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1. 08:39 AM - Lithium Battery (Mark Fox)
2. 10:30 AM - Re: Check Nut Size for Pulsar I (Yellowhammer)
3. 10:45 AM - Re: Re: Check Nut Size for Pulsar I (Rick Thomason)
4. 12:38 PM - Re: Check Nut Size for Pulsar I (Yellowhammer)
5. 12:39 PM - Re: Check Nut Size for Pulsar I (Yellowhammer)
6. 01:13 PM - Re: Check Nut Size for Pulsar I (Yellowhammer)
7. 04:24 PM - Re: Lithium Battery (Michael Cowan)
8. 04:26 PM - Re: Lithium Battery (Michael Cowan)
9. 04:33 PM - Re: Lithium Battery (N3300P)
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What's the group experience with swapping out the lead acid
motorcycle battery for Lithium ion or lithium polymer ?
I have noticed one thing with the Stratus set up. If I have a steep
decline at low power, the Stratus will sometimes power off - I assume
because of low voltage.
At least for me the 912 (1995 vintage) has always had an issue with not
enough electrical power if heavily loaded....LED's lights in recent years
has really helped
My current lead acid battery is the typical 10 Ah...but there are lithium
at better Ah and cranking amps at 1/5 the weight. Also it could eliminate
teh need to hook up a trickle charger after every flight before heading
home.
Just wonder if anyone has experience...theoretically there are many more
safety features on these batteries in the last couple years to stop runaway
and fires.
Thanks
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| Subject: | Re: Check Nut Size for Pulsar I |
Thanks Y'all.
The reason I mentioned AN-4 size and threads is because I took a AN-4 lock nut
to see if it would fit the threaded rod in portion just to try to get an idea
of the correct size. Low and behold it fit and that why I mentioned that.
Thanks for trying to help me.
These check nuts are preventing me from closing out my wing skins.
I am steadily but surely making good progress on my build process. I have finished
my canopy and it is a really tight fit in the space above my head and I am
72 inches / 6 feet tall.
That is the only thing that really has me worried. My Horizontal stabilizers and
elevators are complete. My flaps and ailerons are completed and installed.
I feel the flaps need an extra rib which I plan on trying to add. I just need to
order some aluminum sheet from A/C Spruce.
Oh, one more thing that has me concerned is the nose gear fork which looks really
weak and not of good craftsmanship and of course the nose gear leg. I plan
on getting it Magna Flux tested for integrity so we will see how that tuns out.
I do pray everyone is in good health and high spirits during this "pandemic" and
as always safe skies to all.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Clyde Oyler aka Yellowhammer
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J.M. Oyler "Clyde"
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| Subject: | Re: Check Nut Size for Pulsar I |
Clyde,
Extra rib in flaps near the control rod, do it.
If you have the original nose gear you definitely need to talk to Greg Smith! Many
folks have experienced the misery of a failed nose gear.
Rick
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> On Aug 11, 2020, at 12:31 PM, Yellowhammer <coyler@sthpk-12.net> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks Y'all.
>
> The reason I mentioned AN-4 size and threads is because I took a AN-4 lock nut
to see if it would fit the threaded rod in portion just to try to get an idea
of the correct size. Low and behold it fit and that why I mentioned that.
>
> Thanks for trying to help me.
>
> These check nuts are preventing me from closing out my wing skins.
>
> I am steadily but surely making good progress on my build process. I have finished
my canopy and it is a really tight fit in the space above my head and I
am 72 inches / 6 feet tall.
>
> That is the only thing that really has me worried. My Horizontal stabilizers
and elevators are complete. My flaps and ailerons are completed and installed.
>
> I feel the flaps need an extra rib which I plan on trying to add. I just need
to order some aluminum sheet from A/C Spruce.
>
> Oh, one more thing that has me concerned is the nose gear fork which looks really
weak and not of good craftsmanship and of course the nose gear leg. I plan
on getting it Magna Flux tested for integrity so we will see how that tuns out.
>
> I do pray everyone is in good health and high spirits during this "pandemic"
and as always safe skies to all.
>
> Sincerely and Respectfully,
>
> Clyde Oyler aka Yellowhammer
>
> --------
> J.M. Oyler "Clyde"
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=497652#497652
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| Subject: | Re: Check Nut Size for Pulsar I |
paqs345(at)gmail.com wrote:
> Typically jam nuts on rod ends are 1/4-28 threads (bolt diameter 1/4"). I am
sure there are no size AN6 rod ends on a Pulsar.
>
> Sonja
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 7, 2020 at 2:44 PM Yellowhammer wrote:
>
>
> >
> > Greetings,
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone had the proper size for the check nuts that go on
the Rod End Bearings on the control linkages for the Pulsar I.
> >
> > Mine were missing when I acquired my kit.
> >
> > They seem to be the same size that would fit on an AN-6 bolt.
> >
> > I cannot figure out how to order the correct size. All I have seen on Air
Craft Spruce is for An-3 size.
> >
> > If I am looking up the nuts incorrectly please point me in the right direction.
> >
> > I cannot close out my wings until I have the four that are required for each
wing's control linkages.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for the information as it is greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Yellowhammer
> >
> > --------
> > J.M. Oyler "Clyde"
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Read this topic online here:
> >
> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=497567#497567 (http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=497567#497567)
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Sonja,
Once again you have been so very helpful! I truly appreciate you sharing your knowledge
with me and helping me.
I measured the the rod ends and they were exactly as you said they would be.
Many thanks!
Clyde Oyler
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J.M. Oyler "Clyde"
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| Subject: | Re: Check Nut Size for Pulsar I |
paqs345(at)gmail.com wrote:
> Typically jam nuts on rod ends are 1/4-28 threads (bolt diameter 1/4"). I am
sure there are no size AN6 rod ends on a Pulsar.
