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1. 01:30 AM - Re: Ignition Problem - Troubleshooting (Barry Ward)
2. 06:16 AM - Re: Tire Source (Bob)
3. 07:22 AM - "Bubba" wing jack (John Paulich III)
4. 08:47 AM - Re: Tire Source (Vanremog@aol.com)
5. 09:01 AM - Re: Prop Mounting-clocking (dougpflyrv@aol.com)
6. 09:04 AM - Re: Prop Mounting-clocking (dougpflyrv@aol.com)
7. 09:15 AM - Re: "Bubba" wing jack (Dale Walter)
8. 09:54 AM - Re: Prop Mounting-clocking (Dave/Deb)
9. 10:08 AM - Prop Indexing and Jacking (Wheeler North)
10. 01:42 PM - RV8 comm antenna spacing (sam ray)
11. 05:18 PM - which plugs are from the left mag? (Knicholas2@aol.com)
12. 06:02 PM - Re: which plugs are from the left mag? (Bruce Gray)
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| Subject: | Re: Ignition Problem - Troubleshooting |
I have an Electroair system and although I have not had exactly the same problem
I did have one with the pick up signal that I use to provide the RPM indicator.
The problem was a poor contact on the main Electroair Ignition unit. Mine which
is a 1998 model had several spade connectors that connect the wires including
the 12 volt power to the control unit. Probably over time (800 hours) the connector
had worked loose plus some oil may have been the cause of the bad contact.
I cleaned the contact and made it a tighter fit and since then there has
not been a problem.
I would imagine that if your system started working again after a landing which
may have vibrated the wires the problem is one due to a poor contact and not
a component failure.
Hopefully when you have found the cause of the problem you will post the information.
Barry RV6A F-PRVM
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At 08:25 AM 10/29/07, you wrote:
>Anyone got a great source for tires? Michelins are on there now and
>they work fine
I use Dresser Tires, they advertise in Trade a Plane, they are
somewhere in Tenn, I finally went with Goodyear Flight Custom
IIIs. I like the tire, wears well, and with Michelins tubes, no loss
of air between annuals.
On the other hand, the Goodyears are a little heavier than the tires
that Van provides.
Bob
RV6 "Wicked Witch of the West"
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| Subject: | "Bubba" wing jack |
Last month, my son and I found ourselves on a Saturday morning at the
far end of the taxiway for runway 1 of the Greenville Downtown Airport
with a flat left tire. We were loaded with fuel and ready to complete
the second leg of our trip to Cleveland. Air from the fuel truck didn't
help and it was obvious that the tire would need to be removed at the
spot for repair. The good fellows at SATS Air sent a golf cart down
with a mechanic and some tools to remove the wheel pants and take a
closer look. Back to the hanger for more tools, a wood block, and the
biggest guy in the shop, "Bubba" (not certain that's his real name, but
it fits). With the mechanic at the ready by the tire, my son and me on
our hands and knees (backs on the wing spar), and Bubba between us on
his back (with his hands on the spar), we arched and Bubba pressed and
the mechanic removed the tire in less than 30 seconds. After replacing
the tube in the shop it was back to the plane. Bubba jack in place,
arch and push, and wheel replaced. Now, I would like to believe that my
son and I provided a lot of lift for the operation. In reality, though,
Bubba likely could have lifted the plane by himself. Either way,
consider the Bubba jack in a pinch for emergency repairs.
John Paulich
N121PR, "Hot Flash", RV-7
Naples, Florida
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In a message dated 10/30/2007 6:18:57 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
panamared5@brier.net writes:
I use Dresser Tires, they advertise in Trade a Plane, they are
somewhere in Tenn, I finally went with Goodyear Flight Custom
IIIs. I like the tire, wears well, and with Michelins tubes, no loss
of air between annuals
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Actually the company is Desser, in California at least. I think you can buy
directly from them or many of the outlets like Chief will have Desser drop
ship the product right to you. They advertise in TAP, PF and I have them
listed in the Yeller Pages.
