---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 03/02/05: 19 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:26 AM - Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] (Matt Dralle) 2. 06:53 AM - Re: Brake bleeding (JAPhillipsGA@aol.com) 3. 07:23 AM - Re: Rivets revisited (Zed Smith) 4. 07:32 AM - Master cylinders recommendations (MElrod3732@aol.com) 5. 10:23 AM - 801 pre-purchase inspection (Ron or Erin Weich) 6. 10:24 AM - Brake Bleeding (Clyde Barcus) 7. 11:29 AM - Re: Rivets (Rick) 8. 03:44 PM - Re: C-GOXL from CYKF to 1H0 (Gary Liming) 9. 03:44 PM - Re: C-GOXL from CYKF to 1H0 (Gary Liming) 10. 04:38 PM - Re: Rivets (Tim & Diane Shankland) 11. 05:21 PM - Re: C-GOXL from CYKF to 1H0 (B Johnson) 12. 06:19 PM - Re: Rivets (Hal Rozema) 13. 07:20 PM - Re: Zenith brake pedal modifications (ron dewees) 14. 07:51 PM - Re: Re: Zenith brake pedal modifications (Craig Payne) 15. 07:56 PM - I'm Looking for a CH701 for sale? (Clifford Dow) 16. 08:00 PM - Re: Re: Zenith brake pedal modifications (ron dewees) 17. 08:14 PM - Upright Channel 6B5-6 (Lance Gingell) 18. 08:30 PM - Re: Re: Zenith brake pedal modifications (Craig Payne) 19. 09:58 PM - Re: Re: Rivets revisited (Gary Gower) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:26:08 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Zenith-List: Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] DNA: do not archive --> Zenith-List message posted by: Matt Dralle Dear Lister, Please read over the Zenith-List Usage Guidelines below. The complete Zenith-List FAQ including these Usage Guidelines can be found at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/FAQs/Zenith-List.FAQ.html Thank you, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ****************************************************************************** Zenith-List Usage Guidelines ****************************************************************************** The following details the official Usage Guidelines for the Zenith-List. You are encouraged to read it carefully, and to abide by the rules therein. Failure to use the Zenith-List in the manner described below may result in the removal of the subscribers from the List. Zenith-List Policy Statement The purpose of the Zenith-List is to provide a forum of discussion for things related to this particular discussion group. 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This will only cause a pointless debate that will hurt feelings, waste bandwidth and resolve nothing. ------- [This is an automated posting.] ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:53:14 AM PST US From: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Brake bleeding --> Zenith-List message posted by: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Dick, on my XL brakes I made a reservoir from a plastic bottle. I used an empty Grecian Formal (hair color for men) bottle. It has the perfect nipple for a 1/8 clear plastic hose that I fit over the bleeder nipple. Opened the puck reservoir top, inverted the bottle and squeezed in the brake fluid. Had a second person watch the reservoir to full and then closed the brake bleeder nipple. Worked great and no mess or pumping and bleeding. Best of luck, Bill of Georgia ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:23:06 AM PST US From: Zed Smith Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Rivets revisited --> Zenith-List message posted by: Zed Smith do not archive The question of a source for the "A4" and "A5" rivets comes up from time to time on this list. One of the two things everybody has is an opinion........here's mine: Buy the ZAC rivets and move on to the really important stuff. Here's my reasoning: By the time you finish your project you will have spent several hundred of your national currency on drill bits, felt-tip markers, camera batteries, scratch pads, cheap paint brushes, paper towels, wiping rags, coffee, beer, food for the hangar cat, and all the other "consumables". You will have cut up lots of poster paper to make templates. You will make one too many of something, or two "lefts" when you meant to make one "right" and one "left". You will drop and break at least one of your wife's prize dinnerware plates (Oops!) even after she laid down the law about eating in the house, NOT in your workshop, and you'll drill out more than a few rivets to re-do something. All of this is in the relm of "overhead" for your project. That roll of masking tape you bought last year will have lost its "sticky" and you'll throw it away. This is the long way around to this: The "extra" you may spend at ZAC for rivets, spread over the life of the construction process, is small. But you WILL have the "correct" rivets. I am acquainted with a fellow who enjoys fishing. He must have 500 different lures. Can't use but one at a time, but I'm not going to berate his spendthrift ways.......he likes to fish. Likewise my golfing friend.......he probably owns one of every "golf improvement" video ever made. Shoots a terrible game, but loves it. Buy the ZAC rivets, and spend your time wearing out shoes walking around the project. The above isn't intended to start a rip-roaring list discussion on the merits of various rivets, but rather to offer the opinion that the "rivet source" question is not nearly as important as all the other advice one can glean from this list. Many of the builders who participate here have excellent web sites, with photos, which are invaluable to the construction process. My personal thanks to them. The "details" in the photos answered a lot of those questions where I couldn't see the forest because of the trees. Zed/701/R912/90+% as always do not archive ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:32:32 AM PST US From: MElrod3732@aol.com Subject: Zenith-List: Master cylinders recommendations --> Zenith-List message posted by: MElrod3732@aol.com Hello fellow builders: I need to order the master brake cylinders for my 701 (on amphib floats) and I am seeking recommendations. It appears the most popular cylinders are made by Matco, but I wanted to know if anyone used another manufacture, like Cleveland. Also, does anyone have a setup with a separate reservoir tank? Please include model numbers with your recommendations. Thanks in advance, Mike Elrod No Not Archive ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:23:47 AM PST US From: Ron or Erin Weich Subject: Zenith-List: 801 pre-purchase inspection --> Zenith-List message posted by: Ron or Erin Weich Howdy, I am looking at a finished 801 for sale. Any particular areas of interest or concern to watch for during a pre-purchase inspection? Thanks, Ron Weich Las Cruces, NM ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 10:24:29 AM PST US From: "Clyde Barcus" Subject: Zenith-List: Brake Bleeding --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Clyde Barcus" I use an inexpensive vacuum pump that you can purchase at any auto parts store for about twenty bucks. You can bleed brakes by yourself, check vacuum lines, gauges, mechanical & electrical vacuum pumps, gas lines and gas tanks if you block off the vents. Regards: Clyde Barcus 601 XL Builder ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 11:29:02 AM PST US From: "Rick" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Rivets --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Rick" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred B." Subject: Zenith-List: Rivets > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Fred B." > > Listers; Have a question. Am getting materials to scratch build the 601. > How many rivets do I need to order? Other than ZAC, is there a (cheaper) > source for the primo rivets that ZAC recpmmends? Appteciate any comments > as to the ease of the home depot wood brake; any plans sources? All help > appreciated, thanks... Found the CH601.org, will order aluminum per the > listed materials...Assembling tools, table, and ideas. Thanks. > You'll use several thousand rivets, but you don't need all of them at once. 2,000 A-4's and 1500 A-5's will be plenty for starters. Even though you're scratch-building, you'll probably be ordering brakes or fiberglass fairings, etc from ZAC as the build progresses. You can re-stock the rivet jars when you order your bungees... or wingtips.. You'll know you've got the right fasteners if you get them from the factory. Rick 601HD scratch-builder, 103% done ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 03:44:03 PM PST US From: Gary Liming Subject: Re: Zenith-List: C-GOXL from CYKF to 1H0 --> Zenith-List message posted by: Gary Liming At 05:24 AM 2/27/2005, you wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: Grant Corriveau > > >I flew Art Mitchell's 601XL from Kitchener-Waterloo (CYKF) down to the Creve >Couer airport (1H0) just west of St. Louis, Mo. on Wednesday, Feb. 23rd. Hi Grant, I am based at 1H0, and I am sorry I missed you. I did see Art's (Flypass) airplane, though, and I wondered about something - since it is an XL, does the variable pitch prop disqualify it for LSA? Next time you do ferry duty, let me know and I'll buy you dinner! Gary ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 03:44:03 PM PST US From: Gary Liming Subject: Re: Zenith-List: C-GOXL from CYKF to 1H0 --> Zenith-List message posted by: Gary Liming At 05:24 AM 2/27/2005, you wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: Grant Corriveau > > >I flew Art Mitchell's 601XL from Kitchener-Waterloo (CYKF) down to the Creve >Couer airport (1H0) just west of St. Louis, Mo. on Wednesday, Feb. 23rd. Hi Grant, I am based at 1H0, and I am sorry I missed you. I did see Art's (Flypass) airplane, though, and I wondered about something - since it is an XL, does the variable pitch prop disqualify it for LSA? Next time you do ferry duty, let me know and I'll buy you dinner! Gary ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 04:38:40 PM PST US From: Tim & Diane Shankland Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Rivets --> Zenith-List message posted by: Tim & Diane Shankland Fred, Check the archives, there are numerous vendors who sell the rivets at a fraction the price. I have no problem paying a mark up when there is a value added, but high mark ups for mere pass through are unnecessary. Tim Shankland Fred B. wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Fred B." > >Listers; Have a question. Am getting materials to scratch build the 601. How many rivets do I need to order? Other than ZAC, is there a (cheaper) source for the primo rivets that ZAC recpmmends? Appteciate any comments as to the ease of the home depot wood brake; any plans sources? All help appreciated, thanks... Found the CH601.org, will order aluminum per the listed materials...Assembling tools, table, and ideas. Thanks. > > >--------------------------------- > > > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 05:21:49 PM PST US From: "B Johnson" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: C-GOXL from CYKF to 1H0 --> Zenith-List message posted by: "B Johnson" -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Liming Subject: Re: Zenith-List: C-GOXL from CYKF to 1H0 Hi Grant, I am based at 1H0, and I am sorry I missed you. I did see Art's (Flypass) airplane, though, and I wondered about something - since it is an XL, does the variable pitch prop disqualify it for LSA? Gary Yes it does. There is speculation that placarding the adjustment switch "do not adjust in flight" would work, however, I doubt that would really fly in a ramp check (IMHO). Bruce -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 06:19:21 PM PST US From: Hal Rozema Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Rivets --> Zenith-List message posted by: Hal Rozema Tim & Diane Shankland wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: Tim & Diane Shankland > >Fred, >Check the archives, there are numerous vendors who sell the rivets at a >fraction the price. I have no problem paying a mark up when there is a >value added, but high mark ups for mere pass through are unnecessary. > >Tim Shankland > > >Fred B. wrote: > > > >>--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Fred B." >> >>Listers; Have a question. Am getting materials to scratch build the 601. How many rivets do I need to order? Other than ZAC, is there a (cheaper) source for the primo rivets that ZAC recpmmends? Appteciate any comments as to the ease of the home depot wood brake; any plans sources? All help appreciated, thanks... Found the CH601.org, will order aluminum per the listed materials...Assembling tools, table, and ideas. Thanks. >> >> >>--------------------------------- >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > Many other manufacturers do not meet the standards ZAC requires. All their rivets undergo batch test for shear and tension. It's your life and responcibilty IMHO Hal http://ThePlaneFolks.Net ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 07:20:06 PM PST US From: ron dewees Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Zenith brake pedal modifications --> Zenith-List message posted by: ron dewees Hi fellow Matco enthusiasts -- I got this information from Matco's engineer tonight and he included the drawings his experiments have come up with to increase leverage on our Matco MC-5 brakes in the 601 series of Zenair's . Seems the posted method (at least in my copy of the plans) had almost no mechanical advantage over actual foot pressure on the brake bar. Hope this helps. Matco was very helpful. Sure recommend them for great follow-up service. Ron N601TD Technical Support wrote: >Mr. Davidson, Mr. Dewees, >Here are the drawings for the pedals we used on our simulator. There are >many ways