carbs
apart, check the carb boots. I had the same problems with my HKS that you're
experiencing and found the carb boots were rotten. Multiple cracks and
fissures on the inside, outside they looked brand new.
Rick
On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 9:16 AM, John Bickham <gearbender@bellsouth.net>wrote:
>
> Hello list,
>
> Well I think it is time for me to overhaul the Bing 64 carbs on my 912UL.
>
> The engine is running fine. We have had a stretch of great weather and it
> is hard to pull the carbs off and quite flying.
>
> I think I am the victim of CRS disease.
>
> One problem I'm having on start up is rough running until enricher (choke)
> is closed. I don't remember that in the first couple of hundred hours. I
> think it is one of those things that has crept in slowly and gotten to the
> point it is noticeable now.
>
> Another little thing is just a barely noticeable miss every now and then at
> 3000 rpm or less.
>
> I also have to adjust the mixture screw on one carb more than the
> recommended 1.5 turns to get a good carb balance.
>
> I have attended the ROTAX Maintenance Level I course. Don't have all the
> tools or confidence to do it right.
>
> Has anyone had any experience with Bing Agency in Kansas?
> http://www.bingcarburetor.com/
>
> --------
> Thanks too much,
>
> John Bickham
> Mark III-C w/ 912UL
> St. Francisville, LA
>
> "NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as slow as you
> could have !!!
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=213494#213494
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Advice on 912 carb overhaul - Bing 64 |
Thanks Rick for the suggestions/info.
The carb boots were replaced new in April during annual.
I called two folks so far. Bing Agency (KS) does not overhaul aviation carbs but
sells the complete rebuild kit for $380.00.
Ronnie at SMLA suggested that I need to look at re-shimming the gearbox for the
the rough running at startup.
More to get done.
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Thanks too much,
John Bickham
Mark III-C w/ 912UL
St. Francisville, LA
"NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as slow as you could have
!!!
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| Subject: | E-LSA Repairman Course |
Does anyone on this list have a handle on where or when an E-LSA Repairman
course will next be offered?
Bill Eslick
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| Subject: | GEO engine for sale |
Kolb guys=2C I got an email yesterday on my flyGEO engine list that I am
a member of. A guy on that list says he isgoing to list a GEO engine on eB
ay soon. Before doing that=2C he thought he'd pass the word around to some
list members=2C in case they were interested. The engine is a fully conv
erted 1000CC GEO Metro Raven Redrive aircraft engine. From the description
=2Che has ALL the necessary parts to make it a bolt-on installation. It ha
s 90 hours of flight time=2C according to him. BTW=2C Raven sells the motor
mounts that directly bolt on to the Kolb frame=2C in place of the Rotax 58
2. (However=2C it is installed on that motor) This set-up is IDENTICAL t
o what I have installed on my Kolb MkIII. I paid MORE than twice his askin
g price!!! It is my understanding=2C since I haven't flown mine yet=2C th
at this engine has performance "close" to a Rotax 582.The fuel consumption
should be around the 2.25 to 2.5 GPH range. It is a 4 cycle=2C 3 cylinder
engine=2C made by Suzuki. In my particular case=2C I have decided to add
a turbocharger. That greatly increases the torque=2C and should performsig
nificantly better than a Rotax 582. (We'll see!!) Plus=2C according to th
ose that have installed the turbo=2C the fuel consumption goes DOWN to abou
t 1.9 to 2.25 GPH!! I went over the HP and torque figures quite awhwile b
ack=2C when comparing the Suzuki engine to the Rotax 912UL and 912ULS. Acc
ording the published figures from Suzuki=2C the Chevy Sprint 3 cyl turbo (s
ame engine as Metro) has significantly more torque than a Rotax 912ULS. B
efore any of you 912 guys get your feathers ruffled=2C I'm not denigrating
the 912!! It is the best!! It's the trend-setter. It is also quite expen
sive. So=2C if you want an engine with the capabilities of something that
is much more expensive=2C and you want it cheap=2C here's a choice you mig
ht consider. Just an idea..... http://www.geometro.bravehost.com/ Mike Wel
chMkIII CX
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| Subject: | Re: Advice on 912 carb overhaul - Bing 64 |
Just had that problem John. Close anyway. Take off your carb bowls,
unscrew the idle mixture jet.
