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1. 08:46 AM - Before mounting engine (Rob Kochman)
2. 09:26 AM - Re: Before mounting engine (Lew Gallagher)
3. 10:34 AM - Fuel Pump/Filter (Perry, Phil)
4. 10:40 AM - Re: Before mounting engine (Bill Mauledriver Watson)
5. 11:06 AM - Re: Fuel Pump/Filter (Jesse Saint)
6. 11:45 AM - Re: Fuel Pump/Filter (Perry, Phil)
7. 11:50 AM - Re: Before mounting engine (Rob Kochman)
8. 01:02 PM - Re: Before mounting engine (DLM)
9. 01:12 PM - Re: Before mounting engine ()
10. 01:53 PM - Re: Before mounting engine (Michael Kraus)
11. 02:42 PM - Re: Before mounting engine (johngoodman)
12. 03:09 PM - Re: Before mounting engine (Don McDonald)
13. 04:58 PM - Re: Before mounting engine (Ron B.)
14. 06:00 PM - To Magento - Or Not To Magento (Patrick Pulis)
15. 06:57 PM - Re: Before mounting engine (Kelly McMullen)
16. 07:06 PM - Re: To Magento - Or Not To Magento (Kelly McMullen)
17. 07:13 PM - Re: To Magento - Or Not To Magento (orchidman)
18. 08:31 PM - windshield brace wiring (woxofswa)
19. 08:47 PM - Re: windshield brace wiring (AirMike)
20. 09:03 PM - Re: windshield brace wiring (Jim Berry)
21. 09:17 PM - Re: To Magento - Or Not To Magento (Jim Berry)
22. 09:33 PM - Re: Before mounting engine (Jim Berry)
23. 10:39 PM - Re: Re: To Magento - Or Not To Magento (Robin Marks)
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| Subject: | Before mounting engine |
My shiny new Aero Sport engine arrived yesterday. It looks great--I'm
almost afraid to touch it. Anyway, I'm following Van's FWF plans and
am at the point where it says to actually mount the engine. Is there
anything else I should do before that? Seems like access will
actually be pretty good after it's mounted.
Thanks...
-Rob
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Rob Kochman
RV-10 "Finishing" Kit
Woodinville, WA (near Seattle)
http://kochman.net/N819K
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| Subject: | Re: Before mounting engine |
Hey Rob,
I agree, that new engine that costs more than a lot of complete cars, is
very impressive!
We used an engine leveler on the engine jack and marked the links on the
chains to the mounting ears so that once the engine mount was on the
firewall and the fit was good, we could duplicate the engine on/off
procedure very easily. Then, as with everything else on this project, when
you do and re-do, it's not a big deal. I.e., after all the cowl/prop
measuring and fitting, it was easier to remove the engine and replace it
with two 5 gal. jugs of water for counter wt. for painting and firewall
wiring etc.
Once you plan all your firewall forward plumbing and wiring, it is MUCH
easier to run your cables to the heater vents, for example, with the engine
off. Think about parking brakes, brake resevoir, heat shield, other stuff
you might want to rivet on to the firewall. Again, with the ease of
temporarily installing the engine, don't think of it as "once it's on, it's
on for good".
Maybe (hopefully) you've already done your wiring/panel layout and
construction, but I did not like the tight fit of the battery cable through
the firewall where Van's shows it, and went with the bigger insulated
bulkhead connector as in William Curtis's site
(http://nerv10.com/wcurtis/90Electrical/EL1h.html). That also gives you
cabin side direct access to battery +. I wouldn't even punch that hole in
the firewall where the instructions say. And don't forget the diodes
across the master, and starter solonoids, as seen in his pictures.
I'm sure there's lots more, but that's starters off the top of my head.
Later, - Lew
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Kochman" <rv10rob@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 11:39 AM
Subject: RV10-List: Before mounting engine
>
> My shiny new Aero Sport engine arrived yesterday. It looks great--I'm
> almost afraid to touch it. Anyway, I'm following Van's FWF plans and
> am at the point where it says to actually mount the engine. Is there
> anything else I should do before that? Seems like access will
> actually be pretty good after it's mounted.
>
> Thanks...
>
> -Rob
>
> --
> Rob Kochman
> RV-10 "Finishing" Kit
> Woodinville, WA (near Seattle)
> http://kochman.net/N819K
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Fuel Pump/Filter |
Looking on Vans site, they sell the ES Airflow pumps and filters for the
320-360's, but I don't see anything that's specific to the 540.
http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?ident=1270747858-60-69&
b
rowse=engines&product=fi-install
Is the 320-360 pump and filter the same as the one for the 540?
