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1. 12:18 AM - [PLEASE READ!] "What's my Contribution used for?" (Matt Dralle)
2. 04:53 AM - Re: Beading tool, temps, rpm's (Gary K)
3. 03:05 PM - Re: Beading tool, temps, rpm's (billvt@together.net)
4. 03:12 PM - Re: Beading tool, temps, rpm's (HINDE,FRANK (HP-Corvallis,ex1))
5. 04:51 PM - Re: Beading tool, temps, rpm's (Bill Morelli)
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| Subject: | [PLEASE READ!] "What's my Contribution used for?" |
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| Subject: | Re: Beading tool, temps, rpm's |
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Gary K" <flyink@efortress.com>
Thanks Larry,
I was looking for one of those but gave up and bought plastic radiator
hose couplers from NAPA and got a bunch of assorted short elbows from them
too. It all worked out but it looks like my cooling system might need to be
a little better so I might be reworking parts of it.
It's still early but after a few more flights it looks like when I cruise
at 4800 rpm oil is about 235 and water is near 220. Seems too high. When I
pull back to 4500 things drop down to 220 oil and 210 water. That's
certainly better but not quite there yet, nevermind that the weather is cool
right now.
I'm climbing at about 5000 rpm. Any comments on any of these numbers? I
have more of a cruise prop so the 5000 is actually better than expected.
I'm guessing most people cruise at 4600-4800 is that right? Does anyone go
for full power at 5400 rpm?
I was thinking of cutting in a NACA scoop right under the oil pan to get
some air over it. I'm not ready to add more radiator or an oil cooler yet.
It seems like some tweaks should do it rather than major redesign. I never
painted my cowling becasue I knew I wasn't done till I was done, so at least
I won't mind if I have to change the cowling. Can't wait to finish paint
and graphics, it's ready to travel (after about 30 more hours of test).
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry McFarland" <larrymc@qconline.com>
Subject: Stratus-List: Beading tool
> --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland"
<larrymc@qconline.com>
>
> Hi List,
> Kinda quiet on the Stratus list, so it seemed
> appropriate to mention that I've made another
> beading tool for 1" - .049 wall tubing. It could have
> been made for any size, but that's what I used to plumb
> from the radiator to the firewall. The commercial beader design
> went to 3/4", but was simple enough to copy at the larger
> size and try it out. I've always worried that flares would
> eventually cut the rubber hose, so the motivation to try
> this method. It works great and the bead is as large as
> the flare without the concern for a sharp edge.
> Pictures and data are on the site if you're interested.
> The beader is easy if you have access to a lathe and drill press.
>
> Regards,
> Larry McFarland @ www.macsmachine.com
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Beading tool, temps, rpm's |
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "billvt@together.net" <billvt@together.net>
Gary,
I just flew my HDS - Stratus yesterday for the first time after replacing
the two prop shaft bearings, the HTD belt and the front and rear engine oil
seals as well as doing my annual.
Mine climbs at about 4800 rpm. Full power cruise gives 5200 rpm, I usually
cruise at 4800 rpm. My engine temps yesterday were 185 engine, 210 oil.
This is typical for me in this rather cool weather. During the summer, I
usually see 190-195 engine 220 oil.
The HDS does have an air intake cut in the cowl right in front of the oil
pan. I would say it's about 4 or 5 inches square.
The other thing that helped me was I made sure that there were no leaks on
the sides and rear of the radiator so that all the air entering had to go
through the radiator.
Regards,
Bill
It's still early but after a few more flights it looks like when I cruise
at 4800 rpm oil is about 235 and water is near 220. Seems too high. When I
pull back to 4500 things drop down to 220 oil and 210 water. That's
certainly better but not quite there yet, nevermind that the weather is cool
right now.
I'm climbing at about 5000 rpm. Any comments on any of these numbers? I
have more of a cruise prop so the 5000 is actually better than expected.