I'll bet it's plugged. You can't even get a piece of safety wire through
that tiny hole. It's out of sight between the main jet and the idle air
adj. screw, which is supposed to stay at 1.5 turns. You can down load
pics and instructions from rotax. Heavy maint(sec 73) manuals (pdf).
My engine will now idle at 1350rpm if I wanted it to. (not recomended).
It hasn't idled this good since I first cranked her up. Now I must re
synchronize it.
Vic
MkIIX 912UL
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| Subject: | Re: Advice on 912 carb overhaul - Bing 64 |
Okay, if you have no problem there, did you synch the carbs at annual, both
pneumatically and mechanically? Sorry, just going through the basics.
Rick
On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 10:02 AM, John Bickham <gearbender@bellsouth.net>wrote:
>
> Thanks Rick for the suggestions/info.
>
> The carb boots were replaced new in April during annual.
>
> I called two folks so far. Bing Agency (KS) does not overhaul aviation
> carbs but sells the complete rebuild kit for $380.00.
>
> Ronnie at SMLA suggested that I need to look at re-shimming the gearbox for
> the the rough running at startup.
>
> More to get done.
>
> --------
> Thanks too much,
>
> John Bickham
> Mark III-C w/ 912UL
> St. Francisville, LA
>
> "NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as slow as you
> could have !!!
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=213505#213505
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: 96 HP engine weighing 40 lbs |
Here's a 96 HP rotary engine that only weighs 40 lbs>>
Hi,
I had a rotary engine in a car once. An NSU Ro80.
A superb piece of kit. The engine was thirsty and the ceramic lobe tips wore
out an alarming rate but it was as smooth as silk. i think they now only
produce the Spyder.
The car itself was well balanced with a manual gear shift. The clutch was
operated electrically so that when you put your hand on the gear stick a
contact was made and the engine de-clutched. The mis match of engine and
wheel speed was taken care of by a torque converter.
Quitest and smoothest car I ever owned.
The darndest thing. Some years ago I flew into an RAF field which now houses
a Transport Museum and there was my old car on display
Cheers
Pat.
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| Subject: | Re: Annual inspection |
Craig/all
Seems like I had heard that you shouldn't solder wires on airplanes due to
that very problem. What do you guys think?
I used only crimp connectors in my plane. You also need to support the wires
as much as possible to keep them from moving and breaking.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nelson, Craig" <craig.nelson@heraeus.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 10:37 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Annual inspection
<<DSC_1331.JPG>> <<DSC_1333.JPG>> <<DSC_1335.JPG>>
<<DSC_1347.JPG>> <<DSC_1348.JPG>> <<DSC_1350.JPG>>
<<DSC_1352.JPG>> <<DSC_1355.JPG>> <<DSC_1367.JPG>>
I have been involved in my annual inspection. Removed the cowling and
found a lose cht bolt and a wire lom nut had come off. I have had some
trouble with the EIS. My tach was working intermintaly and the cht that
was irregular was deffinatly the blot that had worked lose. The tack
problem was where I had made a solder connection at a plastic conector
plug. it vibrated till the wire workhardned and brke lose. The shrink
tubing held the ends together that's why the intermint operation.Decided
to do something drastic B4 I started you can see the results in the
photos. B flying next week
Uncle craig
MKIIIEX 912ULS
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| Subject: | Re: Annual inspection |
agreed, I use only crimp. My weak spot is the push-on flag
connectors on my ignition module.
I bought the best ones I could find.
ok so far.
BB
On 11, Nov 2008, at 1:14 PM, Richard & Martha Neilsen wrote:
> <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
>
> Craig/all
>
> Seems like I had heard that you shouldn't solder wires on airplanes
> due to that very problem. What do you guys think?
