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Topic: westtach egt troubleshooting |
jridgway
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Views: 2830
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:39 pm Subject: westtach egt troubleshooting |
i lost one side of my dual egt gaugegs yesterday. i tested the probes and got the exspected 3 ohms from each probe. anybody have hints on testing the actual gauge? |
Topic: bleed problem |
jridgway
Replies: 5
Views: 4483
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:49 pm Subject: Re: bleed problem |
GOOD LUCK...jack
I FOUND THE MATCO FOLKS VERY HELPFUL. |
Topic: wanted icom a22 or a3 HT radio |
jridgway
Replies: 1
Views: 1950
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:16 pm Subject: Re: wanted icom a22 or a3 HT radio |
thanks for the reply.
what comes with the radio.
what is your asking price?
Jack |
Topic: wanted icom a22 or a3 HT radio |
jridgway
Replies: 1
Views: 2688
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 2:54 pm Subject: Re: wanted icom a22 or a3 HT radio |
good time to upgrade...
jack |
Topic: wanted icom a22 or a3 HT radio |
jridgway
Replies: 1
Views: 2688
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:17 am Subject: wanted icom a22 or a3 HT radio |
I am looking for a icom A3 or A22 HT radio. Anybody have a spare?
jack
jridgway@academicplanet.com |
Topic: fiberglass fuel tanks fuel sender |
jridgway
Replies: 6
Views: 5878
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 1:34 pm Subject: Re: fiberglass fuel tanks fuel sender |
thanks all...
I have used capacitance gauges for many many years.
When you only have 6-8 inches between Full and Empty they can get twitchy. I could get Full to 1/2 working right, however, between 1 ... |
Topic: fiberglass fuel tanks fuel sender |
jridgway
Replies: 6
Views: 5878
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:25 pm Subject: Re: fiberglass fuel tanks fuel sender |
On the inboard rear of the tank. Have one on each side. Never could get them calibrated. I would look at a mechanical top mounted float sender.
Jack |
Topic: fiberglass fuel tanks fuel sender |
jridgway
Replies: 6
Views: 5878
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:14 am Subject: fiberglass fuel tanks fuel sender |
HI,
I got a KF3 several years ago. It has fiberglass fuel tanks in each wing.
The previous builder put a capacitance sender on the top of each wing.
One of these senders is starting to leak at the ... |
Topic: rotax 582 prop torque? |
jridgway
Replies: 2
Views: 3989
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 2:02 pm Subject: Re: rotax 582 prop torque? |
good info..thanks..jack |
Topic: rotax 582 prop torque? |
jridgway
Replies: 2
Views: 3989
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:49 am Subject: rotax 582 prop torque? |
Can I get the torque value for a wood prop on a rotax 582.
thanks..jack |
Topic: figure for service letter 35 |
jridgway
Replies: 2
Views: 3528
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:10 pm Subject: Re: figure for service letter 35 |
thanks...jack |
Topic: figure for service letter 35 |
jridgway
Replies: 2
Views: 3528
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:49 am Subject: figure for service letter 35 |
anybody have the complete service letter 35 (with figure 1). When I downloaded it there was no Figure 1.
thanks..jack |
Topic: Tailwheel steering setup |
jridgway
Replies: 5
Views: 4382
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 2:21 pm Subject: Re: Tailwheel steering setup |
you might also try using the MATCO optional 25 degree 'release' bars vs the standard 45 degree 'release' bars.
jack |
Topic: Jabiru cooling questions |
jridgway
Replies: 6
Views: 4476
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:34 pm Subject: Re: Jabiru cooling questions |
Use the Jab cooling system. |
Topic: Aux. electric fuel pump |
jridgway
Replies: 8
Views: 6378
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 4:51 pm Subject: Re: Aux. electric fuel pump |
If you do not want to run a pressure regulator then run your electric pumps in parallel and just use it during T/O, LANDING, and OVER HAZARD AREAs. THOUGHTS ?????
Jack
Do check it during preflight r ... |
Topic: Windshield |
jridgway
Replies: 1
Views: 2290
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:29 pm Subject: Re: Windshield |
Might check out sources for sailplanes. Seen a few fixed very nice.
Jack |
Topic: Aux. electric fuel pump |
jridgway
Replies: 8
Views: 6378
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:04 pm Subject: Re: Aux. electric fuel pump |
probably should also add a pressure regulator after the "t" on the output side. I was told to set it at 4-5 lbs. Do not want to overpressure the float valves. Think there are other post on t ... |
Topic: Can anyone recommend a good two place intercom |
jridgway
Replies: 6
Views: 7116
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 1:04 pm Subject: Re: Can anyone recommend a good two place intercom |
PS ENGINEERING PM1200 was the only intercom (I tried 4 units) that was good enough for my KF 3. WORKS GREAT !!!! Has either a VOX or PTT options..I use PTT. Likely will also need the Oregon headset k ... |
Topic: matco wheels |
jridgway
Replies: 4
Views: 3876
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:35 am Subject: Re: matco wheels |
I tried the pump from ACE that was posted earlier. Seemed to help the bleading.
Jack |
Topic: Barefoot on the Brakes |
jridgway
Replies: 9
Views: 8046
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:01 pm Subject: Re: Barefoot on the Brakes |
Also suggest you upgrade the MATCO tailwheel with grease inserts and get the 25degree wheel lock release parts. Also Makes the KF ground handle like a real airplane.
Jack |
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