KR> Cockpit vacuum gauge

[Mike Stirewalt via KRnet]

Jeff said, 

> "I don't think the manifold pressure gauge [vacuum gauge] is going to
tell you much other than your throttle setting for a given altitude."

It won't even do that if you fly wide open throttle - which if above 8K I
assume everyone does.  

Steve Bennett had a chart that showed what information could be derived
from a vaccuum gauge.  I just went looking for it but couldn't find it. 
It's out there on the internet - behavior of the needle indicating
various possible engine problems.  Steve once recommended I put one in so
I did . . . but I've never found the gauge useful at all.  The way I fly,
unless I've just taken off and am climbing, it always reads zero.  

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Re: KR> Mike Stirewalt

[Mike Arnold via KRnet]

Hi Dave I will do what I can, my friend  though actually ones one
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> questions.
>
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KR> Video of cylinder w/transparent head

[Mike Stirewalt via KRnet]

Forgot to put a subject in the subject line with the earlier post . . .
sorry.  

This is a video of a Briggs & Stratton cylinder with a transparent head
being run with various fuels.  Mesmerizing.  

http://youtu.be/jdW1t8r8qYc

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Re: KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 299

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This is a video of a Briggs & Stratton cylinder with a transparent head
being run with various fuels.  Mesmerizing.  

http://youtu.be/jdW1t8r8qYc

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Re: KR> Melting lead

[Mike T via KRnet]

I have melted lead many times on the stove and I think all my brain cells
remain intact. You're melting it, not boiling it, so the amount getting
into the air is insignificant.  Obviously don't ever use the pot again for
food.  A tin can sounds like a good idea.

Mike Taglieri

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wrote:

> Maybe you could cut the exact shape & size you need.
>
> On 1/28/2017 8:47 AM, Paul Visk via KRnet wrote:
>
>> Thanks for all the advice from one pothead.  I guess I was a little
>> impatient. I'll cut this hunk down into littler pieces. That will help.
>>
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Re: KR> KR2S O-200 Flight

[Mike Sylvester via KRnet]

Great video.


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Subject: KR> KR2S O-200 Flight

Put together a little video on yesterday's flight:
https://youtu.be/k5kWkv-Es_s
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KR> Harness (2) for Slick 4316 magneto

[Mike Stirewalt via KRnet]

There's a heck of a deal available on eBay just now.  Two harness sets
for the 4316 magneto, brand new, for $174.  These are the original gray
woven insulated outer sleeve made by Slick/Champion/Unison.  Fits 5/8's
plugs.  

I made an offer of $150 and free shipping . . . was hoping to steal them
. . . but was declined. 

I've been very close to buying them anyway.  At $174 they are a steal
already.  But they would end up sitting on a shelf in the hangar along
with all the other treasures I didn't need, don't need, and will never
need, but which I couldn't resist buying because they were such good
deals.

I've got a boxed, fresh Unison harness sitting on my desk in the hangar. 
I can't remember just now but I paid well over $200 for it a few months
ago.   So I will never need another harness for my 4316 this lifetime.  

I'll bet there's a bunch of KR's out there with Slick magnetos that could
use some new harness wires.  Slick/Champion/Unison original wires are
pricey - way more than $174 just for one set.  This deal includes TWO.  
Hard to resist it but I'm passing it on.  

eBay item number:  122320515070

Part#:  M2266

It's a But It Now listing with no ending date so it could disappear at
any moment.  If anyone needs some wires this is one to jump on.  

>From the eBay page:

Slick 4 Cylinder Magneto Harness, NEW, Set of 2

This is new inventory when FBO closed.
This is a set of 2 caps with 4 ignition leads.
Always refer to your parts manual for your applicability.


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KR> 4 into 1 exhaust . . .

[Mike Stirewalt via KRnet]

> "The two enclosed photos are a reminder to check your exhaust system. 
The multi-crack photo is mirrored on the other side of the pipe, so the 
whole thing was about the break in half."
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Re: KR> Aileron hinge bolts

[Mike Sylvester via KRnet]

offset will work just fine. That's one of the many judgement calls that plans 
leave out.


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Subject: KR> Aileron hinge bolts

I'll be ordering my aileron hardware from Wicks soon. In looking in the book at 
10.59. It says to use 8/32 pan head bolts for the aileron hinge. Has anyone had 
problems with sufficient clearance between the heads of the bolts if they're 
lined up with each other?  Or should they be offset. I believe I've seen some 
people use countersunk bolts. Any advice would be appreciated.


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KR> Fuel Header Tank

[Mike Stirewalt via KRnet]

> "The partial KR2 (original design) I have bought is fitted with an
aluminum fuel tank in front of the instrument panel. From the information
I have available this is not a good idea (shift of CoG, fire danger
etc.)"

On the contrary, if you've got an aluminum tank it means it's removable. 
You can't imagine what an advantage that is unless you've got a KR with a
fixed fiberglass tank (as per plans).  Having the latter is a nightmare
if you need to bleed your brakes or get behind the panel - and who is it
that doesn't need to do both of these things?  

My aluminum header tank is 17.2 gallons and I've flown it to almost zero
fuel many times with no problem.  Usually on trips where I'm landing with
almost zero fuel, I've got my baggage area (quite large) behind the seat
full of all kinds of stuff which further contributes to an aft CG
situation.  

My KR (Ken Cottle's KR-1½) is 15 feet 8½ inches so it's a little longer
than a stock KR . . . one of which I owned back in the 80's.  The extra
length I've got gives me significantly more room for my baggage
compartment and also makes it a nicer handling aircraft.  Part of the
extended fuselage length is ahead of the CG, so it balances out really
nicely.

Once you get familiar with flying with an aft CG it's like anything else,
no big deal.  

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KR> Flipping your plane over

[Mike Sylvester]

I was always able to rotate mine with the help of the neighbors and their teen 
age sons. Also had 9 ft. ceiling in the garage so I never had to take it 
outside. Keep it up, looking good.


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KR> 0-200 engine mount

[Mike Sylvester]

Ryan, Mine is at 11 1/2 inches but geeezzz, there are so many variables it hard 
to state them all. Header or wing tanks, KR2 or KR2S, the weight from firewall 
back, the list goes on and on. Just remember, You can always move the engine 
forward with spacers but you can't shorten it unless you cut and re weld. 
Ultimately you have to be the final judge on where you need the weight. Good 
luck.


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From: KRnet  on behalf of Ryan via KRnet 

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Subject: KR> 0-200 engine mount

I am trying to find out the distance the 0-200 engine should be from the
firewall face. The drawing I have indicates 11 ?". Is this what most KR's
have?

Should I end up with about 1 ?" of clearance or less?



Thanks for any input.

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KR> Gene Smith

[Mike Arnold]

What a treat to talk to Mr. Smith in person a little over a year ago. It
didn't take long to sense his character and intelligence,  wish I could
have spent more time with him. My prayers to his family.

KR> RPM Guage Selection

[Mike Mold]

Hi Larry, I'd be also interested to know the identity of the sensor you
fitted and how it attaches to the O-200 rear drive.

Mike Mold 

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>. ? It didn't work at all on my continental engine.

++

I use a tach that is driven from an electronic 
sensor mounted at the mechanical tach drive location on the 0-200.

See tach at bottom center of panel 
at   https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8717.JPG

I don't remember the brand.  I'd have to do some 
research.  It has worked for 600 hours now.

Larry Flesner


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KR> new prop

[Mike Sylvester]

Stef, You are almost to the end and she's looking fantastic. Great work.


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KR> Hand propping VW

[Mike T]

Actually, that drawing is right here someplace, because I asked the same
question years ago and someone responded by posting it.  So it must be in
the KRnet archives. It was originally in the KR Newsletter.

Mike Taglieri

On Nov 20, 2016 12:39 AM, "Patrick Driscoll via KRnet" 
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> Joe, somewhere on the net is a drawing of a tail tie down that you can
> release from the cockpit and take with you. You can pull the chocks, climb
> into the plane and then release the tail tie down.
>
> Patrick Driscoll
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KR> Hand propping VW

[Mike T]

If you tie down the tail, why is it necessary to chock the wheels?

On Nov 14, 2016 11:01 PM, "bjoenunley via KRnet" 
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>
>
> I hand prop my vw engine with a 54 inch propeller, no problem.  I always
> chock both wheels and tie down the tail (every time).
>
>
> Joe Nunley CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor Baker Florida
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KR> Hand propping volkswagen

[Mike Arnold]

Jibby if you want contact me off net and I will pass some info to you.
marnold771 at gmail.com
On Nov 14, 2016 8:07 PM, "jibby212--- via KRnet" 
wrote:

> I obtained a Kr1 project that flew once but was underpowered with a 1600cc
> Volkswagen engine, carb seemed a little small too.  I am planning on going
> with an 1835 and would like to keep it light with no starter but I have
> heard some talk about the volkswagen and short prop being pretty risky.
> Sure there is always risk but are they more so?  My KR1 is also longer than
> standard at 15'  6" , is this a common mod?
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KR> First flight, Finally

[Mike Sylvester]

Congrats Gary, Looks like the KR community is having a resurgence.


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KR> first flight details.

[Mike Sylvester]

OK Guys, Now that I'm down from a near adrenaline overdose (LOL). This is my 
story.

