---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 06/17/21: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:55 AM - Re: Fueling tanks way in the back..... (Richard Pike) 2. 09:00 AM - Re: Considering selling my Kolb Firestar II (n7188u) 3. 12:21 PM - Re: Fueling tanks way in the back..... (Charlie Mike) 4. 12:34 PM - Re: Going to a 72" prop (Charlie Mike) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:55:54 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Fueling tanks way in the back..... From: "Richard Pike" This one has a 10' long hose, reaches the wing on the MKIII. Pumps about 2 gallons/minute. https://www.amazon.com/TERA-PUMP-TREP01-TXL-Multi-Purpose-Transfer/dp/B083QSHP7V/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=tera+pump+long+hose&qid=1623934435&s=automotive&sr=1-2 -------- Richard Pike Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Kingsport, TN 3TN0 Forgiving is tough, being forgiven is wonderful, and God's grace really is amazing. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=502410#502410 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:00:53 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Considering selling my Kolb Firestar II From: "n7188u" Hi and thanks for the reply. Don't know yet what I would ask for my airplane. I did look in Barnstormers and saw a wide variation of prices for the Kolbs. But I think that if all I could get for it is in the price you mentioned ($5K) I would probably just hang it from my hangar ceiling and enjoy how pretty it is :) Best Regards, Chris Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=502412#502412 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:21:16 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Fueling tanks way in the back..... From: "Charlie Mike" Richard Pike wrote: > This one has a 10' long hose, reaches the wing on the MKIII. Pumps about 2 gallons/minute. > https://www.amazon.com/TERA-PUMP-TREP01-TXL-Multi-Purpose-Transfer/dp/B083QSHP7V/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=tera+pump+long+hose&qid=1623934435&s=automotive&sr=1-2 I like that one. -------- Kolb Slingshot 582, C gearbox. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=502415#502415 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:34:24 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Going to a 72" prop From: "Charlie Mike" Richard Pike wrote: > All done and flying great. Had a few teething issues: > > Initially started out with an extra 3/8" motor mount spacer at the rear, giving it a bit of downthrust to counteract any possible pitch over tendencies. Flew it four times that way, evaluating handling while trying to get the Warp Drive prop pitched properly. (Made me really appreciate the Ivo's ultra simple prop adjustment method!) > > Short version: the airplane simply felt wrong. Constantly fighting it as it kept trying to nose up at most every throttle setting, plus on final with minimal power, it just did not feel right. > Removed most of the rear spacer, now it handles just like it always did, deviation from stock thrust angle is two extra 1/16" washers on top of the rear Lord mounts. > > Good info, thanks. > Spent one afternoon playing with brass shim stock between the prop hub and the gearbox prop flange, finally got all three blades tracking within 1/16" of each other. > Spent several days trying to get the prop pitched for a 6300 rpm climb and a 6500 rpm max in level flight. Finally got within 50 rpm and called it quits. > Plugs look good, EGT gauges were lying to me. The new dual EGT gauge arrived today, no hurry putting it in, wx is rainy today, uber windy tomorrow. > > Anyway, everything is now as it ought to be, it runs smoother than it ever has, and the climb rate is typically right at 1,000'/min solo. Looks like normal cruise is going to be about 53-5400 rpm at 65 mph. And boy is it quiet! > > Now I need a pretty day so I can take some pictures of that old 2-seater trike, it's 582/w electric start, B box, BRS, and my 68" Ivo, get that thing sold and out of the hangar. $3k if you guys know anybody looking for such. > > Thanks for the suggestions & advice along the way. -------- Kolb Slingshot 582, C gearbox. 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