I'm guessing most people cruise at 4600-4800 is that right? Does anyone go
for full power at 5400 rpm?
I was thinking of cutting in a NACA scoop right under the oil pan to get
some air over it. I'm not ready to add more radiator or an oil cooler yet.
It seems like some tweaks should do it rather than major redesign. I never
painted my cowling becasue I knew I wasn't done till I was done, so at least
I won't mind if I have to change the cowling. Can't wait to finish paint
and graphics, it's ready to travel (after about 30 more hours of test).
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry McFarland" <larrymc@qconline.com>
Subject: Stratus-List: Beading tool
> --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland"
<larrymc@qconline.com>
>
> Hi List,
> Kinda quiet on the Stratus list, so it seemed
> appropriate to mention that I've made another
> beading tool for 1" - .049 wall tubing. It could have
> been made for any size, but that's what I used to plumb
> from the radiator to the firewall. The commercial beader design
> went to 3/4", but was simple enough to copy at the larger
> size and try it out. I've always worried that flares would
> eventually cut the rubber hose, so the motivation to try
> this method. It works great and the bead is as large as
> the flare without the concern for a sharp edge.
> Pictures and data are on the site if you're interested.
> The beader is easy if you have access to a lathe and drill press.
>
> Regards,
> Larry McFarland @ www.macsmachine.com
>
>
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| Subject: | Beading tool, temps, rpm's |
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "HINDE,FRANK (HP-Corvallis,ex1)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Hey Bill....
I seem to remember you struggling a bit with the bearings removal...If you
havent done so already could you give us a rundown on how to do it?...Will
be checking mine in the spring...I now got 309 hours.
Frank
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
billvt@together.net
Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Beading tool, temps, rpm's
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "billvt@together.net"
--> <billvt@together.net>
Gary,
I just flew my HDS - Stratus yesterday for the first time after replacing
the two prop shaft bearings, the HTD belt and the front and rear engine oil
seals as well as doing my annual.
Mine climbs at about 4800 rpm. Full power cruise gives 5200 rpm, I usually
cruise at 4800 rpm. My engine temps yesterday were 185 engine, 210 oil. This
is typical for me in this rather cool weather. During the summer, I usually
see 190-195 engine 220 oil.
The HDS does have an air intake cut in the cowl right in front of the oil
pan. I would say it's about 4 or 5 inches square.
The other thing that helped me was I made sure that there were no leaks on
the sides and rear of the radiator so that all the air entering had to go
through the radiator.
Regards,
Bill
It's still early but after a few more flights it looks like when I cruise
at 4800 rpm oil is about 235 and water is near 220. Seems too high. When I
pull back to 4500 things drop down to 220 oil and 210 water. That's
certainly better but not quite there yet, nevermind that the weather is cool
right now.
I'm climbing at about 5000 rpm. Any comments on any of these numbers? I
have more of a cruise prop so the 5000 is actually better than expected. I'm
guessing most people cruise at 4600-4800 is that right? Does anyone go for
full power at 5400 rpm?
I was thinking of cutting in a NACA scoop right under the oil pan to get
some air over it. I'm not ready to add more radiator or an oil cooler yet.
It seems like some tweaks should do it rather than major redesign. I never
painted my cowling becasue I knew I wasn't done till I was done, so at least
I won't mind if I have to change the cowling. Can't wait to finish paint
and graphics, it's ready to travel (after about 30 more hours of test).
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry McFarland" <larrymc@qconline.com>
Subject: Stratus-List: Beading tool
> --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland"
<larrymc@qconline.com>
>
> Hi List,
> Kinda quiet on the Stratus list, so it seemed
> appropriate to mention that I've made another
> beading tool for 1" - .049 wall tubing. It could have
> been made for any size, but that's what I used to plumb
> from the radiator to the firewall. The commercial beader design went
> to 3/4", but was simple enough to copy at the larger size and try it
> out. I've always worried that flares would eventually cut the rubber
> hose, so the motivation to try this method. It works great and the
> bead is as large as the flare without the concern for a sharp edge.