I have been tail up taxiing for several weeks and was feeling pretty confident 
that I could keep it on the runway. There was another issue that was dealing me 
fits and that was nerves. I kept coming up with excuse after excuse not to fly. 
I kept dwelling on what could go wrong, this is pretty serious stuff when you 
think about it. I finally decided no more excuses, the winds where going to be 
favorable Friday evening. I made sure the wife knew all the pertinent 
information. Called a trusted friend to be my ground crew and to call the 
rescue people if needed. Game on. Climbed in about 5 pm yesterday, fired her up 
and taxied to the runway knowing there was no turning back this time. The crazy 
thing was that the nervousness was gone. All business now. A quick run up and 
let her roll out to 04. Throttle up, tail up, more throttle and she's pulling a 
lot harder than my 150 with the same engine. She made a funny bounce and I 
thought she wanted to fly, I was right, back on the stick and I was in the air. 
I held her down for a couple of seconds before starting a 100 mph climb out. I 
could not believe how simple that was and that I was not over controlling the 
plane. All of my fears of POH and rolling her upside down on takeoff were gone. 
I let her climb to three thousand feet while circling the field, pulled the 
throttle back to around 2500 while leveling out. Checked speed, 140 mph without 
the paints or spinner. Thinking that I would have to make several attempts at 
landing and feeling pretty confident about the handling of the plane, I started 
descending back to the pattern with carb heat on. I was going to extend the 
downwind to give me a long approach so I pushed carb heat off and added 
throttle. Started a turn to base and that's when things went bad. The engine 
started stumbling, needless to say, the funny thing is that I was more worried 
about destroying the plane than I was getting hurt. I had been in contact with 
my friend on the ground, calling out temps, pressures and pilot status. I told 
him I had a Mayday situation with engine dying, his response was, Get it down! 
I had already started a turn to final, realizing that I could make the runway 
all thoughts went to Oh Shit, I've only got 1 chance to land a plane that I've 
never landed before. was this really happening ? I was way high once I knew I 
could make it, engine still surging, Pulled it back to idle, checked speed,140 
mph, Raised nose to slow to 120 mph, lowered speed brake, nosed it over hard 
and the brake did it's job. Stayed at 120 aiming for end of runway, started 
leveling out and crossed the numbers at 100, I held it off the runway letting 
the brake slow her down while making sure not to move the stick, she finally 
settled onto the runway, added some forward stick and basically nailed a 
perfect landing letting her roll till the tail dropped. Engine ran great 
taxiing back to hanger. Did a quick run up and no problems. After a lot of 
discussion, We are blaming pilot error. While I was cruising at reduced power 
setting, I had leaned the engine, I think I had more throttle than the lean jet 
could handle when I tried to extend the down wind or possibly carb icing. 
Lesson learned.

Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
Birmingham,AL.

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KR> First flight, Finally

[Mike Sylvester]

I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four days.

I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the flight. 
All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up. Even made a 
perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.

Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
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KR> KR first engine run

[Mike Sylvester]

Roger, You killed it. Looks great.


Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
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Subject: KR> KR first engine run
All,
Finally fired off the KR. Had a few configuration and wiring issues, but 
resolved em. Engine runs quite well. (Rotec TBI / Pmags / O235). Back to work 
with the rest.
Roger Baalman
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KR> Engine mount for Rev Master 2100D

[Mike Arnold]

Luis, does the revmaster use an accessory case. I have a jig to make engine
mounts.
On Oct 1, 2016 12:35 PM, "Luis Claudio via KRnet" 
wrote:

>  lookingfor an engine mount for my KR2 with a Rev Master 2100d engine. I
> live in the Dallas area.
> Thanks
> Luis
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KR> Dean,Mark,Eric,Joe KR2

[Mike Arnold]

Joe, I have some corvair parts if you needy.
Mike

KR> Stop over on the way home

[Mike Arnold]

Paul it was our pleasure, and educational. Thanks for your help from our
talks prior to the gathering and all through it. Can't wait for both of us
to fly to Lee Summit next year.

KR> Gathering

[Mike Sylvester]

OK Guys, I am so looking forward to this weekend but sadly I will be driving up 
Thursday instead of flying. I'll go ahead and admit that I'm having trouble 
getting the hang of this tail dragger stuff, There seems to be a disconnect 
somewhere between my head and my feet. After all the time I've put in building 
her, I just can't chance turning her into a pile of toothpicks. See you guys 
about lunch time Thursday.


Mike Sylvester
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KR> Firewall

[Mike Arnold]

What are you guys using to build up the firewall? Specifics.

KR> She's legal.

[Mike Arnold]

That's just like getting old!! I applaud you sir.

KR> She's legal.

[Mike Sylvester]

OK Guys, She passed with flying colors. After the FAA left I spent the rest of 
the day getting comfortable with her and after the rain showers were over, did 
a little taxi testing. Was able to get the tail wheel up without scaring myself 
to bad. Now I've just got to grow a bigger pair. You see, when you fly a lot of 
hours in a Cessna, You don't need them much so they shrink a little.


Mike Sylvester
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KR> FAA inspection

[Mike Sylvester]

Morning Guys, Today is the day. 9 years in the making and finally meeting the 
FAA this morning. She should be legal by about 10 o'clock. Wish me luck. Will 
post later with results.


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KR> Selling my VW engine

[Mike T]

I'm interested and will call you privately.  I'm happy to say I found a guy
who's shipping a cyclecar (basically like the old 3-wheeled Morgans) from
the Springfield area and will split shipping costs.

My ambition has always been to build an 1835 VW, so a stock 1600 needs new
pistons and jugs, but the rest of the stuff sounds excellent.

Mike Taglieri

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krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote:

> Of course there is the map on my Web page
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KR> Selling my VW engine

[Mike Arnold]

Of course there is the map on my Web page

KR> Selling my VW engine

[Mike Arnold]

Never thought of that. Springfield,  Mo
On Aug 26, 2016 12:29 PM, "Mike T via KRnet"  wrote:

> It would be much more helpful if you tell us where you live.
>
> On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 12:16 PM, Mike Arnold via KRnet <
> krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote:
>
> > I am selling my VW motor and accessories and giving KR guys or gals 1st
> > crack at it before I go to Barnstormers etc. Here is the info.
> > Stock 1600cc motor, new bearings and rings. I haven't taken the heads
> off,
> > but I know the guy that put the engine together and he is very good. He
> > used it as a "test mule" motor to taxi a crop duster he was building. It
> > has never flown in a homebuilt that I know of.
> > Comes with hub and Sterba 54x42 prop that is in good shape.
> > The Intake needs cleaning up but works with the carb that is on it.
> > It was hand prop'd so has no flywheel on it but comes with a new one.
> > Includes a complete Diehl accessory case with 35A alternator never
> > installed and the new light weight starter all from Great Plains.
> > Includes a Comp u fire ignition kit
> > and a new bosch blue coil,
> > Chrome push rod tubes
> > New drive gear installation kit
> > I am including a "hapi" type motor mount that fits the Diehl acc. case
> > built by me in a jig so it is straight and square.
> > I have a never installed German .010 .010 crank I was going to use to
> > rebuild the engine they are hard to find so I bought when I could. It is
> > perfect
> > Including an extra pair intake port
> > Everything you see in pics goes with it.
> > Price is $3500.00
> > While this motor will run and has been installed on an airplane to taxi
> it,
> > I am NOT representing it to be air-worthy, use your discretion, I was
> going
> > to build it to 1835 cc with the 10 10 crank. I am not responsible for
> what
> > you do with the engine. Just selling a lot of stuff for a great price.
> Call
> > for any info you might need. I can get more pics if you need them. Thanks
> > btw I am going with a different power plant or it would not be for sale.
> >
> > www.XtremeAeroMotors.com
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KR> Selling my VW engine

[Mike T]

It would be much more helpful if you tell us where you live.

On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 12:16 PM, Mike Arnold via KRnet <
krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote:

> I am selling my VW motor and accessories and giving KR guys or gals 1st
> crack at it before I go to Barnstormers etc. Here is the info.
> Stock 1600cc motor, new bearings and rings. I haven't taken the heads off,
> but I know the guy that put the engine together and he is very good. He
> used it as a "test mule" motor to taxi a crop duster he was building. It
> has never flown in a homebuilt that I know of.
> Comes with hub and Sterba 54x42 prop that is in good shape.
> The Intake needs cleaning up but works with the carb that is on it.
> It was hand prop'd so has no flywheel on it but comes with a new one.
> Includes a complete Diehl accessory case with 35A alternator never
> installed and the new light weight starter all from Great Plains.
> Includes a Comp u fire ignition kit
> and a new bosch blue coil,
> Chrome push rod tubes
> New drive gear installation kit
> I am including a "hapi" type motor mount that fits the Diehl acc. case
> built by me in a jig so it is straight and square.
> I have a never installed German .010 .010 crank I was going to use to
> rebuild the engine they are hard to find so I bought when I could. It is
> perfect
> Including an extra pair intake port
> Everything you see in pics goes with it.
> Price is $3500.00
> While this motor will run and has been installed on an airplane to taxi it,
> I am NOT representing it to be air-worthy, use your discretion, I was going
> to build it to 1835 cc with the 10 10 crank. I am not responsible for what
> you do with the engine. Just selling a lot of stuff for a great price. Call
> for any info you might need. I can get more pics if you need them. Thanks
> btw I am going with a different power plant or it would not be for sale.
>
> www.XtremeAeroMotors.com
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KR> Selling my VW engine

[Mike Arnold]

I am selling my VW motor and accessories and giving KR guys or gals 1st
crack at it before I go to Barnstormers etc. Here is the info.
Stock 1600cc motor, new bearings and rings. I haven't taken the heads off,
but I know the guy that put the engine together and he is very good. He
used it as a "test mule" motor to taxi a crop duster he was building. It
has never flown in a homebuilt that I know of.
Comes with hub and Sterba 54x42 prop that is in good shape.
The Intake needs cleaning up but works with the carb that is on it.
It was hand prop'd so has no flywheel on it but comes with a new one.
Includes a complete Diehl accessory case with 35A alternator never
installed and the new light weight starter all from Great Plains.
Includes a Comp u fire ignition kit
and a new bosch blue coil,
Chrome push rod tubes
New drive gear installation kit
I am including a "hapi" type motor mount that fits the Diehl acc. case
built by me in a jig so it is straight and square.
I have a never installed German .010 .010 crank I was going to use to
rebuild the engine they are hard to find so I bought when I could. It is
perfect
Including an extra pair intake port
Everything you see in pics goes with it.
Price is $3500.00
While this motor will run and has been installed on an airplane to taxi it,
I am NOT representing it to be air-worthy, use your discretion, I was going
to build it to 1835 cc with the 10 10 crank. I am not responsible for what
you do with the engine. Just selling a lot of stuff for a great price. Call
for any info you might need. I can get more pics if you need them. Thanks
btw I am going with a different power plant or it would not be for sale.

www.XtremeAeroMotors.com

KR> Flying on Top

[Mike T]

Oh, of course I agree that it was the running out of gas that killed Rand,
but flying VFR on top over a severe storm system is what gave him no
options when he ran out of gas.  I remember a report that the weather was
so bad they couldn't do search and rescue for days, although it didn't
matter because he had died instantly.

