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After dealing with issues with the Stratus engine stemming from overheating in the past, I replaced the original engine with a short block from RAM. Kept the Stratus redrive, howe ...

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Anyone know where I can obtain an engine mounting bracket, specifically the right upper? Worried about reports of cracks and would like to replace mine with a sturdier version.

John ...

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Have decided to replace my block with one from Ram (long story). Would need to transfer PSRU over to new engine. How hard is that?

John K.

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I must convince that I'm at a loss to figure out why I can't reach full RPM's @ full throttle. It was running fine until I performed several upgrades including:

1. Switched the ...

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After installing my Ram heads and dual dizzy's, I am only getting 3600 RPM @ full throttle. The engine is running smooth with no hiccups, just only getting 3600 RPM. The Bing carbs are ...

Bob, you made my day. The engine has never run better and I have adhered to just about every recommendation you gave in your manual. I am an electrical neophyte and your input has been invaluable. ...

    The 5A field breaker needs to have ABSOLUTE control
   over field excitation voltage. This generally
   accomplished by some modification of the alternator's
   internal wiri ...

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The engine and its electrical system has flown for over 100 hours. The battery is a brand new 12V 18AH gel battery. The plane has not flown for over a year while some modifications/upg ...

My 5 amp alternator field circuit breaker is tripping after the engine runs for about a minute. I removed the alternator and had it evaluated @ the local auto parts store and it checked out OK. What ...

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I have a 601 HDS that originally had the side hinging spring loaded latch. On inspection, the DAR yanked on the canopy like mad and it stayed put. On my MAIDEN FLIGHT, I was turning o ...

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I am trying to get my EA-81 running and am confused about how to correctly set the timing. I have located two notches on the flywheel and wonder if one or the other indicate TDC for pis ...

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I also had engine cooling problem and led to blowing a head gasket a few years ago. Anyway, I decided to go with dual motorcycle mufflers port and starboard with nothing impeding airflo ...

A follow-up of an earlier e-mail about ignition problems: I adjusted my air gap per the recommendation in the following e-mail and sure enough I HAD SPARK! Wiring must be correct as I have verified ...

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After completing the dual ignition installation per the Paul Messinger plan, I am failing to obtain a spark. I have 12V to both the coil and the TP45 module. I switched the wires to th ...

About to adjust valves and want to know when I should check the clearance. Do I rotate the engine until the compression stroke, the power stroke or does it matter?

John K.
Suquamish, WA
Zenith 6 ...

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After having my heads reworked by RAM, I tried to tighten the nuts to proper torq and the stud backed out (on #3 on the right side). I drilled it out and put a helicoil in its place but ...

I am thinking about installing a BRS parachute in my 601 HDS and wonder if anyone out there has done this. Any ideas out there about the suitability of this system and approximate cost? My wife gets ...

SuperTrapp Universal 17" S/C Elite Muffler - 2" i.d. Inlet/Chrome

I'm pretty sure this is the muffler I used. They have worked great and leave airflow completely unimpeded. I used two - ...

I had cooling issues as well but were due primarily to having the muffler in front of the radiator. I installed Supertrapp mufflers on either side of the engine and my cooling issues were resolved.