>
> Sonja
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 7, 2020 at 2:44 PM Yellowhammer wrote:
>
>
> >
> > Greetings,
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone had the proper size for the check nuts that go on
the Rod End Bearings on the control linkages for the Pulsar I.
> >
> > Mine were missing when I acquired my kit.
> >
> > They seem to be the same size that would fit on an AN-6 bolt.
> >
> > I cannot figure out how to order the correct size. All I have seen on Air
Craft Spruce is for An-3 size.
> >
> > If I am looking up the nuts incorrectly please point me in the right direction.
> >
> > I cannot close out my wings until I have the four that are required for each
wing's control linkages.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for the information as it is greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Yellowhammer
> >
> > --------
> > J.M. Oyler "Clyde"
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Read this topic online here:
> >
> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=497567#497567 (http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=497567#497567)
> >
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> >
>
Sonja,
Once again you have been so very helpful! I truly appreciate you sharing your knowledge
with me and helping me.
I measured the the rod ends and they were exactly as you said they would be.
Many thanks!
Clyde Oyler
--------
J.M. Oyler "Clyde"
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=497658#497658
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| Subject: | Re: Check Nut Size for Pulsar I |
Sonja,
I was cruising through your website earlier today and wanted to know if you still
have some items for sale. I am particularly interested in the air vents, Shielded
Tefzel Wiring, and the Newton Fuel Caps.
If these items are still available I am interested.
I wanted to tell you my wife purchased your Home built Hints book for me for Fathers
day and I have enjoyed it and found it very helpful so thank you.
I am also interested in purchasing your Pulsar Build manuals that you have added
helpful hints to as well.
Let me know if you still have them and thanks for your help.
Clyde
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| Subject: | Re: Lithium Battery |
FWIW I=99m installing a Shorai LFX19A4-BS12; 19Ah, 285 CCA LiFePO4 mo
torcycle
battery. I have no direct experience, so this is not an endorsement. It
=99s
small (5.83x3.39x3.46), and light (2.47lb). We=99ll see. That
=99s why they
call it experimental.
Mike Cowan
On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 11:42 AM Mark Fox <saafbusiness@gmail.com> wrote:
> What's the group experience with swapping out the lead acid
> motorcycle battery for Lithium ion or lithium polymer ?
>
> I have noticed one thing with the Stratus set up. If I have a steep
> decline at low power, the Stratus will sometimes power off - I assume
> because of low voltage.
>
> At least for me the 912 (1995 vintage) has always had an issue with not
> enough electrical power if heavily loaded....LED's lights in recent years
> has really helped
>
> My current lead acid battery is the typical 10 Ah...but there are lithium
> at better Ah and cranking amps at 1/5 the weight. Also it could eliminate
> teh need to hook up a trickle charger after every flight before heading
> home.
>
> Just wonder if anyone has experience...theoretically there are many more
> safety features on these batteries in the last couple years to stop runaw
ay
> and fires.
>
> Thanks
>
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| Subject: | Re: Lithium Battery |
FWIW I=99m installing a Shorai LFX19A4-BS12; 19Ah, 285 CCA LiFePO4 mo
torcycle
battery. I have no direct experience, so this is not an endorsement. It
=99s
small (5.83x3.39x3.46), and light (2.47lb). We=99ll see. That
=99s why they
call it experimental.
Mike Cowan
On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 11:42 AM Mark Fox <saafbusiness@gmail.com> wrote:
> What's the group experience with swapping out the lead acid
> motorcycle battery for Lithium ion or lithium polymer ?
>
> I have noticed one thing with the Stratus set up. If I have a steep
> decline at low power, the Stratus will sometimes power off - I assume
> because of low voltage.
>
> At least for me the 912 (1995 vintage) has always had an issue with not
> enough electrical power if heavily loaded....LED's lights in recent years
> has really helped
>
> My current lead acid battery is the typical 10 Ah...but there are lithium
> at better Ah and cranking amps at 1/5 the weight. Also it could eliminate
> teh need to hook up a trickle charger after every flight before heading
> home.
>
> Just wonder if anyone has experience...theoretically there are many more
> safety features on these batteries in the last couple years to stop runaw
ay
> and fires.
>
> Thanks
>
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| Subject: | Re: Lithium Battery |
The EarthX batteries for,experimental,aviation have a lot of safety features
built in. Expensive but likely worth it
https://earthxbatteries.com/product-category/experimental-aircraft
On Aug 11, 2020, at 6:26 PM, Michael Cowan <mikey.flyer53@gmail.com> wrote:
=EF=BB
FWIW I=99m installing a Shorai LFX19A4-BS12; 19Ah, 285 CCA LiFePO4 mot
orcycle battery. I have no direct experience, so this is not an endorsement
. It=99s small (5.83x3.39x3.46), and light (2.47lb). We=99ll s
ee. That=99s why they call it experimental.
Mike Cowan
> On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 11:42 AM Mark Fox <saafbusiness@gmail.com> wrote:
> What's the group experience with swapping out the lead acid motorcycle bat
tery for Lithium ion or lithium polymer ?
>
> I have noticed one thing with the Stratus set up. If I have a steep decli
ne at low power, the Stratus will sometimes power off - I assume because of l
ow voltage.
>
> At least for me the 912 (1995 vintage) has always had an issue with not en
ough electrical power if heavily loaded....LED's lights in recent years has r
eally helped
>
> My current lead acid battery is the typical 10 Ah...but there are lithium a
t better Ah and cranking amps at 1/5 the weight. Also it could eliminate teh
need to hook up a trickle charger after every flight before heading home.
>
> Just wonder if anyone has experience...theoretically there are many more s
afety features on these batteries in the last couple years to stop runaway a
nd fires.
>
> Thanks
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