From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net To: John Bouyea Subject: KRnet Digest, Vol 347, Issue 8 Date: 1/6/2005 4:47:14 PM Send KRnet mailing list submissions to krnet@mylist.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mylist.net/listinfo/krnet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to krnet-request@mylist.net You can reach the person managing the list at krnet-owner@mylist.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of KRnet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. KRVair variant (Oscar Zuniga) 2. RE: KRVair variant (Stephen Jacobs) 3. KRVair variant (Oscar Zuniga) 4. Conversion (Robert L. Stone) 5. Distributor Drive Puller for VW (danrh@alltel.net) 6. Conversion (rhartwig11@juno.com) 7. KRVair variant (Stephen Jacobs) 8. Re: registration (Joseph H. Horton) 9. Re: Conversion (Jeff Scott) 10. Van workkshop. (joe) 11. Test (Bob Glidden) 12. Timing for a VW engine (Serge VIDAL) 13. Re: Conversion (Robert L. Stone) 14. Re: Conversion (Robert L. Stone) 15. Re: Distributor Drive Puller for VW (Mark Langford) 16. RE: Conversion (Stephen Jacobs) 17. ally fittings (Dene Collett (SA)) 18. RE: ally fittings (aray@portasystems.com) 19. Re: Re: KR> Distributor Drive Puller for VW (Steven Phillabaum) 20. auto fuel Conversion (larry flesner) 21. Re: Re: registration (larry flesner) 22. fuel line fittings (larry flesner) 23. registration (larry flesner) 24. Re: wheel pants (Dana Overall) 25. missing e-mails (larry flesner) 26. missing e-mails (larry flesner) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 07:52:40 -0600 From: "Oscar Zuniga" Subject: KR> KRVair variant To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed To those who don't get William Wynne's "Corvair Flyer" newsletter and were curious about his new project, he has posted one of the pictures of his KR/Corvair variant on the Jan. 5 "open email" page on his website, at http://flycorvair.com/email.html Oscar Zuniga San Antonio, TX mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.net ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 16:49:27 +0200 From: "Stephen Jacobs" Subject: RE: KR> KRVair variant To: "'KRnet'" Message-ID: <000001c4f3fe$f16a3a10$a564a8c0@stephen> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" he has posted one of the pictures of his KR/Corvair variant on the Jan. 5 "open email" page on his website +++++++++++++++++ Hey Oscar I have been staring at this that for a whole day now - looks good, but I don't see the KR connection - looks more like a fold-a-plane approach. Can you cast any more light on the construction? Steve J ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 09:07:51 -0600 From: "Oscar Zuniga" Subject: KR> KRVair variant To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Steve writes- >I don't see the KR connection - looks more like a fold-a-plane >approach. Can you cast any more light on the construction? Not really, except to say this: Steve Rahm, designer of the "Vision" ("FoldAPlane concept"), is a very good friend of William's and I believe he is also based at the same field. If you look at the details of the Vision, it might lead to some similarities in what William is doing with his project. In other words, it seems like William is building a Vision that looks like a KR and powering it with a Corvair. Oscar Zuniga San Antonio, TX mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.net From: "Stephen Jacobs" Reply-To: KRnet To: "'KRnet'" Subject: RE: KR> KRVair variant Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 16:49:27 +0200 he has posted one of the pictures of his KR/Corvair variant on the Jan. 5 "open email" page on his website +++++++++++++++++ Hey Oscar I have been staring at this that for a whole day now - looks good, but I don't see the KR connection - looks more like a fold-a-plane approach. Can you cast any more light on the construction? Steve J _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 09:25:15 -0600 From: "Robert L. Stone" Subject: KR> Conversion To: "KR Builders Pilots" Message-ID: <001201c4f403$ec27ff60$a624c944@yourat5qgaac3z> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Does anyone know what the procedures are to convert an aircraft engine such as a continental or Lycoming to use auto gas and if so what auto gas octane is recommended. Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx rstone4@hot.rr.com ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 10:10:50 -0600 From: Subject: KR> Distributor Drive Puller for VW To: KRnet Message-ID: <20050106161050.NEJW10027.ispmxmta05-srv.alltel.net@[166.102.165.30]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Does anyone have a Distributor Drive Puller for a VW that Jerry and I can borrow for a week. It is very handy when putting in the distributor drive for the Electronic Ignition. I hate to buy one for a 1 time use. Dan Heath ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 10:10:17 -0600 From: rhartwig11@juno.com Subject: KR> Conversion To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <20050106.101018.3364.0.rhartwig11@juno.