>
> I used only crimp connectors in my plane. You also need to support
> the wires as much as possible to keep them from moving and breaking.
>
> Rick Neilsen
> Redrive VW powered MKIIIC
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nelson, Craig"
> <craig.nelson@heraeus.com>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 10:37 PM
> Subject: Kolb-List: Annual inspection
>
>
> <<DSC_1331.JPG>> <<DSC_1333.JPG>> <<DSC_1335.JPG>>
> <<DSC_1347.JPG>> <<DSC_1348.JPG>> <<DSC_1350.JPG>>
> <<DSC_1352.JPG>> <<DSC_1355.JPG>> <<DSC_1367.JPG>>
> I have been involved in my annual inspection. Removed the cowling and
> found a lose cht bolt and a wire lom nut had come off. I have had some
> trouble with the EIS. My tach was working intermintaly and the cht
> that
> was irregular was deffinatly the blot that had worked lose. The tack
> problem was where I had made a solder connection at a plastic conector
> plug. it vibrated till the wire workhardned and brke lose. The shrink
> tubing held the ends together that's why the intermint
> operation.Decided
> to do something drastic B4 I started you can see the results in the
> photos. B flying next week
> Uncle craig
> MKIIIEX 912ULS
>
>
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| Subject: | Formation flying video - not Kolb related |
NOT KOB RELATED! .... But you will all enjoy this video of two P-51s in formation
flight w/ video taken from cockpit of the second P-51.
http://www.airshowbuzz.com/videos/view.php?v=022754bc
--------
Thom Riddle
CFI-SP
Power Plant Mechanic
N1208P RANS S6S, Tailwheel, 912UL
N197BG FS1/447
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George Carlin
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| Subject: | help picking video camera |
I plan on buying a digital video camera with Christmas money. I don't want the
most expensive camera but I don't want cheap low quality either.
I want to be able to download the videos to youtube and other websites.
Do any of you have any reccomendations?
Grant
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| Subject: | Re: help picking video camera |
Sony is the clear leader in video cameras, with image quality, advanced technology,
and quality. I would most definitely recommend a Hard Drive camera, that
way you can get like 30 hours or more of recording without ever messing with
tapes. With a DV tape or CD camera, they always seem to run out at the the
worst possible time, and have you ever tried to change a tape while flying a
Kolb, it can be done, but its a pain in the arse ! The Hard drive camera has
a really great picture, and Sony cameras have very good Image stabilization which
is VERY important when shooting video from an airplane. I'm glad to see
you are getting a camera, cant wait to see a bunch of your videos !
Mike
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"NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could
have !!!
Kolb MK-III Xtra, 912-S
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| Subject: | Re: MK III Climb performance with Rotax 503 update 11-10-08 |
I think those rates are great for a 503 on a MK III, it is more than I would have
expected. Rough air can hurt climb rates, I would take the readings in perfectly
smooth air. Also wind gradients can affect climb rate, If you run into
more head wind you can have spikes...
I think you might do a little better at 55 mph, I keep mine at 60 just for safety..
I have simulated engine failures at 60 MPH in my kolb, the climb is so
steep that it takes darn near a 0 G pushover to keep from stalling, and that is
when I am expecting it ! I think a surprise failure at anything less than 60
MPH in climb would be extremely difficult.
Mike
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"NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could
have !!!
Kolb MK-III Xtra, 912-S
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| Subject: | Re: MK III Climb performance with Rotax 503 update 11-10-08 |
There's the key. Can't stall at zero G. I don't care what your
attitude is.
Sure would help though to have enough wind passing the controls to do
something helpful.
I have climbed out with secure authority at 45 mph( ASI accuracy
questionable) in my clip wing MkIII
with one notch flaps. Sure amazes me. I would expect a mush sooner
but the ASI kept creeping up
so why argue?
If I were younger and had more horsepower I would go out and test the
extremes of vertical reverse
and unusual attitudes. But I'm not. So far the Kolb has been a
solid and reliable ride through several
questionable situations.
