---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 01/24/04: 32 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:08 AM - Gas caps (George P. Tyler) 2. 06:48 AM - Re: Shimmy (Emrath) 3. 07:01 AM - Re: Shimmy (Denis Walsh) 4. 07:59 AM - Vans Alternator info (Sam Buchanan) 5. 08:54 AM - Scotch Brite Wheel (Karie Daniel) 6. 09:27 AM - Re: Scotch Brite Wheel (Dr. Leathers) 7. 09:30 AM - Re: Shimmy (Vanremog@aol.com) 8. 09:35 AM - >Re:Van's Alternator info (Oldsfolks@aol.com) 9. 09:50 AM - Re: >Re:Van's Alternator info (Sam Buchanan) 10. 10:16 AM - lost info .......... (Gert) 11. 10:48 AM - Re: Vans Alternator info (Harvey Sigmon) 12. 10:52 AM - Re: Vans Alternator info (linn walters) 13. 10:59 AM - Re: Scotch Brite Wheel (Jeff Point) 14. 11:03 AM - Re: Vans Alternator info (Brian Denk) 15. 11:06 AM - Re: Vans Alternator info (Brian Denk) 16. 11:08 AM - Re: Vans Alternator info (Jerry Springer) 17. 11:11 AM - () 18. 11:15 AM - Re: Vans Alternator info (Sam Buchanan) 19. 11:21 AM - Re: Vans Alternator info (Sam Buchanan) 20. 12:01 PM - Re: (Greg Milner) 21. 01:28 PM - Re: Vans Alternator info (Pat Perry) 22. 02:01 PM - Re: Rocket-List: Rocket engines for sale. (JOHN STARN) 23. 02:31 PM - trio (Wheeler North) 24. 02:31 PM - RV-8 For Sale (Randy Lervold) 25. 02:49 PM - Re: Vans Alternator info (Sam Buchanan) 26. 03:00 PM - For Sale: RV7 wing and tail kits (Jared Boone) 27. 03:41 PM - Re: RV-4 First Flight (DWENSING@aol.com) 28. 03:44 PM - Re: RV-4 First Flight (DWENSING@aol.com) 29. 04:12 PM - Alternator Pulley (Oldsfolks@aol.com) 30. 05:23 PM - Re: (C. Rabaut) 31. 05:57 PM - Re: (Charles Rowbotham) 32. 06:03 PM - Re: Vans Alternator info (Gary Zilik) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:08:44 AM PST US From: "George P. Tyler" Subject: RV-List: Gas caps --> RV-List message posted by: "George P. Tyler" This thread is about dead but thought I would tell you all what one RV'er does on his outside parked plane. He puts a suction type cup over each gas cap (like window carrying suction cups), says he has had no water in tank problem since. gptyler 226DG ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:48:35 AM PST US From: "Emrath" Subject: Re: RV-List: Shimmy --> RV-List message posted by: "Emrath" All this talk about shimmy and airing tires has be wondering. What are the -6A owners, who have converted to Michelin AirStop tubes, doing for the nose tire? Desser emailed me that Michelin doesn't have one for the 11-4.00x5 nose tire....will someother size, like the ones for the mains, work in the nose wheel? Marty in Brentwood TN ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:01:39 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: Shimmy From: Denis Walsh --> RV-List message posted by: Denis Walsh Don't know about other ones; however the good news is that the tubes sold by van are pretty slow leak as is. They seem to leak down at about the same rate as the Airstops. They have other shortcomings though so be sure and replace them whenever you change the nose tire. > From: "Emrath" > Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com > Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 08:49:21 -0600 > To: > Subject: Re: RV-List: Shimmy > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Emrath" > > All this talk about shimmy and airing tires has be wondering. What are the > -6A owners, who have converted to Michelin AirStop tubes, doing for the nose > tire? Desser emailed me that Michelin doesn't have one for the 11-4.00x5 > nose tire....will someother size, like the ones for the mains, work in the > nose wheel? > Marty in Brentwood TN > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:59:12 AM PST US From: Sam Buchanan Subject: RV-List: Vans Alternator info --> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan This info is probably in the archives but maybe it will still be helpful for someone in the near term. The 35amp Vans alternator on my RV-6 died this morning after 545 hrs. This was no surprise since I had recently started picking up some whine in the headsets and this is a pretty long run for this alternator. A test on the alternator machine at AutoZone confirmed the dead diodes. I realize this alternator doesn't have the best reputation among Vans pilots but I plan to replace it with the same unit so I don't have to mess around with different wiring or brackets. After some research in the aviation department of a couple of auto parts stores, I found that the alternator is a NipponDenso as used on 1976-1979 Honda Civic CVCC without air conditioning. A common number you can find in Duralast and other reman alternators is 14184. The Beck/Arnley number is 186-0100. I knew I had the right unit when I checked Vans catalog and their part number for the 