KR> Carbeuretors
Is the Zenith carb that Great Plains sells NOT suitable for VWs? Mike Taglieri On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 12:46 PM, via KRnet wrote: > Thought I would change the subject to be the subject. > > I have no use for any of the "leaky" carbeuretors. The best carbeuretor > that I have ever found for the VW was the Ellison EFS-2, but they quit > making them a long time ago. The best that I have used on a Corvair is the > EFS-3A and they have just now stopped making them. Why, I really don't > know. I discussed this at length with Ben Ellison to no avail. > > So, I am thinking that we better be thinking of the Marvels or Strombergs > or other aircraft carbeuretor that is suitable for the size engine we are > using. > > Dan Heath > = > My biggest headache was with the 32mm posa.Too leaky for hand prop and too > lean on the high end.In all fairness to posa,mine was probably too > big[32mm] for an 1835.Had good luck with the GPAS zenith and Ellison > EFS2.The Ellison gave me some problems until I discovered a hole in the > diaphram.Replaced it with the tillotson diaphram.No problems since.Still > needs primer for start.Tommy W. > > > > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options >
KR> Carbeuretors
I have had good success using the speedometer cable style adjustment on my Zenith carb. With 238 hours to date, I have not had any issues with this method. Looks a little unconventional but works fine. Details on request if interested. Chris Gardiner KR2S CGKRZ First flew 2001 Sent from my iPad > On May 20, 2014, at 7:04 PM, Dan Heath via KRnet > wrote: > > Big drawback, I think. Kind of like having to use a speedometer cable for > mixture control on a Zenith Carb. I know it is being done, but I would not > do it. > > > > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
KR> Carbeuretors
Big drawback, I think. Kind of like having to use a speedometer cable for mixture control on a Zenith Carb. I know it is being done, but I would not do it. My Panther Building Documentation at PantherBuilder Web Site Daniel R. Heath -?Lexington, SC -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Flesner via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 6:52 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Carbeuretors At 11:46 AM 5/20/2014, you wrote: >So, I am thinking that we better be thinking of the Marvels or >Strombergs or other aircraft carbeuretor that is suitable for the size >engine we are using. > >Dan Heath +++Old farm tractors used Marvel Schebler carbs of many different designs that would probably work. The draw back would be that few if any have an (in flight ) mixture control.
KR> Carbeuretors
At 11:46 AM 5/20/2014, you wrote: >So, I am thinking that we better be thinking of the Marvels or >Strombergs or other aircraft carbeuretor that is suitable for the >size engine we are using. > >Dan Heath + Old farm tractors used Marvel Schebler carbs of many different designs that would probably work. The draw back would be that few if any have an (in flight ) mixture control. Larry Flesner
KR> KRElevator weights advise
4.5 lbs is a lot of weight to add to foam horns. Even with CF on the ends. Joe, what did you do to beef up the horn areas? Paul Visk Belleville Il 618 406 4705 Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! - Reply message - From: "smwood via KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Tue, May 20, 2014 12:27 pm Subject: KR> KRElevator weights advise To: I used 2.6 pounds on a 16 inch arm hinged on a bell crank 14 inches forward of the elevator hinge. Connection between the elevator bell crank and the balance counter weight bell crank is by a push rod and rod ends. All linkage and counter weight are in the fuselage. This push rod is also part of the elevator linkage to the stick. Elevator and aileron linkage is all pushrods. Sid Wood smwood at md.metrocast.net Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA > > > -- > With the horns just foam will they be strong enough to support the weight? > or should I just add the weight off the push rod like Mark did. How much > weight are we talking about?? I'm using the new? tail.? > > I built the wider tail on N3151K and ?need ~ 4.5 pounds to statically > balance my elevator without primer and paint. 2.5 pounds on each horn > right now .Probably a little more when painted.. > > Joe Cruz > cruzj12 at frontiernet.net > KR1.5 ? ? N3151K > KR2S ? builder...fiber glassing main wing > On Monday, May 5, 2014 9:15 AM, "ppaulvsk at aol.com via KRnet" > wrote: > > > > I can't decide where to put my elevator counter weights. I'm adding three > inche foam horns to the elevator and covering? the hole thing? with carbon > fiber.? With the horns just foam will they be strong enough to support the > weight? or should I just add the weight off the push rod like Mark did. > How much weight are we talking about?? I'm using the new? tail.? > > Paul Visk > Belleville Il > 618-406-4705 > >> ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> KRElevator weights advise
