---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 06/19/10: 16 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:05 AM - Kolb Flyer (william sullivan) 2. 10:33 AM - Re: Help with elevator cable (robert bean) 3. 11:59 AM - A Thank You From the Family of John Ratcliffe (JRatcli256@aol.com) 4. 01:34 PM - rotax 447 gear box oil plug (lhaggerty) 5. 01:48 PM - Re: Rotax 447 gear box oil plug (william sullivan) 6. 01:54 PM - Re: rotax 447 gear box oil plug (John Hauck) 7. 02:52 PM - Re: rotax 447 gear box oil plug (zeprep251@aol.com) 8. 03:53 PM - Re: Bolding going where a few have gone before; the HKS (Robert Dresden) 9. 04:02 PM - Re: Kolb Flyer (Jack B. Hart) 10. 04:55 PM - Re: Bolding going where a few have gone before; the HKS (Larry Cottrell) 11. 06:13 PM - Re: Kolb Flyer (Jack Carillon) 12. 07:00 PM - Re: Kolb Flyer (william sullivan) 13. 07:14 PM - Re: Re: Kolb Flyer (Jack Carillon) 14. 07:16 PM - Re: Kolb Flyer (william sullivan) 15. 07:19 PM - Re: rotax 447 gear box oil plug (chris davis) 16. 07:21 PM - Re: Kolb Flyer (Dennis Souder) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:05:57 AM PST US From: william sullivan Subject: Kolb-List: Kolb Flyer - There is a Kolb Flyer on Barnstormers.- While I am not interested in buying it, I would like to know if anyone has ever flown one.- It looks l ike a twin engine Ultrastar.- I think the ad said 180 pounds.- Any comm ents?- John?- Dennis? - ------------------------- -------------------- Bill Sullivan ------------------------- -------------------- Windsor Locks, Ct. ------------------------- -------------------- FS 447 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:33:13 AM PST US From: robert bean Subject: Kolb-List: re: Help with elevator cable At Northrop part of the course was to make this fixture (and the poking awl) by hand, using nothing but hacksaw, file, and hand die. The thimble fit in the little base receiver and the block went in a vise. We then had to do one splice, also for a grade. If you want to correctly restore an antique airplane this is the only way. BB (prefers swage) DSCN2274 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:59:33 AM PST US From: JRatcli256@aol.com Subject: Kolb-List: A Thank You From the Family of John Ratcliffe I have just gone to the Kolb List site and un-subscribed, but I just want you and all the people at the Kolb Aircraft Co., in London KY to know that John loved reading all your emails and advice, and on his behalf I want to thank each and everyone of you. Jane Ratcliffe ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 01:34:13 PM PST US From: "lhaggerty" Subject: Kolb-List: rotax 447 gear box oil plug The oil plug on my gear box was frozen when I attempted to change oil and in spite of using a quality box end wrench the hex head was rounded out during removal. The replacement plug from Leading Edge Air Foils cost me $27 plus shipping. Now I don't want this to happen again so I am looking for advice on preventing re-occurrence. Pete ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 01:48:04 PM PST US From: william sullivan Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Rotax 447 gear box oil plug - Ellery suggested a product called Nickle Seize for steel to aluminum co ntact.- I had asked about something for the gear leg sockets. - ------------------------- ------------- Bill Sullivan ------------------------- ------------- Windsor Locks, Ct. ------------------------- ------------- FS 447 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 01:54:34 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: rotax 447 gear box oil plug Anti-seize compound! john h mkIII The oil plug on my gear box was frozen when I attempted to change oil and in spite of using a quality box end wrench the hex head was rounded out during removal. The replacement plug from Leading Edge Air Foils cost me $27 plus shipping. Now I don't want this to happen again so I am looking for advice on preventing re-occurrence. Pete ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 02:52:08 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: rotax 447 gear box oil plug From: zeprep251@aol.com A soft gasket,(copper) and a six point socket or box end wrench G.Aman -----Original Message----- From: John Hauck Sent: Sat, Jun 19, 2010 4:53 pm Subject: Re: Kolb-List: rotax 447 gear box oil plug Anti-seize compound! john h mkIII The oil plug on my gear box was frozen when I attempted to change oil an d in spite of using a quality box end wrench the hex head was rounded ou t during removal. The replacement plug from Leading Edge Air Foils cost me $27 plus shipping. Now I don't want this to happen again so I am loo king for advice on preventing re-occurrence. Pete ======================== =========== ======================== =========== ======================== =========== ======================== =========== ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 03:53:31 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Bolding going where a few have gone before; the HKS From: Robert Dresden So much for BOLDLY going anywhere.. 1 more question. What is the minimum clearance for prop to boom tube On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 9:54 PM, Robert Dresden wrote: > > Kolbers, Bob Dresden here. Getting ready to 4 cycle the Firestar II > with the HKS. I'd like to keep the trial and error part to a minimum > if I can. Soooo, I'm hoping I can tap into this great knowledge base > we've got here. I've talked with Larry C about his install, got some > great insights into this endeavor. I'll be doing the type II exhaust > and horizontal carbs, 3.47 gearbox. I'm fishing for photos, hints, > what I'd do different next time, all this good stuff. Where do all > those oil lines go, any mounting options for tank and cooler, anyone > with a type II setup care to comment on noise level? I certainly > appreciate all replies. Thanks in advance. > > > Bob Dresden > Firestar 646F > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 04:02:12 PM PST US From: "Jack B. Hart" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Flyer From: william sullivan There is a Kolb Flyer on Barnstormers. While I am not interested in buying it, I would like to know if anyone has ever flown one. It looks like a twin engine Ultrastar. I think the ad said 180 pounds. Any comments? John? Dennis? ................................ Bill, Years ago one was built by EAA Chapter 373 at Hagerstown, Indiana as a Chapter project. They were unsuccessful when trying to fly it above ground effect. Many prop changes and no luck. Jack B. Hart FF004 Winchester, IN ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 04:55:09 PM PST US From: "Larry Cottrell" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Bolding going where a few have gone before; the HKS Bob, I don't know if you got much response. Not too sure that there are all that many HKS's out there. My prop clearance is only 5/8th of an inch, would like more, probably quieter, but that is what I have. Not real interested in cutting my Warp drive prop. So far I have 82 hours on the engine. If there is anything else that I can tell you, I would be glad to do so. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Dresden To: kolb-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 4:53 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Bolding going where a few have gone before; the HKS So much for BOLDLY going anywhere.. 1 more question. What is the minimum clearance for prop to boom tube On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 9:54 PM, Robert Dresden wrote: > > Kolbers, Bob Dresden here. Getting ready to 4 cycle the Firestar II > with the HKS. I'd like to keep the trial and error part to a minimum > if I can. Soooo, I'm hoping I can tap into this great knowledge base > we've got here. I've talked with Larry C about his install, got some > great insights into this endeavor. I'll be doing the type II exhaust > and horizontal carbs, 3.47 gearbox. I'm fishing for photos, hints, > what I'd do different next time, all this good stuff. Where do all > those oil lines go, any mounting options for tank and cooler, anyone > with a type II setup care to comment on noise level? I certainly > appreciate all replies. Thanks in advance. > > > Bob Dresden > Firestar 646F > > > > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 06:13:58 PM PST US From: Jack Carillon Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Flyer Jack and gang, I was looking on the internet about a week ago just looking up Kolbs on another rainy day here and ran across this old picture of Homer in a Flyer. I sent this picture to John Hauck and asked if he knew anything about this one. John says he thinks it was a prototype from the mid 80s and is hanging in Homer's hanger. Doesn't look like it had a very good view out the front. Must not have worked out. Good for us Kolbers. Jack Carillon Akron Oh. FS II ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:00:00 PM PST US From: william sullivan Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb Flyer - Jack- The Kolb Flyer that is listed on Barnstormers has twin Solo engin es.- I have no idea what your photo shows.- I did find references to th e twin engine Flyer from an old Ultralight News article.- Interesting rea ding.--I have no idea how common, or how successful they were. - ------------------------- --------------------- Bill Sulliv an ------------------------- --------------------- Windsor Loc ks, Ct. ------------------------- ----------------------FS 447 ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 07:14:14 PM PST US From: Jack Carillon Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb Flyer william sullivan wrote: > Jack- The Kolb Flyer that is listed on Barnstormers has twin Solo > engines. I have no idea what your photo shows. I did find references > to the twin engine Flyer from an old Ultralight News article. > Interesting reading. I have no idea how common, or how successful they > were. > > Bill Sullivan > Windsor Locks, Ct. > FS 447 > > * > > > * > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Bill and gang, I'll try and send the link for the picture. http://www.ultralighthomepage.com/PICS/flyer.gif Jack Carillon Akron Oh. FS II ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 07:16:19 PM PST US From: william sullivan Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb Flyer - Jack- I went to the FAA web site and looked up the N number of the plan e in your photo.- It is a Kolb Feather, circa 1984.- I never heard of i t.- It is also mentioned as a Twinstar.- No idea why, maybe experimenta l. -Very informative. - ------------------------- -------------------- Bill Sullivan ------------------------- -------------------- Windsor Locks, Ct. ------------------------- -------------------- FS 447 - ------------------------- ------------------------- ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 07:19:22 PM PST US From: chris davis Subject: Re: Kolb-List: rotax 447 gear box oil plug Pete As others have said "never seize" or what ever name you buy it by will work but as im sure you know I always drilled a hole in the plug and safty wired it so when the "never seize "was doing its job you didnt loose the ne verseized plug! yours C.-Chris Davis=0AKXP 503 492 hrs=0AGlider Pilot=0AD isabled from crash building Firefly =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A________________________ ________=0AFrom: lhaggerty =0ATo: kolb matronics =0ASent: Sat, June 19, 2010 4:34:45 PM=0ASubject: Kolb-List: rotax 447 gear box oil plug=0A=0A=0AThe oil plug on my gear box was frozen when I attempted to change oil and in spite of using a quality box end wrench the hex head was rounded out during removal. The replacement plug from Leading Edge Air Foils cost me $27 plus shipping. Now I don't wa nt this to happen again so I am looking for advice on preventing re-occurre ============ =0A=0A=0A ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 07:21:54 PM PST US From: "Dennis Souder" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Kolb Flyer Bill, Yes - definitely a Flyer - but highly modified. This one with the geared Solo's would have enough power to fly very well; this is what Dell Cross had for power as I recall. In addition to the engine changes, it has a modified landing gear and of course . that nose! We never did that either. Dennis _____ From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of william sullivan Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 10:06 AM Subject: Kolb-List: Kolb Flyer There is a Kolb Flyer on Barnstormers. While I am not interested in buying it, I would like to know if anyone has ever flown one. It looks like a twin engine Ultrastar. I think the ad said 180 pounds. Any comments? John? Dennis? Bill Sullivan Windsor Locks, Ct. 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