to accomplish the same thing but this setup allowed use of the >MC-5 and also eliminates the issue with geometry changing with cylinder >stroke. > >I hope this helps with your setup. > >George R. Happ >MATCO mfg >801-486-7574 801-486-7581 (F) >www.matcomfg.com > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 07:51:02 PM PST US From: Craig Payne Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Zenith brake pedal modifications --> Zenith-List message posted by: Craig Payne Were there supposed to be drawings attached? I think the list strips them off. -- Craig ron dewees wrote: > --> Zenith-List message posted by: ron dewees > > Hi fellow Matco enthusiasts -- I got this information from Matco's > engineer tonight and he included the drawings his experiments have come > up with to increase leverage on our Matco MC-5 brakes in the 601 series > of Zenair's . Seems the posted method (at least in my copy of the > plans) had almost no mechanical advantage over actual foot pressure on > the brake bar. > Hope this helps. Matco was very helpful. Sure recommend them for great > follow-up service. > Ron > N601TD > > > Technical Support wrote: > > >>Mr. Davidson, Mr. Dewees, >>Here are the drawings for the pedals we used on our simulator. There are >>many ways to accomplish the same thing but this setup allowed use of the >>MC-5 and also eliminates the issue with geometry changing with cylinder >>stroke. >> >>I hope this helps with your setup. >> >>George R. Happ >>MATCO mfg >>801-486-7574 801-486-7581 (F) >>www.matcomfg.com >> >> > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 07:56:19 PM PST US From: Clifford Dow Subject: Zenith-List: I'm Looking for a CH701 for sale? --> Zenith-List message posted by: Clifford Dow Anyone know of any CH 701's for sale? I might be interested in a finished kit with no engine? contact me directly if you can help. cliff cdowjr@yahoo.com --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 08:00:09 PM PST US From: ron dewees Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Zenith brake pedal modifications --> Zenith-List message posted by: ron dewees Hi Craig, My Bad! Forgot that the list won't take attachments. I can send them to individuals or maybe 601.org will host them? Any other ideas? Ron do not archive Craig Payne wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: Craig Payne > >Were there supposed to be drawings attached? I think the list strips >them off. > >-- Craig > >ron dewees wrote: > > >>--> Zenith-List message posted by: ron dewees >> >>Hi fellow Matco enthusiasts -- I got this information from Matco's >>engineer tonight and he included the drawings his experiments have come >>up with to increase leverage on our Matco MC-5 brakes in the 601 series >>of Zenair's . Seems the posted method (at least in my copy of the >>plans) had almost no mechanical advantage over actual foot pressure on >>the brake bar. >>Hope this helps. Matco was very helpful. Sure recommend them for great >>follow-up service. >>Ron >>N601TD >> >> >>Technical Support wrote: >> >> >> >> >>>Mr. Davidson, Mr. Dewees, >>>Here are the drawings for the pedals we used on our simulator. There are >>>many ways to accomplish the same thing but this setup allowed use of the >>>MC-5 and also eliminates the issue with geometry changing with cylinder >>>stroke. >>> >>>I hope this helps with your setup. >>> >>>George R. Happ >>>MATCO mfg >>>801-486-7574 801-486-7581 (F) >>>www.matcomfg.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 08:14:57 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Upright Channel 6B5-6 From: "Lance Gingell" --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Lance Gingell" List, I'm fitting 6B5-6, the upright channels on my XL. I had to trim them a little. Now, the photo guide really isn't clear about drilling them to the rear channel. It appears on drawing 6B5 that there's a one L angle somewhere behind the channel, but it appears to be longer than the channel (which doesn't seem right). I'm guessing there's just an L that fits in the channel, but if so, which way does it go? Can anyone clear this up or show me a pic from the back of the rear channel? Thanks! ..lance http://lancegingell.com/plane.asp ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 08:30:10 PM PST US From: Craig Payne Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Zenith brake pedal modifications --> Zenith-List message posted by: Craig Payne See here for how to upload files: http://www.matronics.com/enclosures.html/ -- Craig ron dewees wrote: > --> Zenith-List message posted by: