---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 04/19/11: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:48 AM - sticking engine control cables and engine heat problems (Matt Dralle) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:48:35 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: RV8-List: sticking engine control cables and engine heat problems At 06:41 AM 4/19/2011 Tuesday, Frazier, Vincent A wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Frazier, Vincent A" > >SNIP I have seen this too many times - looks like heat is the killer. Move the cables away from the killer exh system, then you can wrap the cables with spark plug wire insulation - - a smaller version of the normal hose type heat protective stuff. Lube will not work, as the nylon inner wrap is balled around the wire - hanging on for dear life! If this persists, you can try the 920 cables from ACS, or buy replacement cables from Cablecraft - certified stuff, thus very expensive. > >Carry on! >Mark SNIP > >Mark is correct. When your engine control cables begin binding, it is usually heat related. We carry several types of insulation, Rocket proven, for these type of problems. We have firewall insulation to keep your feet from roasting, Heat Shield mat to keep exhaust heat from burning the paint off of your cowling, sleeve insulation for fuel lines (or control cables), and intake insulation kits to keep the exhaust heat away from the induction pipes and rubber parts. And we have it in large and small sizes at a price that beats ACS by a wide margin.... and it's better stuff too! > >There is no excuse to have heat problems with your engine. None. Us old dogs have been there, done that and we know how to fix the problems! > >Thx, >Vince >www.flyboyaccessories.com Hi Vince, I was checking out your web site. This stuff looks like it might do the trick for my Prop cable issues: http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=264 My IO-390 has a front mounted governor and I brought the control cable over the top of the engine. The closest point is probably about 6" from the top of the cylinders. Here are some pictures of my installation: http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=2972&log=89715&row=118 http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=2972&log=89716&row=117 Best regards, - Matt Dralle RV-8 #82880 N998RV http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Log http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel Status: 160+ Hours TTSN - Paint job is all that's left... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv8-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV8-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv8-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv8-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.