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1. 03:15 AM - Re: Prop Bolts (Neil-Fly)
2. 05:03 AM - Re: Fuel collecting in bottom of FAB (Bob)
3. 05:04 AM - Re: new improved full swiveling tailwheel (Jeff Linebaugh)
4. 08:12 AM - Tools Wanted (Tedd McHenry)
5. 11:14 AM - Re: Prop Bolts (Peter Mather)
6. 06:47 PM - Unison Lasar Connectors (RV6 Flyer)
7. 07:55 PM - Re: Fuel collecting in bottom of FAB (LarryRobertHelming)
8. 08:07 PM - Re: Prop Bolts (Vanremog@aol.com)
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Peter
Thanks for your input. As it happens I was using a Chris Lodge prop with
the
spacers exactly as you describe. Unfortunately I busted the prop
landing;
you might remember the incidence when the P2 stick came out of its
socket at
flare. Chris is no longer manufacturing props so I can=92t obtain a
direct
replacement. The Colin Walker prop I have is a beauty specifically for a
150HP Lycoming 320 but its boss is just over 3 =BE=94 thick. This means
I=92d need
5 spacers plus the crush plate. I=92ve spoken to Vans and my inspector
and
neither are happy with this setup. A crush plate 1 1/8=94 thick would
probably
do the trick but prop bolts of the correct length seemed the answer.
What do
other folk think?
Neil Henderson RV9A G-CCZT
From:
"Peter Mather" <peter@mather.com>
Subject:
Re: Prop Bolts
Neil
Not quite sure what you mean. Vans states that the thickness of a
wooden
prop should be 4 3/8" and to use spacers to make up the difference
if
your prop is thinner (DWG C4). This ensures that the distance
between
the spinner support plates is correct for the spinner profile.
They
sell
1/8" spacers ready cut and drilled. I'm using a Chris Lodge wooden
prop
which is only 4" thick so am using 3 spacers between the prop and
the
front spinner plate. Doing this the prop bolts are the correct
length
and the spinner fits.
Hope this helps
best regards
Peter
----- Original Message -----
From: Neil-Fly
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 7:12 AM
Subject: RV-List: Prop Bolts
Listers
I'm having great difficulty in locating a source for a set of
prop
bolts. I'm fitting a replacement second hand Colin Walker wooden
prop
which has a boss that's thinner than the
original and used the standard bolts supplied by Vans. Can
anyone
direst me to a source/supplier. I've tried Spruce and Wicks
without
luck. I've also tried Colin Walker but can't locate him, would
anyone
have his contact details. I need bolts with an overall length of 7
=BE"
may be someone has a set to sell.
Neil Henderson RV9A G-CCZT
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel collecting in bottom of FAB |
I sometimes have this problem of smelling fuel in the cockpit, but I
concluded it was from expansion of the fuel in the tanks and fuel being
forced out of the fuel vents. My theory is that at high AOA the fuel vapor
flows toward the cockpit air vents and there you have it.
I know during acro maneuvers I lose some fuel through the vents. I use
Lemon Pledge to clean my airframe and aviation fuel removes it. This gives
an interesting pattern on wing and fuselage.
Anyway just my theroy.
Bob
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| Subject: | Re: new improved full swiveling tailwheel |
Vince, this is not spam builders and flyers should be aware of new
products available to them.
I have been very pleased with your new tailwheel. We operate out of an
ex-navy base that has deep tie-down stanchions every 25 feet or so. We used
to bottom out the tailwheel going over them (crunch..scrape..ouch!)it was
very difficult not to hit them. Vinces tailwheel fixed the problem by
increasing clearance. Coupled with Wayne Haddaths steering link, steering
is very positive and responsive without being twitchy. I highly recommend
both!
Jeff Linebaugh
jefflinebaugh@earthlink.net
F1 Rocket #33 N240KT
Memphis, TN.
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A friend of mine, Brandon, is looking for tools to start an RV project. He has
none of the airframe tools such as rivet guns, squeezers, dies, and so on, so
he's looking to buy all of that stuff. If you have anything like that to sell
please contact him at b_rigio@hotmail.com.
