---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 02/12/08: 14 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:07 AM - Re: EA OIL COOLER II dimensions (Ralph E. Capen) 2. 05:07 AM - AIG insurance (Charles Heathco) 3. 05:34 AM - Re: AIG insurance (Tom & Cathy Ervin) 4. 06:05 AM - SB Fork mod (Kelly Patterson) 5. 08:20 AM - Re: Oil cooler mount / wedge (Greg Williams) 6. 09:12 AM - Cowl Fasteners (Robin Marks) 7. 11:19 AM - Re: Cowl Fasteners (ptrotter@optonline.net) 8. 12:00 PM - Re: AIG insurance (Greg Williams) 9. 02:10 PM - Re: AIG insurance (linn Walters) 10. 04:37 PM - Re: AIG insurance (RV6 Flyer) 11. 07:21 PM - Spring Scale Source? (John Fasching) 12. 08:01 PM - Re: Cowl Fasteners (Chuck Weyant) 13. 08:19 PM - Re: Spring Scale Source? (linn Walters) 14. 08:20 PM - Re: Cowl Fasteners (David Maib) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:07:51 AM PST US From: "Ralph E. Capen" Subject: RE: RV-List: EA OIL COOLER II dimensions Thanks.... -----Original Message----- >From: Mark Burns >Sent: Feb 11, 2008 11:53 PM >To: rv-list@matronics.com >Subject: RE: RV-List: EA OIL COOLER II dimensions > > >Ralph, > >The oil cooler has a six hole rectangular pattern. > >Two rows of three holes with 1-1/2" spacing. > >And the rows are 3-7/8" apart. > >Hope this helps. > >This is for the Niagara 20002A Oil cooler which I believe is what Vans sells >as the Oil Cooler II. > >Mark > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ralph E. Capen >Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 9:46 AM >To: rv-list@matronics.com >Subject: RV-List: EA OIL COOLER II dimensions > > >Does anyone have the dimensions for the mounting holes for the EA OIL COOLER > >II from Vans? > >I'm trying to determine if the mounting holes are the same as for the SW >8406R. > >I didn't get any response to the comparison query earlier....this might be >easier....I already have the 8406R > >Thanks, >Ralph > > >8:16 AM > > >8:16 AM > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:07:51 AM PST US From: "Charles Heathco" Subject: RV-List: AIG insurance I just read a report that AIG was taking a big writedown and shares price falling a bunch. Any ideas as to how that might affect our insurance? I think most or at least many policies end up with AIG, at leqst mine with AOPA agencty does. Charlie Heathco ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:34:35 AM PST US From: Tom & Cathy Ervin Subject: Re: RV-List: AIG insurance Charlie, I have Global Insurance on my RV6-A but I wouldn't worry. Insuranc e companies even weathered the Great Depression when a large of amount of b usiness's failed. =C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2 -=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2 -=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2 -=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2- Tom in Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Heathco" Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:04:28 AM (GMT-0500) America/New_York Subject: RV-List: AIG insurance I just read a report that AIG was taking a big writedown and shares price f alling a bunch. Any ideas as to how that might affect our insurance? I thin k most or at least many policies end up with AIG, at leqst mine with AOPA a = ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:05:12 AM PST US From: "Kelly Patterson" Subject: RV-List: SB Fork mod Richard, I modified my stock fork to look like the new fork. Basically - you slice an inch off the bottom and bolt it back on. You will need a bandsaw or powered hacksaw to do the cutting this century. I'm flying mine now with no issues. This mod could get you back flying in a day. email offline if you want details: kbob at cox dot net Kelly Patterson RV-6A N716K PHX, AZ 200 hrs Time: 08:09:27 AM PST US From: "Ron Lee" Subject: Re: RV-List: Service Bulletin 07-11-09 I saw one person who cut (drilled) into the bottom of the fork to accommodate the shortened gear leg. Determine if that is an acceptable solution. Ron Lee ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Dudley To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 8:21 AM Subject: RV-List: Service Bulletin 07-11-09 Listers, Just a note to caution all with RV-XAs that are subject to Service Bulletin 07-11-09 to help you avoid making the mistake I made. ...... So, I have an RV-6A and its old fork and am awaiting return of my modified gear leg and may have to wait a couple of months to get my new fork. So, the obvious advice is: check with Van's to find out the current backlog of orders for the new fork BEFORE you send away your gear leg. Good luck!!! Richard Dudley RV-6(?A?) ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:20:28 AM PST US From: "Greg Williams" Subject: Re: RV-List: Oil cooler mount / wedge Garry, That speed seems in line with stock. Sure would be a lot of work to change over to SJ plenum & cowl for me at this point. What MP are you getting @ 8K' and 2700 rpm? On 2/11/08, Garry wrote: > > I have the Sam James plenum and cowls on my RV7A..........since new. > While I can't give any before and after performance figures I don't think > I'm getting any better performance than those with "stock" equipment. > Overheating has never been a problem under any conditions, even on hot > Florida summer days. My CHT's however are quite uneven with the #4 cylinder > running up to 100 degrees cooler than cylinders 1,2 &3. As to speed, I was > led to believe I'd pick up 10 to 15 MPH over stock, but I don't think that's > happening. At 8,000 ft, 2,700 RPM I see about 195-200 MPH ground speed on a > no-wind day. I have an Aerosport IO360 and a Catto fixed pitch prop. > > Garry Stout, Tampa FL > > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Greg Williams > *To:* rv-list@matronics.com > *Sent:* Monday, February 11, 2008 7:19 PM > *Subject:* Re: RV-List: Oil cooler mount / wedge > > Is the Sam James plenum working out as promised? Anyone out there flying > with one that has an opinion? Wondering if it is worth retrofitting into a > Van's RV-7 cowl. > > * > > > * > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:12:37 AM PST US Subject: RV-List: Cowl Fasteners From: "Robin Marks" If I have proven one thing to myself it's that I suck using the archives. I review them each time before I post a question with limited success. It is time to make a Cowl Fastener decision. I plan on using Skybolt STYLE CLoc adjustable fasteners on part of my cowl assembly. I remember a discussion on the list that suggested alternate brands or styles of these fasteners. Does anyone have a preference as to the fastener you would choose as my archive search has been fruitless. Thanks, Robin RV-4 Sold RV-6A New Front Gear Leg and Fork RV-10 Getting closer to getting closer ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 11:19:24 AM PST US From: ptrotter@optonline.net Subject: Re: RV-List: Cowl Fasteners Robin, The 2 suppliers I know of are Skybolt and Milspec. I have Milspec myself. I think the products are comparable but I don't know the current pricing for either one. Jeremy at Milspec is very easy to work with and I recommend calling him if you have any questions. I bought mine when we had a group buy a couple of years ago and I wanted to change the length of the studs and he did so with no hassle at all even though it was quite awhile later. www.milspecproducts.com Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: Robin Marks Subject: RV-List: Cowl Fasteners > If I have proven one thing to myself it's that I suck using the > archives. I review them each time before I post a question with > limitedsuccess. > > It is time to make a Cowl Fastener decision. I plan on using Skybolt > STYLE CLoc adjustable fasteners on part of my cowl assembly. I > remembera discussion on the list that suggested alternate brands > or styles of > these fasteners. Does anyone have a preference as to the > fastener you > would choose as my archive search has been fruitless. > > > > Thanks, > > Robin > > RV-4 Sold > > RV-6A New Front Gear Leg and Fork > > RV-10 Getting closer to getting closer > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 12:00:01 PM PST US From: "Greg Williams" Subject: Re: RV-List: AIG insurance Speaking of insurance, Do most RV owner/pilots carry hull insurance? On 2/12/08, Tom & Cathy Ervin wrote: > > Charlie, I have Global Insurance on my RV6-A but I wouldn't worry. > Insurance companies even weathered the Great Depression when a large of > amount of business's failed. > > Tom > in Ohio > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Charles Heathco" > To: "rv-list" > Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:04:28 AM (GMT-0500) America/New_York > Subject: RV-List: AIG insurance > > I just read a report that AIG was taking a big writedown and shares price > falling a bunch. Any ideas as to how that might affect our insurance? I > think most or at least many policies end up with AIG, at leqst mine with > AOPA agencty does. Charlie Heathco > > * > > > * > > * > > > * > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 02:10:30 PM PST US From: linn Walters Subject: Re: RV-List: AIG insurance Greg Williams wrote: > Speaking of insurance, Do most RV owner/pilots carry hull insurance? Can't speak for RV pilots since I'm not there yet ;-) However all I carry on my airplanes is liability ..... and only because the hangar owners require it. It's a gamble. In my case I insured the Pitts I built with hull the first year. At that time ('81) $25K of hull cost me an extra 1K. I figured I might need it in the first year. I didn't. 13 years later, I hurt my pride and joy. It was a outside 1/2 loop on a landing. The top wing was trashed and the lower engine mount/fuselage tubing was bent. Repairs were less than $3K So, lets do some math. 12 years X $1K = $12K in the bank less the $3K, so I still had $9K on account at the time. It's been building ever since. However, I might feel different on an airplane that's worth $100K or more. I'll cross that bridge (airway???) when I come to it I wonder if hull insurance is purchased mostly by pessimists rather than optomists!!!! :-D . Somebody else will have to collect the data!!! Linn ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 04:37:54 PM PST US From: RV6 Flyer Subject: RE: RV-List: AIG insurance Liability only for 8 of the last 10+ years. Gary A. Sobek "My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell, 2,080 + Flying Hours So. CA, USA Speaking of insurance, Do most RV owner/pilots carry hull insurance? _________________________________________________________________ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging.-You IM, we g ive. ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 07:21:50 PM PST US From: "John Fasching" Subject: RV-List: Spring Scale Source? I just completed the nose gear modification on my RV6A and used a cobbled-up method of checking and setting the 'break out' force as called for by Van. (22-lbs) I would like to find a source for a push scale, likely a spring scale, to more accurately measure the break out force to insure against any shimmy or other problems. I flew once after the mod and had the force way too light and got good shimmy. I've re-adjusted it but am still a bit leery. Any sources you know of? I checked the usual ones and came up dry. Thanks for any pointers. ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 08:01:38 PM PST US From: "Chuck Weyant" Subject: Re: RV-List: Cowl Fasteners I agree. I haven't been able to make the archives work for me for years. Way too much time involved with research and I usually don't find the answer I need. Perhaps a different search format? Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: Robin Marks To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:09 AM Subject: RV-List: Cowl Fasteners If I have proven one thing to myself it's that I suck using the archives. I review them each time before I post a question with limited success. ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 08:19:09 PM PST US From: linn Walters Subject: Re: RV-List: Spring Scale Source? Almost any fish scale will work. Look in your local big-box store. Linn John Fasching wrote: > I just completed the nose gear modification on my RV6A and used a > cobbled-up method of checking and setting the 'break out' force as > called for by Van. (22-lbs) > > I would like to find a source for a push scale, likely a spring scale, > to more accurately measure the break out force to insure against any > shimmy or other problems. I flew once after the mod and had the force > way too light and got good shimmy. I've re-adjusted it but am still a > bit leery. > > Any sources you know of? I checked the usual ones and came up dry. > > Thanks for any pointers. > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 08:20:20 PM PST US From: David Maib Subject: Re: RV-List: Cowl Fasteners Me too. I find the archives pretty much useless. David Maib On Feb 12, 2008, at 9:55 PM, Chuck Weyant wrote: I agree. I haven't been able to make the archives work for me for years. Way too much time involved with research and I usually don't find the answer I need. Perhaps a different search format? Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: Robin Marks Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:09 AM Subject: RV-List: Cowl Fasteners If I have proven one thing to myself it=92s that I suck using the archives. 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