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1. 06:14 AM - SLA regs (mike honer)
2. 06:36 AM - Re: 601HDS forms, jigs and molds (Larry McFarland)
3. 07:52 AM - Re: 801 on mo-gas (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis))
4. 08:15 AM - Re: 801 on mo-gas (Gary Craze)
5. 08:53 AM - Re: 801 on mo-gas (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis))
6. 09:21 AM - Re: 801 on mo-gas (Gary Craze)
7. 09:40 AM - XL Nosewheel Shimmy (kim.forest@surewest.net) (The Keeners)
8. 09:57 AM - Re: 801 on mo-gas (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis))
9. 12:30 PM - Re: 801 on mo-gas (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis))
10. 12:44 PM - Re: Re:Exhaust fumes in cabin (Frank Jones)
11. 03:52 PM - Re: XL Nosewheel Shimmy (kim.forest@surewest.net) (Brett)
12. 05:22 PM - Re: XL Nosewheel Shimmy (kim.forest@surewest.net) (Ray Montagne)
13. 08:19 PM - 701 Wing Installation (Jimmy Parker)
14. 09:20 PM - Re: 801 on mo-gas (Benford2@aol.com)
15. 11:05 PM - Sebring FL (Brett)
16. 11:29 PM - Re: 801 on mo-gas (Dirk Slabbert)
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "mike honer" <amhoner@rtmc.net>
I'm looking at the idea of a valid driver license being used as a medical from
slightly different viewpoints:
1. I think the operative word here is "valid." Some months ago, I heard a one-time
news report that the DOT was pressing for standard medical requirements for
those who wish to obtain driver licenses. No, I don't recall the specifics,
except that it didn't go very far.
It could be that we are seeing some of that in the SLA regs.
2. Probably it will be the Insurance companies who will wield the big enforcement
stick... That is, offering or refusing to offer liability insurance to those
who choose to fly on their driver licenses.
3. Great Britain already has a system for this, which I am also a little vague
on, I recall it requires the pilot undergo a physical with his own doctor(s).
4. The FAA really doesn't have a very good record of spotting potential incapacitating
medical problems, and having a pilot's personal or insurance company physician
check him/her out has the potential to do a better job.
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| Subject: | Re: 601HDS forms, jigs and molds |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland" <larrymc@qconline.com>
Bob,
I live in East Moline, IL, fly out of MLI and am located
on the part Illinois where the Mississippi runs east to west
known as the Quad Cities.
Larry
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From: "Bob Reinero" <reineros@pacbell.net>
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 601HDS forms, jigs and molds
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bob Reinero" <reineros@pacbell.net>
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> Were are you located, and are they still available?
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> From: "Larry McFarland" <larrymc@qconline.com>
> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Zenith-List: 601HDS forms, jigs and molds
>
>
>> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland"
> <larrymc@qconline.com>
>>
>> Hi guys,
>> I've just realized that I've got all the forms, jigs, some molds
>> and some special tooling for the 601HDS structure and
>> have no future use for it as I'm now flying. I don't see
>> the need for making a second plane.
>>
>> I need to sell it all with one of my two spare engines.
>> The collection occupies a space about 3' x 4' x 8' and weighs a lot.
>>
>> A couple of molds for the radiator I'll keep to make copies
>> yet spoken for, but to get space for this winters home improvement,
>>
>> I'll also keep the plans and paper associated with my plane, which
>> is not for sale.
>>
>> Anyone interested, let me know.
>>
>> Larry McFarland - 601HDS - 601HDS (flying and looking forward to paint)
>> www.macsmachine.com
>>
>>
>
>
>
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Superior recommend retarding the ignition to 22 deg BFTC rather than
25....Apparently Mogas has a faster flame travel and the reduction in
timing compensates for it.
Frank
However,if I'm hearing right, a few degrees of timing reduction would be
recommended to prevent detonation? (though I did not read that in
Frank's email from Dave Rogers at Superior). It sounds like Superior
says mogas is no problem, but do they tune it differently? Superior is
at the top of my list for an "experimental version" of an O-360 anyways.
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Gary Craze" <garycraze@hotmail.com>
Thanks Frank. That pretty much corresponds with the other data I've
got.
So it sounds like that if a person really wants to insure proper
detonation for the specific fuel they are using on the O-360, then one
really needs to adjust the timing to reflect the fuel being used. I
suppose you could swap fuels in a pinch without adjusting timing if you
had too, and could (generally) probably expect no severe problems.
