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1. 10:15 AM - Re: Re: Impulse Coupler (Bill Watson)
2. 12:27 PM - Re: Impulse Coupler (Bob Turner)
3. 03:20 PM - Ignition (Albert)
4. 03:44 PM - Re: Ignition (Bob Turner)
5. 04:53 PM - Re: Ignition (Marcus Cooper)
6. 06:11 PM - Re: Ignition (Rob Kermanj)
7. 08:24 PM - Re: Ignition (Albert)
8. 09:38 PM - Re: Ignition (Tim Olson)
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| Subject: | Re: Impulse Coupler |
Yes, you'll need a Slick Start. I didn't really understand much when I
took shipment and did inventory but I missed the fact that my engine
bill included the price of the Slick Start but didn't include the actual
unit. When I got around to finishing up the FWF work I discovered I
needed it. Sometime after I bought and installed it I discovered I had
paid for it twice. Just a reminder that inventory is important.
Oh, BTW, it all works great. Easy cold starts despite the dumbass light
weight starter (soon to be changed out) and rough but easy hot starts
(do nothing different except keep the boost pump off).
Bill "swapping out Slicks for rebuilts at 800 hours just because" Watson
On 3/13/2017 11:46 AM, Lenny Iszak wrote:
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> Vernon,
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> Mine shipped with a retard breaker mag on the left. You'll need a Slick Start
module for starting, and wire using their diagrams.
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> Lenny
> N311LZ
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=467239#467239
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| Subject: | Re: Impulse Coupler |
My 'new' SlickStart from Vans clearly wasn't new - it had a yellow tag on it from
Slick. I called Vans, and they apologized profusely, and offered either for
me to send it back for a new one, or keep it for the OH unit price. I chose the
latter, Vans sent a check for the difference. Point is, there are some lower
cost options other than new. Sorry I don't remember the OH price, but it has
worked just fine. I'm not sure 'overhauled' is the right word. It was returned
to Vans, they ran it by Slick who tested it and said it was okay. Just not new
anymore.
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Bob Turner
RV-10 QB
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At about 900 hobbs on my RV-10 I began experiencing random misfirings on
both my Lightspeed and slick ignition systems. Klaus recommends replacing
the LSE wires at 500 hours and I replaced the slick harness soon after. Both
systems are running smoothly now at 1100+ hours.
Albert Gardner
RV-10 N991RV
Yuma, AZ
PS: I had the wheel pants off for repainting and made what used to be a 4.3
hour flight that took almost 6. Same on return but we had a little TW. Lots
more gas, some at $5.59.
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Albert Gardner wrote:
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> PS: I had the wheel pants off for repainting and made what used to be a 4.3
> hour flight that took almost 6. Same on return but we had a little TW. Lots
> more gas, some at $5.59.
Yep. I started phase one minus wheel and gear leg fairings (all 3 wheels) and was
disappointed at the speeds. Once I put them all on, I gained 15 knots!
Back when I was a partner in a 182 we could barely tell the difference if they
were on or off. I guess good (but not obvious) design does make a difference.
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Bob Turner
RV-10 QB
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Thanks for that Albert, I honestly didn't know about the recommendation to change
the wires. I haven't had any issues but am over 800 hours now.
Marcus
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> On Mar 15, 2017, at 6:18 PM, Albert <ibspud@roadrunner.com> wrote:
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> At about 900 hobbs on my RV-10 I began experiencing random misfirings on
> both my Lightspeed and slick ignition systems. Klaus recommends replacing
> the LSE wires at 500 hours and I replaced the slick harness soon after. Both
> systems are running smoothly now at 1100+ hours.
> Albert Gardner
> RV-10 N991RV
> Yuma, AZ
> PS: I had the wheel pants off for repainting and made what used to be a 4.3
> hour flight that took almost 6. Same on return but we had a little TW. Lots
> more gas, some at $5.59.
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Albert, Is that the only issue you have had with your LSE? Which model do you
have?
