---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 04/26/07: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:12 AM - Re: Can't remember who or find in archives (Richard Seiders) 2. 07:10 AM - Lightspeed electronic ignition (Jeff Dowling) 3. 11:53 AM - Engine wiring anchor points (Joe & Jan Connell) 4. 12:46 PM - Re: Engine wiring anchor points (Dale Ensing) 5. 06:59 PM - Re: Engine wiring anchor points (Fiveonepw@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:12:00 AM PST US From: Richard Seiders Subject: Re: RV-List: Can't remember who or find in archives --- MIME Errors - No Plain-Text Section Found --- A message with no text/plain MIME section was received. The entire body of the message was removed. Please resend the email using Plain Text formatting. HOTMAIL is notorious for only including an HTML section in their client's default configuration. If you're using HOTMAIL, please see your email application's settings and switch to a default mail option that uses "Plain Text". --- MIME Errors No Plain-Text Section Found --- ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:10:40 AM PST US From: "Jeff Dowling" Subject: RV-List: Lightspeed electronic ignition I was reading the instructions in the timing manual and they mentioned the timing at idle should be at 40 btdc with manifold pressure input and 20 without. I used an automotive timing light, however I think mine has a potentiometer, which your not supposed to use. Anyway, I found my timing to be about 30btdc at idle using the gun but my lightspeed provided display showed the correct 40 degrees. Now Im wondering, do I even have to use the timing light since I purchased the optional display which shows me the timing? I also thought it would fire closer to 25 btdc at idle and advance with rpm. I was surprised to see it firing so early. I did a typical mag check at 1700 and got about 150 drop in my mag and almost no drop in the electronic. Its running very smoothly. However, at low power settings and just one mag, it backfired and ran a bit rough. Does that sound normal? I checked the mag timing and its right on. New plugs. Shemp/Jeff Dowling RV-6A, N915JD 300+ hours Chicago ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:53:10 AM PST US From: "Joe & Jan Connell" Subject: RV-List: Engine wiring anchor points Guys, I'm in the process of routing wires to the starter, alternator, CHT, and EGT probes. Is anyone using the induction tubes from the sump for a clamp and standoff for the wires? Also, how about using the sump-to-crankcase attach bolts for cable clamp attachments? Thanks... Joe Connell RV-9A and O-320 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:46:09 PM PST US From: "Dale Ensing" Subject: Re: RV-List: Engine wiring anchor points I fabricated a clamp arrangement on the induction tube for the alternator wire. I found a large rubber sleeve about 2 in long; about a 1/4 in wall thickness and with stainless steel clamps at Home Depot. The rubber sleeve was slit open from end to end and then trimmed so that the new ID fit the OD of the induction tube. A hole was drilled in a SS screw clamp to allow for a pan head screw that would become the mounting screw for a cushioned clamp which holds the alt. wire. The SS screw clamp is around the rubber sleeve on the induction tube. Now have 150 hours and it has worked well. Note: The CHT and EGT wires need to be at least 2 inches from any high current wires. The voltage in these wire is so small that the magnetic field around the high current wire, such as the alternator wire, will produce very erratic readings. Dale Ensing ----- Original Message ----- From: Joe & Jan Connell To: RV-List Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 2:51 PM Subject: RV-List: Engine wiring anchor points Guys, I'm in the process of routing wires to the starter, alternator, CHT, and EGT probes. Is anyone using the induction tubes from the sump for a clamp and standoff for the wires? Also, how about using the sump-to-crankcase attach bolts for cable clamp attachments? Thanks... Joe Connell RV-9A and O-320 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:59:46 PM PST US From: Fiveonepw@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Engine wiring anchor points In a message dated 4/26/2007 1:54:25 PM Central Daylight Time, jconnell@rconnect.com writes: Is anyone using the induction tubes from the sump for a clamp and standoff for the wires? Also, how about using the sump-to-crankcase attach bolts for cable clamp attachments? I used the induction tubes on my plane for attaching CHT/EGT cables- large black ty-rap around the rubber tube-to-sump hose with a small ty-rap between it and the cables with no signs of degradation or loosening- I "believe" the black ones are preferable in the engine environment to the natural nylon. They are touted as "weatherable" and "weather" this means UV resistant or what, I'm not sure, but they have worked well for me. It is standard practice to use sump bolts as attach points for adel (cushion) clamps... 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