But it sounds like the ultimate solution is an automatic ignition system
like GAMI's new PRISM system which will automatically adjust the
ignition based on the burn of the fuel being used, so you can swap
between mogas and 100LL at whim.
The vast majority of time I'm in a place with available 100LL. I did
like the cost savings on my old C-170 when I was burning mogas, but a
lot of time I had to pump it myself at the gas station and hand fill the
plane from 5-gallon cans. It was pretty time consuming and semi-heavy
lifting, and I often found myself just taxiing down to the self-serve
100LL pumps and filling it up and biting the cost bullet.
But in the semi-distant future, I plan on flying the CH801 to a turf
strip I'm building at our ranch outside of San Antonio, so I'd really
only have mogas there (though I could easily hop over to a nearby field
that does have 100LL and fill up...).
Sounds like I'll plan on setting the tuning for 100LL.
Many thanks again everyone!
Gary Craze
Houston, TX
N801GC (reserved)
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From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hinde,
Frank George (Corvallis)
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: 801 on mo-gas
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)"
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Superior recommend retarding the ignition to 22 deg BFTC rather than
25....Apparently Mogas has a faster flame travel and the reduction in
timing compensates for it.
Frank
However,if I'm hearing right, a few degrees of timing reduction would be
recommended to prevent detonation? (though I did not read that in
Frank's email from Dave Rogers at Superior). It sounds like Superior
says mogas is no problem, but do they tune it differently? Superior is
at the top of my list for an "experimental version" of an O-360 anyways.
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
To be honest I don't think the 3 degrees will make that much difference.
I intend to set mine to 22 degrees and fill it with watever I can find
above 91 oct including 100LL.
I wonder how the new auto ignition system senses the fuel octane and
corresponding advance?...The way this is done in new auto's is by using
a knock sensor...I.e the the timing is advanced until it just
pre-ignites and then retards the ignition.
Adding knock sensors in an after market situation I did not think was
easy...I would want to see a number of these new systems working before
I bought one.
I can tell you in my little EA 81 soob using 100LL makes no detectable
difference and I certainly don't go around adjusting the
timing...:)...No "in a pinch" about it.
Do you have a website for this new GAMI system?...I'll be purchasing an
IO360 next year.
Thanks
Frank
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From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Craze
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: 801 on mo-gas
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Gary Craze" <garycraze@hotmail.com>
Thanks Frank. That pretty much corresponds with the other data I've
got.
So it sounds like that if a person really wants to insure proper
detonation for the specific fuel they are using on the O-360, then one
really needs to adjust the timing to reflect the fuel being used. I
suppose you could swap fuels in a pinch without adjusting timing if you
had too, and could (generally) probably expect no severe problems.
But it sounds like the ultimate solution is an automatic ignition system
like GAMI's new PRISM system which will automatically adjust the
ignition based on the burn of the fuel being used, so you can swap
between mogas and 100LL at whim.
The vast majority of time I'm in a place with available 100LL. I did
like the cost savings on my old C-170 when I was burning mogas, but a
lot of time I had to pump it myself at the gas station and hand fill the
plane from 5-gallon cans. It was pretty time consuming and semi-heavy
lifting, and I often found myself just taxiing down to the self-serve
100LL pumps and filling it up and biting the cost bullet.
But in the semi-distant future, I plan on flying the CH801 to a turf
strip I'm building at our ranch outside of San Antonio, so I'd really
only have mogas there (though I could easily hop over to a nearby field
that does have 100LL and fill up...).
Sounds like I'll plan on setting the tuning for 100LL.
Many thanks again everyone!
Gary Craze
Houston, TX
N801GC (reserved)
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From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hinde,
Frank George (Corvallis)
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: 801 on mo-gas
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)"
--> <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Superior recommend retarding the ignition to 22 deg BFTC rather than
25....Apparently Mogas has a faster flame travel and the reduction in
timing compensates for it.
Frank
However,if I'm hearing right, a few degrees of timing reduction would be
recommended to prevent detonation? (though I did not read that in
Frank's email from Dave Rogers at Superior). It sounds like Superior
says mogas is no problem, but do they tune it differently? Superior is
at the top of my list for an "experimental version" of an O-360 anyways.
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Gary Craze" <garycraze@hotmail.com>
That sounds like a good plan, since even 91+ octane mogas is still way
cheaper than 100LL. And I bet we're talking about small performance
changes between 22 degrees and 24/25 degrees on a 360.
