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I have had two PC 680's since certification (RV Cool

in 2008. The first was removed after 7 years because I just thought it time the second is still doing a great job.Ed Clegg

On Fri, Sep 13, 2 ...

I had a similar problem last year and it was two broken stator wires. Wires were intermittently touching causing, on again off again.Ed

On Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 2:24 PM H. Ivan Haecker <h ...

I recently had a problem and replaced the internal VR and in doing so
did not tighten the B lead to alt enough.
No Charge. Tightened and now works perfectly. May have been the
original problem as f ...

Thanks Stan,The Kroil will actually penetrate the outer cover?
Ed

On Mon, Oct 19, 2020 at 2:47 AM RV8-List Digest Server <rv8-list@matronics.com (*

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Has anyone had problems with the Vans supplied throttle/mixture cables for RV 8s'?Both bound up after 8 years, I replaced them and now have an issue with mixture cables' throw reduced to under ...

I have never had a problem starting even after leaving it for a month. Also, have never used a maintainer on it.However I did order another figuring 6 years is long enough.
This is a good discussion. ...

I have a PC 680 battery in my RV 8 and am wondering how long on average will one last.
Mine has been installed for almost 6 years.
Thanks

Ed Clegg

Mine has been doing it for the past 750 hours. I changed out the s relay with a Sky Tech and it has not done it as much. It only happens when the engine is hot
Ed
On Wed, Mar 8, 2017 at 10:43 PM RV7 ...

Let me ask this. Does this happen only when the engine is hot?
If so I'll relate my 2 cents
Ed Clegg

On Wed, Mar 8, 2017 at 1:59 PM user9253 <fransew@gmail.com (--> AeroElectric-List ...

I am also using Cleveland wheels and brakes on my 8. Have had no issues and have 585 hours and over 1100 landings.

Ed Clegg

On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 11:27 PM, Dennis Fox <dennisfox@persona ...

I just finished doing both insp's on the elevator and horz stab and found nothing wrong.

I look at the back end carefully every year as I had a Swift that was known for cracks back there.

I ...

I did it also but used 090 al for the cover with 8/32's

450 hours and close to 900 landings.

Ed Clegg

On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 1:05 PM, Al Grajek <jetjocal@gmail.com ([email]jetjocal ...

How much is it insured for? Mine is $80K/$1400./yr All else same except pilot quals
Ed Clegg

On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 5:56 PM, Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com ([email]dralle@matronics.com[/ema ...

Those that are using Vans tachometers, have you had any problem with them.
Mine after 223 hours is intermittent. That is it will go to zero and after a brief time go back to working normally.
Is thi ...

Just wondering, Is that a new engine and if it is has it been run on a test stand?
Ed Clegg

On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 8:50 PM, <Speedy11@aol.com (I don't think that Van approves the " ...

Vince,

In the scheme of things the price of the filter is negligible.
Best,
Ed
�N542E 170 hours RV 8

On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 11:11 PM, Vincent Himsl <vshimsl@live.com (

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I installed there shutter system and it works OK.
I am in Maine and had the same problem. On a day around 20 it will get-oil temp- about 170F at cruise- fixed pitch prop 2400 rpm @ 3000 alt or so. I ...

Hi,
I used these on my 8 and am quite pleased. N542E has 61 hours now since April 11th.
Best to All,
Ed Clegg

On 10/2/08, Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com ([email]dralle@matronics.com ...

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