I used 2.6 pounds on a 16 inch arm hinged on a bell crank 14 inches forward of the elevator hinge. Connection between the elevator bell crank and the balance counter weight bell crank is by a push rod and rod ends. All linkage and counter weight are in the fuselage. This push rod is also part of the elevator linkage to the stick. Elevator and aileron linkage is all pushrods. Sid Wood smwood at md.metrocast.net Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA > > > -- > With the horns just foam will they be strong enough to support the weight? > or should I just add the weight off the push rod like Mark did. How much > weight are we talking about?? I'm using the new? tail.? > > I built the wider tail on N3151K and ?need ~ 4.5 pounds to statically > balance my elevator without primer and paint. 2.5 pounds on each horn > right now .Probably a little more when painted.. > > Joe Cruz > cruzj12 at frontiernet.net > KR1.5 ? ? N3151K > KR2S ? builder...fiber glassing main wing > On Monday, May 5, 2014 9:15 AM, "ppaulvsk at aol.com via KRnet" > wrote: > > > > I can't decide where to put my elevator counter weights. I'm adding three > inche foam horns to the elevator and covering? the hole thing? with carbon > fiber.? With the horns just foam will they be strong enough to support the > weight? or should I just add the weight off the push rod like Mark did. > How much weight are we talking about?? I'm using the new? tail.? > > Paul Visk > Belleville Il > 618-406-4705 > >>
KR> Carbeuretors
Thought I would change the subject to be the subject. I have no use for any of the "leaky" carbeuretors. The best carbeuretor that I have ever found for the VW was the Ellison EFS-2, but they quit making them a long time ago. The best that I have used on a Corvair is the EFS-3A and they have just now stopped making them. Why, I really don't know. I discussed this at length with Ben Ellison to no avail. So, I am thinking that we better be thinking of the Marvels or Strombergs or other aircraft carbeuretor that is suitable for the size engine we are using. Dan Heath = My biggest headache was with the 32mm posa.Too leaky for hand prop and too lean on the high end.In all fairness to posa,mine was probably too big[32mm] for an 1835.Had good luck with the GPAS zenith and Ellison EFS2.The Ellison gave me some problems until I discovered a hole in the diaphram.Replaced it with the tillotson diaphram.No problems since.Still needs primer for start.Tommy W.
KR> New email program.
Try it and let us know how it works.Tommy W. On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 9:29 AM, Bill Masquelier via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > I am a noob to this list but am just starting to look at building a KR. > Question to the general group- Ken Rand used a common SU HS4 carb on his > original KR1 with the 1200 VW engine (too big a carb for that engine). I am > thinking of using an SU HS2 carb on my 1600. I don't see too many (none) > folks using this set-up and am curious why not? it is about perfect (and I > have a box of them) > Thanks > Bill > > > > > > My biggest headache was with the 32mm posa.Too leaky for hand prop and > too > > lean on the high end.In all fairness to posa,mine was probably too > > big[32mm] for an 1835.Had good luck with the GPAS zenith and Ellison > > EFS2.The Ellison gave me some problems until I discovered a hole in the > > diaphram.Replaced it with the tillotson diaphram.No problems since.Still > > needs primer for start.Tommy W. > > > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options >
KR> Sanding Blocks