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Robert, When I had the STC done on my Cessna 150 (Cont.0-200) the mechanic changed the timing and set the idle higher and stamped the new timing advance on the engine plate--don't remember the exact numbers. Dick Hartwig ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 18:21:01 +0200 From: "Stephen Jacobs" Subject: KR> KRVair variant To: "'KRnet'" Message-ID: <000001c4f40b$bccc4de0$2464a8c0@stephen> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" In other words, it seems like William is building a Vision that looks like a KR and powering it with a Corvair. +++++++++++ Thanks Oscar All of a big sudden 1 + 1 = 2. I am a big fan of Steve Rahm - just that I am not comfortable with composites. (it's an age thing). There is (was?) something brewing somewhere called a Corvair Personal Cruiser - based on Rahm's rationale and Wynne's engine - it would make great sense if they are working together - only good things will come from that. Pity It only has one seat and will be made of plastic. Take care Steve J PS - you have been faffing around with that Squirrel for ever now - whatsup? ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 11:23:28 -0500 From: "Joseph H. Horton" Subject: KR> Re: registration To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <20050106.112330.2884.1.joe.kr2s.builder@juno.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii OK Guys, I reserved my number last week and sent the paper work in today. After at least 10 choices not being available I settled on N357CJ. As a few of you may or may not remember at the gathering i was asking what some of the N numbers represented -- So here is how mine was decided on. The 357 is month and year of my birth and the CJ is to honor my wife( Carol Jean) that has put up with this KR nonsense for 9 years. And it also happens to be the first initials of my 2 boys ( Chris and Jason) so I can make them feel good too. Now I feel like it's an airplane. Joe Horton joe.kr2s.builder@juno.com ------------------------------ Message: 9 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 16:26:57 GMT From: "Jeff Scott" Subject: Re: KR> Conversion To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <20050106.082737.20829.16703@webmail18.lax.untd.com> Content-Type: text/plain Most certified aircraft engines that can burn 87 octane Mogas require nothing other than the STC paperwork. However, there are several caveats. If it has a Stromberg NAS carb, you need to ensure that it has the Delrin needle valve instead of the rubber tipped metal needle valve. The Delrin needle valve has been the standard for decades, but I have seen the rubber tipped ones available for purchase and have run across them in service. If it has a Marvel Schebler carb, it must have a metal float, although I think the composite floats should have all been replaced by now. There can be compatibility problems with rubberized parts within the fuel system. Some engines shouldn't be run on Mogas. My Lyc O-235-L2C was a 100LL engine before I installed the higher compression pistons to make it a O-235-L2C(M). The lower compression Lyc O-235-C is OK to run on 87 octane Mogas. The small Continentals, A-65 through O-200 are all OK to use 87 octane mogas in their stock form with the above caveats. While there may be some exceptions, I've never seen a mogas approval for a fuel injected Cont or Lyc engine. The Mogas used for aviation may not have any of the oxydizing additives such as Alcohol or Methyl Ethers which are commonly found in that gas at many gas stations, especially during the winter months. There are simple ways to test your fuel for the oxydizers. Probably more information than you wanted to know. -Jeff -- "Robert L. Stone" wrote: Does anyone know what the procedures are to convert an aircraft engine such as a continental or Lycoming to use auto gas and if so what auto gas octane is recommended. Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx rstone4@hot.rr.com ------------------------------ Message: 10 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 08:33:01 -0800 From: "joe" Subject: KR> Van workkshop. To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <002801c4f40d$63bd0260$0a0110ac@o7p4e3> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I am looking into the possibility of constructing a Moving Van KR workshop. I am in an impossible situation. I live in an apartment in an area (sonoma county) where it is prohibitive to even consider a Hanger(4 year waiting list) or renting a space, garage, etc. The average price of a home with garage is $532,000, check it out. I have a possible parking spot for a van (large one if neccessary). Where I could roll out the boat when working on the wings, etc. I noticed a while back , that someone was using a small van to transport their KR2. Also what are the measurements of the boat without wings attached, Length and Width. Joe ------------------------------ Message: 11 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 08:36:32 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Glidden Subject: KR> Test To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <20050106163632.64888.qmail@web90008.mail.scd.