Matronics Email Lists :: View topic - Spark Plug Conversion

Matronics Email Lists
Web Forum Interface to the Matronics Email Lists

Get Email Distribution Too! FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register

Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in

Spark Plug Conversion

Matronics Email Lists Forum Index -> Yak-List

View previous topic :: View next topic

Author Message

beach(at)digitalexp.com
Guest

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:30 am Post subject: Spark Plug Conversion

 

  

  

 Mike Roehr

 beach(at)digitalexp.com (beach(at)digitalexp.com)

  

  

 

I recently installed the "automotive" spark plug and wiring kit (as supplied by Dennis Saverese) in my Yak-52W.  Easier and quicker starting; smaller mag drops; smooth running during all phases of taxi and flight.  I'm also noticing possible small reductions in fuel flow at given power settings and weather conditions.  A bonus is the lack of clutter with the elimination of the wiring ring and the old wire shielding.  Future wiring maintenance will be much easier.  I'm pleased with the conversion.

dsavarese(at)elmore.rr.co
Guest

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:35 am Post subject: Spark Plug Conversion

Thanks Mike.

 Dennis

  

 [quote]   ---

napeone

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 36
Location: Birmingham, Al.

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:23 am Post subject: Re: Spark Plug Conversion

I,also installed the plug conversion kit. Works as advertised and then some.

David H.

HawkerPilot2015

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 503

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:34 am Post subject: Re: Spark Plug Conversion

I start the conversion tomorrow!! It looks pretty tight behind that engine!! I am looking forward to some busted knuckles and Russian cuss words!!!



I am glad to hear the reviews!!



Tim 

Yak-50

jsfox(at)adelphia.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:59 am Post subject: Spark Plug Conversion

On Mar 21, 2006, at 9:34 AM, Tim Gagnon wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		  

I start the conversion tomorrow!! It looks pretty tight behind that engine!! I am looking forward to some busted knuckles and Russian cuss words!!! 



 

I am glad to hear the reviews!! 



 	




Be patient, getting that ring off is a bitch. If you have a five year old that's good with a wrench his/her small hands will come in handy  Also  Dennis is right - it's a lot easier to wire up the mag cover on a bench and then run wires. I did it the other way, ran the wires and then hooked into cover.  It's doable, but it adds time to the process. Also, and you may  already know this, but be careful when putting the cover back on, the high tension post in the mag is easier than you think to bend and crack. Trust me, I found out the hard way.



And lastly, the clamps holding the wires on my plane where all single slot screws - another pain. Once I had the clamps off I tossed the screws and replaced with a slightly longer phillips head. This makes putting the clamps back on much easier.



However, once you are done and your hands look like you've been working in barbed wire factory, you'll love how your plane runs, start and the cost of replacing a plug should you ever have to. 



Have fun!



Steve Fox

BitterlichMG(at)cherrypoi
Guest

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 12:57 pm Post subject: Spark Plug Conversion

I'd  strongly advise purchasing .... sheesh,. what is the official name of this  tool?  It's a 1/4" or 3/8" drive socket that has a universal joint built  right into the back of it.  ANYWAY, there are two types, one has an actual  universal type knuckle joint built in right behind a SHALLOW socket (important  that it is shallow) and the other BETTER type is one that uses a kind of hex  ball in a round socket universal joint, again built in right behind a shallow  socket.  Forget about using a normal socket "connected to" a universal....  it's too darn long/big for the worst ones.  

  

 I am  sorry for being vague and not remembering the metric size off the top of my  head, but this tool coupled with a long extension makes getting the "ring" off a  LOT easier, saving a lot of knuckles and also a lot of cursing and  muttering.  

  

 Just  an observation from one who helped do a few without this tool, and then one  with.  Night and day difference.  

  

 Mark  Bitterlich

 N50YK

  

 [quote]   --

dstroud(at)storm.ca
Guest

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:35 pm Post subject: Spark Plug Conversion

Anyone know if you save much weight  by the conversion?

  

 David Stroud   Ottawa, Canada

C-FDWS  Christavia  

Fairchild 51 early construction



 [quote]   ---

gus.fraser(at)gs.com
Guest

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:44 pm Post subject: Spark Plug Conversion

A little because you remove the metal ring all together,  but I would say that you would better affect the W&B by avoiding that next  burger, the difference is not great.

  

 Gus



 [quote]         From: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com    [mailto:owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of david    stroud

Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 4:33 PM

To:    yak-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: Re: Spark Plug    Conversion

   

   Anyone know if you save much weight    by the conversion?

    

   David Stroud   Ottawa, Canada

C-FDWS  Christavia    

Fairchild 51 early construction



   [quote]     ---

dsavarese(at)elmore.rr.co
Guest

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:44 pm Post subject: Spark Plug Conversion

It's an 11 mm nut that has to be removed and  reinstalled.  1/4 drive with a nice 9" or so extension works  perfectly.  1/4 drive universal is also very handy.

 Dennis

  

 [quote]   ---

dsavarese(at)elmore.rr.co
Guest

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:52 pm Post subject: Spark Plug Conversion

Weight savings is less than 5 pounds.  Not enough to make  a difference.

 Dennis

  

 [quote]   ---

HawkerPilot2015

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 503

Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: Spark Plug Conversion

Its on (but not wired into the mag yet) and no busted knuckles but there were a few foul words. Mostly self induced issues but you learn quickly not to make the same mistake twice. 

Nice setup and easy to do. We had less than five hours in the installation with a stop for lunch and a little Yak airshow!!



Thanks to Jay Hodge and Kurt (our A&P and IA) for the help! Actually I think I was helping them....

Display posts from previous:

	Matronics Email Lists Forum Index -> Yak-List	All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1

Jump to:

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum