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 Topic: Still around |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 4 Views: 7308 |
 Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:59 am Subject: Still around |
| I’m an old timer here. Monitor the list every day. My partner and I finished our KF-4 (N23PK) in ’96. Now has abt 525 hrs (150 or so on a 912ULS). Should be flying it more, but I’m approaching 8 ... | |
| Topic: paint |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 5 Views: 5267 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:57 pm Subject: paint |
| Ed,I have a good friend, Mark, an experienced painter and restorer, who uses Stewart for all his work. His email is rmwchc@gmail,com.
By the way, I have a Mark IV I painted in the colors you're conte ... |
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| Topic: Rotax 912ULS ETC |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 3 Views: 3354 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:32 am Subject: Rotax 912ULS ETC |
| Thanks Clint.
With respect to the rough idle problem, I assume you're talking about removing the small (but stiff) retaining springs that attach the carb to the engine. I haven't had a problem with ... |
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| Topic: Brain Picking Engine 912 |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 17 Views: 13264 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:55 am Subject: Brain Picking Engine 912 |
| John and Lowell, I'm having similar problems (with my 912s) and am quite sure it relates to low rpm flooding. Another manifestation is extreme difficulty getting a smooth idle. When I shut down the en ... | |
| Topic: No charge |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 4 Views: 3851 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:50 am Subject: No charge |
| About a year ago I experienced identical charging behavior with my 912uls, also a low time engine. I corrected it completely by replacing the rectifier/regulator. Got it from SkyStar.
Lyle Pers ... |
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| Topic: 912s carb leak |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 7 Views: 7509 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 1:06 pm Subject: 912s carb leak |
| My 912S leaks fuel quite heavily from the vent line when the engine is running. The float needle valve seems to be unobstructed and closing properly. What else should I look for.
Lyle Persels Osce ... |
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| Topic: Electrical Problem |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 7 Views: 6606 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:57 am Subject: Electrical Problem |
| I'm an old timer on the list who reads the list daily but rarely posts.
I have a Model IV with a 912S. My charging system has apparently failed. The voltage indicator shows battery voltage, not ... |
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| Topic: kitfox 3 |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 83 Views: 83925 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:37 pm Subject: kitfox 3 |
| Ken,
I have a model IV with a 912ULS, but I flew off the original 40 hours on a friend's Model IV Speedster. I found the roll response considerably better with the shorter wings, and it didn't ... |
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| Topic: Cheng Shin Tires & Tubes |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 7 Views: 5390 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:16 am Subject: Cheng Shin Tires & Tubes |
| I'm a little embarrassed to ask but I've lost my paperwork and I can't
find what I'm looking for in the archives. I run the Kingfox (Cheng Shin) 21x12x8 tires on my model 4 and I like them ve ... |
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| Topic: Rotax 912 pnuematic carb sync |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 3 Views: 4130 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 6:22 am Subject: Rotax 912 pnuematic carb sync |
| Dick,I don't find L & L Aviation when I google it. Can you give us more info on the throttle bug? ÊCost? Contact information on L & L?
Lyle Persels KF IV 1200 Ê912ULS 450 hours On 02 3 ... |
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| Topic: [OFF-TOPIC] was: TAKE A LOOK MY VIDEOS... |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 6 Views: 3414 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:24 pm Subject: [OFF-TOPIC] was: TAKE A LOOK MY VIDEOS... |
| Michel, I always look forward to your posts. You are a philosopher
and an inspiration. At 75, I've never used grass (as a career naval officer I was well insulated from the 60s counter-culture) ... |
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| Topic: Tubes for Kingfox tires |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 5 Views: 4401 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 3:02 pm Subject: Tubes for Kingfox tires |
| I have a set of Kingfox 22x12x8 smooth tires on my Model
IV-1200/912uls. Grest tires!. Yesterday I had a valve stem twist off when a tire rotated on the rim on landing. Can anyone give me a s ... |
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| Topic: 912S oil pressure |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 3 Views: 2221 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:01 am Subject: 912S oil pressure |
| The oil pressure indication on my new (less than 50 hours) 912S has
begun to fall and has become quite erratic. It seems normal on start (60-70 psi), drops as it warms up to well below normal (2 ... |
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| Topic: 912 engine mount |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 3 Views: 2035 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:42 am Subject: 912 engine mount |
| John,When I changed out my 912UL for a ULS, I found there were dimensional differences in the mount between the two engines (just as you describe). I also discovered when discussing this with John Mc ... | |
| Topic: Tie Downs |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 6 Views: 4523 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 12:57 pm Subject: Tie Downs |
| Mic,
I did the same thing in July of 06. I ordered the titanium tie downs to have for Oshkosh last year and didn't receive them. I sent a couple of e-mails and received no response. Then I ju ... |
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| Topic: Rotax 912UL for sale |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 1 Views: 1881 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 4:10 am Subject: Rotax 912UL for sale |
| My upgrade to a 912ULS in my Model IV-1200 is complete and the new
engine is running well. Interestingly, I've detected no increase in performance. When the aircraft was down for the engine cha ... |
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| Topic: Kitfox List Database |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 5 Views: 2845 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 3:41 am Subject: Kitfox List Database |
| Lowell,
Here's my additional info. Engine: Changing to 912 ULS Location: Osceola, IA Hrs: UL 445, ULS 0 Prop: Warp 3 Age: 74 EW: 685 N Number: N32PK e-mail: lpers@mchsi.com Thanks, Lyle P ... |
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| Topic: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was Model 4 engine swap |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 9 Views: 5251 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:57 pm Subject: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was Model 4 engine swap |
| Again, thanks to all for the suggestions. I have access to certified
aircraft scales, so weighing is no problem. I've used them before and have an excellent previous weight and balance. I just w ... |
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| Topic: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was Model 4 engine swap |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 9 Views: 5251 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:09 pm Subject: Weight and Balance-KF4 with 912 was Model 4 engine swap |
| Thanks for all your tips regarding the need to work with the local
FSDO after my engine swap. I'm preparing a letter now. According to the specs, the Rotax 912 ULS with which I've replaced my ... |
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| Topic: Model 4 engine swap |
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| Lyle Persels Replies: 10 Views: 6524 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:09 am Subject: Model 4 engine swap |
| Thanks for the tip, Guy. I hadn't thought of that.
Lyle Do not archive. On 01 7, 07, at 9:28 AM, Guy Buchanan wrote: At 05:36 PM 1/6/2007, you wrote: > Changing from powerplant to ... |
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