 |
Matronics Email Lists
Web Forum Interface to the Matronics Email Lists
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
drfred1960(at)gmail.com
Guest
|
 Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:49 pm Post subject: RV10-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 09/22/13 |
 |
|
Has anyone had a failure of the red cube fuel flow transducer? I move mine to the engine compartment down stream from the mechanical fuel pump about 75 hrs ago. Has preformed flawlessly and no more intermittent flow drops that possibly could be secondary to vapor problems. However, I took a day trip to Dallas today. 90 deg F temps. The plane sat on the ramp all day. Started right up, normal flow and pressures across the board. About 10 minutes into a 30 minute flight, the flow dropped to 1.5 gal /hr and stayed about there. No real change with turning on the fuel pump. Fuel pressure remained normal, recycled the electronics came back on with the same low reading. I haven't had time to open up the cowling. Acts just like the red cube failed. Any pointers?
Thanks
Dr Fred
515FW
575 hrs.
On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 2:02 AM, RV10-List Digest Server <rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)> wrote:
[quote]*
=========================
Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive
=========================
Today's complete RV10-List Digest can also be found in either of the
two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted
in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes
and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version
of the RV10-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor
such as Notepad or with a web browser.
HTML Version:
http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter=2013-09-22&Archive=RV10
Text Version:
http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter=2013-09-22&Archive=RV10
================================================
EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive
================================================
----------------------------------------------------------
RV10-List Digest Archive
---
Total Messages Posted Sun 09/22/13: 4
----------------------------------------------------------
Today's Message Index:
----------------------
1. 12:52 AM - Me vs. RV (Mike Whisky)
2. 12:10 PM - Re: Outboard Tension Rod (Jeff Carpenter)
3. 03:51 PM - Re: Outboard Tension Rod (Linn Walters)
4. 09:20 PM - Re: Me vs. RV (rv10flyer)
________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________
Time: 12:52:55 AM PST US
Subject: Me vs. RV
From: "Mike Whisky" <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net (rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net)>
Quite impressive how strong the prop blast is.
http://youtu.be/n6ubo04hn1A
.
Mike
--------
RV-10 builder (flying, test phase)
#511
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=408972#408972
________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________
Time: 12:10:32 PM PST US
From: Jeff Carpenter <jeff(at)westcottpress.com (jeff(at)westcottpress.com)>
Subject: Re: Outboard Tension Rod
Okay... here's what I've come up with... a shortened tension rod and a
custom washer made from j-channel. I don't think it's possible to get
the gap any better. I'm still not happy with the lock nut resistance.
I've got that question in to Vans.. and not happy that the nut isn't
sitting flat, but that's been determined by Vans putting the hole too
close to the bend.
On Sep 21, 2013, at 3:18 PM, Jeff Carpenter wrote:
> When I make the outboard tension rods to the plan specs, I get the gap
you see in the attached picture between the curved portion of the fwd
left air ramp and the cooling fins. Is this correct, or should a make a
new tension rod to reduce the gap?
>
> Also, I don't feel much resistance as I tighten the MS21042-06 lock
nut on the 6-32 threaded end of the tension rod. Is this peculiar to me
or have others found this? Any suggestions to keep this from backing off
in flight?
>
> Jeff Carpenter
> 40304
>
> <photo.jpeg>
________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________
Time: 03:51:49 PM PST US
From: Linn Walters <flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com (flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com)>
Subject: Re: Outboard Tension Rod
________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________
Time: 09:20:17 PM PST US
Subject: Re: Me vs. RV
From: "rv10flyer" <wayne.gillispie(at)gmail.com (wayne.gillispie(at)gmail.com)>
Cool video. Static run-ups above 1700 rpm increase your risk of blade damage due
to gravel/sand.
--------
Wayne G.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=409024#409024
===========
arget="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List
===========
http://forums.matronics.com
===========
le, List Admin.
="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
===========
[b]
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Kellym
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1705
Location: Sun Lakes AZ
|
| Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 3:21 pm Post subject: RV10-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 09/22/13 |
|
|
Yes. I have one on my Mooney. Several cases of the wire leads breaking,
which depending on which one gives you high or low readings or none at
all. The leads need to be well protected from flexing and vibration.