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> On Mar 15, 2017, at 6:18 PM, Albert <ibspud@roadrunner.com> wrote:
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>
> At about 900 hobbs on my RV-10 I began experiencing random misfirings on
> both my Lightspeed and slick ignition systems. Klaus recommends replacing
> the LSE wires at 500 hours and I replaced the slick harness soon after. Both
> systems are running smoothly now at 1100+ hours.
> Albert Gardner
> RV-10 N991RV
> Yuma, AZ
> PS: I had the wheel pants off for repainting and made what used to be a 4.3
> hour flight that took almost 6. Same on return but we had a little TW. Lots
> more gas, some at $5.59.
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I have the plasma 2+. Before I was aware that the leads should be replaced
at 500 hours, I was convinced that there might be a control unit problem but
replacing the leads cleared it up. I have had several coil failures but all
in all it has worked very well. I would do it again for sure. My Lightspeed
was originally installed by Performance Engines in LaVerna, CA when they
built my engine. Albert
>From Lightspeeds Manual:
500 hour Inspection
All Systems:
Replace high-tension leads at 500 hours or 10-year intervals.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rob Kermanj
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 6:10 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Ignition
Albert, Is that the only issue you have had with your LSE? Which model do
you have?
Do not archive.
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> On Mar 15, 2017, at 6:18 PM, Albert <ibspud@roadrunner.com> wrote:
>
>
> At about 900 hobbs on my RV-10 I began experiencing random misfirings
> on both my Lightspeed and slick ignition systems. Klaus recommends
> replacing the LSE wires at 500 hours and I replaced the slick harness
> soon after. Both systems are running smoothly now at 1100+ hours.
> Albert Gardner
> RV-10 N991RV
> Yuma, AZ
> PS: I had the wheel pants off for repainting and made what used to be
> a 4.3 hour flight that took almost 6. Same on return but we had a
> little TW. Lots more gas, some at $5.59.
>
>
>
>
>
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Albert,
Question about your coil failures.
From what Klaus tells me, Coil failures used to be more common until he
switched to iridium plugs. Are you using those? Any additional
resistance in the wires or any very large gap can lead to coil failures.
I know when I ran my standard plugs 170-200 hours they developed a very
large gap, but that doesn't happen with the iridiums I've been using
for the past few years. Also, I did have one coil half fail, just this
November. That was the first coil issue I've had, and that was after
about 1230 hours. The first few hundred were with the old type plugs.
I didn't replace my wires until I had about 900 hours I think.
I replaced them not because of running issues, but because one of the
plug connectors had gotten too loose from repetitive maintenance and
wouldn't stay tightly secured...so I replaced all of the wires. Pretty
easy and convenient to do with bulk wire and the right crimper. Much
more satisfying than the way overpriced slick harnesses I replaced.
Tim
On 3/15/2017 10:23 PM, Albert wrote:
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> I have the plasma 2+. Before I was aware that the leads should be replaced
> at 500 hours, I was convinced that there might be a control unit problem but
> replacing the leads cleared it up. I have had several coil failures but all
> in all it has worked very well. I would do it again for sure. My Lightspeed
> was originally installed by Performance Engines in LaVerna, CA when they
> built my engine. Albert
>
>>From Lightspeeds Manual:
> 500 hour Inspection
> All Systems:
> Replace high-tension leads at 500 hours or 10-year intervals.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rob Kermanj
> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 6:10 PM
> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Ignition
>
>
> Albert, Is that the only issue you have had with your LSE? Which model do
> you have?
>
> Do not archive.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 15, 2017, at 6:18 PM, Albert <ibspud@roadrunner.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> At about 900 hobbs on my RV-10 I began experiencing random misfirings
>> on both my Lightspeed and slick ignition systems. Klaus recommends
>> replacing the LSE wires at 500 hours and I replaced the slick harness
>> soon after. Both systems are running smoothly now at 1100+ hours.
>> Albert Gardner
>> RV-10 N991RV
>> Yuma, AZ
>> PS: I had the wheel pants off for repainting and made what used to be
>> a 4.3 hour flight that took almost 6. Same on return but we had a
>> little TW. Lots more gas, some at $5.59.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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