And running out of gas isn't the only reason engines stop. Nowadays it
might not be so bad bad to lose the engine flying VFR on top, because GPS
could give you some idea of what's underneath you so you won't crash into a
mountain or something.  If you're IFR qualified, that's even better. But
it's still more risky.

Mike Taglieri

On Aug 20, 2016 9:07 AM, "Paul Visk via KRnet"  wrote:

>
>
> Dan said:   I don't think that "flying on top" is what got him killed.  I
> think that itwas running out of gas
>  Whanever I was doing an IFR cross country flight. I would always get an
> "VFR on top" clearance. This gives me VFR freedom and still be able to
> maintain my IFR flight plan.  My opinion for VFR pilots flying "VFR over
> the top" should have at a minimum an attitude reference device and know now
> to keep the top side up in IMC. Just in case they have an unplanned
> descent.
> Paul Visk Belleville IL  618 406 4705
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KR> Facet pumps in series

[Mike T]

I've been thinking about this idea of not having a mechanical fuel pump on
a VW aircraft engine. There are several planes that dispense with it in
favor of the electric pump because the pump in the stock position can cause
a bump on the cowling.  This seems dubious from a reliability standpoint,
which is why so many people have multiple electric fuel pumps, backup power
supplies, etc.

But an idea occurred to me.  I had to replace a fuel pump 30 years or so
ago on my VW Beetle, and the pump is operated by a bump on the camshaft. As
the camshaft rotates, a pushrod  is moved up and down by that bump and the
top of that rod operates the pump.

This means there's no need for the stock pump to be located ON TOP of the
engine.  It could be anywhere around the case that would let the pushrod
reach the camshaft.  The pump mounts on a moveable plastic block (and there
may be a bore inside the case to guide the pushrod -- I don't remember --
but it would be fairly easy to cut this out of a junk case).

In this way, you could mount a stock VW pump to one side, allowing a normal
cowling and reliable fuel pumping with just one backup electric pump. When
I had to replace my fuel pump, my car had gone more than 100,000 miles.

Mike Taglieri

On Aug 17, 2016 1:35 PM, "Jeff Scott via KRnet" 
wrote:

> Paul,
>
> That particular configuration has a bit of a safety issue.  You always
> want at least one of your pumps before the gascolator.  Check out any low
> wing carburated Piper. The fuel flow goes from Fuel Tank -> Electric Fuel
> Pump -> Gascolator -> Mechanical Fuel Pump -> Carb.
>
> The reason why you want one fuel pump before the gascolator is that even
> the smallest leak in the gascolator will draw air under suction from the
> pumps and starve the engine for fuel.  If you have a pump before the
> gascolator, you can turn on that pump to restore fuel flow.  You may only
> have a small seep or drip at the gascolator under pressure, but that's
> enough of an air leak under suction to starve the engine.  This was a
> really common problem with the GlassAir series of aircraft.  They were
> designed with the gascolator under suction for the mechanical pump and had
> chronic problems with fuel starvation thanks to an O-ring seal that didn't
> seat well in their gascolator.
>
> Ideally, the first pump should not have to suck fuel up hill, which
> eliminates the same problem should there be an air seep at a fuel line
> junction between the tank and the pump.  But the gascolator can be a real
> problem because it is disassembled and reassembled regularly, so it's easy
> to have an air seep on occasion.
>
> -Jeff Scott
> Los Alamos, NM
>
>
> Here is a picture of my first layout of my duel facet fuel pump design.  I
> got it from flycorvair.com.  I ended up with something diferant with the
> same pumps.
> https://flic.kr/p/AoAMfe
>
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KR> Cross Country Planning

[Mike T]

Forget about the oxygen -- what engine and what size fuel tanks do you
have?  I'm planning on a VW, but still wondering a bit whether they're
reliable enough.

Also, are you flying on top of the weather, too?  That's how Ken Rand died.
He was flying VFR on top and ran out of gas.

Mike Taglieri

On Aug 18, 2016 4:20 PM, "Mike Stirewalt via KRnet" 
wrote:

> Someone recently described their cross country flight planning technique
> as basically looking to see if there's anything in the way between
> departure airport and destination, and then hopping in the plane and
> going.   That's my technique as well.  I've never understood what all the
> fuss with "flight planning" is about.  Our task is to go from A to B.
> What could be simpler?   Skyvector is free and is as good as it gets for
> "glimpse and go" flight planning.  I wanted to add to this
> conversation/topic the fact that having oxygen for full-time use when
> travelling gives us another dimension to work with in avoiding
> obstructions between departure and destination, thus making "glimpse and
> go" flight planning even simpler than it already is.  Flying high lets us
> sail right over the top of terminal airspace, no matter how complicated
> or busy.  Same with Restricted airspace, depending on its ceiling.  Same
> with mountains and everything else on the ground, including turbulence on
> bumpy days.  Having a big tank of O2 with a pulse-demand regulator and
> Oxymizer cannula opens up the door to all the advantages that come with
> altitude.  TCA directly ahead?  I just ignore them, although I'll monitor
> approach and be ready to talk to someone in case the engine decides to
> crap out halfway across.  Normally though I'd much rather listen to the
> engine than to radio yakking.
>
> I originally put together an oxygen system (eBay for everything -
> approximately $100 total) to try and prevent the headaches that I used to
> get when going from near sea level to 12.5 or 13.5, especially if I
> hadn't flown for awhile.  Oxygen did indeed fix that problem.
>
> Having a big tank with a demand regulator means I can go completely
> across the U.S. and back to San Diego and still have oxygen left in the
> bottle.  The big tank (E size, 24 cu. ft.) minimizes the hassle of
> getting it re-filled.  I've never had to find an oxygen source when on
> the road.  I always make it back home and to my familiar (and cheap) dive
> shop for refills.  The primary factor regarding long duration is the
> demand regulator though.  With the old constant flow regulators
> traditionally used in aviation, O2 would disappear quiickly no matter how
> big the tanks were.
>
> My "E" tank lies along the right side of the fuselage, braced by the
> bottom and fuselage side and at the bottom of the tank, a styrofoam
> pocket anchored to the bottom of the plane.  The tank portrudes forward
> through a cut-out on my seatback and it's the seatback that braces the
> tank to keep it from coming forward.  My baggage compartment insert sits
> on top of the tank, providing even more bracing to prevent the tank from
> moving.  Mounted this way it isn't in the way at all.  I've lost no
> baggage space.  The regulator sits immediately beside my right hip thus
> allowing access.   It's all very simple and extremely valuable to have.
>
> *
>
> So . . . re cross country planning, using oxygen and going high
> simplifies things even more and makes flying safer in several ways.
> There's less traffic at oxygen altitudes than below them, plus glide
> range is much enhanced in case of a mechanical issue.  It helps
> significantly with fatigue and also improves vision, especially at night.
>  I could go on and on . . . I love my bottle!
>
> Mike
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KR> KR update

[Mike Sylvester]

With the help of friends, My girl is tucked in to her new home at ASN, 
Talladega, Al. Also while looking at the Gathering attendee list, I read the 
name Max Power, Is this the coolest name ever or what ? We need name tags, I've 
got to meet this guy. Maybe over a root beer.


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Birmingham,AL.

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KR> working on stuff.

[Mike Sylvester]

Hey Guys, spent this weekend closing up a few loose ends on N236MS before she 
goes to the airport this Saturday. The ELT will be here tomorrow so that's what 
I'll be doing tomorrow night. If you would like to see pictures of my girl, go 
to the KRnet.org construction list, I'm on the bottom. Oshkosh next year for 
sure.


Mike Sylvester
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KR> Marks forum on Monday

[Mike Arnold]

11:30. I think 3??
On Jul 24, 2016 9:42 PM, "Craig Williams via KRnet" 
wrote:

> I have looked but do not see Marks forum on Monday.  What am I missing?
> Anyone
> know what stage and time.
>
> Thanks
> Craig
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KR> 2nd try. Couldn't find any Corvair heads at Wal-Mart so I am CNC machining my own. What do you think?

[Mike Arnold]

Hey Brian when I click on the link I click on Corvair heads and it comes
right up. Couldn't see the tool box.
On Jul 14, 2016 2:23 PM, "brian.kraut--- via KRnet" 
wrote:

> Ummm, we have a picture of a plastic tool box.
>
>
>  Original Message 
> Subject: KR> 2nd try. Couldn't find any Corvair heads at Wal-Mart so I
> am CNC machining my own. What do you think?
> From: Mike Arnold via KRnet 
> Date: Thu, July 14, 2016 10:31 am
> To: KRnet 
> Cc: Mike Arnold 
>
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KR> 2nd try. Couldn't find any Corvair heads at Wal-Mart so I am CNC machining my own. What do you think?

[Mike Arnold]

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KR> Can't post to kr net

[Mike Arnold]

I can't seem to post a thread and pictures to the kr net anyone know why??

KR> KR2S Pictures.

[Mike Sylvester]

Virgil, Yes I blew it. My bad. Just go to the krnet.org construction list and 
I'm on the bottom.


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KR> pictures. sorry

[Mike Sylvester]

http://mikeskr2.blogspot.com/Let's try again.

[http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6KYl750wMZ8/U7nLzrIBM6I/ABE/LygqBmqeHeg/s80/093.JPG]<http://mikeskr2.blogspot.com/>

mike's KR2<http://mikeskr2.blogspot.com/>
mikeskr2.blogspot.com
A look at the wiring and the header tank, Had radio on yesterday and was able 
to pick up Birmingham approach 15 miles away. Huge milestone.





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KR> KR2S Pictures.

[Mike Sylvester]

Hey Guys, If anyone would like to see my girl in her red dress, check out my 
Blog.

https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=273638377351750303#overview/src=dashboard

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KR> painting update.

