Pretty creative, but the timing is marked on the crank flange. It should align with the case seam BELOW the crank for #1 Cyl. Another method I use quite often to verify timing if the marks are obscured or obliterated is to stick a finger in #1 cyl spark plug hole and feel when the piston is at TDC (or use a dial indicator), then use a smart level or prop protractor taped to the prop to measure how many degrees I back it up from TDC.
I also completed the annual on my KR last week as well. The usual stuff in it's usual condition. Made a couple of minor mods, one to the breather tube to get it to stop suctioning oil when above 180 mph and added a second set of USB ports into the cockpit. It still has perfect compression on those 4 pistons we hand machined to use a different top compression ring. Really pleased with that mod. Otherwise, the plane is another year older and has more time on it, well north of 1200 hours and has been flying for 22 years, so some places in the paint and finish are starting to look a bit worn. Time to fly 'em for a while. So who's up for a late Breakfast or lunch in Mt Vernon on Saturday? Weather forecast looks good across the south for Saturday. -Jeff Scott North AR > Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 6:43 PM > From: "Flesner via KRnet" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Cc: Flesner <[email protected]> > Subject: KR> happy camper > > > I wrapped up my annual this afternoon, rolled the KR out of the hangar, > and fired it up. > > Items done: > > - I removed my starter and left mag to install a new 30 amp B&C > alternator to replace the 12 amp I've been using all these years. > Noticeable difference and working as designed. > > - New brake pads. > > _ standard inspection, cables , hinges, compression check, ELT, wheel > bearings, etc..... > > I tried to arrange for a mechanic to re-install my mag and set the > timing without success so I ordered a timing light, watched some videos > (not very helpful) and installed the mag and timed it myself with good > results. I came up with a cheap mans way to digitally time the mags > instead of using the tin can with the swinging dial. That tool has > never impressed me much. > > I purchased a relative cheap flower pot ($3.50 at Lowe's), a pack of > small bungee cords, cut a small piece of wood and bolted it to the > flower pot with a wing nut. I used the bungees to attach the pot to the > spinner and I taped my smart level module to the wood. > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/a6e5dc9rsdhwd1j/2019-05-30%2014.20.54.jpg?dl=0 > > I found TDC on #1cylinder compression stroke, adjusted the module to > read zero, backed the prop up to the setting I wanted for the mag and > made the adjustment. Very simple and very accurate. If you don't have > a digital level module you can use your smart phone if you trust it's > accuracy. > > Several more photos. > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/vtof8hnuy5rgks9/2019-05-30%2014.21.46.jpg?dl=0 > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/fftel6x29ihuio1/2019-05-30%2015.15.57.jpg?dl=0 > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/gkz05gotd98aisp/2019-05-30%2015.16.25-1.jpg?dl=0 > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/a6e5dc9rsdhwd1j/2019-05-30%2014.20.54.jpg?dl=0 > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/6czwg84pr75jqqj/2019-05-30%2014.21.33-1.jpg?dl=0 > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/fftel6x29ihuio1/2019-05-30%2015.15.57.jpg?dl=0 > > Some of these may be duplicates and as always, your results may vary. > > Flight in the morning......... > > Larry Flesner > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] > _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected]