35amp alternator is also 14184. The fan will need to be removed since we run the alternator backwards from the car application. The alternator is available locally for less than $50 and is in Vans catalog for $90 (plus shipping). Uh.....guess I will buy it locally..... Sam Buchanan http://thervjournal.com ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:54:18 AM PST US From: "Karie Daniel" Subject: RV-List: Scotch Brite Wheel --> RV-List message posted by: "Karie Daniel" Do anyone know where I get a small Scotch Brite Wheel locally that I can put on a die grinder. I know I can order one but I wanted to get one today if I can. I live in the Seattle area (Eastside). Why can't all Home Depot's be Aircraft Spruce! Karie Daniel Sammamish, WA RV-7A ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:27:46 AM PST US From: "Dr. Leathers" Subject: Re: RV-List: Scotch Brite Wheel --> RV-List message posted by: "Dr. Leathers" Karie, Mclendons hardware in Woodinville has the small ones for die girnders etc. (no big ones though) Here is a link http://www.mclendons.com/StoreInfo.html I was there 2 weeks ago, and they had several sizes. Doc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karie Daniel" Subject: RV-List: Scotch Brite Wheel > --> RV-List message posted by: "Karie Daniel" > > Do anyone know where I get a small Scotch Brite Wheel locally that I can put on a die grinder. I know I can order one but I wanted to get one today if I can. I live in the Seattle area (Eastside). > > Why can't all Home Depot's be Aircraft Spruce! > > Karie Daniel > Sammamish, WA > RV-7A > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:30:15 AM PST US From: Vanremog@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Shimmy --> RV-List message posted by: Vanremog@aol.com In a message dated 1/24/2004 6:53:31 AM Pacific Standard Time, emrath@comcast.net writes: All this talk about shimmy and airing tires has be wondering. What are the -6A owners, who have converted to Michelin AirStop tubes, doing for the nose tire? Desser emailed me that Michelin doesn't have one for the 11-4.00x5 nose tire....will someother size, like the ones for the mains, work in the nose wheel? Not necessary. Main gear tires with the standard tubes require air every month and the nose gear tire with a standard tube requires air only about twice a year. I use 31 psi all around. GV (RV-6A N1GV flying 675 hrs) ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:35:52 AM PST US From: Oldsfolks@aol.com Subject: RV-List: >Re:Van's Alternator info --> RV-List message posted by: Oldsfolks@aol.com Thanks Sam; That info is a keeper,so I printed it for the plane file. Keep up the good work, Bob Olds A&P , EAA Tech. Counselor RV-4 , N1191X , Flying Now Charleston, Arkansas "Real Aviators Fly Taildraggers" ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:50:55 AM PST US From: Sam Buchanan Subject: Re: RV-List: >Re:Van's Alternator info --> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan Oldsfolks@aol.com wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Oldsfolks@aol.com > > Thanks Sam; > That info is a keeper,so I printed it for the plane file. > Keep up the good work, > > > Bob Olds A&P , EAA Tech. Counselor > RV-4 , N1191X , Flying Now > Charleston, Arkansas > "Real Aviators Fly Taildraggers" Thanks, Bob. Here is one more tidbit of info I neglected to pass on. I have been using a Gates belt, #6735, (I use a Sharpie to write this and the alternator source info on the alternator so I will have it with me when I break down at the tiny airport in Podunkville....) with the Vans alternator. This is a power takeoff belt that is commonly used for driving the mower on lawn tractors. As such, it is a heavy duty item and shows no signs of wear after 545 hrs in service. It fits the pulleys just fine on my O-320, and is the minimum length possible for this installation. Sam Buchanan ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 10:16:30 AM PST US From: Gert rv-list Subject: RV-List: lost info .......... --> RV-List message posted by: Gert Hi Folks can the person who had 2 cooley hat switches for sale a few months ag0 please email me privately if the switches are still available. also can the person who was trying to sell a governor adapter and steel line on ebay a few months ago email me privately if the items are still available. my computer ate my email files and I lost the info....... Thanks Gert gert@execpc.com -- is subject to a download and archival fee in the amount of $500 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 10:48:48 AM PST US From: "Harvey Sigmon" Subject: Re: RV-List: Vans Alternator info --> RV-List message posted by: "Harvey Sigmon" Sam: I found the same alternator at Advance Auto. It was listed as a 1974 Honda