[Mike Sylvester]

OK Guys, I Am Done. A few small bugs, a couple of slight runs but from 5 
feet away, She's a Rock Star. My wife even thinks it looks good. LOL. Third 
Saturday in a row to be up at 5am to beat this Alabama heat. Only wheel pants 
left but that's a piece of cake compared to the Hell I've experienced the last 
3 weeks. When She's dry and assembled I'll take some good pictures, In the 
meantime, If you want fuselage pictures, text or email.


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KR> painting update.

[Mike Sylvester]

Hey Guys, I have been working my tail off to paint this plane. Considering it's 
the first time that I ever picked up a paint gun, I'm pretty pleased. ( A 
funny, Never knew paint guns have 2 stage triggers.) Turns out that painting is 
the easy part, All the prep and taping is the bitch.


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KR> painting update.

[Mike Sylvester]

(Randy ask if I made a mistake on the epoxy primer) Super mistake on buying it 
without knowing what I was doing. That stuff was like an exoskeleton and was 
like sanding concrete. But on the bright side, painted the red this morning and 
for a Salesman, It looks darn good. As Mark would say, Close enough for KR work.


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KR> paintjob finished

[Mike Sylvester]

Stef, man that's awesome, Looks great and I know your proud, not to mention 
tired, sore and mentally drained. ---  I just spray my red this morning and 
hopefully the white next weekend. Again, Very beautiful plane.


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Subject: KR> paintjob finished

Hi gys.
I am so happy I can tell you that we finshed the fu*+^% sending. After 3 days we
are finished with the painting.
So happy with the result.
Stef

KR> painting update

[Mike Sylvester]

Alright guys, went out at daylight to spray the wing tip before the heat got to 
bad. Tips look fantastic. Might try to spray color stripe on fuselage in the 
morning.  Already starting to forget about the sanding Larry. LOL.


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KR> VW Engines

[Mike Arnold]

Thanks Miik, from this point forward I will refer to said business  as
GPASC.
On Jun 22, 2016 4:40 PM, "Mike Stirewalt via KRnet" 
wrote:

> "Re. Great planes. With all due respect Mark, and I mean that sincerely,
> their has been the same man at the heart of Great Planes from the
> beginning . . ."
>
> I've got about 900 hours on mine and trust it as much (or more) as I
> would a Lycoming or Continental.   I routinely fly at night and over wild
> terrain.   I expect it to give me some warning if some problem does seem
> to be evolving - such as my voltmeter reading a little low recently.  At
> the very bottom of my list of concerns is a crank breaking.   I re-did
> the heads a couple hundred hours ago (just for fun, not because I needed
> to) and the magneto needs servicing (it's 300+ hours beyond it's service
> interval) but the prop hub seal does not leak nor does it have any other
> leaks.  It burns very, very little oil.  It's never backfired.  It
> continues to be a great engine, put together by Steve himself.  He ran it
> at 2900 down low everywhere he went and I run it 3000 to 3200 up high,
> everywhere I go.  Where I normally fly it's producing about 50% - 55%
> power at WOT so whether with Steve or with me this engine has led a
> stress-free life, was put together well, and has been operated with
> consistency - like an oil field or marine engine.  Not like a hot rod.  I
> fully expect it to go another 900 hours without problems.   It always
> starts instantly and has only faltered once . . . thanks to Rimco
> re-using old springs when they rebuilt the heads a long time before I
> bought the plane from Steve.  I have only good things to say about the
> GP2180 with an Ellison.
>
> Having said that, if one is going to defend the reputation of GPASC,
> please get the name spelled correctly :-).
>
> Mike
> KSEE
>
> 
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KR> Owen, Primer.

[Mike Sylvester]

I'm not a good person to ask about primer as it seems the last primer decision 
I made has dumped serious labor hours on me. The last 3 days I have had 12 hour 
sanding marathons with 1 more tomorrow. I'm sure somebody on here has a much 
better way than the nasty crap I'm dealing with. On a lighter note, I have no 
need to go to the gym.


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KR> VW Engines

[Mike Arnold]

Re. Great planes. With all due respect Mark, and I mean that sincerely,
their has been the same man at the heart of Great Planes from the beginning
and one of the owners and still directing the engine department and most
other aspects of GP. By the way look at all the changes Corvair has gone
through and the break-aways if you know what I mean. Not a lot of companies
keep the same owners and CEO. Just my .02
On Jun 21, 2016 7:14 PM, "Mark Langford via KRnet" 
wrote:

>  Some random thoughts that I feel must be said:
>
> Turbocharging a VW would be a recipe for disaster IMHO, and insurance that
> you wouldn't do much flying.  Don't forget...it's all about flying, not how
> fast you can say your plane would go if it were running.
>
> GPASC has proprietary parts...flywheel, adapter, hub, crank, bearing, and
> case come to mind quickly.  Having built one of these several times, I'm
> not a fan of the keyway setup.  The slots are in hub and crank are shallow,
> and the key is provided as a square key that you need to grind (or mill)
> down to something way thinner to fit between hub and crank. Getting a good
> fit with maximum material is trial and error. The key is only there to
> ensure the timing mark stays constant if the hub is removed.  The taper is
> where the power is transferred.
>
> Crank and hub are also matched sets due to tolerances on the angle.  The
> hub still needs to be lapped onto the crank, which is a two-hour chore by
> hand.
>
> The hub/bearing clearance is not consistent. The crank and bearing are
> sold as a set, and getting a new bearing for an existing crank is iffy.
> I've torqued the case to 8 ft-lbs and the crank still spun, then when I
> torqued it to 14 the crank seized.  No amount of refitting cured that one.
>  I'm not a great fan of the prop bolt...1/2" RH threads. Revmaster's is
> .75" LH threads, which can be torqued higher for a better connection.
> Otherwise, a simple engine backfire can unscrew the prop, despite proper
> torque and Loctite 620 on the bolt  threads.
>
> If the crankshaft's oil seal leaks, the hub isn't going to come off
> without a 20 ton press, so tear the engine down to replace the seals, and
> hope the next seals work better.  My luck with those seals has not been
> good either.  That's the only place my engine has lost oil.
>
> If you're working with the hub before it's torqued and remove it while the
> keyway is facing down, the tiny key falls down into the cavity below the
> cam gear, and you get to tear the engine down again to retrieve it. Yes,
> I'm stupid, but it could happen to you as well.
>
> Buy the GPASC manual and read it.  There's a lot of trial and error work
> to be done in there, not to mention the basics of case and other
> clearancing when boring and stroking a VW engine.  I guess the 2700cc
> Corvair really spoiled me...no machine work or trial and error.
>
> Generally, VW heads have a tiny area of air passages between the top and
> bottom of the head, even after serious deflashing.  This has gotten even
> worse over the years, rather than better, now that factory VW heads have
> dried up. Corvairs have way more cooling passage area, hence they cool far
> better.  N56ML would fly around on the hottest of days at cruise speed and
> it might be 320F.  This VW is closer to 380F.  The "cure" for this is to
> move the CHT probes to the head studs, so the temperature will read a lot
> lower.  Makes you feel better, at least.  Fiberglass plenums are my next
> experiment, and probably a set of heads with larger cooling air passages,
> if I can find them.
>
> Keep in mind that I used to be a VW mechanic, and am no stranger to trial
> and error with details like chamber volume, but this is ridiculous, and
> apparently never ending.
>
> GPASC is on its third owner in less than a year, so consistency is not
> something I'd count on.
>
> I could write more, and someday I'll have time for further details, but I
> feel obligated to get this said.  For the moment I'm off to adjust the
> valves again.
>
> Stirewalt's right, I "make" time by not getting enough sleep, and it's not
> getting any better...
>
>
> Mark Langford
> ML at N56ML.com
> http://www.n56ml.com
>
>
>
>
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KR> KR update

[Mike Sylvester]

Ok Guys, I have taken the week off to sand the primer and paint the plane. Let 
me start by saying that something I thought was a good thing in the past has 
come back to bite me. In the building process as I finished a part of the plane 
I would prime it by rolling on 2 part epoxy high fill primer, yes I said, roll 
it on with little foam rollers. This leaves a slight orange peel texture and 
this stuff is killer to sand down to smooth. What I thought I could do in two 
days is going to take all week. I hope we sing the sanding song at the 
gathering because I am definitely earning the right to sing it, Hell, I might 
even lead the thing.


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KR> KR progress report.

[Mike Sylvester]

So darn close I'm already getting that KR grin [?] . I've started the painting 
process and will be taking a week off to try to get her finished by the end of 
the month. With that being said, I have a 1966 Cessna 150 in great condition 
that needs a new home, I need the hanger space. More updates to come.


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KR> Removable Front Deck

[Mike Sylvester]

About the MGL. I have a friend that is building a Bearhawk LSA, He blows me 
away with his knowledge of electronics. He's having issues with excessive RF. 
You can't get any radio within 5 feet of the unit without static taking over, 
even a handheld. After trying all suggestions from the factory, It's got to be 
shipped back. Your results may vary.

Mike Sylvester
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From: KRnet  on behalf of Chad Hustad via 
KRnet 
Sent: Saturday, May 7, 2016 12:12 PM
To: krnet at list.krnet.org
Cc: Chad Hustad
Subject: Re: KR> Removable Front Deck

panel out to replace an IEFIS system that is simply not up to the job.