BB
On 11, Nov 2008, at 9:38 PM, JetPilot wrote:
>
> I think those rates are great for a 503 on a MK III, it is more
> than I would have expected. Rough air can hurt climb rates, I
> would take the readings in perfectly smooth air. Also wind
> gradients can affect climb rate, If you run into more head wind you
> can have spikes...
>
> I think you might do a little better at 55 mph, I keep mine at 60
> just for safety.. I have simulated engine failures at 60 MPH in
> my kolb, the climb is so steep that it takes darn near a 0 G
> pushover to keep from stalling, and that is when I am expecting
> it ! I think a surprise failure at anything less than 60 MPH in
> climb would be extremely difficult.
>
> Mike
>
> --------
> "NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast
> as you could have !!!
>
> Kolb MK-III Xtra, 912-S
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=213610#213610
>
>
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Chris
I have seen TNK sell several planes in the past because of paint issues.
If the plane is painted with lacquer it cracks in less than 2 years
Uncle craig
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[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mike Welch
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 8:29 AM
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: MkIIIX on eBay
Richard , Or anyone does anyone know why TNK is selling that beautiful
aircraft? Looks to me like it would be a great show plane for some time
? Chris
Chris,
I can only venture a couple of guesses as to why TNK would have to
sell their Xtra demo. The first guess would be they have a replacement
and the yellow Xtra is "last year's model". I doubt this is the case,
but rather think that they, like almost EVERY other business in this
country,
are having some serious financial constraints due to slow sales. The
fact of the matter is, these are some really tough times!!!
Whatever the motivations are behind the sale the yellow and white
Xtra, I hope they work out for the TNK.
Mike Welch, MKIII CX
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| Subject: | Re: E-LSA Repairman Course |
I took mine here Bill,
http://www.sportaviationspecialties.com/
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=213618#213618
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| Subject: | Re: Mark 3C/912 on floats & CHT sending unit |
> The other thing is the CHT sending units on the 912 UL, are they F or C
> degrees which dicates which gages to use, some of us use the F gages and
> the temp always runs low as does the oil temp.
Hi Folks:
Don't know who I am responding to. Helps to sign your emails. Its the nice
thing to do.
All three temp senders on the 912 series engines are 0 to 300 F.
Oil pressure sender is 0 to 150 lbs.
I use F. You may also use C. If you wish, you may do a little leg work.
All this info is available at no charge from Kodiak Research, the Rotax
importer. In fact, all the manuals for all the engines, two and four
stroke, are available on their web site on line.
The reason your instruments are indicating the engine CHT and Oil Temps are
low is probably because that is the condition of your engine. The 80 horse
912UL runs extremely cool, especially in the winter. I found that taping
the oil cooler will bring the engine oil temps up to a minimum 190F and also
raise CHT so the engine will run better in colder OATs.
john h
mkIII
Nellis AFB, NV - Been on the road 6 weeks. Lap top has been down 6 weeks.
;-( This afternoon, lap top was convinced to start working again. Found
out I had installed a new stick of memory that was bad. Problem corrected.
;-) Hope to be back at hauck's holler before 2009. Having fun traveling,
exploring on dirt bike and atv, and visiting good friends. Probably be in
the Monument Valley area next week. I love to fly and drive into that part
of Utah.
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| Subject: | Re: Econo Miser!! |
> By addition of the air fuel mixture control, Victor 1+ is burning 0.25
gph
> less for an eleven percent improvement in fuel economy.
> ............................................
>
> Jack B. Hart FF004
Jack H:
You forgot to brief us on performance before and after.
john h
mkIII
Nellis AFB, NV
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| Subject: | Re: UL: Re: Oil for 2 stroke air cooled |
Well, that article was written 14 years ago. There are some new options. I
prefer a semi-synthetic. I have been using AV-2 in my Kolb Firestar's 503
for 4 years with no problems. I have since found Citgo Superguard Sea & Snow.