> Pictures and data are on the site if you're interested.
> The beader is easy if you have access to a lathe and drill press.
>
> Regards,
> Larry McFarland @ www.macsmachine.com
>
>
advertising on the Matronics Forums.
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| Subject: | Beading tool, temps, rpm's |
--> Stratus-List message posted by: Bill Morelli <billvt@together.net>
Frank,
I will put together a blurb on how I replaced the bearings as well as the
seals. Give me a few days as work is nuts again!!
Regards,
Bill
>--> Stratus-List message posted by: "HINDE,FRANK (HP-Corvallis,ex1)"
><frank.hinde@hp.com>
>
>Hey Bill....
>
>I seem to remember you struggling a bit with the bearings removal...If you
>havent done so already could you give us a rundown on how to do it?...Will
>be checking mine in the spring...I now got 309 hours.
>
>Frank
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
>billvt@together.net
>To: stratus-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Beading tool, temps, rpm's
>
>
>--> Stratus-List message posted by: "billvt@together.net"
>--> <billvt@together.net>
>
>Gary,
>
>I just flew my HDS - Stratus yesterday for the first time after replacing
>the two prop shaft bearings, the HTD belt and the front and rear engine oil
>seals as well as doing my annual.
>
>Mine climbs at about 4800 rpm. Full power cruise gives 5200 rpm, I usually
>cruise at 4800 rpm. My engine temps yesterday were 185 engine, 210 oil. This
>is typical for me in this rather cool weather. During the summer, I usually
>see 190-195 engine 220 oil.
>
>The HDS does have an air intake cut in the cowl right in front of the oil
>pan. I would say it's about 4 or 5 inches square.
>
>The other thing that helped me was I made sure that there were no leaks on
>the sides and rear of the radiator so that all the air entering had to go
>through the radiator.
>
>Regards,
>Bill
>
>
> It's still early but after a few more flights it looks like when I cruise
>at 4800 rpm oil is about 235 and water is near 220. Seems too high. When I
>pull back to 4500 things drop down to 220 oil and 210 water. That's
>certainly better but not quite there yet, nevermind that the weather is cool
>right now.
>
> I'm climbing at about 5000 rpm. Any comments on any of these numbers? I
>have more of a cruise prop so the 5000 is actually better than expected. I'm
>guessing most people cruise at 4600-4800 is that right? Does anyone go for
>full power at 5400 rpm?
>
> I was thinking of cutting in a NACA scoop right under the oil pan to get
>some air over it. I'm not ready to add more radiator or an oil cooler yet.
>It seems like some tweaks should do it rather than major redesign. I never
>painted my cowling becasue I knew I wasn't done till I was done, so at least
>I won't mind if I have to change the cowling. Can't wait to finish paint
>and graphics, it's ready to travel (after about 30 more hours of test).
>
>Gary
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Larry McFarland" <larrymc@qconline.com>
>To: <stratus-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Stratus-List: Beading tool
>
>
> > --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland"
><larrymc@qconline.com>
> >
> > Hi List,
> > Kinda quiet on the Stratus list, so it seemed
> > appropriate to mention that I've made another
> > beading tool for 1" - .049 wall tubing. It could have
> > been made for any size, but that's what I used to plumb
> > from the radiator to the firewall. The commercial beader design went
> > to 3/4", but was simple enough to copy at the larger size and try it
> > out. I've always worried that flares would eventually cut the rubber
> > hose, so the motivation to try this method. It works great and the
> > bead is as large as the flare without the concern for a sharp edge.
> > Pictures and data are on the site if you're interested.
> > The beader is easy if you have access to a lathe and drill press.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Larry McFarland @ www.macsmachine.com
> >
> >
>
>
>advertising on the Matronics Forums.
>
>
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