---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 01/06/11: 11 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:31 AM - Re: Looking for FS2 Close To VA (Thom Riddle) 2. 05:49 AM - axair for sale (Malcolm Brubaker) 3. 06:08 AM - Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin for VW Engines (Rick Neilsen) 4. 06:51 AM - Re: Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin for VW Engines (John Hauck) 5. 07:23 AM - Re: Re: Looking for FS2 Close To VA (John Hauck) 6. 07:38 AM - Re: Re: Looking for FS2 Close To VA (william sullivan) 7. 08:04 AM - Re: axair for sale (Rick Neilsen) 8. 08:35 AM - Re: Bing 54 jets - cleaning? (Frankd) 9. 04:15 PM - Re: Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin for VW Engines (Rick Lewis) 10. 07:20 PM - Re: Re: FS2 for sale (Malcolm Brubaker) 11. 10:10 PM - Bing 54 jets - cleaning? (George Bearden) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:31:05 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Looking for FS2 Close To VA From: "Thom Riddle" "Why haven't you tested full flaperon stall? john h" I did not test the full flaperon stall speed because the half flaperon stall speed is slow enough(35)... same stall speed as my last Firestar with no flaps. I usually land with 1/2 flaperons in 3-point and make the first turn-off (which is 550' from the numbers) on our paved runway. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts. Daniel Patrick Moynihan Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=325777#325777 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/k9g0_600.jpg ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:49:42 AM PST US From: Malcolm Brubaker Subject: Kolb-List: axair for sale - only $3,500- a real deal- needs N# and motor--- only 60 hrs s ince new in 2004- =0Amal=0A-Malcolm Brubaker =0AMichigan Sport=0APilot Repair =0ALSRM-A, PPC, WS=0A(989)513-3022 =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A__________________ ______________=0AFrom: John Hauck =0ATo: kolb-list@ma tronics.com=0ASent: Wed, January 5, 2011 1:00:24 PM=0ASubject: Re: Kolb-Lis t: Re: Looking for FS2 Close To VALooking for FS2 Close To =0AVA=0A=0A--> K olb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" =0A=0A=0A- One thing I learn over and over when reading posts is that too many people =0Ause "indicated" rather than actual airspeeds.=0A=0A> Tom McCarthy=0A=0A Tom M/Gang:=0A=0AI use IAS because that is the only airspeed instrument I h ave.=0A=0AWhere do you get your "acutal" airspeed?=0A=0AJust curious.=0A=0A ====0A=0A=0A ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:08:50 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin for VW Engines From: Rick Neilsen I just got this from the latest EAA News Letter. It's a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin that recommends you retorque VW Heads. http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgSAIB.nsf/dc7bd4f27e5f1 07486257221005f069d/4a6335de983cb8b68625734c006353bc/$FILE/CE-07-43.pdf I don't know if this has been posted before, it was based on an accident in 2006. I use the Great Plains engine manual as the operating guide for my engine and they recommend you retorque the heads every year as part of the annual inspection. I had the exact thing happen as described in the bulleti n on a old VW camper bus years back so I know from personal experience that the head bolts can loosen with age (or maybe the studs stretch?) so I retorque my heads every year. I asked my VW expert that built my engine a while back and he didn't recommend you retorque the heads. He said that mos t people like to see bolts or nuts turn when they retorque, they cause more problems than they solve. I just bring the torque wrench up to the rated torque and stop. Most of the time the head bolts don't turn but some times they do. I have also had the oil pump nuts turn a bit when checking things. It=92s not a bad idea to check as many other engine bolts as you can easily get to every year also. Just don't over torque anything. Rick Neilsen Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:51:58 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin for VW Engines just bring the torque wrench up to the rated torque and stop. Most of the time the head bolts don't turn but some times they do. Rick Neilsen Rick N/Folks: I thought you had to back off a nut or bolt, especially one that has been torqued for a while, then retorque to get an accurate reading??? If you try to torque without backing off, you may be working against seizure/friction caused by age??? john h Titus, Alabama ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:23:21 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Looking for FS2 Close To VA I did not test the full flaperon stall speed because the half flaperon stall speed is slow enough(35)... same stall speed as my last Firestar with no flaps. I usually land with 1/2 flaperons in 3-point and make the first turn-off (which is 550' from the numbers) on our paved runway. -------- Thom Riddle Thom R/Folks: Probably not going to be much difference, if any, between half and full flaperons. Flaperons don't do a whole lot on the SS or FF, compared to the flaps on the MKIII. However, if it was me, I'd want to explore and become proficient flying my airplane in all configurations to insure I was familiar with what to expect when and if I had to. I am so rusty now, 3 short flights last month, since I had my accident last May. Be glad to get some decent weather and time to go do some serious flying and learn how to fly my mkIII again. Times a flying. Three months to Sun and Fun. Just looked at the Sun and Fun web site. Surprise! Sun and Fun is 29 Mar - 3 Apr this year. Less than three months to go. Better get my plane washed before then. If I don't, it will be a record for length of time between washings. john h Titus, Alabama ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:38:50 AM PST US From: william sullivan Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Looking for FS2 Close To VA - John- You better see to the wash job.