On 9/23/2013 6:49 PM, Fred Williams wrote:
| Quote: | Has anyone had a failure of the red cube fuel flow transducer? I
move mine to the engine compartment down stream from the mechanical
fuel pump about 75 hrs ago. Has preformed flawlessly and no more
intermittent flow drops that possibly could be secondary to vapor
problems. However, I took a day trip to Dallas today. 90 deg F
temps. The plane sat on the ramp all day. Started right up, normal
flow and pressures across the board. About 10 minutes into a 30
minute flight, the flow dropped to 1.5 gal /hr and stayed about
there. No real change with turning on the fuel pump. Fuel pressure
remained normal, recycled the electronics came back on with the same
low reading. I haven't had time to open up the cowling. Acts just
like the red cube failed. Any pointers?
Thanks
Dr Fred
515FW
575 hrs.
On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 2:02 AM, RV10-List Digest Server
<rv10-list(at)matronics.com <mailto:rv10-list(at)matronics.com>> wrote:
*
=========================
Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive
=========================
Today's complete RV10-List Digest can also be found in either of the
two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest
formatted
in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked
Indexes
and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII
version
of the RV10-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor
such as Notepad or with a web browser.
HTML Version:
http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter 13-09-22&Archive=RV10
Text Version:
http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter 13-09-22&Archive=RV10
================================================
EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive
================================================
----------------------------------------------------------
RV10-List Digest Archive
---
Total Messages Posted Sun 09/22/13: 4
----------------------------------------------------------
Today's Message Index:
----------------------
1. 12:52 AM - Me vs. RV (Mike Whisky)
2. 12:10 PM - Re: Outboard Tension Rod (Jeff Carpenter)
3. 03:51 PM - Re: Outboard Tension Rod (Linn Walters)
4. 09:20 PM - Re: Me vs. RV (rv10flyer)
________________________________ Message 1
_____________________________________
Time: 12:52:55 AM PST US
Subject: Me vs. RV
From: "Mike Whisky" <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net
<mailto:rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net>>
Quite impressive how strong the prop blast is.
http://youtu.be/n6ubo04hn1A
.
Mike
--------
RV-10 builder (flying, test phase)
#511
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=408972#408972
________________________________ Message 2
_____________________________________
Time: 12:10:32 PM PST US
From: Jeff Carpenter <jeff(at)westcottpress.com
<mailto:jeff(at)westcottpress.com>>
Subject: Re: Outboard Tension Rod
Okay... here's what I've come up with... a shortened tension rod and a
custom washer made from j-channel. I don't think it's possible to get
the gap any better. I'm still not happy with the lock nut resistance.
I've got that question in to Vans.. and not happy that the nut isn't
sitting flat, but that's been determined by Vans putting the hole too
close to the bend.
On Sep 21, 2013, at 3:18 PM, Jeff Carpenter wrote:
> When I make the outboard tension rods to the plan specs, I get
the gap
you see in the attached picture between the curved portion of the fwd
left air ramp and the cooling fins. Is this correct, or should a
make a
new tension rod to reduce the gap?
>
> Also, I don't feel much resistance as I tighten the MS21042-06 lock
nut on the 6-32 threaded end of the tension rod. Is this peculiar
to me
or have others found this? Any suggestions to keep this from
backing off
in flight?
>
> Jeff Carpenter
> 40304
>
> <photo.jpeg>
________________________________ Message 3
_____________________________________
Time: 03:51:49 PM PST US
From: Linn Walters <flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com
<mailto:flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com>>
Subject: Re: Outboard Tension Rod
________________________________ Message 4
_____________________________________
Time: 09:20:17 PM PST US
Subject: Re: Me vs. RV
From: "rv10flyer" <wayne.gillispie(at)gmail.com
<mailto:wayne.gillispie(at)gmail.com>>
Cool video. Static run-ups above 1700 rpm increase your risk of
blade damage due
to gravel/sand.
--------
Wayne G.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=409024#409024
===========
arget="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List
===========
http://forums.matronics.com
===========
le, List Admin.