Civic, uses a remote voltage regulator. I purchased the push on connector from Van's. So far after 200 hrs no problem, my concern was the pulley but I stayed with the one that come with the Alternator. Harvey Sigmon N602RV ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sam Buchanan" Subject: RV-List: Vans Alternator info > --> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan > > This info is probably in the archives but maybe it will still be helpful > for someone in the near term. > > The 35amp Vans alternator on my RV-6 died this morning after 545 hrs. > This was no surprise since I had recently started picking up some whine > in the headsets and this is a pretty long run for this alternator. A > test on the alternator machine at AutoZone confirmed the dead diodes. I > realize this alternator doesn't have the best reputation among Vans > pilots but I plan to replace it with the same unit so I don't have to > mess around with different wiring or brackets. > > After some research in the aviation department of a couple of auto parts > stores, I found that the alternator is a NipponDenso as used on > 1976-1979 Honda Civic CVCC without air conditioning. A common number you > can find in Duralast and other reman alternators is 14184. The > Beck/Arnley number is 186-0100. I knew I had the right unit when I > checked Vans catalog and their part number for the 35amp alternator is > also 14184. The fan will need to be removed since we run the alternator > backwards from the car application. > > The alternator is available locally for less than $50 and is in Vans > catalog for $90 (plus shipping). Uh.....guess I will buy it locally..... > > Sam Buchanan > http://thervjournal.com > > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 10:52:23 AM PST US From: linn walters Subject: Re: RV-List: Vans Alternator info --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters Sam Buchanan wrote: >The alternator is available locally for less than $50 and is in Vans >catalog for $90 (plus shipping). Uh.....guess I will buy it locally..... > But why not replace the diode plate? My aviation alternator (though different from yours) has had the diode plate replaced twice, the last time with a heavy duty plate. Linn Do not archive > >Sam Buchanan >http://thervjournal.com > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 10:59:36 AM PST US From: Jeff Point Subject: Re: RV-List: Scotch Brite Wheel --> RV-List message posted by: Jeff Point Forget Home Depot, they are a joke. Try your local ACE hardware (Aircraft Components & Equipment) It's amazing how a store 1/10 the size can have 4 times the selection. Jeff Point RV-6 weighing and first engine start next week! do not archive Karie Daniel wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Karie Daniel" > >Do anyone know where I get a small Scotch Brite Wheel locally that I can put on a die grinder. I know I can order one but I wanted to get one today if I can. I live in the Seattle area (Eastside). > >Why can't all Home Depot's be Aircraft Spruce! > >Karie Daniel >Sammamish, WA >RV-7A > > > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 11:03:01 AM PST US From: "Brian Denk" Subject: RE: RV-List: Vans Alternator info --> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" > >--> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan > >This info is probably in the archives but maybe it will still be helpful >for someone in the near term. > >The 35amp Vans alternator on my RV-6 died this morning after 545 hrs. >This was no surprise since I had recently started picking up some whine >in the headsets and this is a pretty long run for this alternator. A >test on the alternator machine at AutoZone confirmed the dead diodes. I >realize this alternator doesn't have the best reputation among Vans >pilots but I plan to replace it with the same unit so I don't have to >mess around with different wiring or brackets. > >After some research in the aviation department of a couple of auto parts >stores, I found that the alternator is a NipponDenso as used on >1976-1979 Honda Civic CVCC without air conditioning. A common number you >can find in Duralast and other reman alternators is 14184. The >Beck/Arnley number is 186-0100. I knew I had the right unit when I >checked Vans catalog and their part number for the 35amp alternator is >also 14184. The fan will need to be removed since we run the alternator >backwards from the car application. > >The alternator is available locally for less than $50 and is in Vans >catalog for $90 (plus shipping). Uh.....guess I will buy it locally..... > >Sam Buchanan >http://thervjournal.com Sammy, Good work, bud! I just checked Autozone online and they have them in stock, for $52.99 with a $10 core charge. This is for the 14184 Duralast unit. I have to go there today to exchange a set of shocks that didn't fit my truck and I reckon the refund would be best put to use buying a spare alternator! Thanks for the research! Brian Denk RV8 N94BD alternator still works, but ya just never know.... Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers! http://shopping.msn.com/softcontent/softcontent.aspx?scmId=1418 ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 11:06:52 AM PST US From: "Brian Denk" Subject: Re: RV-List: Vans Alternator info --> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" >--> RV-List message posted by: linn walters > >Sam Buchanan wrote: > > >The alternator is available locally for less than $50 and is in Vans > >catalog for $90 (plus shipping). Uh.....guess I will buy it locally..... > > >But why not replace the diode plate? My aviation alternator (though >different from yours) has had the diode plate replaced twice, the last >time with a heavy duty plate. >Linn >Do not archive > Certainly not a bad venue to take for such a repair. Something else that is subject to wear is the bearings. If a new alternator shoots craps in a hundred hours or so, then diodes alone would be great. After 500 hours or so, I'd rather just yank the whole thing and start again anew. Just my view on it. Brian Denk RV8 N94BD Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers! http://shopping.msn.com/softcontent/softcontent.aspx?scmId=1418 ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 11:08:12 AM PST US From: Jerry Springer Subject: Re: RV-List: Vans Alternator info --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer Good information Sam, I seemed to remember something written a few years ago abour removing the fan so went into the archives to see if I could find it. Here is what I found written by Bob Nuckolls at that time. I only post this because I have run the same alternator for 15 years with the fan turning the "wrong" direction. :-) Jerry ----------------------------begin >I removed the fan because it turns in the wrong direction when mounted >on an aircraft. On cars it rotates to the left. Van's alternator also >has the fan removed. > It is not generally necessary to remove fans when they're turned "the wrong direction" . . . centrifugal fans on the front of alternators run only slightly less efficiently than when turned the right direction. Alternators with external fans are at risk for overheat when running without the fan . . . you may want to do some simple in-flight cooling tests to make sure there's enough ambient air flow . . .. Nipon-Dienso alternators have internal fans . . . Bob . . . --------------------------------------------end Sam Buchanan wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan > >This info is probably in the archives but maybe it will still be helpful >for someone in the near term. > >The 35amp Vans alternator on my RV-6 died this morning after 545 hrs. >This was no surprise since I had recently started picking up some whine >in the headsets and this is a pretty long run for this alternator. A >test on the alternator machine at AutoZone confirmed the dead diodes. I >realize this alternator doesn't have the best reputation among Vans >pilots but I plan to replace it with the same unit so I don't have to >mess around with different wiring or brackets. > >After some research in the aviation department of a couple of auto parts >stores, I found that the alternator is a NipponDenso as used on >1976-1979 Honda Civic CVCC without air conditioning. A common number you >can find in Duralast and other reman alternators is 14184. The >Beck/Arnley number is 186-0100. I knew I had the right unit when I >checked Vans catalog and their part number for the 35amp alternator is >also 14184. The fan will need to be removed since we run the alternator >backwards from the car application. > >The alternator is available locally for less than $50 and is in Vans >catalog for $90 (plus shipping). Uh.....guess I will buy it locally..... > >Sam Buchanan >http://thervjournal.com > > > > ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 11:11:29 AM PST US From: Subject: RV-List: --> RV-List message posted by: I (finally) made the first flight of my RV-4 today. 