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Topic: FireFly Page |
Jack B Hart
Replies: 1
Views: 3195
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:37 pm Subject: FireFly Page |
The page has been down due to hosting problems. Finally got them resolved and the page is back up.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN |
Topic: Richard's rpm seaking engine |
Jack B Hart
Replies: 0
Views: 2687
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:03 am Subject: Richard's rpm seaking engine |
Richard,
Your problem may be caused by oscillation of the slide and spring in the body of the carburetor.
Bosch makes several different springs. Try a heavier or stronger spring. I h ... |
Topic: High Thrust Line Question |
Jack B Hart
Replies: 29
Views: 22289
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 12:32 pm Subject: High Thrust Line Question |
Bill,
If you are worried about the effects of a high thrust line, you may want to consider adding some area to your horizontal stabilizer. This should reduce some of the increased stick force ... |
Topic: EGT location |
Jack B Hart
Replies: 2
Views: 3549
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 3:32 pm Subject: EGT location |
Kolbers,
I have a new engine and it came without an EGT tap.
What is the rule of thumb for EGT placement?
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN |
Topic: Balance Master |
Jack B Hart
Replies: 22
Views: 16323
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:31 am Subject: Balance Master |
Richard,
Hold on a day. I have one I will send to you after I find it.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
From: "Richard Pike" <thegreybaron@charter. ... |
Topic: Firefly windshield |
Jack B Hart
Replies: 10
Views: 8797
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:51 am Subject: Firefly windshield |
Richard,
Here is a jump to my solution for my Firefly.
http://www.jackbhart.com/firefly/firefly75.html
It worked quite well, in that, it deflected the wind to just above my hea ... |
Topic: Kolb-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 03/01/18 |
Jack B Hart
Replies: 10
Views: 7108
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:46 pm Subject: Kolb-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 03/01/18 |
John,
One more suggestion. Tooth paste contains a mild abrasive. Take a tube and put some on your finger and rub it on the outer surface over a small area. Just like you are trying to polis ... |
Topic: Kolb-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 03/01/18 |
Jack B Hart
Replies: 10
Views: 7108
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:13 am Subject: Kolb-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 03/01/18 |
John, I have had good luck with using the headlight polishing kits that are sold at auto parts stores. The kits are not expensive compared to a new windshield. Try it on the windshield in a small a ... |
Topic: Replacement tail rod...? |
Jack B Hart
Replies: 35
Views: 27357
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:30 am Subject: Replacement tail rod...? |
John,
If the below is so, why is it that the FireFly legs bend in a 1.8 G plop?
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
From: "John Hauck" <jhau ... |
Topic: Replacement tail rod...? |
Jack B Hart
Replies: 35
Views: 27357
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:11 pm Subject: Replacement tail rod...? |
John,
I believe you have it right. The FireFly gear is rigid by design and the aluminum leg bends so easily. If you apply a 330 pound load in any direction at the axle, the leg will bend at ... |
Topic: Replacement tail rod...? |
Jack B Hart
Replies: 35
Views: 27357
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 2:59 pm Subject: Replacement tail rod...? |
John,
I don't understand your statement. The cables are designed to help in the
case of a "plop" and do nothing to prevent the gear from flexing or bending
front to back and/or i ... |
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