="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
===========
*
*
|
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
_________________
Kelly McMullen
A&P/IA, EAA Tech Counselor # 5286
KCHD |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RVflyHI
Joined: 01 Sep 2010
Posts: 9
|
| Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 3:21 pm Post subject: RV10-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 09/22/13 |
|
|
I have the red cube mounted in my engine compartment too. I have 430 hours on mine with no trouble and within .3 gallons every time I check at fill up. I know in the directions that came with the cube, hard mounting to the engine can cause failure due to excessive vibration.
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 23, 2013, at 16:49, Fred Williams <drfred1960(at)gmail.com (drfred1960(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
[quote]Has anyone had a failure of the red cube fuel flow transducer? I move mine to the engine compartment down stream from the mechanical fuel pump about 75 hrs ago. Has preformed flawlessly and no more intermittent flow drops that possibly could be secondary to vapor problems. However, I took a day trip to Dallas today. 90 deg F temps. The plane sat on the ramp all day. Started right up, normal flow and pressures across the board. About 10 minutes into a 30 minute flight, the flow dropped to 1.5 gal /hr and stayed about there. No real change with turning on the fuel pump. Fuel pressure remained normal, recycled the electronics came back on with the same low reading. I haven't had time to open up the cowling. Acts just like the red cube failed. Any pointers?
Thanks
Dr Fred
515FW
575 hrs.
On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 2:02 AM, RV10-List Digest Server <rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)> wrote:
| Quote: | *
=========================
Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive
=========================
Today's complete RV10-List Digest can also be found in either of the
two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted
in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes
and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version
of the RV10-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor
such as Notepad or with a web browser.
HTML Version:
http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter=2013-09-22&Archive=RV10
Text Version:
http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter=2013-09-22&Archive=RV10
================================================
EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive
================================================
----------------------------------------------------------
RV10-List Digest Archive
---
Total Messages Posted Sun 09/22/13: 4
----------------------------------------------------------
Today's Message Index:
----------------------
1. 12:52 AM - Me vs. RV (Mike Whisky)
2. 12:10 PM - Re: Outboard Tension Rod (Jeff Carpenter)
3. 03:51 PM - Re: Outboard Tension Rod (Linn Walters)
4. 09:20 PM - Re: Me vs. RV (rv10flyer)
________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________
Time: 12:52:55 AM PST US
Subject: Me vs. RV
From: "Mike Whisky" <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net (rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net)>
Quite impressive how strong the prop blast is.
http://youtu.be/n6ubo04hn1A
.
Mike
--------
RV-10 builder (flying, test phase)
#511
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=408972#408972
________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________
Time: 12:10:32 PM PST US
From: Jeff Carpenter <jeff(at)westcottpress.com (jeff(at)westcottpress.com)>
Subject: Re: Outboard Tension Rod
Okay... here's what I've come up with... a shortened tension rod and a
custom washer made from j-channel. I don't think it's possible to get
the gap any better. I'm still not happy with the lock nut resistance.
I've got that question in to Vans.. and not happy that the nut isn't
sitting flat, but that's been determined by Vans putting the hole too
close to the bend.
On Sep 21, 2013, at 3:18 PM, Jeff Carpenter wrote:
> When I make the outboard tension rods to the plan specs, I get the gap
you see in the attached picture between the curved portion of the fwd
left air ramp and the cooling fins. Is this correct, or should a make a
new tension rod to reduce the gap?
>
> Also, I don't feel much resistance as I tighten the MS21042-06 lock
nut on the 6-32 threaded end of the tension rod. Is this peculiar to me
or have others found this? Any suggestions to keep this from backing off
in flight?
>
> Jeff Carpenter
> 40304
>
> <photo.jpeg>
________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________
Time: 03:51:49 PM PST US
From: Linn Walters <flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com (flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com)>
Subject: Re: Outboard Tension Rod
________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________
Time: 09:20:17 PM PST US
Subject: Re: Me vs. RV
From: "rv10flyer" <wayne.gillispie(at)gmail.com (wayne.gillispie(at)gmail.com)>
Cool video. Static run-ups above 1700 rpm increase your risk of blade damage due
to gravel/sand.
--------
Wayne G.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=409024#409024
===========
arget="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List
===========
http://forums.matronics.com
===========
le, List Admin.
="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
===========
===================================
://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List
===================================
cs.com
===================================
matronics.com/contribution
===================================
|
[b]
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
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
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
|
Get Email Distribution Too!
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
