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1. 12:03 AM - Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] (dralle@matronics.com)
2. 12:07 AM - Re: Cowl mounting (vhimsl)
3. 05:00 AM - Is this gent on the list? (sportav8r@aol.com)
4. 05:13 AM - Re: Off Topic (Bugs) (LarryRobertHelming)
5. 05:22 AM - Aft edge glare shield cover (LarryRobertHelming)
6. 06:05 AM - Re: Cowl mounting (Denis Walsh)
7. 11:34 AM - [ eanderson@carolina.rr.com ] : New Email List Photo Share Available! (Email List Photo Shares)
8. 12:19 PM - Van's new cockpit vents in an RV-4?? (Charlie England)
9. 12:21 PM - Re: RV9-A Fuel line (John B. Szantho)
10. 12:44 PM - Wanted: 3/32 clecos (Albert Gardner)
11. 02:30 PM - Re: Re: RV9-A Fuel line (Ron Lee)
12. 04:54 PM - Re:RV9-A Fuel line (John B. Szantho)
13. 09:51 PM - First Start-Up (Jerry Isler)
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| Subject: | Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] |
DNA: do not archive
--> RV-List message posted by: dralle@matronics.com
Dear Lister,
Please read over the RV-List Usage Guidelines below. The complete
RV-List FAQ including these Usage Guidelines can be found at the
following URL:
http://www.matronics.com/FAQs/RV-List.FAQ.html
Thank you,
Matt Dralle
Matronics Email List Administrator
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| Subject: | Re: Cowl mounting |
--> RV-List message posted by: vhimsl <vhimsl@turbonet.com>
If you go to Van's web site, you will find a pdf document where the Van pros describe
how to mount the cowl using spacers. Briefly, the document states you do
not need the exhaust system or other items to mount the cowl as they just get
in the way. Good read.
An accurate laser level on a level tripod will help draw the cutting line escecialy
around inlets.
I made my cutting line parallel to the line along the cockpit canopy rail with
the plane level (again in relation to the cockpit rail)
This is where I am at now after botching it the first time. Carefully read the
instructions else you will be rebuilding the sides.
The snout below bottom cowl is not same as one shown in my big drawing of fuselage.
All in all, a genuine real pain in the rear!
Good Luck
Vince Himsl
RV8 VSH Finish - Cowl
-----Original message-----
From: "Darwin N. Barrie" ktlkrn@cox.net
Subject: RV-List: Cowl mounting
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Darwin N. Barrie" <ktlkrn@cox.net>
>
> Somewhere in the maze of information I have read about mounting the cowl slightly
lower than the spinner backplate to compensate for the engine sag.
>
> I am going to start the cowl mounting tonight and would like some info from those
who have "been there, done that."
>
> DArwin N. Barrie
> P19
> Cowl/baffling/wiring completion
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Is this gent on the list? |
--> RV-List message posted by: sportav8r@aol.com
Nice looking RV, and the world's best second hobby (besides firearms :-)
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123010901&page=1
Click the hi-res photo button for a much better look at him.
-Stormy
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| Subject: | Re: Off Topic (Bugs) |
--> RV-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" <lhelming@sigecom.net>
Bob, I picked up some bug glue strips at the Lowes aircraft/hardware store
near me. Amazing how many different type bugs are in a hangar. I had
caught so many, I had to replace it because there was no more available
space for new bugs to stick. Not cheap, but works. Probably do not want
to use if you have small kids or pets around, however. Sometimes poisoned
bugs will be eaten by birds that might also die. So the strips have that
good advantage.
Indiana Larry, RV7 Tip Up Flying do not archive
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Bob Perkinson" <bobperk@bellsouth.net>
>
> This Summer I am being run over by spiders in the shop area. In the past
> I
> have used a bug bomb to blast away the varmints, but with all the aluminum
> in there I question the sanity of blasting chemicals in the air which will
> settle out on the aluminum. My question is whether the chemicals in a bug
> bomb are going to set up any corrosion on the aluminum, and if it is what
> is
> the next best thing to use?
>
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| Subject: | Aft edge glare shield cover |
--> RV-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" <lhelming@sigecom.net>
Another idea on covering the aft edge of the glare shield can be found at
most any auto parts store. I bought some truck door edge molding, black
flexible plastic and it comes with a bit of sticky stuff in the inside. I
measured it carefully and just pushed it on. Looks nice and is not that
large that you even notice it after a while. Does not really add a big
bulge. I like it for about $4 for 4 ft.
Indiana Larry, RV7 Tip Up It Flies (glare shield aft edge, glare shield
cover, glare shield edge cover)
----- Original Message -----
Subject: Re: RV-List: RV4 N3074T Crash
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Ed Anderson" <eanderson@carolina.rr.com>
>
> I split a 1/2" dia thickwall aluminum tube of length to cover the glare
> shield edge and forced it over the aluminum sheet, wrapped than in some
> substantial foam and put vinyl over that to provide a neat looking and
> safer
> glare shield. Inexpensive and fairly easy to do.
>
> Ed Anderson
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| Subject: | Re: Cowl mounting |
--> RV-List message posted by: Denis Walsh <denis.walsh@comcast.net>
An old timer told me to start out with the cowl even with the top of
the spinner. The expected sag would come along later and it would be
very close to same space top and bottom. Also use new engine mount
donuts.
Worked for me. Still looks ok after 1500 hours.
Denis Walsh
On Jul 2, 2005, at 1:06 AM, vhimsl wrote:
> --> RV-List message posted by: vhimsl <vhimsl@turbonet.com>
>
> If you go to Van's web site, you will find a pdf document where the
> Van pros describe how to mount the cowl using spacers. Briefly, the
> document states you do not need the exhaust system or other items
> to mount the cowl as they just get in the way. Good read.
>
> An accurate laser level on a level tripod will help draw the
> cutting line escecialy around inlets.
>
> I made my cutting line parallel to the line along the cockpit
> canopy rail with the plane level (again in relation to the cockpit
> rail)
>
> This is where I am at now after botching it the first time.
> Carefully read the instructions else you will be rebuilding the sides.
>
> The snout below bottom cowl is not same as one shown in my big
> drawing of fuselage.
>
> All in all, a genuine real pain in the rear!
>
> Good Luck
> Vince Himsl
> RV8 VSH Finish - Cowl
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: "Darwin N. Barrie" ktlkrn@cox.net
> Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 18:01:03 -0700
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RV-List: Cowl mounting
>
>
>> --> RV-List message posted by: "Darwin N. Barrie" <ktlkrn@cox.net>
>>
>> Somewhere in the maze of information I have read about mounting
>> the cowl slightly lower than the spinner backplate to compensate
>> for the engine sag.
>>
>> I am going to start the cowl mounting tonight and would like some
>> info from those who have "been there, done that."
>>
>> DArwin N. Barrie
>> P19
>> Cowl/baffling/wiring completion
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Van's new cockpit vents in an RV-4?? |
--> RV-List message posted by: Charlie England <ceengland@bellsouth.net>
Has anyone installed the new rectangular RV-10 backseat vents in an RV-4
in the canopy skirt? I'm wondering if I can mount them in the canopy
skirt instead of the fuse. below the top longeron. The tech guy at Van's
was unsure about mounting them in the skirt due to its extra curvature.
Thanks,
Charlie
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| Subject: | Re: RV9-A Fuel line |
--> RV-List message posted by: "John B. Szantho" <szantho@usa.com>
I want to drill the hole in the firewall for the fuel line bulkhead fitting.
On the engine side this fitting will connect to the Andair gascolator. I
would like to locate the bulkhead connector about 9=94 above the Facet fuel
pump outlet (about =BD way up the firewall) and 7=94-8=94 above the gascolator.
Will this cause any fuel pressure or other fuel flow problems? This would
give me the easiest connection on the engine side. Also did you guys use the
steel bulkhead fitting or the aluminum? I would appreciate any help you can
give me.