Phil
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| Subject: | Re: Before mounting engine |
I would just comment that while the engine is easy on/off, it isn't with
the prop attached. So if you mount the engine (easy), and mount the
prop (easy), I strongly suggest removing the prop (easy) before removing
the engine (easy.
If you do as I did and remove the engine with the prop in place (easy),
it's a lot of fun trying put the (##%&#$%@$#%) combination back on.
Then you end up removing the prop from the unmounted engine (less than
fun) before remounting.
Bill "remembering that the HF load leveler should never be used on
aircraft engines, HA HA" Watson
Rob Kochman wrote:
>
> My shiny new Aero Sport engine arrived yesterday. It looks great--I'm
> almost afraid to touch it. Anyway, I'm following Van's FWF plans and
> am at the point where it says to actually mount the engine. Is there
> anything else I should do before that? Seems like access will
> actually be pretty good after it's mounted.
>
> Thanks...
>
> -Rob
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Pump/Filter |
If it's for an injected engine, then it should be the same. The part
numbers should be "ES Airflow Filter" and ES Airflow Fuel Pump" which is
needed for the IO-540.
Jesse Saint
Saint Aviation, Inc.
jesse@saintaviation.com
Cell: 352-427-0285
Fax: 815-377-3694
On Apr 8, 2010, at 1:31 PM, Perry, Phil wrote:
> Looking on Vans site, they sell the ES Airflow pumps and filters for
the 320-360=92s, but I don=92t see anything that=92s specific to the
540.
>
>
http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?ident=1270747858-60-69&b
rowse=engines&product=fi-install
>
> Is the 320-360 pump and filter the same as the one for the 540?
>
> Phil
>
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>
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| Subject: | Fuel Pump/Filter |
Thanks Jesse...
I'm breaking out the check book again... J
Phil
From: Jesse Saint [mailto:jesse@saintaviation.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 1:04 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Fuel Pump/Filter
If it's for an injected engine, then it should be the same. The part
numbers should be "ES Airflow Filter" and ES Airflow Fuel Pump" which is
needed for the IO-540.
Jesse Saint
Saint Aviation, Inc.
jesse@saintaviation.com
Cell: 352-427-0285
Fax: 815-377-3694
On Apr 8, 2010, at 1:31 PM, Perry, Phil wrote:
Looking on Vans site, they sell the ES Airflow pumps and filters for the
320-360's, but I don't see anything that's specific to the 540.
http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?ident=1270747858-60-69&
b
rowse=engines&product=fi-install
Is the 320-360 pump and filter the same as the one for the 540?
Phil
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| Subject: | Re: Before mounting engine |
Thanks, guys... I'm currently planning on borrowing an engine hoist for a
few days, mounting the engine, and not taking it off again. Am I kidding
myself? Anyone have success with this?
-Rob
On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 10:39 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson <
MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote:
> MauleDriver@nc.rr.com>
>
> I would just comment that while the engine is easy on/off, it isn't with
> the prop attached. So if you mount the engine (easy), and mount the prop
> (easy), I strongly suggest removing the prop (easy) before removing the
> engine (easy.
>
> If you do as I did and remove the engine with the prop in place (easy),
> it's a lot of fun trying put the (##%&#$%@$#%) combination back on. Then
> you end up removing the prop from the unmounted engine (less than fun)
> before remounting.
> Bill "remembering that the HF load leveler should never be used on aircraft
> engines, HA HA" Watson
>
>
> Rob Kochman wrote:
>
>>
>> My shiny new Aero Sport engine arrived yesterday. It looks great--I'm
>> almost afraid to touch it. Anyway, I'm following Van's FWF plans and
>> am at the point where it says to actually mount the engine. Is there
>> anything else I should do before that? Seems like access will
>> actually be pretty good after it's mounted.
>>
>> Thanks...
>>
>> -Rob
>>
>>
>>
>
>
--
Rob Kochman
RV-10 "Finishing" Kit
Woodinville, WA (near Seattle)
http://kochman.net/N819K
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| Subject: | Before mounting engine |
yes but have the wiring, cables, etc run through the firewall first
_____
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[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rob Kochman
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Before mounting engine
Thanks, guys... I'm currently planning on borrowing an engine hoist for a
few days, mounting the engine, and not taking it off again. Am I kidding
myself? Anyone have success with this?
-Rob
On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 10:39 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson
<MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote:
<MauleDriver@nc.rr.com>
I would just comment that while the engine is easy on/off, it isn't with the
prop attached. So if you mount the engine (easy), and mount the prop
(easy), I strongly suggest removing the prop (easy) before removing the
engine (easy.