ron dewees > > Hi Craig, > My Bad! Forgot that the list won't take attachments. I can send them > to individuals or maybe 601.org will host them? Any other ideas? > Ron > > do not archive > > Craig Payne wrote: > > >>--> Zenith-List message posted by: Craig Payne >> >>Were there supposed to be drawings attached? I think the list strips >>them off. >> >>-- Craig >> >>ron dewees wrote: >> >> >> >>>--> Zenith-List message posted by: ron dewees >>> >>>Hi fellow Matco enthusiasts -- I got this information from Matco's >>>engineer tonight and he included the drawings his experiments have come >>>up with to increase leverage on our Matco MC-5 brakes in the 601 series >>>of Zenair's . Seems the posted method (at least in my copy of the >>>plans) had almost no mechanical advantage over actual foot pressure on >>>the brake bar. >>>Hope this helps. Matco was very helpful. Sure recommend them for great >>>follow-up service. >>>Ron >>>N601TD >>> >>> >>>Technical Support wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>Mr. Davidson, Mr. Dewees, >>>>Here are the drawings for the pedals we used on our simulator. There are >>>>many ways to accomplish the same thing but this setup allowed use of the >>>>MC-5 and also eliminates the issue with geometry changing with cylinder >>>>stroke. >>>> >>>>I hope this helps with your setup. >>>> >>>>George R. Happ >>>>MATCO mfg >>>>801-486-7574 801-486-7581 (F) >>>>www.matcomfg.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 09:58:53 PM PST US From: Gary Gower Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Rivets revisited --> Zenith-List message posted by: Gary Gower Hello Zed, I think that THIS MAIL you posted IS a KEEPER in this list archives, I kindly ask you to re-post it without the "Do not Archive" signs. I don't do it because I respect. Is your decision This way every time some newbie searches for Rivets will read it. Is a very valid opinion. I also got the same idea, but didn't find the correct words to post it. We sometimes spend lots of money in some safety gadget we feel will be needed because of some personal fear, then: Why not spend the extra few money buying the correct rivets from ZAC? Just for our piece of mind. Saludos Gary Gower. Zed Smith wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: Zed Smith do not archive The question of a source for the "A4" and "A5" rivets comes up from time to time on this list. One of the two things everybody has is an opinion........here's mine: Buy the ZAC rivets and move on to the really important stuff. Here's my reasoning: By the time you finish your project you will have spent several hundred of your national currency on drill bits, felt-tip markers, camera batteries, scratch pads, cheap paint brushes, paper towels, wiping rags, coffee, beer, food for the hangar cat, and all the other "consumables". You will have cut up lots of poster paper to make templates. You will make one too many of something, or two "lefts" when you meant to make one "right" and one "left". You will drop and break at least one of your wife's prize dinnerware plates (Oops!) even after she laid down the law about eating in the house, NOT in your workshop, and you'll drill out more than a few rivets to re-do something. All of this is in the realm of "overhead" for your project. That roll of masking tape you bought last year will have lost its "sticky" and you'll throw it away. This is the long way around to this: The "extra" you may spend at ZAC for rivets, spread over the life of the construction process, is small. But you WILL have the "correct" rivets. I am acquainted with a fellow who enjoys fishing. He must have 500 different lures. Can't use but one at a time, but I'm not going to berate his spendthrift ways.......he likes to fish. Likewise my golfing friend.......he probably owns one of every "golf improvement" video ever made. Shoots a terrible game, but loves it. Buy the ZAC rivets, and spend your time wearing out shoes walking around the project. The above isn't intended to start a rip-roaring list discussion on the merits of various rivets, but rather to offer the opinion that the "rivet source" question is not nearly as important as all the other advice one can glean from this list. Many of the builders who participate here have excellent web sites, with photos, which are invaluable to the construction process. My personal thanks to them. The "details" in the photos answered a lot of those questions where I couldn't see the forest because of the trees. Zed/701/R912/90+% as always do not archive ---------------------------------