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1. 09:02 AM - Re: New to LOM (lwuest)
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4. 10:35 AM - Re: Re: New to LOM (jeayers1@aol.com)
5. 10:54 AM - Re: Re: New to LOM (Dave Austin)
6. 01:43 PM - Re: Re: New to LOM (Robert Feldtman)
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| Subject: | [Please Read] What are "The Lists" and Who's This Matt Dralle? |
Dear Listers,
Who is Matt Dralle and what exactly are these Lists? Well, I've been working in
the information technology industry for nearly 25 years primarily in computer
networking design and implementation. I have also done extensive work in web
development and CGI design during that time, along with some embedded system
development as well.
I started the Matronics Email Lists back in 1990 with about 30 fellow RV builders
from around the world. Since that time, I have added 63 other kinds of aircraft
related Lists to the line up and numerous other List related services such
as the Forums, Wiki, Archives and Search Engine just to name a few.
For flexibility and reliability, I have chosen to run all of my own servers here
locally. Other List-related systems include a 1 Gigabit, fully switched network
infrastructure, a commercial-grade Netscreen firewall, a Barracuda spam filter,
a local T1 Internet router, and a commercial-grade business T1 Internet
connection with full static addressing.
The computer servers found here include a quad-processor Xeon Linux server for
List web services, a dual-processor Xeon Linux system dedicated to the email processing
List functions, and another P4 Linux system serving as a remote storage
disk farm for the archives, databases, and for an on-line hard drive-based
backup system with 3.2 Terra Bytes of storage! This entire system is protected
by three large, commercial-grade uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems that
assure the Lists are available even during a local power outage! Speaking
of power, imagine how much electricity it takes to run all of these systems. One
month last Summer, I had a staggering $1368 bill for electricity alone!
I recently upgraded all of the computer racking infrastructure including new power
feeds and dedicated air conditioning for the room that serves as the Computer
Center for the Matronics Email Lists. Last year I added another rack to
house the MONSTER quad-processor web system that didn't quite fit into the first
rack! Here's a composite photo of the List Computer Center before the addition
of the second rack:
http://www.matronics.com/MattDralle-ListComputerCenter.jpg
As you can see, I take running these Lists very seriously and I am dedicated to
providing an always-on, 24x7x365 experience for each and every Lister.
But building and running this system isn't cheap. As I've stated before, I don't
support any of these systems with commercial advertising on the Lists. It is
supported 100% through List member Contributions! That means you... and you...
and YOU!
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Hello All,
Sorry it took awhile, I have been out of the country for a couple of weeks.
I bought the M332A powered Hatz built by Lorin Wilkinson in the 1990's. It has
a 28 volt engine system, with a Narco Voltage Converter to 12 volt for the rest
of the a/c. Knock on wood, so far it is running very well. Starts on the second
blade with the SlickSTART magneto booster.
Has anyone put a oil filter on their engine or just the screens? An thoughts? Also
what fuel are you burning, 100LL or autogas?
Thanks for the info,
Luke
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Luke Wuest
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I put an oil filter on the return line to the oil tank.
Was using autofuel 87 octane, but since it now contains 10% ethanol I
decided not to risk it and use Super grade Shell which so far has no
ethanol. (Canada).
I'd be interested on other people's comments on this one.
Dave Austin 601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII - LOM 337CE
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The builder of my glastar put a auto type oil filter - spin on type on my
332B. The oil seems very clean - absolutely nothing in the screens when I
have check them at 40 hrs and 85 hrs (CI) - I don't burn autofuel due to 1.)
the risk of getting ethanol (I don't care about the engine - it is the
unkown gaskets and O-rings that couldd issolve!) and 2.) burning only 7 gals
per hr, I don't mind the exorbitant av gas prices - better than the 30 gal
per hours in my twin commander!
Do you guys have oil drip problems? and radio noise (I suspect the spark
plug wires)
bobf
glastar 125GS
On 11/27/07, Dave Austin <daveaustin2@primus.ca> wrote:
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> I put an oil filter on the return line to the oil tank.
> Was using autofuel 87 octane, but since it now contains 10% ethanol I
> decided not to risk it and use Super grade Shell which so far has no
> ethanol. (Canada).
> I'd be interested on other people's comments on this one.
> Dave Austin 601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII - LOM 337CE
>
>
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I have a Lom M332A on my RV-3.? It came as a 28 volt system, but I?converted it
to a 12 volt system.? I installed the SlickStart in place of the LOM vibrator.
I had oil temperature problems from the beginning.? I installed a oil cooler and
an oil filter between the engine outlet and the oil tank.? The oil temperature
dropped 25 degrees C.? The oil temperature now?stays in the middle of the green
arc in a continuous climb from sea level to 15,000' AGL.? Before the addition
of a small oil cooler, I couldn't climb above 11,000'.
I use 100LL.
Regards,
Jim Ayers
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From: lwuest <lukester@earthlink.net>
Sent: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 9:02 am
Subject: Lom-List: Re: New to LOM
Hello All,
Sorry it took awhile, I have been out of the country for a couple of weeks.
I bought the M332A powered Hatz built by Lorin Wilkinson in the 1990's. It has
a
28 volt engine system, with a Narco Voltage Converter to 12 volt for the rest of
the a/c. Knock on wood, so far it is running very well. Starts on the second
blade with the SlickSTART magneto booster.
Has anyone put a oil filter on their engine or just the screens? An thoughts?
Also what fuel are you burning, 100LL or autogas?
Thanks for the info,
Luke
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Luke Wuest
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=148870#148870
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Bob,
Yes to both of your questions.
Dave Austin 601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII
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Dave - I figured - I bought some special Magnecor spark plug wire, and
figured out what kinda auto spark plug would fit - I just can't figure out
how to take the spark plug wire off the magnetoes. They seem to be rather
tightly connected or pushed up in there. Might end up emailing
Czechoslovakia..... I broke the supercharger band and had to hand prop start
it on the way to Oshkosh -- they were very helpful in getting me a new band
and my A&P put it on. All fixed now.
If I get it fixed so it doesn't make so much RFI on the radio - I wil put a
note on the LOM thread here.
Oil dripping I can live with.
bobf
On 11/27/07, Dave Austin <daveaustin2@primus.ca> wrote:
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> Bob,
> Yes to both of your questions.
> Dave Austin 601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII
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