The GAMI system is on www.gami.com. Check out their products section
for the PRISM system (Pressure Reactive Intelligent Spark Management).
It was just recently announced and no price yet, but I'm guessing it's
very pricey, and probably outweighs the cost savings you would ever
realize from running mogas, even factored over many years of service.
I rebuilt an EA-81 for a Nieuport replica I was building. Never ran
100LL in it, but I'm guessing that for the lower horsepower engines,
it's probably a non-issue of low octance mogas versus 100LL. About the
same with the 145hp O-300 in my old C-170. Just slapped the EAA STC
sticker on it and filled it with whatever was available. Never noticed
a difference.
Rgds,
Gary Craze
Houston, TX
N801GC (reserved)
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From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hinde,
Frank George (Corvallis)
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: 801 on mo-gas
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)"
--> <frank.hinde@hp.com>
To be honest I don't think the 3 degrees will make that much difference.
I intend to set mine to 22 degrees and fill it with watever I can find
above 91 oct including 100LL.
I wonder how the new auto ignition system senses the fuel octane and
corresponding advance?...The way this is done in new auto's is by using
a knock sensor...I.e the the timing is advanced until it just
pre-ignites and then retards the ignition.
Adding knock sensors in an after market situation I did not think was
easy...I would want to see a number of these new systems working before
I bought one.
I can tell you in my little EA 81 soob using 100LL makes no detectable
difference and I certainly don't go around adjusting the
timing...:)...No "in a pinch" about it.
Do you have a website for this new GAMI system?...I'll be purchasing an
IO360 next year.
Thanks
Frank
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From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Craze
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: 801 on mo-gas
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Gary Craze" <garycraze@hotmail.com>
Thanks Frank. That pretty much corresponds with the other data I've
got.
So it sounds like that if a person really wants to insure proper
detonation for the specific fuel they are using on the O-360, then one
really needs to adjust the timing to reflect the fuel being used. I
suppose you could swap fuels in a pinch without adjusting timing if you
had too, and could (generally) probably expect no severe problems.
But it sounds like the ultimate solution is an automatic ignition system
like GAMI's new PRISM system which will automatically adjust the
ignition based on the burn of the fuel being used, so you can swap
between mogas and 100LL at whim.
The vast majority of time I'm in a place with available 100LL. I did
like the cost savings on my old C-170 when I was burning mogas, but a
lot of time I had to pump it myself at the gas station and hand fill the
plane from 5-gallon cans. It was pretty time consuming and semi-heavy
lifting, and I often found myself just taxiing down to the self-serve
100LL pumps and filling it up and biting the cost bullet.
But in the semi-distant future, I plan on flying the CH801 to a turf
strip I'm building at our ranch outside of San Antonio, so I'd really
only have mogas there (though I could easily hop over to a nearby field
that does have 100LL and fill up...).
Sounds like I'll plan on setting the tuning for 100LL.
Many thanks again everyone!
Gary Craze
Houston, TX
N801GC (reserved)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hinde,
Frank George (Corvallis)
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: 801 on mo-gas
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)"
--> <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Superior recommend retarding the ignition to 22 deg BFTC rather than
25....Apparently Mogas has a faster flame travel and the reduction in
timing compensates for it.
Frank
However,if I'm hearing right, a few degrees of timing reduction would be
recommended to prevent detonation? (though I did not read that in
Frank's email from Dave Rogers at Superior). It sounds like Superior
says mogas is no problem, but do they tune it differently? Superior is
at the top of my list for an "experimental version" of an O-360 anyways.
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "The Keeners" <kim.forest@surewest.net>
Zenith Gurus:
Is anyone aware of nosewheel shimmy problems on the XL?
I'm still trying to decide if I should go with the tail dragger.
Thank you.
Forest K.
N601FK (Reserved)
Starter Kit Started
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Slightly off topic but I did just get a rsponse from Bart at Aerosport
power (purveyors of Eci and Superior parts build 360's) He said that
Superior actively endorse the use of 91 oct mogas in their experimental
o360's whereas Eci kinda tolerates it.
Read...If there is valve seat damage Superiors warranty will cover it
(unless they can prove damage caused by fuel contamination) whereas
ECI's will not.
It may well be that the valve/seat material is exactly the same but the
warranty effects could well be worth the extra $1100 for the superior
engine....At 10 gallons an hour its about 110 hours of payback using
Mogas.
Might be a usefeul thought for anyone considering a Lycoming clone.