- The plane might be over gross weight by then.- Barn crap builds up quick. - do not archive ------------------------- -------------------- Bill Sullivan --- On Thu, 1/6/11, John Hauck wrote: -- Less than three months to go.- Better get my plane washed before then.- If I don't, it will be a record for len gth of time between washings. john h Titus, Alabama le, List Admin. ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:04:59 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: axair for sale From: Rick Neilsen Malcolm Please don't use this as a for sale listing. How is this a KOLB post? Also! Do not archive Rick Neilsen Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 8:45 AM, Malcolm Brubaker wrote: > only $3,500 a real deal needs N# and motor only 60 hrs since new > in 2004 mal > > Malcolm Brubaker > Michigan Sport > Pilot Repair > LSRM-A, PPC, WS > (989)513-3022 > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 08:35:01 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Bing 54 jets - cleaning? From: "Frankd" Hi Cristal/Guys, I like your thoughts about JET flying... I'd log it if it happens:) On the topic, I just took apart my Bing 94/40 on my Jabiru 2200 due to fuel overflow during start after sitting for three years. Chris Ambrose had an issue with the float needle and I found I had the same "Pink" needle , which was recommended to be changed to the "Black" tipped one which has a stronger spring to facilitate a better seal. (Info for the Jab guys) I have one on order and my engine # is 902. I had a friend who worked as a car maintenance manager and he brought along Pipe cleaners and used those to clean out the overflow conduit and fuel intake couduit. Worked great on these bigger bores. He also suggested standard car Carb cleaner in a can. We did not touch the jets but I'd not hesitate to clean those gently and using fine copper wire for the smaller bores is now in my bag of tricks for the future. Just adding my 2 cents. frankD MX3, 0 Hrs Started engine. Learning about Carbs. Holister, Ca Trying to get to airworthy state. PS, Congrats on your baby. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=325804#325804 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 04:15:52 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin for VW Engines From: "Rick Lewis" Rick there even a more serious AD out on the VW engine. I was notified from Great Planes that the wrist pin keepers may be the wrong part and therefore to small. When the engine heats up the pistons allow the keepers to fall out and scar the cylinder walls, a real bummer. He sent me a new set and I pulled the cylinders off to check and sure enough, mine had the wrong keepers installed. I called Steve, of Great Planes, and thanked him for possibly saving my engine and life. This AD note covered about a five year time period but don't remember the exact dates. Anyone that has buildt up one of these engines from them should call and find out if there engine might be at risk. -------- Rick Lewis (VW Watercooled Engine) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=325860#325860 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 07:20:37 PM PST US From: Malcolm Brubaker Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: FS2 for sale I=C2-have a nice fs2 for sale its=C2-near Valley Forge=C2- PA=C2- =0A$6,500=C2-its realy in very nice shape and has quite a bit of history behind it.=0Aplease contact me off list=C2-=C2- call anytime=C2- for a link to some pics=C2-=C2-=C2- mal =0AMalcolm Brubaker =0A=0AMichiga n Sport=0APilot Repair =0ALSRM-A, PPC, WS=0A(989)513-3022 =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A__ ______________________________=0AFrom: Thom Riddle =0AT o: kolb-list@matronics.com=0ASent: Thu, January 6, 2011 8:28:46 AM=0ASubjec t: Kolb-List: Re: Looking for FS2 Close To VA=0A=0A--> Kolb-List message po sted by: "Thom Riddle" =0A=0A"Why haven't you tested fu ll flaperon stall? =0A=0Ajohn h"=0A=0AI did not test the full flaperon stal l speed because the half flaperon stall =0Aspeed is slow enough(35)... same stall speed as my last Firestar with no flaps. =0A=0A=0AI usually land wit h 1/2 flaperons in 3-point and make the first turn-off (which =0Ais 550' fr om the numbers) on our paved runway.=0A=0A--------=0AThom Riddle=0ABuffalo, NY (9G0)=0AKolb Slingshot SS-021=0AJabiru 2200A #1574=0ATennessee Prop 64x 32=0A=0A=0A=9CEveryone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his ow n facts.=9D=0ADaniel Patrick Moynihan=0A=0A=0A=0A=0ARead this topic o nline here:=0A=0Ahttp://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=325777#32577 7=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AAttachments: =0A=0Ahttp://forums.matronics.com//files/k9g0_ =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- -Matt Dralle, List Admin. =======0A=0A=0A ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 10:10:04 PM PST US From: "George Bearden" Subject: Kolb-List: Bing 54 jets - cleaning? > I know it is not recommended to clean the idle and main jets even with the fine copper strand, be careful. > but was wondering if anyone has ever done it after they were gummed up Sometimes the motorcycle jets I work on are too blame small for carb cleaner to do much. Plus idle jets seem to be the ones that plug up first, being the smallest. I use a propane torch on them, holding them lightly but firmly with needle-nose vide-grips. After getting them very hot I can usually blow out a small amount of ash and have a clean idle jet. 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