---------------------------------------------------------- Lightning-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 06/14/10: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:00 AM - Re: Lightning.... (Ratherfly) 2. 08:15 AM - Re: Rust in carburetor (wampam) 3. 09:54 AM - Re: Re: Rust in carburetor (EAFerguson@AOL.COM) 4. 11:25 AM - Re: Re: Rust in carburetor (Mefford, Walt) 5. 05:06 PM - Re: Re: Rust in carburetor (n5pb@AOL.COM) 6. 09:32 PM - Wheel Balance and shimmy - an update (Bill Strahan) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:00:19 AM PST US Subject: Lightning-List: Re: Lightning.... From: "Ratherfly" http://longmeadow.vflyer.com/home/flyer/home/3291623 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=301138#301138 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:15:02 AM PST US Subject: Lightning-List: Re: Rust in carburetor From: "wampam" I have noticed, on two occasions, when checking the fuel at the gasolator the fuel had a red tint to it. The wing sumps looked fine. This occurred after the aircraft had sat for about three weeks. I continued to drain the gasolator until the fuel had the normal blue tint to it. Has anyone else observed this? Walt M. N881WP Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=301187#301187 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:54:54 AM PST US From: EAFerguson@AOL.COM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Re: Rust in carburetor In a message dated 6/14/2010 11:15:27 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, walt.mefford@garmin.com writes: I have noticed, on two occasions, when checking the fuel at the gasolator the fuel had a red tint to it. The wing sumps looked fine. This occurred after the aircraft had sat for about three weeks. I continued to drain the gasolator until the fuel had the normal blue tint to it. Has anyone else observed this? Walt M. N881WP Yes, after I got some gas with mud in it. Took forwver to clear it out, and then I had trouble with the sump drain. Earl Ferguson ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:25:19 AM PST US From: "Mefford, Walt" Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Re: Rust in carburetor Thanks This did not appear to be dirt or mud because the wing sumps continued to stay clear and the fuel tanks would be the only place where mud/dirt could enter the system. Also, there was no sediment as fair as I could tell. It kind of looked like automotive gas but I have never used it and again the wing sumps were clear. I am not sure what is causing the color to change. The next time this happens I'll save a sample and see what kind of residue remains after letting it evaporate. Walt M. From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of EAFerguson@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 9:54 AM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Re: Rust in carburetor In a message dated 6/14/2010 11:15:27 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, walt.mefford@garmin.com writes: I have noticed, on two occasions, when checking the fuel at the gasolator the fuel had a red tint to it. The wing sumps looked fine. This occurred after the aircraft had sat for about three weeks. I continued to drain the gasolator until the fuel had the normal blue tint to it. Has anyone else observed this? Walt M. N881WP Yes, after I got some gas with mud in it. Took forwver to clear it out, and then I had trouble with the sump drain. Earl Ferguson ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential material for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Thank you for your cooperation. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:06:45 PM PST US Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Re: Rust in carburetor From: n5pb@AOL.COM Walt, I have not noticed this at the gascolator. Bear -----Original Message----- From: wampam Sent: Mon, Jun 14, 2010 11:14 am Subject: Lightning-List: Re: Rust in carburetor I have noticed, on two occasions, when checking the fuel at the gasolator the uel had a red tint to it. The wing sumps looked fine. This occurred afte r the ircraft had sat for about three weeks. I continued to drain the gasolator ntil the fuel had the normal blue tint to it. Has anyone else observed th is? Walt M. 881WP ead this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=301187#301187 ======================== =========== -= - The Lightning-List Email Forum - -= Use the Matronics List Features Navigator to browse -= the many List utilities such as List Un/Subscription, -= Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, -= Photoshare, and much much more: - -= --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Lightning-List - -======================== ======================== =========== -= - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - -= Same great content also available via the Web Forums! - -= --> http://forums.matronics.com - -======================== ======================== =========== -= - List Contribution Web Site - -= Thank you for your generous support! -= -Matt Dralle, List Admin. -= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution -======================== ======================== =========== ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:32:06 PM PST US Subject: Lightning-List: Wheel Balance and shimmy - an update From: "Bill Strahan" I previously reported that wheel balancing didn't appear to affect my landing gear shimmy. Well, I wasn't doing an apples to apples comparison, because I decided to fly without the wheelpants and fairings to do a quick check. The weight of the wheelpants would obviously affect the resonant frequency of the gear, and that never crossed my mind. Today I finished some mods to my wheelpants and reinstalled them and went flying. I was surprised to find that on landing I had the slightest, barely noticeable shimmy just before turning off the runway. I was so surprised that I taxied back out and did another circuit. Same results. There are other variables compared to last time (such as the 100 degree heat!) but I am optimistic that the wheel balancing did actually address the shimmy issue to my satisfaction. It used to be bad enough that if I was transmitting when it happened I sounded like I was in a helicopter. Now I think a passenger wouldn't even notice. Good stuff. If anyone wants to drop by the Dallas, Texas area and balance their wheels they're more than welcome to the hanger. 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