Out of curiosity Mr Langford, what are you disliking about the MGL? I ask 
because it was my plan to use the discovery lite. I would rather know now that 
its sucky than finding out the hard and expensive way.
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KR> Continental Engine Mount

[Mike Arnold]

Yes, and if Continental knew what he did with that sometimes they would
have come and taken it away from him!
On May 5, 2016 7:48 AM, "Larry Flesner via KRnet" 
wrote:

> At 09:38 PM 5/4/2016, you wrote:
>
>> From memory there is a 3 or 4" shelf across the back (inside) of the
>> firewall and the O_200 mount I have bolts just below this.
>>
>
> +
>
> If I read this correctly, your top engine mount bolts do not pass through
> the top spruce cross piece but thought the 1/4" ply firewall.  If that is
> correct it is not good.  The top and bottom mount bolts should pass through
> the upper and lower spruce cross members and use a crush plate of some type
> on both sides of the wood.
>
> The firewall does not need a great deal of "beefing up" to support the
> 0-200.  Marty Roberts started with a VW and plans built firewall and later
> installed an 0-200.  On more than one occasion he pulled 6 G's and the
> 0-200 continued to point the way home.
>
> Larry Flesner
>
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KR> Continental Engine Mount

[Mike Arnold]

P.S. that will add a little weight and so will the Continental.
On May 4, 2016 7:47 PM, "bjoenunley via KRnet"  wrote:

>
>
> I have a problem and I need your help.  My KR2 has a VW engine mount and I
> now have a Continental engine and mount to install.  The problem is that my
> continental engine mount attaches at the top of my firewall.  My fuel tank
> attaches to my firewall at the top where I need to run my bolt holes and
> bolts.
> I am sure that you are going to tell me to make my fuel tank removable.  I
> would need to remove my windshield and I don't know what else.
> Is there other options?Thank you,
> Joe Nunley CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor Baker Florida
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KR> Continental Engine Mount

[Mike Arnold]

Can you get some new bolts through the firewall? If you can sounds like
your going to need a sub frame to bolt the engine mount to.
On May 4, 2016 7:47 PM, "bjoenunley via KRnet"  wrote:

>
>
> I have a problem and I need your help.  My KR2 has a VW engine mount and I
> now have a Continental engine and mount to install.  The problem is that my
> continental engine mount attaches at the top of my firewall.  My fuel tank
> attaches to my firewall at the top where I need to run my bolt holes and
> bolts.
> I am sure that you are going to tell me to make my fuel tank removable.  I
> would need to remove my windshield and I don't know what else.
> Is there other options?Thank you,
> Joe Nunley CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor Baker Florida
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KR> O-200

[Mike Sylvester]

I never could get my O-200 to self prime, I had left the spark plugs out to 
take the pressure off of the rod bearings and to make her easy to spin over but 
she just would not pick up the oil. I finally pulled the side plate where the 
filter mounts and poured oil in the top hole until it would not take any more. 
I think that I even turned the prop backwards to make sure that it would enter 
the pump. I then put the plate back on. This worked, I had oil pressure. PS, It 
takes a lot of oil, you have to back fill the screen cavity.

Mike Sylvester
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From: KRnet  on behalf of Gary Hamilton via 
KRnet 
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 7:13 AM
To: KRnet
Cc: Gary Hamilton
Subject: Re: KR> O-200

OK. Thank you.  Now to find the oil cooler port plug.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 30, 2016, at 6:31 AM, bjoenunley via KRnet  
> wrote:
>
>
>
> Gary said; "Any of you guys with O-200 engine have knowledge of how to start 
> up after rebuild?  Is there a ?pre-oil? procedure?"
> On the a65 we removed the oil cooler port plug, used vynal tubing and a 
> funnel to gavity feed enough oil to prime the oil pump.
> I hope that helps
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KR> FW: Type 1 Cylinder Heads - cooling

[Mike Arnold]

I co-builder friend of mine has looked into a company called Shaefer Oil.
Spelling could be wrong, however it has been formulated for air cooled
engines particularly motorcycles. Test have proven a decrease in head
temperature for identical engines at same conditions. It is not cheap! but,
neither is a taxi at 5,000 feet!! Friction is reduced according to the
tests obviously. Check it out.

On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 10:02 AM, Gary Hinkle via KRnet <
krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote:

>
>
> Increased oil flow would help. But where are you going to get the oil
> from? The liquid cooled heads are cooled from within. To pump a lot of oil
> into the rocker covers could cause problems. Plus all that oil.has to get
> back into the crank case. Oil provides 30 to 40 percent of engine cooling
> by drawing heat away from components. That heat is then shead while in the
> oil pan. Control temperature of the oil first. Oil breaks down fast the
> hotter it gets.Engine baffling is very important. Stop and think about it.
> A lot of VW engines have been out flying with no problems over the years.
> ENGINE/POWER MANAGEMENT. One of the first things you learn when flying big
> engines. Power and temps go hand in hand.Gary Hinkle  Ex Corp pilot and A
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
>
>  Original message 
> From: Chris Prata via KRnet 
> Date: 04/27/2016  02:40  (GMT-05:00)
> To: krnet at list.krnet.org
> Cc: Chris Prata 
> Subject: KR> FW:  Type 1 Cylinder Heads - cooling
>
> thats an interesting angle. your oil post also reminded me I was going to
> ask about *additional* oil to cool the heads, as in a high vol oil pump,
> and an oil line to each head spraying oil on the hottest area (between the
> valves?).
> would that almost make them "liquid cooled heads"?
>
> Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 12:28:29 -0500
> Subject: Re: KR> Type 1 Cylinder Heads
> From: lrffrench at gmail.com
> To: krnet at list.krnet.org
> CC: chrisprata at live.com
>
>
>
> Hi KR league,  of all the discussions that are so important about
> controlling heat, I am surprised that so little discussion of oil happens.
> This is a big decision. My research for my 1835 vw and oil has led me to
> Quaker State DEFY.  I am running the 10w30 and the API-SL class. This is a
> semi- synthetic with boosted zinc for anti-friction. In aircraft we can't
> use a full synthetic because lead in av-gas will destroy the anti-friction
> adds in the pure synthetics. Even if we plan to use mogas primarily, there
> may be the need to use av-gas all of which have high lead.  The molecule
> size in synthetics, even the blends, is smaller and is known to run cooler.
> Note:  Quaker State DEFY is in almost identical containers with API-SN
> class oil. (Strange).  SN doesn't have the boosted Zinc. You have to read
> the small print to get API-SL. The SN class has been made for the auto
> engines with catalytic converters because the high zinc has been known to
> ruin the catalytic converters. Since aviation
>  does use them (yet), we can benefit from the zinc friction reduction.
> Hope this isn't noise on many of the great signals I read everyday from you
> pros.Cheers,Rene Ffrench N44774. Austin, Texas
>
>
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KR> VW cylinder heads

[Mike Arnold]

Saw a brand new one yesterday wow it looked nice. Wish they made new
corvair heads.
On Apr 20, 2016 3:20 PM, "Tommy Waymack via KRnet" 
wrote:

> Pulled my VW heads with low compression. Discovered crack between the valve
> seats at the shortest point.My question is,does anyone repair them?Or are
> they junk?I know this is a common problem,but it's my first time.Tommy W.
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KR> Odd wing tips...

[Mike Arnold]

Hey Steve can you send me a pic for a 2s w/ corvair and price.
marnold771 at gmail.com
On Apr 11, 2016 2:53 PM, "Steve G. via KRnet"  wrote:

> Hi Mike,
>
> I did and responded back to the net. See below. I didn't see it show up so
> maybe it didn't go through.
>
> "Yes. We have 12 different KR cowls. Everything from Dan Diehl and all the
> rand molds for the 2 and 2S. We have splashes from Marty's, Dan D's, and
> Steve Alderman's 0200's as well."
>
> Steve Glover
>
> Sent from my electronic leash.
>
> > On Apr 11, 2016, at 12:42, Mike Arnold via KRnet 
> wrote:
> >
> > Steve did you get my inquiry on engine cowls for a KR2S?
> >> On Apr 11, 2016 9:50 AM, "Steve G. via KRnet" 
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi Joe,
> >>
> >> Here is the plug for the new airfoil.  We would pull the mold from
> these.
> >> The sweep is a little more subtle than what you currently have.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >> -Original Message-
> >> From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of n357cj
> via
> >> KRnet
> >> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 6:27 AM
> >> To: KRnet
> >> Cc: n357cj
> >> Subject: Re: KR> Odd wing tips...
> >>
> >> Steve,
> >> Do you have any pictures of  the wing tips that might be available?
> >> Thanks,
> >> Joe Horton
> >>
> >> - Original Message -
> >> From: "Steve G. via KRnet" 
> >> To: "KRnet" 
> >>
> >> Subject: Re: KR> Odd wing tips...
> >>
> >> If you want them correct without much work we do have the Rand wing tip
> >> molds. What a concept huh? Prefabbed components
> >>
> >> Steve Glover
> >>
> >> Sent from my electronic leash.
> >>
> >>
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KR> Odd wing tips...

[Mike Arnold]

Steve did you get my inquiry on engine cowls for a KR2S?
On Apr 11, 2016 9:50 AM, "Steve G. via KRnet"  wrote:

> Hi Joe,
>
> Here is the plug for the new airfoil.  We would pull the mold from these.
> The sweep is a little more subtle than what you currently have.
>
> Steve
>
> -Original Message-
> From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of n357cj via
> KRnet
> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 6:27 AM
> To: KRnet
> Cc: n357cj
> Subject: Re: KR> Odd wing tips...
>
> Steve,
> Do you have any pictures of  the wing tips that might be available?
> Thanks,
> Joe Horton
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Steve G. via KRnet" 
> To: "KRnet" 
>
> Subject: Re: KR> Odd wing tips...
>
> If you want them correct without much work we do have the Rand wing tip
> molds. What a concept huh? Prefabbed components
>
> Steve Glover
>
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KR> Prop Shaft Extension

[Mike Arnold]

They are putting a 5th bearing on Corvair engines, has anyone ever done
that on a VW motor?
On Apr 11, 2016 10:06 AM, "Sid Wood via KRnet"  wrote:

> Owen,
> On your web site pictures looks like you have an extension on the prop
> shaft for the VW engine.  Steve Bennett was always adamant about keeping
> the propeller weight to a minimum, not putting extensions on the crank
> shaft or anything that would aggravate the gyroscopic forces on the VW
> crank shaft.
> http://hugheskr2s.yolasite.com/progress.php
> http://hugheskr2s.yolasite.com/resources/IMG_5516.JPG
>
> Sid Wood
> Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
> Mechanicsville, MD, USA
> -
>
> ...See bottom of:
> http://hugheskr2s.yolasite.com/progress.php <
> http://hugheskr2s.yolasite.com/progress.php> ...
>
> Any thoughts?...
>
> Owen
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KR> wingtips.