Tedd McHenry
Surrey, BC, Canada
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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Neil
What about two crush plates one either side of the spinner front plate.
The most you would then need is one extra spacer. Its a pity Chris isn't
producing any more. I think I got his last prop before he ran out of
wood
Best Regards
Peter
----- Original Message -----
From: Neil-Fly
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 11:13 AM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Prop Bolts
Peter
Thanks for your input. As it happens I was using a Chris Lodge prop
with the spacers exactly as you describe. Unfortunately I busted the
prop landing; you might remember the incidence when the P2 stick came
out of its socket at flare. Chris is no longer manufacturing props so I
can't obtain a direct replacement. The Colin Walker prop I have is a
beauty specifically for a 150HP Lycoming 320 but its boss is just over 3
=BE" thick. This means I'd need 5 spacers plus the crush plate. I've
spoken to Vans and my inspector and neither are happy with this setup. A
crush plate 1 1/8" thick would probably do the trick but prop bolts of
the correct length seemed the answer. What do other folk think?
Neil Henderson RV9A G-CCZT
From:
"Peter Mather" <peter@mather.com>
Subject:
Re: Prop Bolts
Neil Not quite sure what you mean. Vans states
that the thickness of a wooden prop should be 4 3/8" and to use
spacers to make up the difference if your prop is thinner (DWG
C4). This ensures that the distance between the spinner support
plates is correct for the spinner profile. They sell 1/8" spacers
ready cut and drilled. I'm using a Chris Lodge wooden prop which
is only 4" thick so am using 3 spacers between the prop and the
front spinner plate. Doing this the prop bolts are the correct length
and the spinner fits. Hope this helps best
regards Peter ----- Original Message -----
From: Neil-Fly To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday,
January 23, 2007 7:12 AM Subject: RV-List: Prop Bolts
Listers I'm having great difficulty
in locating a source for a set of prop bolts. I'm fitting a
replacement second hand Colin Walker wooden prop which has a boss
that's thinner than the original and used the standard
bolts supplied by Vans. Can anyone direst me to a source/supplier.
I've tried Spruce and Wicks without luck. I've also tried Colin
Walker but can't locate him, would anyone have his contact
details. I need bolts with an overall length of 7 =BE" may be
someone has a set to sell. Neil Henderson
RV9A G-CCZT
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| Subject: | Unison Lasar Connectors |
Does anyone have the manufacturer part number for the Low Voltage Connectors
used with the Lasar Ignition system?
Looking for connectors, contacts, and removal tools. I know the connector
is made by AMP but cannot find the SERIES of connectors that it belongs to
to order parts.
Gary A. Sobek
"My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell,
1,976 + Flying Hours So. CA, USA
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel collecting in bottom of FAB |
I smelled fuel in the cockpit when first getting into the plane. It turned
out to be a very slow leak at the wing root. It was too slow of a leak at
first to be seen on the hangar floor. I kept looking inside the fuselage
for the source but could not find it. I tightened the fitting in the wing
root which was wet to the touch and no more smells. Larry in Indiana
----- Original Message -----
Subject: Re: RV-List: Fuel collecting in bottom of FAB
> I sometimes have this problem of smelling fuel in the cockpit, but I
> concluded it was from expansion of the fuel in the tanks and fuel being
> forced out of the fuel vents. My theory is that at high AOA the fuel
> vapor flows toward the cockpit air vents and there you have it.
>
> I know during acro maneuvers I lose some fuel through the vents. I use
> Lemon Pledge to clean my airframe and aviation fuel removes it. This
> gives an interesting pattern on wing and fuselage.
>
> Anyway just my theroy.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
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In a message dated 1/24/2007 11:17:27 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
peter@mather.com writes:
I think I got his last prop before he ran out of wood
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I've heard of losing your mojo. Is it kinda like that??
Do not archive.
GV (RV-6A N1GV O-360-A1A, C/S, Flying 833hrs, Silicon Valley, CA)
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