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My 801 has a Lycoming O-360 that needs a new oil seal installed behind the prop. It looks like I would need to completely disassemble it to install. It has 1500 hours since overhaul and 3700 hours T ...

George,
I did a search for Klemm fuel filter and came up with several results. Does yours have a paper type filter or a "chemstone" filter? Here is a link to a place selling the stone fil ...

Hello everyone! I am back to working on my 801 after one year of neglect (December 2010 was the last log entry). I just installed the Haas-Frisby no-slot kit last weekend and working on finishing th ...

Here are some more pictures:

My friend was awoken by the police yesterday morning (3-20-2010). A small plane had landed in the field by his house. No casualties reported. Here is what he posted:

"Woke up yesterday to t ...

John,
I checked the FAA N-number database and it is listed. Here is a link with the builder's name as well as the current owner:

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbert ...

Testing. Testing one two three.

I am finally ready to start hooking up wires on my 801 with Lycoming O-360a1a. I have a Aveo E-1 and MaxFlight on my panel and need an electronic RPM pickup for the Lycoming. My ultralight (Quicksilve ...

I am finally ready to start hooking up wires on my Zenith 801 with Lycoming O-360a1a. I have a Aveo E-1 and MaxFlight on my panel and need an electronic RPM pickup for the Lycoming. My ultralight (Q ...

I believe they built about 100 Zenair Zippers. Most were single engine models powered by a JPX 2 cycle engine but there were a few twin engine designs built. I owned a single engine Zipper for a yea ...

Dave,
I still have some wiring to do, then move it out of the garage and put the wings on. Everything is built, just need to hook up a few things. I could get it done in less than 30 days if I woul ...

I know the strut fairings make the plane look nicer, but has anyone done perfomance tests with and without them on the 801?

Thanks,
Jay Herron
Salem, Ohio
801 96.5% complete

Tom,
I curious as to the specs on your prop. Length, pitch, # of blades??? I assume that you are installing a O360?

Thanks,
Jay

Hi guys I'm building an 801 also and bought my prop from Catto ...

Dave,
I purchased a case of Tempo zinc chromate aerosol cans from Skygeek a couple years ago for my 801. They had the best price at the time and did not charge hazmat. I see they now have a generic ...

Ben,
You are probably right about being underpropped for top speed. But as you know if I was looking for top cruise speed, I wouldn't be building an 801. My intention is for fast acceleration on ta ...

Dave,
The prop that I have mounted on my 0360 is a 72x46 made from hard maple with fiberglass tips and leading edge protection. Cost was $995 from Props Inc.

Jay Herron
Salem, Ohio
CH801 95% co ...

Dave,
Jim Frisby has a O320 in his 801, but I don't think he has the constant speed prop. Search the archives for Frisby in case he misses this post.

I have a O360 in my 801. It came with a gove ...

The VDO senders that I installed in my 801 called for the 59mm hole in the tank. No modifications neccessary.

However, I bought another VDO sender (same part number) from Summit Racing for another ...

Dave,
I have mounted up a Lycoming O-360. I chose it because it is a proven system with support from Zenith and I am new to building with little time to experiment with alternative choices. After I ...

Dave,
You are in the right place. I am also building a 801 and have occasionally had to ask a question or two of this forum. I've always recieved replys on and off the list. So welcome aboard!
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