[Mike Sylvester]

Good morning guys, Whatever design you decide to go with just remember that you 
have to build an exact opposite. This can be a lot harder than you first think. 
I went with a one off design myself and during the process I wished that I had 
just done a simple front to back Hoerner wingtip. I would have finished them 
weeks earlier. I end up with what I think is a Sexy and I hope functional tip. 
You'll get to see them at the Gathering.


Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
Birmingham,AL.

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KR> Odd wing tips...

[Mike Arnold]

Steve do you make engine cowls. KR2S
On Apr 10, 2016 9:02 AM, "Steve G. via KRnet"  wrote:

> If you want them correct without much work we do have the Rand wing tip
> molds. What a concept huh? Prefabbed components
>
> Steve Glover
>
> Sent from my electronic leash.
>
> > On Apr 10, 2016, at 05:34, Robert7721 via KRnet 
> wrote:
> >
> > Owen,
> >
> >
> > The only real comment in the KR manual on how to build the wing tips is
> to "build them alike". If you plan to put lights on the ends, run the
> wiring now.   Might not be easy later on. I flew mine for a year before I
> installed the lights but they were wired during building.
> >
> >
> > Photo of my wing construction is at;
> >
> >
> > http://www.robert7721.com/wings.html
> >
> >
> > I've seen lots of different options on KR wing tips, it really is just a
> builder preference.
> >
> >
> > Rob Schmitt
> > N1852Z
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: svd via KRnet 
> > To: krnet 
> > Cc: svd 
> > Sent: Sun, Apr 10, 2016 2:02 am
> > Subject: KR> Odd wing tips...
> >
> > To the aerodynamically minded out there.I find the wingtips on my son?s
> project more than a bit odd. It looks like the front edge is squared of
> ~90deg to mount wingtip lights, and then failed back into the Hoerner
> bevel.See bottom of:http://hugheskr2s.yolasite.com/progress.php <
> http://hugheskr2s.yolasite.com/progress.php>Its hard to see from the
> images but, but the "reverse fillet" is pretty dramatic.Any thoughts?
> Should I cut it off and maintain a standard Hoerner
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KR> Alternative Engines

[Mike T]

What BMW motorcycle engine are you talking about?  Plenty of their bikes
date back to the era before CPUs and use a pair of Bing carburetors. (And
virtually all old motorcycle engines can be fitted with electronic
ignitions. I have one on my 1972 Norton Commando).

Mike Taglieri
On Mar 4, 2016 10:16 PM, "Mark Langford via KRnet" 
wrote:

> Joe Nunley wrote:
>
> I am in search of an affordable engine, as we all are. My dream is to
>>
> have an O200 because I would like to have 100HP, not much luck finding
> one that I can afford.  What experience do you have with other engines?<
>
> Regarding the Corvair, have you contacted any local Corvair clubs,
> visited, spoken at their monthly meeting that you need an engine to power
> an airplane?  That's what I did, and that's where my first engine came
> from.  Have you joined the CorvAircraft email list and asked there?  Also,
> I don't know if he still does this, but Larry Hudson used to sell core
> Corvair engines and would deliver them to Corvair Colleges.  I think Joe
> Horton either sold or offered a Corvair just a few weeks ago.
>
> Given my checkered record with Corvair crankshafts, it may be a surprise
> that I still think a Corvair is a viable aircraft engine, IF it has a NEW
> 4340 crankshaft from Sport Performance Aviation in it (but they aren't
> cheap!).   Sure...most reground stock crankshafts seem to last as long as a
> fifth bearing is installed, mine being the notable exception so far.  The
> rest of that engine is just about trouble free.  They run a lot cooler than
> a Type 1 VW due to having more fin area, have very few valve issues thanks
> to self adjusting hydraulic valves, and you only adjust the valves one
> time, on the workbench, for the life of the engine.  And the big payoff is
> the safety of six cylinders and gobs more power to get altitude quickly for
> a safer climbout.  Yes, I'm still a big fan of the Corvair.
>
> Having said that, with the money you'll put into a Corvair, or even a new
> VW, you could spend a little more and rebuild an O-200 and have a very
> reliable engine as well. If reliability is your ultimate goal, you should
> keep beating the bushes for an inexpensive O-200.  If they are simply out
> of range, the Corvair is a good runner-up, and statistically, a reground
> stock crank is a pretty good bet, given that only one has failed with a
> fifth bearing, as far as I know...mine!  When you factor in a torn up
> airplane, the playing field is more-than leveled when you start with an
> O-200...
>
> Mark Langford
> ML at N56ML.com
> http://www.n56ml.com
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KR> aileron Bell crank AS5048 airfoil

[Mike Arnold]

Yes on the sarcasm.  Lol. I prefer aluminum tube to side of bell crank next
to spar. Or "pull-pull" cable. You will probably get several better ideas
before long. I don't see how it would work as shown on video. Good luck.
On Feb 18, 2016 12:54 PM, "Adam via KRnet"  wrote:

> Via Cable? Yes, or was I supposed to read the sarcasm in that statement?
>
> Adam Tippin
> A KR2S builder
>
> > On Feb 18, 2016, at 1:17 PM, Mike Arnold via KRnet 
> wrote:
> >
> > Adam can you reach the bell crank from the cockpit???
> >
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KR> aileron Bell crank AS5048 airfoil

[Mike Arnold]

Adam can you reach the bell crank from the cockpit???
On Feb 18, 2016 11:14 AM, "Adam Tippin via KRnet" 
wrote:

> Please check this video and tell me if you think it will work. If not
> think of some recommendations to make it work please and thank you.Youtube
> Link 
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KR> I got the fever, I got the plans and I got the wood >Kr building question

[Mike Sylvester]

An absolute must have for me was a good wet / dry vac. I'm a bit of a clean 
freak and believe me, there will be a lot of saw dust, foam dust and fiberglass 
dust. 

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854


> To: krnet at list.krnet.org
> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2016 05:24:29 -0700
> Subject: Re: KR> I got the fever, I got the plans and I got the wood >Kr 
> building question
> From: krnet at list.krnet.org
> CC: ml at n56ml.com
> 
> Stan wrote:
> 
> > What tools aside from those listed here ie how many and what type of clamps 
> > do you recommend for the glue up?
> 
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KR> Wing Attach Fitting questions

[Mike Arnold]

Hey Mark remember when I talked to you a few months ago about the wings on
my KR2S I aquired that didn't line up? I was going to make a template and
figure which airfoil I had then decide which one I had to replace? Well I
just turned them over and swapped sides in stead! ! Please don't tell
anyone else on the net I had them upside down. Thanks
On Jan 25, 2016 9:37 PM, "Mark Langford via KRnet" 
wrote:

> And I should mention that there are gobs of extra material on the main
> WAFs, so oversize bolts will work fine.  The aft WAFs are far tighter, and
> that probably won't work there.
>
> Mark Langford
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KR> Motor Mt thrust line

[Mike Arnold]

Happy New Year KR people! I asked this question once not sure I got a
consensus.  There are two kinds of KR builders as I see it, plan built and
project finishers. At this time I am the latter.  I am finishing a KR2S
without a motor mount or engine cowl.  Is there a specific thrust line in
reference to the top longeron ? I have a KR2 engine cowl that doesn't tell
me anything.  Thanks for help.

KR> Aileron spar

[Mike Sylvester]

The layup around the spare is actually more than a 90 degree wrap. I was able 
to find a couple of 1/2 inch super light angle, I think it came in 10 foot 
pieces. I closed the gap past the 90 degrees and then covered the full length 
of the inside with duct tape as a release agent. Did the layup and the clamped 
on the angle to promote a super tight radius. Let dry 24 hours and then pop off 
the angle. 

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854


> Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2016 14:11:37 -0600
> To: krnet at list.krnet.org
> Subject: Re: KR> Aileron spar
> From: krnet at list.krnet.org
> CC: flesner at frontier.com
> 
> At 12:54 PM 1/3/2016, you wrote:
> >I saw that potential clearance issue with the hinge & angle too. I 
> >guess the angle could be trimmed a bit to give clearance.
> 
> ++
> 
> 
> Trying to get the layer of cloth that the plans call for to wrap the 
> spar to the skins will be tricky.  The 90 degree corners will not 
> want to lay flat. 
> Larry Flesner 
> 
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KR> how likely to sit in one?

[Mike Arnold]

Where are you at David?
On Dec 27, 2015 11:13 AM, "david via KRnet"  wrote:

> How likely are KR2S owners going to be to allow me just to sit in one
> and see if I fit, please?  :)
>
> Thanks,
> David M.
>
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KR> VW + Prop

[Mike Arnold]

Yes, marnold771 at gmail.com
On Dec 26, 2015 5:17 AM, "Dan Heath via KRnet"  wrote:

> Mike,
>
> Do you have an email address where I can send information?  See my contact
> information below.
>
> 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 Mike Arnold
> via KRnet
> Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 7:24 PM
> To: KRnet
> Cc: Mike Arnold
> Subject: Re: KR> VW + Prop
>
> What do you want for that engine? What does the cowl fit?
> On Dec 23, 2015 5:25 AM, "Dan Heath via KRnet" 
> wrote:
>
> > If you want a good engine for that heavy KR, I have a Roy Szarafinski
> > Corvair complete except for the exhaust.  I mean complete with
> > Ellison, prop and spinner.  I will throw in the slightly damaged
> > cowling as well.  I want a bigger engine for my Panther.
> >
> >
> >
> > You can contact me at Danrh at Windstream.net
> >
> >
> >
> > See N64KR at  <http://krbuilder.org/> http://KRBuilder.org - Then
> > click on the pics
> >
> >
> >
> > 2015 KR Gathering - McMinnville, OR.  September 3 - 6 -- See U There.
> >
> >
> >
> > Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
> >
> > Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
> >
> > Best Interior at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
> >
> > Best Paint at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
> >
> > Best Firwwall Forward at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
> >
> >
> >
> > Best Interior and Panel at 2008 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Tony
> > King via KRnet
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 6:03 AM
> > To: KRnet
> > Cc: Tony King
> > Subject: Re: KR> VW + Prop
> >
> >
> >
> > At 876 lbs empty I'd be looking for a bigger engine than a VW -
> > especially at that altitude and with those temps.  Also, I'm pretty
> > sure 3,000 rpm is a bit low - most of the VW guys seem to go for
> > around 3,400 - 3,600.
> >
> >
> >
> > TK
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> >
> >
> > > On 23 Dec 2015, at 6:36 PM, PIERRE via KRnet <
> > <mailto:krnet at list.krnet.org> krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Hi Guys,
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > > It feels as if I've hit a brick wall. I had a 48(pitch) X 52 prop on
> >
> > > my KR2S (haven't flown yet). The max revs I got was 2,760rpm static.
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > > I then bought a 45(pitch) X 54 prop to see if I can get to 3,000rpm,
> >
> > > but I only got to 1,850rpm. Stripped the 2 Stromberg 175 cd
> >
> > > carburetors and had them rebuilt - no difference. The main problem
> >
> > > with these numbers is that I can only get to 65mph IAS and it takes
> >
> > > 1,500 feet to get to that speed. The main reason for wanting
> > > 3,000rpm
> >
> > > is that the vw max torque is at 3,000rpm and I think I will then
> > > jump
> >
> > > to heigher rpm and thus more thrust and then higher speeds..
> > > What am
> > I
> > missing?
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > > The KR2S has got wing tanks and tri-cycle gear and is 4" wider in
> > > the
> >
> > > cabin, weight is 876lbs empty, so she is a bit heavier that she
> > > should
> >
> > > be. (I am 176lbs and 5ft 8in) My altitude is 5,500feet ASL and the
> >
> > > temps we had is between 89 degrees and 108 degrees Fahrenheit. (32
> >
> > > degrees - 42 degrees
> >
> > > centigrade)
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Hope somebody can help!
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Cheers,
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Pierre
> >
> > >
> >
> > > __

KR> Merry Christmas

[Mike Sylvester]

Merry Christmas guys. My two sons and their families will be here today for 
Christmas Dinner but unlike Paul, I have timed a couple of projects on the KR 
that need an extra set of hands. I'm hopeful that they'll look at it as good 
father / son bonding time. It's looking like just a few more months to get my 
girl in the air. And then I'll be expecting calls to meet for lunch or just to 
go visit someone. Yee Haa.  Again Merry Christmas to all.

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

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> Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2015 06:38:55 -0600
> To: krnet at list.krnet.org
> Subject: Re: KR> Merry Christmas
> From: krnet at list.krnet.org
> CC: ppaulvsk at aol.com
> 
> 
> Dan said:Good morning and Merry Christmas to my KR Family.  For some of you, 
> it is
> well into the day and for others, you are still having visions of sugar
> plums.
> And to you Dan and everyone else.My Wife and I our spending four days at my 
> daughters house in Tennessee with ALL my kids and grandkids and won't be 
> working on my plane for awhile.  That is ok, I need to remind myself once in 
> awhile what the real important things in life are.  Again, Mary Christmas
> Paul ViskBelleville Il618-406-4705
> 
> 
> 
> Dan said:Good morning and Merry Christmas to my KR Family.  For some of you, 
> it is
> well into the day and for others, you are still having visions of sugar
> plums.
> And to you Dan and everyone else.My Wife and I our spending four days at my 
> daughters house in Tennessee with all my kids and grandkids and won't be 
> working on my plane for awhile.  That is ok, I need to remind myself once in 
> awhile what the real important things in life are.  Again, Mary Christmas.
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KR> VW + Prop

[Mike Arnold]

Robert where are you in Missouri
On Dec 23, 2015 8:00 AM, "Robert7721 via KRnet" 
wrote:

> Pierre,
>
>
> Hate to say this, but I don't think this plane is going to be safe to fly
> as is.  If you are truly at 5500 ft, and empty weight is 876, the VW is
> probably not going to be enough engine. Specially at the temperatures (89
> -108) you are stating.
>
>
> Your 1st prop was closer to what you need. Steve Bennett at Great Plains
> (VW Seller)  basically said you need about 2900 rpm static to be sure you
> were good.  The RPM will climb up once you are in the air and moving.
>
>
> I'm running a VW (Revmaster 2100D) and a 1500 ft roll to get 65 mph at
> 5500 ft is actually good in my opinion. I know I used up quite a bit more
> on a trip from the Midwest USA to California over some serious mountains in
> 2014. There were a couple airports I landed/took off at with elevations
> over 5500 ft. But my empty weight is closer to 650 pounds. My best climb
> rate was maybe 300-400 ft/min at those elevations. I do normally get about
> 800 fpm climb at my home airport in Missouri (1000 ft MSL).
>
>
> Options, 1st I'd go back to the 1st Prop and Carb set up. That was close.
> I believe someone else already commented that increasing the length to 54"
> was a bad idea - that is correct. Normally, you shorten the prop to
> increase RPMs.  Lowering the pitch usually helps as well with increasing
> the rpm, but length is a factor as well.
>
>
> Also,
>
>
> 1. Can you relocate to a lower elevation for initial testing?
> 2. Wait for cooler weather?
>
>
>
>
> Rob Schmitt
> N1852Z
> www.robert7721.com
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: PIERRE via KRnet 
> To: krnet 
> Cc: PIERRE 
> Sent: Wed, Dec 23, 2015 2:37 am
> Subject: KR> VW + Prop
>
> Hi Guys,
>
>
>
> It feels as if I've hit a brick wall. I had a 48(pitch) X 52 prop on my
> KR2S
> (haven't flown yet). The max revs I got was 2,760rpm static.
>
>
>
> I then bought a 45(pitch) X 54 prop to see if I can get to 3,000rpm, but I
> only got to 1,850rpm. Stripped the 2 Stromberg 175 cd carburetors and had
> them rebuilt - no difference. The main problem with these numbers is that I
> can only get to 65mph IAS and it takes 1,500 feet to get to that speed. The
> main reason for wanting 3,000rpm is that the vw max torque is at 3,000rpm
> and I think I will then jump to heigher rpm and thus more thrust and then
> higher speeds.. What am I missing?
>
>
>
> The KR2S has got wing tanks and tri-cycle gear and is 4" wider in the
> cabin,
> weight is 876lbs empty, so she is a bit heavier that she should be. (I am
> 176lbs and 5ft 8in) My altitude is 5,500feet ASL and the temps we had is
> between 89 degrees and 108 degrees Fahrenheit. (32 degrees - 42 degrees
> centigrade)
>
>
>
> Hope somebody can help!
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pierre
>
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KR> VW + Prop

[Mike Arnold]

What do you want for that engine? What does the cowl fit?
On Dec 23, 2015 5:25 AM, "Dan Heath via KRnet"  wrote:

> If you want a good engine for that heavy KR, I have a Roy Szarafinski
> Corvair complete except for the exhaust.  I mean complete with Ellison,
> prop
> and spinner.  I will throw in the slightly damaged cowling as well.  I want
> a bigger engine for my Panther.
>
>
>
> You can contact me at Danrh at Windstream.net
>
>
>
> See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on
> the pics
>
>
>
> 2015 KR Gathering - McMinnville, OR.  September 3 - 6 -- See U There.
>
>
>
> Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
>
> Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
>
> Best Interior at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
>
> Best Paint at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
>
> Best Firwwall Forward at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
>
>
>
> Best Interior and Panel at 2008 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
>
>
>
>
>
> Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
>
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Tony King
> via
> KRnet
> Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 6:03 AM
> To: KRnet
> Cc: Tony King
> Subject: Re: KR> VW + Prop
>
>
>
> At 876 lbs empty I'd be looking for a bigger engine than a VW - especially
> at that altitude and with those temps.  Also, I'm pretty sure 3,000 rpm is
> a
> bit low - most of the VW guys seem to go for around 3,400 - 3,600.
>
>
>
> TK
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>
>
> > On 23 Dec 2015, at 6:36 PM, PIERRE via KRnet <
>  krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > Hi Guys,
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > It feels as if I've hit a brick wall. I had a 48(pitch) X 52 prop on
>
> > my KR2S (haven't flown yet). The max revs I got was 2,760rpm static.
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > I then bought a 45(pitch) X 54 prop to see if I can get to 3,000rpm,
>
> > but I only got to 1,850rpm. Stripped the 2 Stromberg 175 cd
>
> > carburetors and had them rebuilt - no difference. The main problem
>
> > with these numbers is that I can only get to 65mph IAS and it takes
>
> > 1,500 feet to get to that speed. The main reason for wanting 3,000rpm
>
> > is that the vw max torque is at 3,000rpm and I think I will then jump
>
> > to heigher rpm and thus more thrust and then higher speeds.. What am
> I
> missing?
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > The KR2S has got wing tanks and tri-cycle gear and is 4" wider in the
>
> > cabin, weight is 876lbs empty, so she is a bit heavier that she should
>
> > be. (I am 176lbs and 5ft 8in) My altitude is 5,500feet ASL and the
>
> > temps we had is between 89 degrees and 108 degrees Fahrenheit. (32
>
> > degrees - 42 degrees
>
> > centigrade)
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > Hope somebody can help!
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > Cheers,
>
> >
>
> > Pierre
>
> >
>
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KR> Engine cowl

[Mike Arnold]

Anyone have a KR2S engine cowl you could part with? I have a nice KR2
engine cowl I could part with.

