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Topic: 912 Cooling Problem |
tlongo
Replies: 4
Views: 5161
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:35 pm Subject: Re: 912 Cooling Problem |
If your EGT's are high on both sides I doubt if you have an air leak on both sides. If EGT's were ok last flight and just changed I would suspect cooler air and/or fuel. If the ethanol content is very ... |
Topic: Picking up my new wings |
tlongo
Replies: 15
Views: 7922
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:17 am Subject: Re: Picking up my new wings |
I am the Kolb owner's wife. First of all, we are sorry Ellery had to wait 6 hours in the hot sun, but we said we would be three between 2-3 and we were there just after 3 pm, he got there early. I a ... |
Topic: "Burping" the oil in a 912 |
tlongo
Replies: 9
Views: 7765
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:47 am Subject: Re: |
Check it after each flight, and if it has been a while and you don't remember start it and let it run for a couple of minuets then check it. |
Topic: Rotax 582 Gearbox Choices |
tlongo
Replies: 3
Views: 6173
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 2:51 pm Subject: Rotax 582 Gearbox Choices |
582 E-Box 2:62 with Warp Drive 66" Pitched at 9.75 Degrees on Kolb MK III
Classic.
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Topic: MIG welding aluminum |
tlongo
Replies: 14
Views: 4638
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:11 am Subject: MIG welding aluminum |
Yes it works fine, the best type of gun for aluminum is one that pulls instead of pushes. I have that set up with a gun that pulls (spool on gun)
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Topic: Saws, or more specifically, cutting aluminum |
tlongo
Replies: 2
Views: 1864
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:35 am Subject: Saws, or more specifically, cutting aluminum |
Put a plywood (fine tooth) blade in backwards and it works great for that.
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Topic: top drawl tanks |
tlongo
Replies: 9
Views: 4833
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:09 pm Subject: Re: top drawl tanks |
I did have an air leak back when I had the 5 gal tanks with bottom feed. I use the clear blue type fuel line so I can see the fuel, that is how I spotted the air problem that ended up being a leaking ... |
Topic: top drawl tanks |
tlongo
Replies: 9
Views: 4833
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:20 am Subject: Re: top drawl tanks |
If you are worried about fuel problems put a pressure gauge in carburetor feed line and you will know even before problem gives you an engine out. I have the new 6 gal tanks with top feed and have nev ... |
Topic: cross countrys |
tlongo
Replies: 3
Views: 2326
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:52 am Subject: cross countrys |
Crystal, or anyone else that need a good GPS, I have a Lowrance Air Map 300 with a brand new NIMH batteries in the rechargeable pack and all of the accessories like standard battery pack for regular ... |
Topic: Dipole antenna from co-ax |
tlongo
Replies: 8
Views: 5602
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:13 am Subject: Dipole antenna from co-ax |
Hi Scott, RG58 is 50 ohm RG59 & RG6 are 75 ohm, make sure you use RG59.
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Topic: Half wave dipole |
tlongo
Replies: 0
Views: 2058
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:45 am Subject: Half wave dipole |
Hi Scott, this will work with any frequency you want to make a half wave
dipole for. Take the freq in mhz you want to make antenna for and divide it
into 468 and that is the correct length in feet. ... |
Topic: Dipole antenna from co-ax |
tlongo
Replies: 8
Views: 5602
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:41 am Subject: Dipole antenna from co-ax |
Hi Scott, this will work with any frequency you want to make a half wave
dipole for. Take the freq in mhz you want to make antenna for and divide it
into 468 and that is the correct length in feet. ... |
Topic: 503 DCDI for Sale |
tlongo
Replies: 0
Views: 1328
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:34 pm Subject: 503 DCDI for Sale |
I have a 503 DCDI complete with B gearbox 2.58 ratio, muffler, oil injection
with aluminum tank, fuel pump and other extras. The motor has less than 70
hrs of use and is not electric start. Thanks, ... |
Topic: FS 1 First Flight questions |
tlongo
Replies: 23
Views: 14776
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:03 am Subject: Re: FS 1 First Flight questions |
If EGT is okay at full throttle and too high at cruse that means your main jetting is good and needle too lean. Check the holes in sides of needle jet tube if they have a build up that will cause a le ... |
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