I have had good luck with the Condor brand tires and use the Michelin leak
stop tubes.
N1GV (RV-6A, Flying 870hrs, O-360-A1A, C/S, Silicon Valley)
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| Subject: | Re: Prop Mounting-clocking |
I HAVE BEEN PROPPING VARIOUS AIRCRAFT SINCE 1960 AND THEY WERE ALWAYS AT 2 O'CLOCK
AS VIEWED FROM THE COCKPIT. NEVER SEEN ONE POSITIONED OTHERWISE.
DP
-----Original Message-----
From: linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:22 am
Subject: Re: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
If your prop is mounted that way, try and prop it.? Do not do this
alone.? Have someone standing by with a cell phone to call an ambulance
... if needed. ;-)
Linn
dougpflyrv@aol.com wrote:
2? o'clock viewd
from the cockpit
dp
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Besing <pbesing@yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:09 am
Subject: Re: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
Ok,
there is a vote for each...any one care to make a tie breaker?
Paul Besing
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Original Message ----
From: linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 10:20:31 PM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
FWIW, 10:00 when viewed from the cockpit.? If you ever want to hand
prop it, that's the best position .... which is 2:00 when you're facing
the prop.? It doesn't matter what the 'stopping' position is .... if
you're propping it, you want the rising blade to pass through 2:00 when
the impulse fires at TDC.? With the mags off (and a set of plugs
removed is better) you can pull the prop through to see what position
it's in when the impulse clicks.
Linn
Paul Besing wrote:
Ok..try
it again..here goes.
Ok, silly question...my prop needs to be re mounted and I can't for the
life of me remember which position it looks like when stopped..when
looking at it from the cockpit, is the high blade on the left or
right?? i.e. the blade you can see should be in the 10:00 or 2:00
position when viewed from the cockpit?
Thanks.
Paul Besing
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From: Paul Besing <pbesing@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 6:13:49 PM
Subject: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
Email and AIM finally together. You've
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| Subject: | Re: Prop Mounting-clocking |
I THINK THIS SHOULD GET ALL OF US ON THE SAME PAGE.......NO PROBLEM LINN.
DP
-----Original Message-----
From: linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 1:19 am
Subject: Re: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
This is what I sent in another email .... but it hasn't shown up yet.?
I apologize if y'all get it twice!? Also noted error from other post :-( .? Fixed
in red ....
like my face!? We all may be talking the same end result.
Nice pic!
I see where the confusion comes in.? I talk about when the impulse mag
fires ..... which should be in the 2:00/8:00
position as viewed from
the front, not where the prop stops.? As you pull the '2:00' prop blade
around, the compression
stroke will start and, hopefully that same blade will be at 8:00 when
the impulse fires.? The prop may, indeed, stop with the prop in the
2:00/8:00 position as viewed from the cockpit on a 4 cylinder engine,
but I'm pretty sure it's different on a 6 cyl engine.?? In my mind it
doesn't matter where in rotation the prop stops, it's where the mag
fires and the prop 'starts' that's important.? I may have been a little
premature (and harsh maybe) in my reply to DP .... and I apologize.? No
offense meant.? Again, I clock the prop on where the mag fires, not
where it stops.? Hope this helps!
BTW, I also caution my friends (and enemies) to get some instruction on
how to properly 'hand prop an airplane.? I've had some friends injured
.... none fatally? ..... in their education process.
Linn
Paul Besing wrote:
Why
does everyone have an overwhelming support for 2:00 then?
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Original Message ----
From: linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 10:22:18 PM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
If your prop is mounted that way, try and prop it.? Do not do this
alone.? Have someone standing by with a cell phone to call an ambulance
... if needed. ;-)
Linn
dougpflyrv@aol.com wrote:
2? o'clock viewd
from the cockpit
dp
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Besing <pbesing@yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:09 am
Subject: Re: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
Ok,
there is a vote for each...any one care to make a tie breaker?
