---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 05/14/13: 8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:16 AM - Re: 5 rib firestar (GeoB) 2. 03:54 AM - Re: 377 prop (Thom Riddle) 3. 05:35 AM - Re: Re: Stripped threads on tail nut. (Gary Aman) 4. 05:46 AM - Re: Re: 5 rib firestar (John Hauck) 5. 06:00 AM - Re: Re: Stripped threads on tail nut. (John Hauck) 6. 06:23 AM - Re: Re: Stripped threads on tail nut. (Rick Neilsen) 7. 09:25 AM - Chestnut knolls CTAF (Dennis Rowe) 8. 12:15 PM - Re: Chestnut knolls CTAF (John Hauck) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:16:37 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: 5 rib firestar From: "GeoB" Ralph B wrote: > A Rotax 503 would not only add more weight but also more power than the design can handle.Ralph B I have heard this before, someone said the phrase was, "It would shake itself apart". I personally don't know. I have a Firestar I powered by a 503 DCDI but I have never flown it, it's ready for a re-cover. The fella I bought it from flew it this way. Not sure how many hours but there is only 28 hours on this engine. I have no idea what engine was on it before. Maybe the PO never used all of that power. Dunno. -------- GeoB "Members of Congress should be compelled to wear uniforms like NASCAR drivers, so we could identify their corporate sponsors" Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=400609#400609 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:54:55 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: 377 prop From: "Thom Riddle" My early (5 rib) Firestar with 377 had a 60" IVO ground adjustable prop. It was fairly light at 317 lb empty. It performed as well or better than the other early Firestar (also 5-rib) with 447 and 62" Power Fin prop, 362 lb empty. Both had the 2.58:1 B-box. With 2-stroke engines, especially the somewhat cantankerous 447, having a ground adjustable prop enables fine tuning to get the EGT and CHTs where they belong. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Don't worry about old age... it doesn't last very long. - Anonymous Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=400611#400611 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:35:52 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Stripped threads on tail nut. From: Gary Aman A problem with using a nyloc nut on the tail post is using a drilled bolt.A s the nut passes the drilled hole it cuts the nylon out of the nut like a l athe,which pretty much negates the advantage of a locking nut.A tall castel lated nut and a stainless lock ring are probably my best options.I found th ose locking rings at a marina that carried sailing boat accessories, G.Aman -----Original Message----- From: Dana Hague Sent: Mon, May 13, 2013 8:44 pm Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Stripped threads on tail nut. You can also cut them out of a spring. One spring ofthe right size can mak e a lot of circlips. Dana At 08:21 PM 5/13/2013, kinne russ wrote: I think McMasters-Carr has every size circlip you can imagine. Goodservice too. do not archive Russ K On May 13, 2013, at 4:38 PM, Arizona Flyer wrote: > > I just ordered a castle nut for my tail wire bolt so I would have acouple more threads instead of the wing nut that has only 2 or 3 threads.I figure I can gently tighten the castle nut with a socket then put thesafety ring in the bolt hole. My fingers get sore trying to turn my wingnut enough for decent cable tension. Having a hard time finding a couplespare safety rings in case I loose my one. I put a call into Travis @Kolb hoping he has a cou ple to send along with my new tail wheelreplacement I just ordered. My tail wheel bearing seems to be bindingsome as the wheel does not rotate freely, it won't spin without helpingit along. > > -------- > "Life should be lived as a bold adventure, I refuse totiptoe through life just to arrive safely at death" > > > > > Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=400557#400557 > > > > > > > > > > Email Forum - http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - http://forums.matronics.com - List Contribution Web Site - -Matt Dralle, List Admin. http://www.matronics.com/contribution -- Error: Keyboard not attached. Press F1 to continue. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:46:18 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Re: 5 rib firestar I bought a 5 rib back in 2003 and it had a 503, the guy said to use the xtra power for takeoff and climbing only and as long as you don't go over your VNE your good. I flew the stock wings for four years then I restored the plane and made a custom modified cage to handle the 503 and modified the wings. you can visit my website to see the mods, is this the thing to do I don't know? but I felt comfortable then and even more since the mods. www.brianskolbfirestar.comlu.com Kolbers: Did the same thing when I built my mkIII wings. Was a little gun shy after pulling the leading edges off my original Firestar 5 rib wing. Made sure that didn't happen to the new airplane. I used two webs to brace the bow tip. One straight out and one at 45 degrees. Really stiffens the forward half of the bow tip. Enjoyed your videos. Nothing like flying out of your own airstrip. john h mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:00:57 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Re: Stripped threads on tail nut. A problem with using a nyloc nut on the tail post is using a drilled bolt.As the nut passes the drilled hole it cuts the nylon out of the nut like a lathe,which pretty much negates the advantage of a locking nut.A tall castellated nut and a stainless lock ring are probably my best options.I found those locking rings at a marina that carried sailing boat accessories, G.Aman Kolbers: Use a bolt that is not drilled. john h mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:23:02 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Stripped threads on tail nut. From: Rick Neilsen I have never had a problem with the wing nuts and the safety rings even in deep grass. If you are that concerned you could try what I use on my prop. I use a standard nut so I can get good torque readings then I put a nylock nut on as a lock nut. Rick Neilsen Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:00 AM, John Hauck wrote: > ** ** > > A problem with using a nyloc nut on the tail post is using a drilled > bolt.As the nut passes the drilled hole it cuts the nylon out of the nut > like a lathe,which pretty much negates the advantage of a locking nut.A > tall castellated nut and a stainless lock ring are probably my best > options.I found those locking rings at a marina that carried sailing boat > accessories, > G.Aman **** > > ** ** > > * * > > ** ** > > Kolbers:**** > > ** ** > > Use a bolt that is not drilled.**** > > ** ** > > john h**** > > mkIII**** > > Titus, Alabama**** > > * * > > * > > * > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:25:31 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Chestnut knolls CTAF From: Dennis Rowe What frequency do they use at Kolb? Dennis "Skid" Rowe Mk3, 690L-70, Leechburg, PA ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 12:15:51 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Chestnut knolls CTAF We usually use 123.45 for air to air. Should be good if you need to talk to someone. No base station radio at CKAF. john h mkIII Titus, Alabama What frequency do they use at Kolb? Dennis "Skid" Rowe Mk3, 690L-70, Leechburg, PA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.