John
RV9-A Firewall Forward, Lycoming O-320
N3294C
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| Subject: | Wanted: 3/32 clecos |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Albert Gardner" <ibspud@adelphia.net>
I'm just starting a RV-10 kit and find I need additional silver clecos. If
anyone has 1 or 2 hundred for sale, I'm interested.
Albert Gardner
RV-9A N872RV
Yuma, AZ
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| Subject: | Re: RV9-A Fuel line |
--> RV-List message posted by: Ron Lee <ronlee@pcisys.net>
>I want to drill the hole in the firewall for the fuel line bulkhead fitting.
>On the engine side this fitting will connect to the Andair gascolator.
Have you discussed with smarter people than myself about using fuel
filters instead of a gascolator?
Ron Lee
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Re:RV9-A Fuel line |
--> RV-List message posted by: "John B. Szantho" <szantho@usa.com>
I don't know what happened, but all my numbers got scrambled in the original
message.
Try again, maybe this time it will work. Sorry for the repeat.
I want to drill the hole in the firewall for the fuel line bulkhead fitting.
On the engine side this fitting will connect to the Andair gascolator. I
would like to locate the bulkhead connector about 9 inches above the Facet
fuel
pump outlet (about half way up the firewall) and 7-8 inches above the
gascolator.
Will this cause any fuel pressure or other fuel flow problems? This would
give me the easiest connection on the engine side. Also did you guys use the
steel bulkhead fitting or the aluminum? I would appreciate any help you can
give me.
John
RV9-A Firewall Forward, Lycoming O-320
N3294C
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Isler" <jlisler@alltel.net>
After several years of construction on my RV-4 (serial number 1070) I
finally started the engine for the first time Saturday. Although it is still
located at my shop at home I pulled her outside, installed both wings
temporarily, plumbed up the right gas tank (thankfully no leaks) and added 5
gallons of 100LL. After priming, I hit the starter and on the fourth blade
it fired right
off. As I sat there in all my glory I could see that top plug wires for
cylinders 2 and 4 were disconnected! So much for my once over before
starting. I shut her back down, climbed out, connected up the plug wires,
and gave the engine a good going over. No more discrepancies. Started up
again and she's running exceptionally well. Oil pressure 80 psig at 1000
RPM, EGT's and CHT's coming up, 15.2 Volts!!!! What? 15.2 volts? Pulled the
field breaker to stop the alternator. I guess the Van's adjustable voltage
regulator needs a little tweaking. Oh well. All else is right on the money.
All the
Electronics International gauges are working. I was concerned there could
have been wiring issues due to the complexity of connecting these
instruments up but none have surfaced.
The engine runs great. It's an 160 hp O-320 that I overhauled myself. It
started life as
a 150 hp O320-E2D out of a 172. I sent the crank, rods, camshaft, gears,
internal parts and cylinders to
Barrett Performance Engines in Oklahoma for rework. The rotating assembly
was balanced and the camshaft and tappets reworked. The cylinders were
reworked with
new valves and valve seats. They came back to me with the rings already on
the pistons
and the pistons slid into the cylinders. All I had to do was pull them back
just far enough to
slide in the piston pins and plugs upon assembly. The crankcase was
exchanged
at Divco. I converted the engine to 160 horses by installing large main
bearings
on the crankshaft, heavy wall piston pins, and higher compression pistons. I
overhauled the carb
with a kit I got from Avstar out of Florida. The only adjustment needed is
to set the idle stop a little
higher. I am running a wooden Sensenich propeller and a Landall balancer so
I need a little
more RPM for now.
The family dogs even got in on the action. It was 93 degrees and about 98%
humidity today
so when I was running the engine they both laid on the ground behind the
tail of the plane and enjoyed the breeze.
I was surprised they didn't run. It was a good day for all of us.
Jerry Isler
RV-4 #1070
N455J
Donalsonville, Georgia
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