Frank
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Correct, but I think it is a recommendation rather than an absolute
must.
Superior I do not believe does anything different to ECI but ECI seems
to provide something of a "tailight warranty" when using Mogas.
Like burnt valve seats+mogas=you pay for the rebuild. With Sduperior
their warranty covers its use.
Superior engiens are about $1100 more than ECI built engines.
Now the next question is...The lightspeed ignition systems allow quite a
bit more advance at certain engine operation....How does this stack up
with Mogas?
Frank
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From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hinde,
Frank George (Corvallis)
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: 801 on mo-gas
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)"
--> <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Superior recommend retarding the ignition to 22 deg BFTC rather than
25....Apparently Mogas has a faster flame travel and the reduction in
timing compensates for it.
Frank
However,if I'm hearing right, a few degrees of timing reduction would be
recommended to prevent detonation? (though I did not read that in
Frank's email from Dave Rogers at Superior). It sounds like Superior
says mogas is no problem, but do they tune it differently? Superior is
at the top of my list for an "experimental version" of an O-360 anyways.
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| Subject: | RE:Exhaust fumes in cabin |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Frank Jones" <fjones@sympatico.ca>
My CO problem is now resolved. As suspected it was due to leakage at the
knuckle joints of the exhaust system. 1st, I greased each joint with
anti-seize compound and tried it out. This may have reduced CO a bit but
I still was getting readings. Next I wrapped each joint with a
fiberglass cloth and placed aluminum tape over it. The ensure nothing
came loose I added a hose clamp on either side of the gap - no more CO
in the cabin.
Thanks for everyone's help.
Frank Jones - 601XL 912S
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Brett " <brett@hog-air.com>
I have never had mine shimmy. I have had a 152 do it to me sometimes
though.
> Zenith Gurus:
>
> Is anyone aware of nosewheel shimmy problems on the XL?
> I'm still trying to decide if I should go with the tail dragger.
>
> Thank you.
> Forest K.
> N601FK (Reserved)
> Starter Kit Started
>do not arcive
Thanks
Brett Ray
www.hog-air.com
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: Ray Montagne <ac6qj@earthlink.net>
On 10/20/04 3:51 PM, "Brett" <brett@hog-air.com> wrote:
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Brett " <brett@hog-air.com>
>
> I have never had mine shimmy. I have had a 152 do it to me sometimes
> though.
>
>
Haven't heard of a nose wheel shimmy but please be aware that a tail wheel
can shimmy too!
DO NOT ARCHIVE
Best Regards, Ray Montagne
Cupertino, CA
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| Subject: | 701 Wing Installation |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Jimmy Parker <jwestie1@juno.com>
I'm ready to mount my wings.
Anybody have a "procedure"?
I can't find a "how to" anywhere.
Thanks,
Jim 5098 701
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| Subject: | Re: 801 on mo-gas |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Benford2@aol.com
In a message dated 10/20/2004 1:31:54 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
frank.hinde@hp.com writes:
>
> Now the next question is...The lightspeed ignition systems allow quite a
> bit more advance at certain engine operation....How does this stack up
> with Mogas?
>
> Frank
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
I am willing to chime in on this topic and fill in the details on fuel specs
and octane requirments. Aften a couple dozen years of building engines of all
kinds including NASCAR, drag, offshore and sprint car motors. I also started
and ran an engine R&D and dyno service I sold to Jasper Engines just before I
moved here to Jackson Hole Wy.
1- The higher the octane number the slower the burn rate of the fuel. 100 LL
blue is called 100-130. The true octane is about 108. The old green 100-130
had 2.5 times the lead in it and that helped is preventing detonation. If any
of you older guys remember the purple stuff, that was 115-145 and was
available at the bigger airports that had heavy piston transports operating out
of
them
2- Auto gas as sold in gas stations are hardly ever the octane the sticker on
the pump says, It is an involved test to check for the true octane number and
the stations know that so they often sell 87 and 89 disguised as 91. Don't
assume that you are getting high octane fuel and always set your timing to a
conservative advance setting.