Paul Besing
-----
Original Message ----
From: linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 10:20:31 PM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
FWIW, 10:00 when viewed from the cockpit.? If you ever want to hand
prop it, that's the best position .... which is 2:00 when you're facing
the prop.? It doesn't matter what the 'stopping' position is .... if
you're propping it, you want the rising blade to pass through 2:00 when
the impulse fires at TDC.? With the mags off (and a set of plugs
removed is better) you can pull the prop through to see what position
it's in when the impulse clicks.
Linn
Paul Besing wrote:
Ok..try
it again..here goes.
Ok, silly question...my prop needs to be re mounted and I can't for the
life of me remember which position it looks like when stopped..when
looking at it from the cockpit, is the high blade on the left or
right?? i.e. the blade you can see should be in the 10:00 or 2:00
position when viewed from the cockpit?
Thanks.
Paul Besing
-----
Original Message ----
From: Paul Besing <pbesing@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 6:13:49 PM
Subject: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
Email and AIM finally together.
You've
gotta check out free AOL
Mail!
________________________________________________________________________
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| Subject: | "Bubba" wing jack |
Picnic tables/jack stands are handy too. The Owner's son and attendant that
day in Pahokee, FL was very kind and lifted the wing gently and I slid the
table jack under the tie down hook. Pic attached, been saving it for this
occasion.
Dale
RV6a
Do not archive
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From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Paulich III
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:25 AM
Subject: RV-List: "Bubba" wing jack
Last month, my son and I found ourselves on a Saturday morning at the far
end of the taxiway for runway 1 of the Greenville Downtown Airport with a
flat left tire. We were loaded with fuel and ready to complete the second
leg of our trip to Cleveland. Air from the fuel truck didn't help and it
was obvious that the tire would need to be removed at the spot for repair.
The good fellows at SATS Air sent a golf cart down with a mechanic and some
tools to remove the wheel pants and take a closer look. Back to the hanger
for more tools, a wood block, and the biggest guy in the shop, "Bubba" (not
certain that's his real name, but it fits). With the mechanic at the ready
by the tire, my son and me on our hands and knees (backs on the wing spar),
and Bubba between us on his back (with his hands on the spar), we arched and
Bubba pressed and the mechanic removed the tire in less than 30 seconds.
After replacing the tube in the shop it was back to the plane. Bubba jack
in place, arch and push, and wheel replaced. Now, I would like to believe
that my son and I provided a lot of lift for the operation. In reality,
though, Bubba likely could have lifted the plane by himself. Either way,
consider the Bubba jack in a pinch for emergency repairs.
John Paulich
N121PR, "Hot Flash", RV-7
Naples, Florida
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| Subject: | Re: Prop Mounting-clocking |
The clock in my airplane shop is digital... now what? hee hee
----- Original Message -----
From: dougpflyrv@aol.com
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
I THINK THIS SHOULD GET ALL OF US ON THE SAME PAGE.......NO PROBLEM
LINN.
DP
-----Original Message-----
From: linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 1:19 am
Subject: Re: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
This is what I sent in another email .... but it hasn't shown up yet.
I apologize if y'all get it twice! Also noted error from other post :-(
. Fixed in red .... like my face! We all may be talking the same end
result.
Nice pic!
I see where the confusion comes in. I talk about when the impulse mag
fires ..... which should be in the 2:00/8:00 position as viewed from the
front, not where the prop stops. As you pull the '2:00' prop blade
around, the compression stroke will start and, hopefully that same blade
will be at 8:00 when the impulse fires. The prop may, indeed, stop with
the prop in the 2:00/8:00 position as viewed from the cockpit on a 4
cylinder engine, but I'm pretty sure it's different on a 6 cyl engine.
