---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 09/22/11: 15 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:13 AM - Geo metro stuff for sale (Herb) 2. 03:15 PM - Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners (ces308) 3. 03:17 PM - Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners (ces308) 4. 03:44 PM - Ohio fly-in first weekend in Oct! (FIRESTARII) 5. 04:04 PM - Re: Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners (Thom Riddle) 6. 04:49 PM - Re: Ohio fly-in first weekend in Oct! (Dennis Thate) 7. 05:09 PM - Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners (tkben002) 8. 05:52 PM - Re: Ohio fly-in first weekend in Oct! (FIRESTARII) 9. 06:24 PM - Re: Geo metro stuff for sale (robert bean) 10. 06:38 PM - Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners (ces308) 11. 06:57 PM - Re: Geo metro stuff for sale (Herb) 12. 07:07 PM - Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners (Thom Riddle) 13. 07:25 PM - Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners (ces308) 14. 07:37 PM - Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners (Thom Riddle) 15. 07:55 PM - Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners (ces308) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:13:07 AM PST US From: Herb Subject: Kolb-List: Geo metro stuff for sale guys Buddy of mine went out of the airplane business...He has a 4 cyl geo engine...1.3 liter single ohc... abt 80 hp.. He had it equipped with a Simple Digital System fuel injection and ignition computer...The SDS system includes all the parts to make the Geo engine run....Fuel pump, Injector rail,Injectors, Ignition coil packs...etc...Programming module...The engine and sds system was running on his airplane..He also has a Belt Redrive from someone in Kansas as I recall...labeled a Mini Merlin Conversion... All of this stuff , save the engine, has less than 5 hours...the engine came directly from a wreck...does not use oil .. miles unknown... also several other engine parts...head, etc.. all yours for best offer....I recall that he had maybe 4500 bucks in the whole kaboddle.... Herb ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:15:37 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners From: "ces308" Thom,Travis... I try the deflectors on the right side this morning and it did drop the temp on that side from 320 to 296.....then this afternoon it did the other side and WOW ! I changed the location and angle and HOLY COW ! This morning that side was running 320 and when I flew it 30 minutes ago it was 234 and the right side was still around 290...(289 actually). Now I will make one to match the last one I made ! chris ambrose M3X/Jabiru A-2200 N327CS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=352990#352990 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:17:45 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners From: "ces308" Thom,Travis... I try the deflectors on the right side this morning and it did drop the temp on that side from 320 to 296.....then this afternoon it did the other side and WOW ! I changed the location and angle and HOLY COW ! This morning that side was running 320 and when I flew it 30 minutes ago it was 234 and the right side was still around 290...(289 actually). Now I will make one to match the last one I made ! chris ambrose M3X/Jabiru A-2200 N327CS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=352991#352991 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 03:44:57 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Ohio fly-in first weekend in Oct! From: "FIRESTARII" :D Hey Kolber's and flyer's alike I am inviting everybody to a fly in the first weekend in October at "Graham Field" in Ohio. It's marked private on the sectionals and there is no formal identifier. Look on the Cincinnatii sectional chart and find "Downing I-40" then look south west 10 to 15 miles and you'll see Graham. It's a pretty long east west grass strip just off of I-36 and there is a pond just to the south of it. This is an annual fly in where you are sure to see the wildest flying and coolest airplanes you can imagine. In my humble opinion it's the best fly in you will see in all of Ohio, Period! Usually there are several 450HP Steirman's, RV's out the wazzo, and man these guys are REALLY into big BIG AZZ tires! If you have never seen a Scout or Husky with 40" tall tires your missing out. There are numerous little places to land on the Graham farm and they usually have a "Short Field TO/Landing contest on Saturday and thats usually the best day to go. I plan on attending both Sat and Sun as there is tons to see and do and lots of great people to meet and talk airplanes with. If you don't have an airplane come any way because usually there are several guys giving rides. Lots to see and do so get off your computer and fire up that airplane you have been "going to fly one of these days!" and come on out. Mostly I don't wanna be the only Kolber there and would love to meet some of you on this list. Oh, and the easiest way to find the place is to look for the smoke stacks just south of Coshocton and go west and you can't miss it! See you there! Thanks again Seth Miller, FSII Skypark, Ohio! -------- Low and Slow FireStar II Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=352993#352993 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 04:04:38 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners From: Thom Riddle Chris, Glad to hear they helped so much! Thom (sent from iPhone 4) On Sep 22, 2011, at 6:12 PM, "ces308" wrote: > > Thom,Travis... > > I try the deflectors on the right side this morning and it did drop the temp on that side from 320 to 296.....then this afternoon it did the other side and WOW ! I changed the location and angle and HOLY COW ! This morning that side was running 320 and when I flew it 30 minutes ago it was 234 and the right side was still around 290...