---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 12/09/04: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:50 AM - Subaru Performance (Bruce Anthony) 2. 08:09 AM - f6111 (kerrjohna@comcast.net) 3. 08:28 AM - Re: Subaru Performance (Richard Tasker) 4. 08:32 AM - Re: f6111 (Richard Tasker) 5. 08:50 AM - Re: f6111 (Michael Schipper) 6. 11:14 AM - Re: bearing grease (Bill McBride) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:50:24 AM PST US Subject: RV9-List: Subaru Performance From: "Bruce Anthony" --> RV9-List message posted by: "Bruce Anthony" Anyone with a Subaru care to give us a status report on your numbers? Fuel consumption, package type, maintenance costs, unexpected issues? I'd rather here it from you than the manufacturers. I'm thinking engines now, and I liked the NSI package (Eggenfellner, too) at Oshkosh, but I'm still wondering. Bruce Anthony RV-9A, Wings Rosemount, MN ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:09:21 AM PST US From: kerrjohna@comcast.net Subject: RV9-List: f6111 0.50 MIME_BOUND_NEXTPART Spam tool pattern in MIME boundary 0.01 RCVD_DOUBLE_IP_LOOSE Received: by and from look like IP addresses --> RV9-List message posted by: kerrjohna@comcast.net can anyone help me with the fitting and installation of the F6111 rear deck stiffeners. I can't find a manual reference and the notation on the drawing of using prepunched holes in skin as guide doesn't help with regard to adjusting the length for proper fit. John Kerr, getting to the final fit and finish can anyone help me with the fitting and installation of the F6111 rear deck stiffeners. I can't find a manual reference and the notation on the drawing of using prepunched holes in skin as guide doesn't help with regard to adjusting the length for proper fit. John Kerr, getting to the final fit and finish ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:28:49 AM PST US From: Richard Tasker Subject: Re: RV9-List: Subaru Performance --> RV9-List message posted by: Richard Tasker Take a look at the archives on subaruaircraft@yahoogroups.com. There has been a lot of discussion lately regarding performance. Also look at the "NEW" page on www.eggenfellneraircraft.com where actual results are posted. Dick Tasker Bruce Anthony wrote: >--> RV9-List message posted by: "Bruce Anthony" > >Anyone with a Subaru care to give us a status report on your numbers? Fuel consumption, package type, maintenance costs, unexpected issues? I'd rather here it from you than the manufacturers. > >I'm thinking engines now, and I liked the NSI package (Eggenfellner, too) at Oshkosh, but I'm still wondering. > > >Bruce Anthony >RV-9A, Wings >Rosemount, MN > > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:32:34 AM PST US From: Richard Tasker Subject: Re: RV9-List: f6111 --> RV9-List message posted by: Richard Tasker This comes up periodically. You can search the archives for one. I have attached an answer I gave a few months ago. Additionally I have pictures I can send but do you have broadband or dialup? Previous comments: I just went through this (and have purchased two new to replace the ones I cut too much!). Basically, there were NO instructions in my plans (RV9A). I called Van's and they sent me a single sheet printout that had more info, but still no guidance. Basically, you only have to cut a small amount from the top section so it fits against the baggage bulkhead. Draw a line in the center of the part where the holes will be drilled and start at the bottom drilling and clecoing. The bottom section (next to the longeron) does not get trimmed (unless you need to snip a bit from the flange so the part doesn't rub the longeron. When you get near the top, the end should fit under the skin so it shares one rivet with the skin/bulkhead. Carefully trim a little from the rear flange and possibly from the main section bit-by-bit until it will go under the skin and allow you to drill the last rivet with the skin/bulkhead. The trick is to trim just a little at a time. The first one I did, was horrible (since I had no idea how to proceed). The second was pretty good (could have been a little better but was acceptable). Since I had to replace one, I just bought them both and will replace them both now that I know how to do it. Dick Tasker P.S. They came out great this time! kerrjohna@comcast.net wrote: >--> RV9-List message posted by: kerrjohna@comcast.net > >can anyone help me with the fitting and installation of the F6111 rear deck stiffeners. I can't find a manual reference and the notation on the drawing of using prepunched holes in skin as guide doesn't help with regard to adjusting the length for proper fit. > >John Kerr, getting to the final fit and finish > >can anyone help me with the fitting and installation of the F6111 rear deck stiffeners. I can't find a manual reference and the notation on the drawing of using prepunched holes in skin as guide doesn't help with regard to adjusting the length for proper fit. > >John Kerr, getting to the final fit and finish > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:50:49 AM PST US From: Michael Schipper Subject: Re: RV9-List: f6111 --> RV9-List message posted by: Michael Schipper John, I had trouble with mine as well, and I was fortunate to have someone else send me some pictures, so hopefully I can help you out. I documented my installation at the following page: http://www.my9a.com/fuse10.asp#111104 Hope this helps, Mike Schipper www.my9a.com On Dec 9, 2004, at 10:09 AM, kerrjohna@comcast.net wrote: can anyone help me with the fitting and installation of the F6111 rear deck stiffeners. I can't find a manual reference and the notation on the drawing of using prepunched holes in skin as guide doesn't help with regard to adjusting the length for proper fit. John Kerr, getting to the final fit and finish can anyone help me with the fitting and installation of the F6111 rear deck stiffeners. I can't find a manual reference and the notation on the drawing of using prepunched holes in skin as guide doesn't help with regard to adjusting the length for proper fit. John Kerr, getting to the final fit and finish ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:14:03 AM PST US From: Bill McBride Subject: Re: RV9-List: bearing grease --> RV9-List message posted by: Bill McBride Bryan, I'm just finishing up my 9-A and had the very same problem with especially the nose wheel, but to a lesser extent the main wheels. I spoke to Ken at Van's who said "they'll loosen up after a while," but still doesn't seem quite right to me. So you're not alone. Bill McBride #90802 Bryan Flood wrote: --> RV9-List message posted by: "Bryan Flood" Has anyone had problems with wheel bearing grease being too thick? I assembled my wheels last night and used a grease I had on hand labeled "High temp disk brake bearing grease". It seeemed a little thicker than the stuff that was on the main wheel bearings as delivered. At any rate I assembled the wheels and they seems fairly hard to turn. The wheels all turn smoothly but, It takes at least a few pounds of force on the tire to start them in motion and there is definitely no "free-wheeling". Are everyones wheels this stiff or is it just b/c I used thicker grease???