In my mind it doesn't matter where in rotation the prop stops, it's
where the mag fires and the prop 'starts' that's important. I may have
been a little premature (and harsh maybe) in my reply to DP .... and I
apologize. No offense meant. Again, I clock the prop on where the mag
fires, not where it stops. Hope this helps!
BTW, I also caution my friends (and enemies) to get some instruction
on how to properly 'hand prop an airplane. I've had some friends
injured .... none fatally ..... in their education process.
Linn
Paul Besing wrote:
Why does everyone have an overwhelming support for 2:00 then?
----- Original Message ----
From: linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 10:22:18 PM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
If your prop is mounted that way, try and prop it. Do not do this
alone. Have someone standing by with a cell phone to call an ambulance
... if needed. ;-)
Linn
dougpflyrv@aol.com wrote:
2 o'clock viewd from the cockpit
dp
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Besing <pbesing@yahoo.com>
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:09 am
Subject: Re: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
Ok, there is a vote for each...any one care to make a tie breaker?
Paul Besing
----- Original Message ----
From: linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 10:20:31 PM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
FWIW, 10:00 when viewed from the cockpit. If you ever want to
hand prop it, that's the best position .... which is 2:00 when you're
facing the prop. It doesn't matter what the 'stopping' position is ....
if you're propping it, you want the rising blade to pass through 2:00
when the impulse fires at TDC. With the mags off (and a set of plugs
removed is better) you can pull the prop through to see what position
it's in when the impulse clicks.
Linn
Paul Besing wrote:
Ok..try it again..here goes.
Ok, silly question...my prop needs to be re mounted and I can't
for the life of me remember which position it looks like when
stopped..when looking at it from the cockpit, is the high blade on the
left or right? i.e. the blade you can see should be in the 10:00 or
2:00 position when viewed from the cockpit?
Thanks.
Paul Besing
----- Original Message ----
From: Paul Besing <pbesing@yahoo.com>
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 6:13:49 PM
Subject: RV-List: Prop Mounting-clocking
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Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL
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| Subject: | Prop Indexing and Jacking |
Humpf,
Prop indexing is not only a function of that which is convenient to hand
propping, which if indexed properly(there's a pun in there) will put the
right side descending blade up high and going through a compression stroke
as you pull it down, but it is also a function of crankshaft and engine
balance design.
For this reason many certified prop/engine have indexing marks to help
ensure proper(pun again) installation.
RE Jacking, I made a heavy flat plate of 3/8 aluminum that is 1.5 inches
wide and about 6 inches long with a u-bolt that straps it on to the tapered
axel just inside of the wheel. I welded some .5" edges to the bottom side to
stiffen it and provide some grip for a jack/board underneath. A couple of
bricks and a five foot 2x6 underneath this plate and I can lever the wheel
off the ground easily, and the plate fits into my tool kit easily. I figure
I can always find either a scissors jack or a board and some bricks at any
airport.
If you look at the plate end on with the u-bolt it looks like this
<[
and sideways it looks like this
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with the one being the u-bolt that slips over the axel and is tightened as
close to the brake backing plate as on can get it. I do remove the brake
first, but one has to do this to get the wheel off anyways.
W
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| Subject: | RV8 comm antenna spacing |
Has anyone out there been flying with two comm
antennas mounted on their rv8 belly, just aft of the
fuselage spar carry through bulkhead? Any problems
with coupling between the antennas or reception?
Sam Ray
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| Subject: | which plugs are from the left mag? |
My engine runs rough on the left mag. Which spark plugs are fed from the
left mag in a Lycoming 0-320 E2D?
Kim Nicholas
Seattle
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| Subject: | which plugs are from the left mag? |
Usually the top of one side and the bottom of the other. Just follow the
wires.
Bruce
<http://www.Glasair.org> www.Glasair.org
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Knicholas2@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 8:17 PM
Subject: RV-List: which plugs are from the left mag?
My engine runs rough on the left mag. Which spark plugs are fed from the
left mag in a Lycoming 0-320 E2D?
Kim Nicholas
Seattle
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