(289 actually). > > Now I will make one to match the last one I made ! > > chris ambrose > M3X/Jabiru A-2200 > N327CS > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=352990#352990 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 04:49:12 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Ohio fly-in first weekend in Oct! From: "Dennis Thate" Seth, Thanks for the invitation, but per our conversation, I'll be out getting some refresher tail dragger time. Safe Flying, Dennis Yes that' really me in the cockpit in that photo ! -------- Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute. ~Gil Stern These flying machines are just a fad and will never catch on Unknown Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=352997#352997 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/taming_the_taildragger_923.jpg ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 05:09:28 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners From: "tkben002" Alright Chris, this thread would not be complete withouth pix and I like pix, so make sure you take some and show em. How many baffles did you make per side? Was it a front fence, an upper deflector and and rear one? I will be making mine this weekend and I plan on only doing the front fence first and going from there. Travis Bennett Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=352998#352998 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 05:52:58 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Ohio fly-in first weekend in Oct! From: "FIRESTARII" Thats great glad to hear it! Hope all goes well for ya, let me know if I can help any other way! -------- Low and Slow FireStar II Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=353004#353004 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 06:24:08 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Geo metro stuff for sale From: robert bean The prop hub location may be a consideration. Is mini merlin still in business? BB On 22, Sep 2011, at 1:10 PM, Herb wrote: > > guys > > Buddy of mine went out of the airplane business...He has a 4 cyl geo engine...1.3 liter single ohc... abt 80 hp.. He had it equipped with a Simple Digital System fuel injection and ignition computer...The SDS system includes all the parts to make the Geo engine run....Fuel pump, Injector rail,Injectors, Ignition coil packs...etc...Programming module...The engine and sds system was running on his airplane..He also has a Belt Redrive from someone in Kansas as I recall...labeled a Mini Merlin Conversion... All of this stuff , save the engine, has less than 5 hours...the engine came directly from a wreck...does not use oil .. miles unknown... also several other engine parts...head, etc.. > > all yours for best offer....I recall that he had maybe 4500 bucks in the whole kaboddle.... Herb > > > > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 06:38:45 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners From: "ces308" Travis... here are some pictures for you....the scoop with the rivits on a steeper angle is the way you want to do it...at least 45*....the first one ended up being less than that and although it worked,it didn't work as well as the second one I did...also it's aimed toward the front of center... Take a look and I'll try and answer your questions...I haven't put the ones in the front yet... chris ambrose Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=353007#353007 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_3086_921.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_3081_166.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_3085_181.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_3084_437.jpg ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 06:57:36 PM PST US From: Herb Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Geo metro stuff for sale Bob Mini Merlin went out of business.. as I recall... Not sure about prop diameter...? Likely similar to a 912 ...? Might be a bit more? Depending on engine mounting... Herb At 08:21 PM 9/22/2011, you wrote: > >The prop hub location may be a consideration. Is mini merlin still >in business? >BB > >On 22, Sep 2011, at 1:10 PM, Herb wrote: > > > > > guys > > > > Buddy of mine went out of the airplane business...He has a 4 cyl > geo engine...1.3 liter single ohc... abt 80 hp.. He had it > equipped with a Simple Digital System fuel injection and ignition > computer...The SDS system includes all the parts to make the Geo > engine run....Fuel pump, Injector rail,Injectors, Ignition coil > packs...etc...Programming module...The engine and sds system was > running on his airplane..He also has a Belt Redrive from someone in > Kansas as I recall...labeled a Mini Merlin Conversion... All of > this stuff , save the engine, has less than 5 hours...the engine > came directly from a wreck...does not use oil .. miles unknown... > also several other engine parts...head, etc.. > > > > all yours for best offer....I recall that he had maybe > 4500 bucks in the whole kaboddle.... Herb > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:07:10 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners From: "Thom Riddle" Chris, In your photo, is your EIS reading 1326 and 1128 EGTs? If so, that is quite a spread. Are they on opposite sides? If so, you may be able to get a better balance by tilting the carb bottom (float bowl) about 10 or more degrees toward the lean side, instead of level. There is an airflow divider in the intake, oriented vertically, that smoothes the fuel/air flow before the fuel is completely atomized. However, it also splits the flow somewhat. The fuel comes into the venturi from the bottom and the airflow tends to spiral somewhat so one side frequently gets a richer mixture than the other side. According to Pete Krotje, this can be offset by tilting the float bowl toward the lean side. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Truth is what stands the test of experience. - Albert Einstein Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=353010#353010 ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 07:25:28 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners From: "ces308" Thom... I did that and it did help some...the egt's are on 3 & 4 respectively with 4 having the lowest compression of the 3...(65#)....in your opinion would that make it lower?? This winter I am planning on cleaning that cylinder up and re ring it...2&4 were the 2 cylinders that got hot during that mess I went through last winter when I had the engine stoppage problem.. chris ambrose Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=353011#353011 ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 07:37:51 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners From: "Thom Riddle" Chris, Lower compression means lower power but not by much. I doubt that in itself would mean lower EGT. It is possible you have a valve issue or something else. I can't remember if your engine is a solid lifter or hydraulic lifter. If solid, do you adjust them at every oil change? Do you check the head bolt torque then too? Just thinking out loud. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Truth is what stands the test of experience. - Albert Einstein Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=353012#353012 ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 07:55:36 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Thom, Chris or Jabiru owners From: "ces308" Thom... Every 50 hrs...and the clearances have been right on...in fact the last time was 20 hrs ago....and I do think there is some leakage with the valves on that cylinder. Maybe I'll pull that head and try lapping the valves... chris ambrose Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=353014#353014 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.