About $13 a gallon. Citgo also sells Superguard Two Stroke Air Cooled.
They are both the same oil- just in different packages. The specs. far exceed
what Rotax requires, at a very reasonable price.
No, I don't like putting money in Hugo Chaves' pocket, but even Exxon buys
oil from him sometimes.
Howard Shackleford
FS II
SC
In a message dated 11/11/2008 9:21:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
rw@wittco.net writes:
What's the next best one to use? I just read the article on oil at
_http://www.theultrahttp://www.http://www.thhttp://_
(http://www.theultralightplace.com/choosing_oil.htm) and it only
recommends the above Pennzoil for Rotax engines
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| Subject: | Re: Annual inspection |
Decided
to do something drastic B4 I started you can see the results in the
photos. B flying next week
Uncle craig
MKIIIEX 912ULS
Uncle Craig:
Looks good!
Will it fly?
When is Milo getting into the air?
Kolb "Flyin" at MV 2009 will be here before you know it.
john h
mkIII
Nellis AFB, NV
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| Subject: | Re: Engine Weight limit |
Rick:
You must be thinking of Rans S-12's.
Kolbs do not have a history of dumping engines on their crews.
john h
mkIII
Nellis AFB, NV
The other side of the limit is what will the cage hold in a crash.
The reason the army stopped buying Wright aircraft was that too many
trainees were killed in relatively light crashes when the engine tore
loose from its mounts and crushed them.
Rick
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| Subject: | Re: Advice on 912 carb overhaul - Bing 64 |
> Another little thing is just a barely noticeable miss every now and then
at 3000 rpm or less.
>
> I also have to adjust the mixture screw on one carb more than the
> recommended 1.5 turns to get a good carb balance.
>
> I have attended the ROTAX Maintenance Level I course. Don't have all the
> tools or confidence to do it right.
>
> Has anyone had any experience with Bing Agency in Kansas?
> http://www.bingcarburetor.com/
>
> --------
> Thanks too much,
>
> John Bickham
John B:
I don't think you adjust carb balance with mixture adjustments.
Contrary to popular belief, I do quite well balancing my carbs mechanically.
Idle mixture screws are right where the tech at the Rotax Factory set them
during the initial test run.
My experience with Bing is very similar to my experience with the Dodge
Boys. Charge about three or four prices for everything.
Give me a call on my cell phone. Holler if you need the number.
john h
mkIII
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| Subject: | Re: GEO engine for sale |
Mike W:
Glad to hear the Suzuki has more torque than a 912uls. I have been
flying 912's for 14 years now, and nearly 3,000 hours without knowing
that information.
I do believe there is a lot more to aircraft engines than torque
figures, of course. Price is a very large factor. One gets what one
pays for, most of the time.
For day to day, hour to hour comparison of performance, reliability, and
longevity, I'll gladly pay a little extra to get a proven product over
another engine that is much cheaper, has a good reputation in an
automobile, but "really" lacks much hard evidence of being a proven
aircraft engine. I believe the three banger has not had a good track
record in the reduction drive department. Has that problem been solved?
The 912 series engines are aircraft engines, not conversions.
I don't sell 912's, but I do depend on them to get me there and back
home safely. Yep, I don't like the prices of the 912's either, but in
the long run they are worth every penny, when one thinks about the
environment our hobby takes us.
john h
mkIII - 2,900+ hours
912ULS - 300+ hours
Nellis AFB, NV
I went over the HP and torque figures quite awhwile back, when
comparing the Suzuki engine to the Rotax 912UL and 912ULS. According
the published figures from Suzuki, the Chevy Sprint 3 cyl turbo (same
engine as Metro) has significantly more torque than a Rotax 912ULS.
Before any of you 912 guys get your feathers ruffled, I'm not
denigrating the 912!! It is the best!! It's the trend-setter. It is
also quite expensive.
So, if you want an engine with the capabilities of something that is
much more expensive, and you want it cheap, here's a choice you might
consider. Just an idea.....
http://www.geometro.bravehost.com/
Mike Welch
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