If you do as I did and remove the engine with the prop in place (easy), it's
a lot of fun trying put the (##%&#$%@$#%) combination back on. Then you end
up removing the prop from the unmounted engine (less than fun) before
remounting.
Bill "remembering that the HF load leveler should never be used on aircraft
engines, HA HA" Watson
Rob Kochman wrote:
My shiny new Aero Sport engine arrived yesterday. It looks great--I'm
almost afraid to touch it. Anyway, I'm following Van's FWF plans and
am at the point where it says to actually mount the engine. Is there
anything else I should do before that? Seems like access will
actually be pretty good after it's mounted.
Thanks...
-Rob
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Rob Kochman
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Woodinville, WA (near Seattle)
http://kochman.net/N819K
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| Subject: | Re: Before mounting engine |
Hung mine once and didn't have any problems finishing the rest of the aircraft.
Rick S.
N246RS
---- Rob Kochman <rv10rob@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks, guys... I'm currently planning on borrowing an engine hoist for a
> few days, mounting the engine, and not taking it off again. Am I kidding
> myself? Anyone have success with this?
>
> -Rob
>
> On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 10:39 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson <
> MauleDriver@nc.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > MauleDriver@nc.rr.com>
> >
> > I would just comment that while the engine is easy on/off, it isn't with
> > the prop attached. So if you mount the engine (easy), and mount the prop
> > (easy), I strongly suggest removing the prop (easy) before removing the
> > engine (easy.
> >
> > If you do as I did and remove the engine with the prop in place (easy),
> > it's a lot of fun trying put the (##%&#$%@$#%) combination back on. Then
> > you end up removing the prop from the unmounted engine (less than fun)
> > before remounting.
> > Bill "remembering that the HF load leveler should never be used on aircraft
> > engines, HA HA" Watson
> >
> >
> > Rob Kochman wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> My shiny new Aero Sport engine arrived yesterday. It looks great--I'm
> >> almost afraid to touch it. Anyway, I'm following Van's FWF plans and
> >> am at the point where it says to actually mount the engine. Is there
> >> anything else I should do before that? Seems like access will
> >> actually be pretty good after it's mounted.
> >>
> >> Thanks...
> >>
> >> -Rob
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Rob Kochman
> RV-10 "Finishing" Kit
> Woodinville, WA (near Seattle)
> http://kochman.net/N819K
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| Subject: | Re: Before mounting engine |
I mounted the engine 1 time for good and never removed it. Probably
want to have the oil cooler mount riveted to the firewall, along with
the heater valves installed and sealed (of you want the stainless
steel ones, mow is the time to decide!) Also, i'd suggest installing
a cooling shroud on the mechanical fuel pump and be sure all the oil
line fittings are properly installed on the engine and pointing the
correct way. Those are harder to get to after the engine is mounted.
-Mike
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 8, 2010, at 2:17 PM, Rob Kochman <rv10rob@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks, guys... I'm currently planning on borrowing an engine hoist
> for a few days, mounting the engine, and not taking it off again.
> Am I kidding myself? Anyone have success with this?
>
> -Rob
>
> On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 10:39 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com
> > wrote:
> >
>
> I would just comment that while the engine is easy on/off, it isn't
> with the prop attached. So if you mount the engine (easy), and
> mount the prop (easy), I strongly suggest removing the prop (easy)
> before removing the engine (easy.
>
> If you do as I did and remove the engine with the prop in place
> (easy), it's a lot of fun trying put the (##%&#$%@$#%) combination
> back on. Then you end up removing the prop from the unmounted
> engine (less than fun) before remounting.
> Bill "remembering that the HF load leveler should never be used on
> aircraft engines, HA HA" Watson
>
>
> Rob Kochman wrote:
>
> My shiny new Aero Sport engine arrived yesterday. It looks great--I'm
> almost afraid to touch it. Anyway, I'm following Van's FWF plans and
> am at the point where it says to actually mount the engine. Is there
> anything else I should do before that? Seems like access will
> actually be pretty good after it's mounted.
>
> Thanks...
>
> -Rob
>
>
> scription,
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> ====
>
>
> --
> Rob Kochman
> RV-10 "Finishing" Kit
> Woodinville, WA (near Seattle)
> http://kochman.net/N819K
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Before mounting engine |
Here's a slightly different engine mount....
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#40572 QB. Working on Cowling & Panel
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| Subject: | Before mounting engine |
Also make sure you install the divider inside the oil cooler box before eng
ine mounting-and before installing oil cooler.
