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1. 04:22 AM - Re: Header wrap 3+ years later (Catz631@aol.com)
2. 04:37 AM - Re: Gearbox/prop (Catz631@aol.com)
3. 04:50 AM - Re: Gearbox/propGearbox/prop (Catz631@aol.com)
4. 12:24 PM - Re: Gearbox/prop (Roger Lee)
5. 03:47 PM - Re: Header wrap 3+ years later (FLYaDIVE)
6. 05:41 PM - Re: Header wrap 3+ years later (Roger Lee)
7. 06:33 PM - Re: Re: Header wrap 3+ years later (Sauli Aalto)
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| Subject: | Re: Header wrap 3+ years later |
Barry,
When I removed the wrap there wasn't any corrosion under it. The stuff
turns into a "relic" and won't hold water or moisture. You have to be careful
with it or it will fall apart.
Dick Maddux
Milton,Fl
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| Subject: | Re: Gearbox/prop |
Rick,
Thanks for the prop balance info and Roger I will check out that balancer.
I didn't balance my previous Warp but didn't think it was that bad at all
until I installed the Kiev. My "old" Warp is a taper tip with nickel leading
edges and had been on the plane for over 12 years. A recent gearbox
overhaul, in an attempt to solve my "run-on "problems, revealed a gearbox in good
condition with little to no wear. However, I was going to the Kiev anyway
because of its reputed smoothness, quietness, lightness, performance and overall
beauty. 4 out of 5 is not bad. I am very happy with it and no more
runon(backwards) at shutdown!
I will get the balancer for my own use and also other LSA aircraft.
Dick Maddux
912UL
Milton,Fl
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| Subject: | Re: Gearbox/propGearbox/prop |
Scott, Thanks for your input. It is good to valadate a problem that someone
else has had . Usually ,I am the only one with a particular problem (IE : a
loose oil filter which I now safety wire on my aircraft and engine runon in
reverse direction on occasion...now solved)
Dick Maddux
912UL
Milton,Fl
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| Subject: | Re: Gearbox/prop |
Hi Dick,
I pull the entire prop and hub off. I put all the bolts back on and balance everything
from the gearbox prop flange forward. I always find them out of balance.
If you never try a static balance on a prop 95% of the people won't know it
is really out of balance unless it shakes the whole plane. Most people think
that tiny little vibration is normal and some you can't feel. Props are like our
carb balance at 100 hrs. They are always out of balance until proven otherwise.
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Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
Rotax Repair Center
520-574-1080
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=307362#307362
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| Subject: | Re: Header wrap 3+ years later |
Dick:
I know this is a difficult question to answer...
Did you notice any temperature drop in the engine compartment after
installing the wrap?
And...
What was your reason(s) for installing it?
Barry
On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 7:17 AM, <Catz631@aol.com> wrote:
> Barry,
> When I removed the wrap there wasn't any corrosion under it. The stuff
> turns into a "relic" and won't hold water or moisture. You have to be
> careful with it or it will fall apart.
> Dick Maddux
> Milton,Fl
>
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>
> *
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Header wrap 3+ years later |
Hi Barry,
The wrap Mfg claims a 70% reduction in radiated and convective heat. I don't know
if it is really that much, but if you land your plane would you put your hand
on your exhaust pipes? Not without loosing some skin. I can land and put my
hand on my pipes and keep my skin. With all the planes I have done the header
wrap on I have not seen any downsides or any issues.
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Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
Rotax Repair Center
520-574-1080
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=307406#307406
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| Subject: | Re: Header wrap 3+ years later |
Interesting topic!
Sorry to interfere but do you have any pics from your installation?
I think the exhaust are really hot and too close to everything under the
cowling
ransbuilder
sauli
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Lee" <ssadiver1@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 2:40 AM
Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Header wrap 3+ years later
>
> Hi Barry,
>
> The wrap Mfg claims a 70% reduction in radiated and convective heat. I
> don't know if it is really that much, but if you land your plane would you
> put your hand on your exhaust pipes? Not without loosing some skin. I can
> land and put my hand on my pipes and keep my skin. With all the planes I
> have done the header wrap on I have not seen any downsides or any issues.
>
> --------
> Roger Lee
> Tucson, Az.
> Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
> Rotax Repair Center
> 520-574-1080
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=307406#307406
>
>
>
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