---------------------------------------------------------- Stratus-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 10/18/03: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:17 PM - New Valve Guides (Larry McFarland) 2. 07:43 PM - Oil Consumsion (The Meiste's) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:17:25 PM PST US From: "Larry McFarland" Subject: Stratus-List: New Valve Guides --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland" Hi List! I see things a little quiet lately. This past week, the Stratus runup was very satisfactory so the engine was removed, albiet with some "anxious moments", and the heads were removed and shipped to Ram Performance. He says he's done about 10 sets so far. My method of packaging the heads was not so difficult and the total boxed weight was 29.0 lbs A cardboard Pennsoil case with plywood in the bottom and top, 2x4s attached to the bottom with deck screws separating the gasketed heads. A 9" bolt thru center hole in the heads and center 2 x 4 to secure it all. Upholsterers foam all round the ends and a plywood top drilled for exhaust studs to close the box down over. Duct taped round bottom and sides and clear shipping tape on the top lid only. Ink marker address inside on the top plywood Have tried to get hold of Mykal to order another set of stronger upper mounts but havn't heard anything back yet. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:43:13 PM PST US From: "The Meiste's" Subject: Stratus-List: Oil Consumsion --> Stratus-List message posted by: "The Meiste's" Stratus Flyers, I now have 65 hours on my Stratus powered 601 HD. My engine seems to consume about an ounce of 20W - 50 for every hour flown. I'm just curious if everyone else is seeing the same? Kelly