Don
--- On Thu, 4/8/10, DLM <dlm46007@cox.net> wrote:
From: DLM <dlm46007@cox.net>
Subject: RE: RV10-List: Before mounting engine
yes but have the wiring, cables, etc -run through the firewall first
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m
atronics.com] On Behalf Of Rob Kochman
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Before mounting engine
Thanks, guys... I'm currently planning on borrowing an engine hoist for a f
ew days, mounting the engine, and not taking it off again.- Am I kidding
myself?- Anyone have success with this?
-
-Rob
On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 10:39 AM, Bill Mauledriver Watson <MauleDriver@nc.rr
.com> wrote:
.com>
I would just comment that while the engine is easy on/off, it isn't with th
e prop attached. -So if you mount the engine (easy), and mount the prop (
easy), I strongly suggest removing the prop (easy) before removing the engi
ne (easy.
If you do as I did and remove the engine with the prop in place (easy), it'
s a lot of fun trying put the (##%&#$%@$#%) combination back on. -Then yo
u end up removing the prop from the unmounted engine (less than fun) before
remounting.
Bill "remembering that the HF load leveler should never be used on aircraft
engines, HA HA" Watson
Rob Kochman wrote:
My shiny new Aero Sport engine arrived yesterday. It looks great--I'm
almost afraid to touch it. -Anyway, I'm following Van's FWF plans and
am at the point where it says to actually mount the engine. Is there
anything else I should do before that? -Seems like access will
actually be pretty good after it's mounted.
Thanks...
-Rob
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| Subject: | Re: Before mounting engine |
Is a cooling shroud on the mechanical fuel pump standard practice? If so I missed
that one.
Ron
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| Subject: | To Magento - Or Not To Magento |
I would really appreciate your thoughts regarding the installation of a dua
l Plasma III ignition system with crankshaft sensor on the IO-540 engine.
- Would this negate the need to install a magneto system?=0A=0AWhat is th
e reliability of electronic ignition systems when fitted to aircraft engine
s?=0A=0AAdditionally what are the general thoughts regrading the use of 9:1
high compression pistons on IO-540 engines please?=0A=0AYour thoughts woul
d be appreciated to enlighten the uninitiated.=0A=0AMany thanks in anticipa
tion.=0A=0ARegards=0A=0APatrick Pulis=0AAdelaide, South Australia=0A=0A=0A
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| Subject: | Re: Before mounting engine |
Gee whiz. Where is the fun in that? Remember, the building, and
rebuilding, etc. is where it is at. You are supposed to assemble and
disassemble every part on the plane at LEAST 3 times, or you can't
have done it right!
This flying thingy is just a diversion between projects. I can think
of several folks on this list that are repeat offenders, and I even
know of one RV-10 builder that also built a couple two place RVs and
now is working on his second RV-10....and no, it isn't to assist
someone or build and sell, as far as I know.
I'm sure if an engine hoist can be borrowed once, it can be borrowed
again. Or, Pep Boys, HF, etc often have hoists on sale for around
$120....less cost than your first flight.
On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 4:51 PM, Michael Kraus
<n223rv@wolflakeairport.net> wrote:
> I mounted the engine 1 time for good and never removed it.
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| Subject: | Re: To Magento - Or Not To Magento |
9:00 to one pistons....if you are trying for better economy,
perhaps...but I would put a MP limit of perhaps 28" MP if you use them
at sea level std or colder conditions. 100LL is going to disappear,
we just don't know how quickly. Stock pistons of 8.5 to 1 are
certified to run on 91/96 fuel, and most any unleaded avgas
replacement will certainly meet that requirement.
As to dual electronic.....does it matter whether there is 99%
reliability or 99.994% reliability? Do you want to risk that 1% or
.006%? Will 2 totally independent electrical systems be 100% reliable?
Your choice of what risks you want. Are magnetos 100% reliable?
Obviously not or someone would design a cylinder to have a single plug
optimally located. Certainly 2 electronic systems are very reliable as
long as they both have sufficient electrons to drive the electronics.
My question is whether the benefits of a single Plasma III are worth
the cost and effort to have 2 different systems. Certainly there is
better cruise economy in theory, but no difference at full power. If
magneto equipped with Slick Start there should be no difference in
starting, so are the cruise benefits worth the trouble and cost?
On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 8:32 PM, Patrick Pulis <rv10free2fly@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
> I would really appreciate your thoughts regarding the installation of a dual
> Plasma III ignition system with crankshaft sensor on the IO-540 engine.
> Would this negate the need to install a magneto system?