12 years of building, 0.3 hours of flight time Everything was pretty much as expected. After quite a bit of thought I decided to make it short and circle a few times over the field just under the STL class B floor. The temptation to leave the pattern and actually do something was strong, but I stuck to the plan :-) Max speed ~140 KIAS, max altitude 1500 ft. Heavy right wing, and I'll need to put a tab on the rudder. No _major_ squawks, a few other minor ones. Other than the rigging it feels fantastic both in the air and on the ground. Takeoff was, uh, exhilirating. I knew from the taxi tests that it would lift off early, and was ready. I was almost ~1000 ft AGL before the end of the runway. Pretty good nose-down attitude at 120 KIAS to hold altitude, too. It feels like it will really move out when the time comes. Slowing down for landing was more difficult than in the -6s I've flown, but once I got it below flap speed everything felt the same. Slight crosswind, steady approach speed, a few bounces. I'll take it. Cockpit video to come. For those of you still building, keep at it. I can finally say it was worth every hour and dollar I spent. It was fun building, now comes the *really* fun part. Dave 'wired' Hyde nauga@brick.net ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 11:15:37 AM PST US From: Sam Buchanan Subject: Re: RV-List: Vans Alternator info --> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan Brian Denk wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" > >>--> RV-List message posted by: linn walters >> >>Sam Buchanan wrote: >> >> >>>The alternator is available locally for less than $50 and is in Vans >>>catalog for $90 (plus shipping). Uh.....guess I will buy it locally..... >>> >> >>But why not replace the diode plate? My aviation alternator (though >>different from yours) has had the diode plate replaced twice, the last >>time with a heavy duty plate. >>Linn >>Do not archive >> > > > Certainly not a bad venue to take for such a repair. Something else that is > subject to wear is the bearings. If a new alternator shoots craps in a > hundred hours or so, then diodes alone would be great. After 500 hours or > so, I'd rather just yank the whole thing and start again anew. > > Just my view on it. > > Brian Denk > RV8 N94BD Precisely. Besides, the auto parts places don't list the diodes as a replacement part for this particular unit, probably because the entire alternator can be replaced for less than $50. Replacing the diodes in an archaic, megabuck *aviation* alternator may very well be cost effective, but probably not in a cheap, rebuilt Honda alternator. Sam Buchanan ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 11:21:45 AM PST US From: Sam Buchanan Subject: Re: RV-List: Vans Alternator info --> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan Jerry Springer wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer > > Good information Sam, I seemed to remember something written a few years ago > abour removing the fan so went into the archives to see if I could find it. > Here is what I found written by Bob Nuckolls at that time. I only post > this because > I have run the same alternator for 15 years with the fan turning the > "wrong" direction. :-) > > Jerry Good info, Jerry. I thought I had recalled reading something from Bob about fans, but I decided to remove the fan since the clearance with the cowling is so tight and I thought there might be interference. I have a blast tube pointed at the back of the alternator, and either because of it or just dumb luck, the alternator must be cooled sufficiently on my installation since the original alternator lasted over 500 hrs. Sam Buchanan ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 12:01:45 PM PST US From: "Greg Milner" Subject: Re: RV-List: --> RV-List message posted by: "Greg Milner" Congrats Dave. Try pinching the ailerons before any trim tab work. It`s in archives and it really works. My right wing was heavy and I just pinched the left aileron and the left went just a tad heavy. It`s trial an error. Red Milner RV-4 79KM 395hrs. (2hrs. upside down) based @ UES ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: RV-List: > --> RV-List message posted by: > > I (finally) made the first flight of my RV-4 today. > 12 years of building, 0.3 hours of flight time > Everything was pretty much as expected. After > quite a bit of thought I decided to make it short > and circle a few times over the field just under the > STL class B floor. The temptation to leave the pattern > and actually do something was strong, but I stuck to > the plan :-) > > Max speed ~140 KIAS, max altitude 1500 ft. > > Heavy right wing, and I'll need to put a tab on > the rudder. No _major_ squawks, a few other minor > ones. Other than the rigging it feels fantastic > both in the air and on the ground. > > Takeoff was, uh, exhilirating. I knew from the taxi > tests that it would lift off early, and was ready. > I was almost ~1000 ft AGL before the end of the runway. > Pretty good nose-down attitude at 120 KIAS to hold > altitude, too. It feels like it will really move > out when the time comes. > > Slowing down for landing was more difficult than > in the -6s I've flown, but once I got it below > flap speed everything felt the same. Slight crosswind, > steady