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Test.....trying new email --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. ------------------------------ Message: 12 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 17:56:15 +0100 From: "Serge VIDAL" Subject: KR> Timing for a VW engine To: KRnet Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I have a 2.4 liter VW engine, Great Plains type. I have to re-time my custom-made electronic ignition. The reason is that I set up the engine first time in Johannesburg, altitude 5300', but the aircraft is now in Orleans, altitude 300' or so. Could anybody tell me what the correct timing would be? Serge Vidal KR2 ZS-WEC Paris, France ------------------------------ Message: 13 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 10:57:53 -0600 From: "Robert L. Stone" Subject: Re: KR> Conversion To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <001101c4f410$dcf1e170$a624c944@yourat5qgaac3z> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Dick; Thanks very much for your information Bob Stone ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 10:10 AM Subject: KR> Conversion > Robert, > When I had the STC done on my Cessna 150 (Cont.0-200) the mechanic > changed the timing and set the idle higher and stamped the new timing > advance on the engine plate--don't remember the exact numbers. Dick > Hartwig > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > ------------------------------ Message: 14 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 10:59:39 -0600 From: "Robert L. Stone" Subject: Re: KR> Conversion To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <001701c4f411$1c715fb0$a624c944@yourat5qgaac3z> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Jeff, Thanks very much for your information Bob Stone ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Scott" To: Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 10:26 AM Subject: Re: KR> Conversion > > Most certified aircraft engines that can burn 87 octane Mogas require > nothing other than the STC paperwork. However, there are several caveats. > > If it has a Stromberg NAS carb, you need to ensure that it has the > Delrin > needle valve instead of the rubber tipped metal needle valve. The Delrin > needle valve has been the standard for decades, but I have seen the rubber > tipped ones available for purchase and have run across them in service. > > If it has a Marvel Schebler carb, it must have a metal float, although > I > think the composite floats should have all been replaced by now. > > There can be compatibility problems with rubberized parts within the > fuel > system. > > Some engines shouldn't be run on Mogas. My Lyc O-235-L2C was a 100LL > engine before I installed the higher compression pistons to make it a > O-235-L2C(M). The lower compression Lyc O-235-C is OK to run on 87 octane > Mogas. The small Continentals, A-65 through O-200 are all OK to use 87 > octane mogas in their stock form with the above caveats. > > While there may be some exceptions, I've never seen a mogas approval > for a > fuel injected Cont or Lyc engine. > > The Mogas used for aviation may not have any of the oxydizing > additives > such as Alcohol or Methyl Ethers which are commonly found in that gas at > many gas stations, especially during the winter months. There are simple > ways to test your fuel for the oxydizers. > > Probably more information than you wanted to know. > > -Jeff > > > -- "Robert L. Stone" wrote: > Does anyone know what the procedures are to convert an aircraft > engine > such as a continental or Lycoming to use auto gas and if so what auto gas > octane is recommended. > > Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx > rstone4@hot.rr.com > > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > ------------------------------ Message: 15 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 12:05:00 -0600 From: "Mark Langford" Subject: Re: KR> Distributor Drive Puller for VW To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <02ca01c4f41a$3d2a83e0$5e0ca58c@net.tbe.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Dan Heath wrote: > Does anyone have a Distributor Drive Puller for a VW that Jerry and I > can borrow for a week. It is very handy when putting in the distributor drive for the Electronic Ignition. I hate to buy one for a 1 time use. Dan, I've rebuilt and messed with a lot of VW engines, and I've never felt the need for a distibutor drive puller. I just use a set of reversing pliers or lock ring pliers. Stick 'em down in the hole in the top of the drive, squeeze the handles, and rotate while pulling. Comes right out, at least it always has for me. I'll send you mine, but I think you could buy some locally about as cheap as paying the return shipping. I'm pretty sure Sears sells them, and almost certainly a NAPA store, maybe. Automotive places like AutoZone maybe... Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL N56ML at hiwaay.net see KR2S project N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford ------------------------------ Message: 16 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 20:14:37 +0200 From: "Stephen Jacobs" Subject: RE: KR> Conversion To: "'KRnet'" Message-ID: <000001c4f41b$9c1b36a0$4564a8c0@stephen> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Probably more information than you wanted to know. -Jeff ++++++++++++++++++++++++ On the contrary - this is the most informative (and informed) answer I have seen to this question - thank you. Steve J ------------------------------ Message: 17 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 21:44:51 +0200 From: "Dene Collett \(SA\)" Subject: KR> ally fittings To: "krnet" Message-ID: <002001c4f433$2ee6bec0$37e5fea9@telkomsa127179> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hi guys I have seen some traffic on the net lately concerning aluminuim fittings for aluminuim fuel pipe. Here in S.A and in perticular Port Elizabeth I have had no luck finding these fittings at all. At this stage I am only "window shopping" as I am still a ways from doing the fuel system. What one guy suggested I do was to go to the guys that do auto aircon servicing and repair as much of their work is on aluminuim tubing. Can anybody shed some light on the suitability of these fittings for a flying machine. it sounds like a good idea to me but then again what do I know. Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto: dene.collett@telkomsa.net P.S: checkout www.whisperaircraft.com ------------------------------ Message: 18 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 16:10:49 -0500 From: "aray@portasystems.com" Subject: RE: KR> ally fittings To: "krnet@mylist.net" Message-ID: <6246ECF7AF2DD51198AF00E02928F9EF018F67A4@krusty.portasystems.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" You can try your local hot rod shop or go to summittracing.com they sell AN fittings in Aluminum and in different colors. Best regards, Tony -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces+aray=portasystems.com@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+aray=portasystems.com@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Dene Collett (SA) Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 2:45 PM To: krnet Subject: KR> ally fittings Hi guys I have seen some traffic on the net lately concerning aluminuim fittings for aluminuim fuel pipe. Here in S.A and in perticular Port Elizabeth I have had no luck finding these fittings at all. At this stage I am only "window shopping" as I am still a ways from doing the fuel system. What one guy suggested I do was to go to the guys that do auto aircon servicing and repair as much of their work is on aluminuim tubing. Can anybody shed some light on the suitability of these fittings for a flying machine. it sounds like a good idea to me but then again what do I know. Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto: dene.collett@telkomsa.net P.S: checkout www.whisperaircraft.com _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ------------------------------ Message: 19 Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 21:54:02 +0000 From: Steven Phillabaum Subject: Re: Re: KR> Distributor Drive Puller for VW To: KRnet Message-ID: <3k77vr$g55flf@mxip08a.cluster1.charter.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Remember to pull out the spring stuck in the top of the shaft. Before you insert the pliers, or any other puller. Steven Phillabaum > > From: "Mark Langford" > Date: 2005/01/06 Thu PM 06:05:00 GMT > To: "KRnet" > Subject: Re: KR> Distributor Drive Puller for VW > > Dan Heath wrote: > > > Does anyone have a Distributor Drive Puller for a VW that Jerry and > > I can > borrow for a week. Mark Langford wrote > Dan, I've rebuilt and messed with a lot of VW engines, and I've never felt > the need for a distibutor drive puller. I just use a set of reversing > pliers or lock ring pliers. Stick 'em down in the hole in the top of > the drive, squeeze the handles, and rotate while pulling. Comes right > out > > Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL > N56ML at hiwaay.net > see KR2S project N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford > > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > ------------------------------ Message: 20 Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 18:18:34 -0600 From: larry flesner Subject: KR> auto fuel Conversion To: KRnet Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20050106181834.007f1b10@pop.midwest.