I have a roll of Norton 40x Resinall Metalite Cloth 29 inches wide and 80 ft. long.If anyone would like to have some for sanding,contact me off the net.Tommy Waymack Pine Bluff,Arkansas On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 10:11 AM, Wayne Tokarz via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > I also build R/C planes and the hobby shops sell sandpaper on the roll for > about 5 -7$ It has a sticky back and you can stick it to almost anything, > angle iron/aluminum, edge of 2 X 4, etc. worked great for me. > > Wayne > > -Original Message- > From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of > ppaulvsk at aol.com via KRnet > Sent: May-16-14 8:07 AM > To: via KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> Sanding Blocks > > That's a good idea and its cheaper than the floor sander paper. > > Paul Visk > Bellev > > Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! > > - Reply message - > From: "via KRnet" > Date: Fri, May 16, 2014 7:21 am > Subject: KR> Sanding Blocks > To: "Adam Tippin" , "KRnet" > > Another suggestion that I used is the stuff they sell to keep you from > slipping - comes rough and has a sticky back. > Paul N7970K > - Original Message - > > From: "Adam Tippin via KRnet" > To: "KRnet" > Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2014 10:38:47 PM > Subject: Re: KR> Sanding Blocks > > Little late but just found your email in spam folder. > Rap the sand paper around three sides and staple the two sides that you > don't intend to use. > On Apr 26, 2014 7:01 PM, wrote: > > > > > Any suggestions on sanding blocks. I made a 4ft board for my > > horizontal stabilizer out of a straight 2x4. I'm having problems > > keeping the sandpaper on > > the board. I used contact cement and that's not seem to hold and when > > the edges peal up it digs into the foam. I'm at the start of a lot of > > sanding and I figure there's a LOT of experience out there with > > sanding. I could definitely use some suggestions. > > Thanks > > > > > > Paul Visk > > Belleville Il. > > 618-406-4705 > > ___ > > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to > change > > options > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options >
KR> New email program.
My biggest headache was with the 32mm posa.Too leaky for hand prop and too lean on the high end.In all fairness to posa,mine was probably too big[32mm] for an 1835.Had good luck with the GPAS zenith and Ellison EFS2.The Ellison gave me some problems until I discovered a hole in the diaphram.Replaced it with the tillotson diaphram.No problems since.Still needs primer for start.Tommy W. On Mon, May 19, 2014 at 5:39 PM, Jeff Scott via KRnet wrote: > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options >
KR> New email program.
I am a noob to this list but am just starting to look at building a KR. Question to the general group- Ken Rand used a common SU HS4 carb on his original KR1 with the 1200 VW engine (too big a carb for that engine). I am thinking of using an SU HS2 carb on my 1600. I don't see too many (none) folks using this set-up and am curious why not? it is about perfect (and I have a box of them) Thanks Bill > > My biggest headache was with the 32mm posa.Too leaky for hand prop and too > lean on the high end.In all fairness to posa,mine was probably too > big[32mm] for an 1835.Had good luck with the GPAS zenith and Ellison > EFS2.The Ellison gave me some problems until I discovered a hole in the > diaphram.Replaced it with the tillotson diaphram.No problems since.Still > needs primer for start.Tommy W. >
KR> Elevator weights advise
With the horns just foam will they be strong enough to support the weight? or should I just add the weight off the push rod like Mark did. How much weight are we talking about?? I'm using the new? tail.? I built the wider tail on N3151K and ?need ~ 4.5 pounds to statically balance my elevator without primer and paint. 2.5 pounds on each horn right now .Probably a little more when painted.. Joe Cruz cruzj12 at frontiernet.net KR1.5 ? ? N3151K KR2S ? builder...fiber glassing main wing On Monday, May 5, 2014 9:15 AM, "ppaulvsk at aol.com via KRnet" wrote: I can't decide where to put my elevator counter weights. I'm adding three inche foam horns to the elevator and covering? the hole thing? with carbon fiber.? With the horns just foam will they be strong enough to support the weight? or should I just add the weight off the push rod like Mark did. How much weight are we talking about?? I'm using the new? tail.? Paul Visk Belleville Il 618-406-4705 Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Stromberg Carbs
Most pilots that hate Stromberg carbs don't understand the internal workings of a Stromberg or how the mixture control is designed to work. Very simple carb and very reliable. But they will bite you if you don't take the time to learn how they operate, especially if you try to use the mixture control or have expectations for it to work like a Marvel Schebler. Remember, they are a 1930s design. Driving a 1930s car would be challenging as well. :o) -Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM I have had HORRIBLE experiences with Stromberg Carbs. Thanks, Barron -Original Message-