approach speed, a few bounces. I'll take it. > Cockpit video to come. > > For those of you still building, keep at it. I can > finally say it was worth every hour and dollar I spent. > It was fun building, now comes the *really* fun part. > > Dave 'wired' Hyde > nauga@brick.net > > ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 01:28:40 PM PST US From: "Pat Perry" Subject: Re: RV-List: Vans Alternator info --> RV-List message posted by: "Pat Perry" My alternator quit on the last flight, when I checked it out I found the aluminium adjustment bracket cracked and the belt was slack. I'm replacing the mounting with the Vans steel parts and I'm thinking about just fixing up a new alternator with the bigger pulley to ease up on the bearings. I've heard there is a 4" pulley that will fit the 14148 alternator. Does anyone have the info for where one can be found? Pat Perry Dallas, PA RV-4 N154PK Flies great! >From: "Brian Denk" >Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com >To: rv-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: RV-List: Vans Alternator info >Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 19:06:38 +0000 > >--> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" > > >--> RV-List message posted by: linn walters > > > >Sam Buchanan wrote: > > > > >The alternator is available locally for less than $50 and is in Vans > > >catalog for $90 (plus shipping). Uh.....guess I will buy it >locally..... > > > > >But why not replace the diode plate? My aviation alternator (though > >different from yours) has had the diode plate replaced twice, the last > >time with a heavy duty plate. > >Linn > >Do not archive > > > >Certainly not a bad venue to take for such a repair. Something else that >is >subject to wear is the bearings. If a new alternator shoots craps in a >hundred hours or so, then diodes alone would be great. After 500 hours or >so, I'd rather just yank the whole thing and start again anew. > >Just my view on it. > >Brian Denk >RV8 N94BD > >Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers! >http://shopping.msn.com/softcontent/softcontent.aspx?scmId=1418 > > Let the new MSN Premium Internet Software make the most of your high-speed ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 02:01:16 PM PST US From: "JOHN STARN" Subject: RV-List: Re: Rocket-List: Rocket engines for sale. --> RV-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" That's OK Dave, post away after all FAA does require engine & FUEL CAPS as part of a working airplane. Engines require identification and so do FUEL INLET HOLES. TIO540AC2 may not fit an RV-4 BUT there are lots of us who know someone looking for RV/ Rocket/ F-1 related priducts. KABONG Do Not Archive (GBA) ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Stroud" Subject: Rocket-List: Rocket engines for sale. > --> Rocket-List message posted by: "David Stroud" > > Please excuse this one time intrusion to your list. We have two, TIO540AC2 engines for > sale, as removed. Approx 700 hours each, one 3 blade prop. Logs etc. Firewall forward with > all controls. Aircraft rear ended on ground. Logs will be available in about a week. If interested, > please email me off list and we'll see what we can work out. 310 hp at 2,575 rpm. They'll > be a bargain. Thanks. > > Dave Stroud > > ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 02:31:10 PM PST US From: Wheeler North Subject: RV-List: trio --> RV-List message posted by: Wheeler North Yeah Chris, its tracking the GPS, but both nav radios display the localizer. So if the satellites are happy it will fly the localizer dead nuts (as opposed to live ones). On the other hand the Navaid never flew the localizer that well on either the digital or analog data sources. On the analog it would wander about 3 ticks either side, on the digital it would stay straight, but off track on side or the other. and this unit is only meant to be a VFR navigational enhancement device to be used strictly for the purpose of complementing VFR operations only. I merely used this example to demonstrate its accuracy even in the most sensitive and critical segments of National Aerospace envrionment. It will neither save your VFR butt in IMC conditions, nor will it assist you in evading any AIM-7 sindwinders launched from randomly moving presidential TFRs. W ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 02:31:10 PM PST US From: "Randy Lervold" Subject: RV-List: RV-8 For Sale --> RV-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" For anyone not wanting to build, my RV-8 is for sale -- time to start another project. Please direct interested parties to... http://www.rv-8.com/ForSale.htm Randy Lervold RV-8 N558RL, 366 hrs ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 02:49:44 