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >Robert, >When I had the STC done on my Cessna 150 (Cont.0-200) the mechanic >changed the timing and set the idle higher and stamped the new timing >advance on the engine plate--don't remember the exact numbers. Dick >Hartwig +_++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Robert, You might also inquire of someone knowledgable about the need for a metal float in the carb. I think I have a metal float in both the Tripacer and the KR (0-200) but I'm not sure if they are required or not. I'm running auto fuel in both with 4 ounces of Marvel Mystery Oil to each 10 gal of fuel and add up to one quart of the MM oil to the crankcase at each oil change. While I can't vouch for the MM oil having great benifits I'll tell you what my experience has been. I've put 540 hours on the Tripacer (it now has 2280 hours since overhaul) and the oil consumption and compression checks has remained stable for that entire time. No stuck valves or any other problems during that run. The 0-200 in the KR had about 1825 hours SFRM when I got it. The only problem I've had in the 116 hours I've put on the engine was an exhaust valve problem that was probably more related to some carbon on the seat than anything and was corrected at the 77 hour point. No problems since. I carry the MM oil in baby milk bottles ( minus the nipples , of course) as they are graduated in ounces and other metric measurements that makes adding the correct amount very easy. Dick, Could you get the timing numbers from your C-150? I'm running my 0-200 on auto fuel just the way it came from the C-150 I salvaged out. The carb was modified with the mandatory one piece venturi. That kit was offered free of charge for several years but that offer is long since passed. I think the going price for that fix is now about $100 +/-. I believe I'm running 24degrees BTDC on the timing but that can vary by the cylinders you have installed also. Some of the newer cylinders allow you to go as high as 28 degrees BTDC on the timing. I think the factory web page has info on that issue. Larry Flesner ------------------------------ Message: 21 Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 18:18:43 -0600 From: larry flesner Subject: Re: KR> Re: registration To: KRnet Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20050106181843.007fd780@pop.midwest.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >OK Guys, > I reserved my number last week and sent the paper work in >today. After at least 10 choices not being available I settled on >N357CJ. Joe Horton +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Another thing to consider when picking an N number is how it rolls off the tounge once you get to start flying. My number is 211LF and I like the way "1 lima foxtrot" flows after initial contact with the tower, , flight following, etc. Larry Flesner ------------------------------ Message: 22 Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 18:18:53 -0600 From: larry flesner Subject: KR> fuel line fittings To: KRnet Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20050106181853.00806a50@pop.midwest.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >What one guy suggested I do was to go to the guys that do auto aircon >servicing and repair as much of their work is on aluminuim tubing. Can >anybody shed some light on the suitability of these fittings for a >flying machine. it sounds like a good idea to me but then again what do >I know. Dene Collett +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++= Any "good quality" fitting should serve the purpose well. Just make sure to check the "flare" angle of the fittings you chose. Fittings for different applications will sometimes use different angles. Your flaring tool will have to match the fittings. For what it's worth, I've had several mechanics say they like to use a steel fitting at the carb. They claim to have seen several alum fittings crack/break at that point. I can't advise one way or the other but I'm using a steel fitting on the KR carb because I needed a 45 degree fitting, didn't want to wait, and went to the local builder of auto racing engines for a fitting. He uses alum fittings also. Larry Flesner ------------------------------ Message: 23 Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 18:22:06 -0600 From: larry flesner Subject: KR> registration To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20050106182206.007ed810@pop.midwest.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >OK Guys, > I reserved my number last week and sent the paper work in >today. After at least 10 choices not being available I settled on >N357CJ. Joe Horton +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Another thing to consider when picking an N number is how it rolls off the tounge once you get to start flying. My number is 211LF and I like the way "1 lima foxtrot" flows after initial contact with the tower, , flight following, etc. Larry Flesner ------------------------------ Message: 24 Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 19:34:18 -0500 From: "Dana Overall" Subject: Re: KR> wheel pants To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Just a side not on wheel pants. There have been some recent nose overs on nosedragger RVs landing on grass field where the nose wheel "squished" on landing and rubbed the cutout of the nose wheel pants. This caused the wheel to stop turning causing a lockup and subsequent loss of control...................just food for thought. Dana Overall 1999 & 