>
> What is the reliability of electronic ignition systems when fitted to
> aircraft engines?
>
> Additionally what are the general thoughts regrading the use of 9:1 high
> compression pistons on IO-540 engines please?
>
> Your thoughts would be appreciated to enlighten the uninitiated.
>
> Many thanks in anticipation.
>
> Regards
>
> Patrick Pulis
> Adelaide, South Australia
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: To Magento - Or Not To Magento |
I have one and one.
Left is an impulse mag powering the bottom plugs.
The right is a P III on my IO-540 powering the upper plugs.
My 2 cents,
I like the split, I feel I am getting most all the advantages of the electronic
ignition (single vs dual electronic) and if it were to fail (mechanical or total
loss of electrical), the backup of the mag.
--------
Gary Blankenbiller
RV10 - # 40674
(N2GB Flying)
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| Subject: | windshield brace wiring |
I am just getting ready to final install my canopy top and had a question to run
by the brain trust on running wiring through the canopy brace.
I have the aerosport overhead console for my A/C installation and I installed wire
channel down the length of it which makes it really convenient for getting
wires to the back, especially for the a/C unit on an upper tray behind the bulkhead.
What I would ideally like to run through the brace are seven 16 gauge wires (two
for my overhead light, and the five for the a/c control), an RG coax for the
Garmin GPS antenna and wires associated with the Dynon Skyview GPS run. (haven't
seen it but heard that there are four or five "thin" wires associated with
that.
I have notched out the top of my upper forward panel and underlying rib where the
brace meets. I think I'll have room, but it will be tight.
I would appreciate any comments pro or con to this idea, or any tales of similar
runs by someone else. Is there any reason not to do this that I haven't thought
of?
Thanks in advance.
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Myron Nelson
Mesa, AZ
Emp completed, QB wings completed, legacy build fuse in progress
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| Subject: | Re: windshield brace wiring |
I have a VOR-coax wire and a low power (20 guage) wire for a vertical card compass
running there. Not real critical items and the compass light is almost never
used (I do not fly at night).
I personally do not like the idea of running the high amperage (16 guage) lines
up there. I would worry about chafe at the entry/exit points of the steel tube.
If the overhead console is not removable there is no way to inspect for chafe
and shorts.
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OSH '10 or Bust
Q/B - phase 1 / painting
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| Subject: | Re: windshield brace wiring |
I ran 2 RG400 coax and @ 2 #18 conductors through the canopy brace with no problem.
You can protect the wiring at the ends of the tubng with RTV or SHOE GOO.
Jim Berry
40482
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| Subject: | Re: To Magento - Or Not To Magento |
I discussed both of these points at length with Allan Barrett when I was ordering
my engine. His take was that 9 : 1 pistons gave a modest increase in performance,
with no decrease in reliability or TBO. I wanted to do one mag and one
electronic ignition. He was not willing to build an engine with electronic ignition
for a variety of reasons, but would delete one mag if I wanted to install
an electronic myself. He convinced me to go with 2 mags.
Allan, chime in if I have misrepresented you position.
Jim Berry
40482
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| Subject: | Re: Before mounting engine |
I mounted the engine by myself in about 30 minutes. Just pure luck that when I
hoisted it, everything lined up. But once it was on, it looked so cool I never
wanted to take it off. The only real hassle was later riveting the forward fuselage
section with the engine in place. A few of the rivets through the firewall
were a bear to buck behind the mags.
Jim Berry
40482
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| Subject: | Re: To Magento - Or Not To Magento |
Jim,
I purchased the BPE IO-540 with FF Cold Induction and 9:1. I
ordered one mag and was going to do the same thing with the hope that PMag
would prove out before I flew or go with a Plasma III. At some point along
the way I decided to just hang a second mag on and call it good for the
first year of flight so I ordered a second mag. I happened to luck out and
buy two mags that both required an the AD before first flight. In hind
sight I wish I would have installed an electronic ignition on one side
strictly for the better burn. I also have come to believe an elec.
Ignition may help with part of my temp issues (James Cowl & Plenum; nuff
said).
YMMV,
Robin
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Subject: RV10-List: Re: To Magento - Or Not To Magento
I discussed both of these points at length with Allan Barrett when I was
ordering my engine. His take was that 9 : 1 pistons gave a modest increase
in performance, with no decrease in reliability or TBO. I wanted to do one
mag and one electronic ignition. He was not willing to build an engine
with electronic ignition for a variety of reasons, but would delete one
mag if I wanted to install an electronic myself. He convinced me to go
with 2 mags.
Allan, chime in if I have misrepresented you position.
Jim Berry
40482
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