PM PST US From: Sam Buchanan Subject: Re: RV-List: Vans Alternator info --> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan Sam Buchanan wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan >>>But why not replace the diode plate? My aviation alternator (though >>>different from yours) has had the diode plate replaced twice, the last >>>time with a heavy duty plate. >>>Linn >>> >>> >> >> >>Certainly not a bad venue to take for such a repair. Something else that is >>subject to wear is the bearings. If a new alternator shoots craps in a >>hundred hours or so, then diodes alone would be great. After 500 hours or >>so, I'd rather just yank the whole thing and start again anew. >> >>Just my view on it. >> >>Brian Denk >>RV8 N94BD > > > > Precisely. Besides, the auto parts places don't list the diodes as a > replacement part for this particular unit, probably because the entire > alternator can be replaced for less than $50. > > Replacing the diodes in an archaic, megabuck *aviation* alternator may > very well be cost effective, but probably not in a cheap, rebuilt Honda > alternator. > > Sam Buchanan Somebody pointed out that I now have a lifetime warranty on the new alternator.........as long as I own the 1978 Honda Civic CVCC!!!! :-) Sam Buchanan ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 03:00:50 PM PST US From: Jared Boone Subject: RV-List: For Sale: RV7 wing and tail kits --> RV-List message posted by: Jared Boone Reality has set in, and I've decided that now is not the time for me to build an airplane. So I'm selling my RV7 tail and wing kits. Here's your chance to save a little money on both kits, with some of the work already done, and avoid the factory lead-time on the wing kit. I have done about 70% of the metal work on the tail kit, but have not primed or assembled the pieces yet. A local "Fed" came by and looked at my work and said it was outstanding. The wing kit is completely untouched. I have inventoried the parts and sorted most of the hardware, and that's it. I ordered the Duckworks landing lights (the square ones, I think), electric trim, and the capacitive fuel sender. The parts are located near Portland, OR and are available for inspection. I would prefer to sell the kits to someone in the area, and could even arrange delivery within 100 miles or so. I am asking $6,500 for both kits. I also have old preview plans (circa 1998) for the -6 and the -8, if anyone's interested in those. Thanks! - Jared Boone jboone@earfeast.com (503) 320-2066 Portland, OR ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 03:41:04 PM PST US From: DWENSING@aol.com Subject: RV-List: Re: RV-4 First Flight --> RV-List message posted by: DWENSING@aol.com ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 03:44:24 PM PST US From: DWENSING@aol.com Subject: RV-List: Re: RV-4 First Flight --> RV-List message posted by: DWENSING@aol.com Congratulations Dave. Persistence pays off. I started my 6A 13 years ago. There have been huge time gaps in the work but plan to fly it this summer. Dale Ensing ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 04:12:24 PM PST US From: Oldsfolks@aol.com Subject: RV-List: Alternator Pulley --> RV-List message posted by: Oldsfolks@aol.com Mark Landoll in Oklahoma has the large alternator pulley. His ad in the "Engines" calssified of Sport Aviation also lists alternator and regulator. 405-392-3847. I don't get a commission but I installed one of his Harmonic Dampeners and I'm very happy with it. Bob Olds A&P , EAA Tech. Counselor RV-4 , N1191X , Flying Now Charleston, Arkansas "Real Aviators Fly Taildraggers" ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 05:23:49 PM PST US From: "C. Rabaut" Subject: Re: RV-List: --> RV-List message posted by: "C. Rabaut" ALRIGHT DAVE !!!! Another Four is Born... Hooo Hooo Hooo ! Chuck Do Not Archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: RV-List: > --> RV-List message posted by: > > I (finally) made the first flight of my RV-4 today. > 12 years of building, 0.3 hours of flight time > Everything was pretty much as expected. After > quite a bit of thought I decided to make it short > and circle a few times over the field just under the > STL class B floor. The temptation to leave the pattern > and actually do something was strong, but I stuck to > the plan :-) > > Max speed ~140 KIAS, max altitude 1500 ft. > > Heavy right wing, and I'll need to put a tab on > the rudder. No _major_ squawks, a few other minor > ones. Other than the rigging it feels fantastic > both in the air and on the ground. > > Takeoff was, uh, exhilirating. I knew from the taxi > tests that it would lift off early, and was ready. > I was almost ~1000 ft AGL before the end of the runway. > Pretty good nose-down attitude at 120 KIAS to