2000 National KR Gathering host Richmond, KY i39 RV-7 slider, Imron black, "Black Magic" Finish kit 13B Rotary. Hangar flying my Dynon. http://rvflying.tripod.com/aero1.jpg http://rvflying.tripod.com/aero3.jpg http://rvflying.tripod.com/blackrudder.jpg do not archive >From: "Mark Langford" >Reply-To: KRnet >To: "KRnet" >Subject: Re: KR> wheel pants Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 19:18:12 -0600 > >You don't actually NEED a hole anywhere on the axle, depending on what >kind of wheel pants you have. Many wheel pants are split either >vertically or horizontally, and fit together. If they're not split, >you can split them and add a joggle to reattach the halves. Then you >sandwich a piece of .090 aluminum between axle and gear leg, maybe 4" >tall and 8" long, extending front and rear, and use that piece of >aluminum to attach one half (or maybe even both), and the other half >attaches to the first half. That's one way, anyway. I'm sure somebody >has some photos somewhere. I haven't done it yet, but mine will be >split. Split wheel pants allow you to more fully enclose the tire for >better aerodynamics. The threaded hole in the axle would certainly >help stabilize things though. > >Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama >see KR2S project N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford email to >N56ML "at" hiwaay.net >-------------------------------------------------------------- > > >_______________________________________ >Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp >to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net >please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ------------------------------ Message: 25 Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 18:37:10 -0600 From: larry flesner Subject: KR> missing e-mails To: KRnet Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20050106183710.007ea810@pop.midwest.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I have noticed lately that I've not been receiving all the e-mails that go to the KR Net. I was seeing replys to post when I had not seen the original post. I made an interesting observation a few minutes ago when I sent three replys back to the net concerning three different post. The subject line of the three e-mails I was sending were: auto fuel Conversion Re: KR> Re: registration fuel line fittings Immediately after hitting "send" I did a "check mail". The first and third e-mail messages were immediately back in my "in" box. The second never did show up, even after repeated checks. I erased the { Re: KR> Re: } from the subject and did a "forward". That post also came through immediately. I can only guess that the extra Re: KR> Re: left in the original subject line caused it to be identified as SPAM by some filter somewhere and it went to off to the great black hole somewhere. Soooooooooo, my request to the net is to clean up the subject line when replying to a post and I'll see if that fixes my missed messages problem. Thanks......... Larry Flesner ------------------------------ Message: 26 Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 18:44:06 -0600 From: larry flesner Subject: KR> missing e-mails To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20050106184406.007ea100@pop.midwest.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I thought I found my problem on missing e-mails from the net but , alas, the following post didn't show up from me either. If most of you are getting (just got) several duplicate post from me then I'm getting out, just not getting it all back in. Sorry about that. Larry Flesner ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++> >I have noticed lately that I've not been receiving all the e-mails that >go to the KR Net. I was seeing replys to post when I had not seen the >original post. > >I made an interesting observation a few minutes ago when I sent three >replys back to the net concerning three different post. The subject >line of the three e-mails I was sending were: > >auto fuel Conversion > >Re: KR> Re: registration > >fuel line fittings > >Immediately after hitting "send" I did a "check mail". The first and >third e-mail messages were immediately back in my "in" box. The second >never did show up, even after repeated checks. I erased the { Re: KR> >Re: } from the subject and did a "forward". That post also came >through immediately. I can only guess that the extra >Re: KR> Re: left in the original subject line caused it to be >identified as SPAM by some filter somewhere and it went to off to the >great black hole somewhere. > >Soooooooooo, my request to the net is to clean up the subject line >when replying to a post and I'll see if that fixes my missed messages >problem. > >Thanks......... > >Larry Flesner > ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ See KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html End of KRnet Digest, Vol 347, Issue 8 ************************************* ================================== ABC Amber Outlook Converter v4.20 Trial version ==================================