3- One of the main reasons for 100LL high cost is because it is closely
regulated and tested. This assures you that it will be consistant whereever you
buy
it at. Here in Jackson 100LL is very expensive with the main reason being we
are a resort destination, this week it is over 4.10 a gallon. On my V-8 all
aluminum Ford powered 801 I am running duel MSD ignitions. Ign # 1 is set at 33
degrees of total advance, Ign # 2 is set at 27 degrees. All it takes to switch
between Mogas and 100LL is the flick of a dpdt toggle switch on my panel. Now
keep in mind my plane is sitting in its hangar tonight at 6600 msl, if I was
based down at sea level the timing should be retarded a couple of degrees for
a safety measure. A 10.4-1 motor like mine is really a 8.6 -1 here at this
elevation so timing can be advanced. The point I am making is tune your engine
for your local area.
4- Vapor lock can be a real problem if your fuel supplier is not doing his
homework. If he gets a load of winter blend gas and sells it during the hot
summer months it will most likely vapor lock. This is another one of the tests
that is pretty involved and he is betting no one is gonna call him on it.100LL
is
the same blend all year round. I buy my auto fuel a 1000 gallons at a time
and I know my supplier personally so I have a very high confidence level with
the quality of it. If you are trying to save the maximum amount of money and buy
91 octane at the cheapest place in your town you can almost bet that fuel
will come back to haunt ya on take off, at 95 degrees in the summer on a short
strip.
Ben Haas N801BH do not archive
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Brett " <brett@hog-air.com>
Is anyone going to Sebring next week? If so stop by I'll have the XL
there with the Harley in it. I am planing on flying down Sat. or Sun.
if the weather will give me a break.
Thanks
Brett Ray
www.hog-air.com
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| Subject: | Re: 801 on mo-gas |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dirk Slabbert" <dirkslabbert@telkomsa.net>
Whoa Ben ! there you said it, right to the point !
Thanks for a very good explanation, could just keep some pilot out of harm's way.
What is the solution for vapour lock then, if any ? temperature regularly goes
to 100 here on my little strip.
Regards,
Dirk.
----- Original Message -----
From: Benford2@aol.com
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 6:20 AM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 801 on mo-gas
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Benford2@aol.com
In a message dated 10/20/2004 1:31:54 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
frank.hinde@hp.com writes:
>
> Now the next question is...The lightspeed ignition systems allow quite a
> bit more advance at certain engine operation....How does this stack up
> with Mogas?
>
> Frank
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
I am willing to chime in on this topic and fill in the details on fuel specs
and octane requirments. Aften a couple dozen years of building engines of all
kinds including NASCAR, drag, offshore and sprint car motors. I also started
and ran an engine R&D and dyno service I sold to Jasper Engines just before I
moved here to Jackson Hole Wy.
1- The higher the octane number the slower the burn rate of the fuel. 100 LL
blue is called 100-130. The true octane is about 108. The old green 100-130
had 2.5 times the lead in it and that helped is preventing detonation. If any
of you older guys remember the purple stuff, that was 115-145 and was
available at the bigger airports that had heavy piston transports operating out
of
them
2- Auto gas as sold in gas stations are hardly ever the octane the sticker on
the pump says, It is an involved test to check for the true octane number and
the stations know that so they often sell 87 and 89 disguised as 91. Don't
assume that you are getting high octane fuel and always set your timing to a
conservative advance setting.
3- One of the main reasons for 100LL high cost is because it is closely
regulated and tested. This assures you that it will be consistant whereever you
buy
it at. Here in Jackson 100LL is very expensive with the main reason being we
are a resort destination, this week it is over 4.10 a gallon. On my V-8 all
aluminum Ford powered 801 I am running duel MSD ignitions. Ign # 1 is set at
33
degrees of total advance, Ign # 2 is set at 27 degrees. All it takes to switch
between Mogas and 100LL is the flick of a dpdt toggle switch on my panel. Now
keep in mind my plane is sitting in its hangar tonight at 6600 msl, if I was
based down at sea level the timing should be retarded a couple of degrees for
a safety measure. A 10.4-1 motor like mine is really a 8.6 -1 here at this
elevation so timing can be advanced. The point I am making is tune your engine
for your local area.
4- Vapor lock can be a real problem if your fuel supplier is not doing his
homework. If he gets a load of winter blend gas and sells it during the hot
summer months it will most likely vapor lock. This is another one of the tests
that is pretty involved and he is betting no one is gonna call him on it.100LL
is
the same blend all year round. I buy my auto fuel a 1000 gallons at a time
and I know my supplier personally so I have a very high confidence level with
the quality of it. If you are trying to save the maximum amount of money and
buy
91 octane at the cheapest place in your town you can almost bet that fuel
will come back to haunt ya on take off, at 95 degrees in the summer on a short
strip.
Ben Haas N801BH do not archive
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