hold > altitude, too. It feels like it will really move > out when the time comes. > > Slowing down for landing was more difficult than > in the -6s I've flown, but once I got it below > flap speed everything felt the same. Slight crosswind, > steady approach speed, a few bounces. I'll take it. > Cockpit video to come. > > For those of you still building, keep at it. I can > finally say it was worth every hour and dollar I spent. > It was fun building, now comes the *really* fun part. > > Dave 'wired' Hyde > nauga@brick.net > > ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 05:57:29 PM PST US From: "Charles Rowbotham" Subject: Re: RV-List: --> RV-List message posted by: "Charles Rowbotham" Dave, CONGRATULATIONS - WELL DONE and Welcome to the flying RVs !! Chuck & Dave Rowbotham RV-8A >From: "C. Rabaut" >Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com >To: >Subject: Re: RV-List: Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 17:25:21 -0600 > >--> RV-List message posted by: "C. Rabaut" > >ALRIGHT DAVE !!!! > >Another Four is Born... Hooo Hooo Hooo ! > > Chuck > >Do Not Archive >----- Original Message ----- >From: >To: >Subject: RV-List: > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: > > > > I (finally) made the first flight of my RV-4 today. > > 12 years of building, 0.3 hours of flight time > > Everything was pretty much as expected. After > > quite a bit of thought I decided to make it short > > and circle a few times over the field just under the > > STL class B floor. The temptation to leave the pattern > > and actually do something was strong, but I stuck to > > the plan :-) > > > > Max speed ~140 KIAS, max altitude 1500 ft. > > > > Heavy right wing, and I'll need to put a tab on > > the rudder. No _major_ squawks, a few other minor > > ones. Other than the rigging it feels fantastic > > both in the air and on the ground. > > > > Takeoff was, uh, exhilirating. I knew from the taxi > > tests that it would lift off early, and was ready. > > I was almost ~1000 ft AGL before the end of the runway. > > Pretty good nose-down attitude at 120 KIAS to hold > > altitude, too. It feels like it will really move > > out when the time comes. > > > > Slowing down for landing was more difficult than > > in the -6s I've flown, but once I got it below > > flap speed everything felt the same. Slight crosswind, > > steady approach speed, a few bounces. I'll take it. > > Cockpit video to come. > > > > For those of you still building, keep at it. I can > > finally say it was worth every hour and dollar I spent. > > It was fun building, now comes the *really* fun part. > > > > Dave 'wired' Hyde > > nauga@brick.net > > > > > > Let the new MSN Premium Internet Software make the most of your high-speed ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 06:03:58 PM PST US From: Gary Zilik Subject: Re: RV-List: Vans Alternator info --> RV-List message posted by: Gary Zilik Yeah but! My fords alternator quit after 200K miles so I bought a rebuilt one. The rebuilt unit lasted 40K miles and then crapped out. Since I still had the original alternator I replaced the diode plate (15 bucks) and the alternator is still alternating 120K miles later. So the original ford alternator now has 320K miles to it's credit. Not bad for a ford. BTW it's a '86 Mustang GT Convertable with 360K original miles. GZ Sam Buchanan wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan > >Brian Denk wrote: > > >>--> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" >> >> >> >>>--> RV-List message posted by: linn walters >>> >>>Sam Buchanan wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>The alternator is available locally for less than $50 and is in Vans >>>>catalog for $90 (plus shipping). Uh.....guess I will buy it locally..... >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>But why not replace the diode plate? My aviation alternator (though >>>different from yours) has had the diode plate replaced twice, the last >>>time with a heavy duty plate. >>>Linn >>>Do not archive >>> >>> >>> >>Certainly not a bad venue to take for such a repair. Something else that is >>subject to wear is the bearings. If a new alternator shoots craps in a >>hundred hours or so, then diodes alone would be great. After 500 hours or >>so, I'd rather just yank the whole thing and start again anew. >> >>Just my view on it. >> >>Brian Denk >>RV8 N94BD >> >> > > >Precisely. Besides, the auto parts places don't list the diodes as a >replacement part for this particular unit, probably because the entire >alternator can be replaced for less than $50. > >Replacing the diodes in an archaic, megabuck *aviation* alternator may >very well be cost effective, but probably not in a cheap, rebuilt Honda >alternator. > >Sam Buchanan > > > >