KR> Selling two projects

[Mike Arnold]

Where is it. How many hours has it got on it?
On Nov 12, 2015 7:59 AM, "peter via KRnet"  wrote:

> Anyone want a Revmaster 2100, complete less carb, dual magneto,
> alternator, in Seattle. I looked at it and it is clean and has good
> compression. $1200 plus shipping. Peter
>
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KR> KR2S project for sale

[Mike Arnold]

Evans, please send contact info to marnold771 at gmail.com
On Nov 12, 2015 8:42 AM, "Evans Powell via KRnet" 
wrote:

> Have a KR2S kit I won't be able to finish for a long time; too long.
> Signed a mobility agreement and will now be going overseas.
>
> I bought this kit near day VFR completion.  I am TAKING OFFERS from those
> who are serious.  If you want a KR2S that is pristine and doesn't need work
> then please don't waste your time; or mine.
>
>
> Here are some details.
>
> Have original plan book
> Kit is on its wheels (tail dragger)
> Needs canopy attached (tinted dragon fly) Parts are there for Mark Langford
> style mounting.
> No interior made
> Current panel has Grand Rapids EFIS, ignition, Alt, Airspeed, (day VFR)
> Have most of the original paperwork and kit number docs
> Running HAPI 1835 (mounted but no longer hooked up; preparing to remove and
> replace with stronger 2100 or Corvair)
> Great Plains VW manual
> two appropriate Corvair cores for WW conversion (WW conversion
> manual included)
> No cowling or spinner
> Has Sterba prop
> Previous workmanship is structurally sounds but not the prettiest I've
> seen.
> Exterior has been primed and partly sanded; needs more cosmetic work prior
> to paint.
>
>
> I am not interested in haggling with anyone.  If you are interested we can
> talk offline and then you can make an offer.  I need to sell this by the
> end of the year; late January by the absolute latest.
>
> Please contact me offline if interested.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Evans.
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KR> Nice write up on Steve Bennett

[Mike Arnold]

There are many things proving to be very effective in treating cancer and
all degenerative disease. Feel free to contact me if you are interested.
On Nov 6, 2015 1:20 PM, "Chris Prata via KRnet" 
wrote:

> the cure for cancer cant come fast enough. (and it is coming...)
>
>
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KR> Peter Garrison

[Mike T]

I came along too late for the radio ranges, but I've read about them many
times in old books and articles.  A remarkably simple way to let you figure
out where you were using nothing but an ordinary radio, if you knew what
you were doing.  Now it seems we have more and more sophisticated equipment
that requires less and less skill.  VORs, which replaced the radio ranges,
are mostly obsolete now and scheduled to be shut off in 2025.  Then
everything will depend on GPS.

Mike Taglieri

On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 3:15 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet <
krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote:

> I lived in Tarzana the same time Peter Garrison lived there.  I didn't
> know him then and don't know him now, but I've certainly come to
> appreciate his writing in the ensuing years.  Mr. Garrison was hanging
> around with the Rutans and John Thorpe and Ladislow Pazmany (life member
> of my EAA Chapter here in San Diego, Chapter 14) back then and building
> his first Melmoth.  He kept Melmoth at Whiteman, same place where Sparky
> had his hangar next to John Thorpe.  Garrison flew Melmoth around the
> world several times before a true Orange County clown landed a 172 on top
> of him in the run-up area at John Wayne.  He built another one and
> currently keeps it at Whiteman, just as he did his first one.  Both
> planes carried enough fuel to go 3000 miles.  A lot of us on KRNET are
> old enough to remember the Melmoth days and probably, as I do, look
> forward to reading Garrison's columns in Flying every month.  Some
> months, his writing is about all there is in that magazine that's worth
> reading . . .  but usually not.  I still like Flying Magazine.  Garrison
> often writes both the "Aftermath" column and the "Technicalities" column.
>  I learn something new every time I read him.
>
> I can't remember if I've mentioned it earlier - probably have - but in
> August 2014 he wrote one the best pieces I've ever read by him.  It was
> titled "The Importance of Being Lost".  It's free to read, no
> subscription necessary.  Here's the link below.  As with all of the
> topics that come up on this forum, some netters will be interested in
> some things, especially things pertaining to building, and others will be
> interested in more general aviation topics.  Garrison's articles touch
> upon both since he's not only a builder extraordinaire but also a
> historian and writer with a wide-ranging aviation-inclined mind.
>
> I'm posting the link to that article here in case somebody has a few
> minutes to read some really first rate aviation writing.
>
>
> http://www.flyingmag.com/technique/proficiency/importance-being-lost
>
>
> If Juno breaks the link please just take the space out - either that or
> Google the title of the article and it'll come right up.  His subject in
> this excellent article is a pilot named Jack Knight.  Jack Knight flew
> the mail many years before Lindbergh ever climbed into a cockpit and I am
> really inspired by the lives of people like Knight and the kind of flying
> they did back when airplanes were such crude and dangerous contraptions.
> Just about everything was out to get you back then.  Death was around
> every corner in those days and the pilots who flew back then rarely let
> weather get in their way.  How ironic that Jack Knight, after surviving
> every deadly trick the sky and primitive equipment could throw at him,
> died in bed of malaria he picked up while scouting a route in South
> America.  Garrison doesn't tell us that part, but he does mention one of
> the best aviation books I've ever read.  West With the Night by Beryl
> Markham.  I came across that one in the mid 80's and have recommended it
> to people ever since, just as I have Robert Buck's autobiography North
> Star Over my Shoulder.  Both of these books are supreme examples of
> aviation writing.
>
> For anyone who hasn't read this Garrison piece, you will enjoy it I
> think.  And it's true - it really is important to experience being lost.
> It's such a rare event these days . . . almost impossible really.  Beryl
> Markham's prescient quote in Garrison's article really accurately
> predicted what navigation has become.
>
> Mike
> KSEE
>
>
> 
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KR> KR2 Parts For Sale

[Mike Arnold]

NOT JR ...KR2 Right
On Oct 30, 2015 5:20 PM, "Mike Arnold"  wrote:

> I assume you are talking JR right
> On Oct 29, 2015 5:13 PM, "Jim Ellison via KRnet" 
> wrote:
>
>> I  also have a KR  project  for  sale.  A  very straight  boat with all
>> fiberglass parts on top. Located in Sherman Texas.  That is about 60 miles
>> north of Dallas  Please e-mail off net.
>>
>> Jim Ellison
>> Missile.mouse at hotmail.com
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KR> KR2 Parts For Sale

[Mike Arnold]

I assume you are talking JR right
On Oct 29, 2015 5:13 PM, "Jim Ellison via KRnet" 
wrote:

> I  also have a KR  project  for  sale.  A  very straight  boat with all
> fiberglass parts on top. Located in Sherman Texas.  That is about 60 miles
> north of Dallas  Please e-mail off net.
>
> Jim Ellison
> Missile.mouse at hotmail.com
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KR> Plane confusion

[Mike T]

Why not have a placard on the dash of each plane with the full name, just
as you'd recite it to tower? I'm an attorney, and when I'm arguing in court
I always write the client's name at the top of the my notes, just in case I
have a senior moment and it slips my mind.

Mike Taglieri
On Oct 24, 2015 8:25 PM, "Mike Stirewalt via KRnet" 
wrote:

> It's becoming a problem, more so as I get older. I've pulled the plane
> out of the hangar and taxiied down the ramp to the entrance to the
> taxiway and realize, too late in some cases, that I'm not flying a
> Griffon-powered Mark XIV Spitfire. I'm actually at the controls of my
> GP2180-powered KR-1?. The two planes are so strikingly alike that
> confusing the two is causing me occasional embarrassment when I'm calling
> ground or the tower and get as far as "Experimental . . . . . uh, stand
> by please." I get no further because I don't have a quick way to identify
> which airplane I'm flying that day. I have the registration numbers
> memorized of course but figuring out which plane I'm flying is the
> problem. How do others on the forum handle this dilemma? I'm sure I'm not
> the only one this happens to. It's easy to get them confused. The props
> turn the same direction. The airfoils are the same. The airframes are
> both made of wood and the tails both sit on the ground. Really, unless
> you're outside and looking at them side by side, how do you tell? You'd
> think I would be able to hear the difference in engine sound except my
> Halo headset is so efficient at blocking external sounds I really can't
> hear anything except the radio. Yes, the N numbers are placarded just in
> front of me on the panel but I often don't think quickly enough to look.
> When I'm sitting there in a quandry and the tower is waiting for me to
> give them more information, if I could remind myself in some quick and
> foolproof way that I don't actually own a Mark XIV Spitfire, that would
> at least help. However, in the heat of operations, when I'm under such
> pressure and stress, I get confused as to whether I do or I don't own a
> Mark XIV Griffon-powered Spitfire.
> As we Baby Boomers age, NextGen is arriving just in time. With all
> communications by automated datalink, aircraft ID will not be dependent
> upon the pilot remembering which plane he's flying. So that'll be a big
> relief. Until then though, what little tricks/memnonics/etc. do you guys
> use to avoid this kind of confusion?
> Thanks,
> Mike
> KSEE
>
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KR> Kitplanes 1993 KR Articles

[Mike T]

This is a very good find.  In case anyone doesn't know this, all of the
back issues of Kitplanes prior to February, 2008, were destroyed in a fire.
This, of course, includes virtually all of their articles on older planes
like the KR.  So these copies may be the only ones.

Does KRnet have a file-sharing section? If so, how about putting these
articles there so everyone can access them?

Mike Taglieri

On Sun, Oct 25, 2015 at 5:34 AM, billjacobs386 at yahoo.com <
krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote:

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Thanks for the effort. Its appreciated.Bill Jacobs
>
>
> -- Original message--From: Chris Prata via KRnet Date: Sat, Oct
> 24, 2015 11:06 PMTo: krnet at list.krnet.org;Cc: Chris Prata;Subject:KR>
> Kitplanes 1993 KR ArticlesFor anyone on the list who is interested, I
> finally obtained those articles without any missing pages and have scanned
> them to PDF. If anyone wants a copy shoot me an email. If you take the KR
> out of the subject and it will end up in my inbox instead of in the krnet
> folder.  I scanned to 150dpi and the file size is 2.5 and 4MB for the 2
> articles which should be easy to email.chris
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KR> Fly in Sat.

[Mike Sylvester]

Serfi ( Southeastern Regional Fly In ) Tomorrow in Evergreen Alabama. The 
weather is looking good and if your in the southeast, it's an easy day trip for 
a fast flying KR. See Ya there.

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854  

KR> KR2/O-200 first run

[Mike Sylvester]

A red letter day in history occurred today. Rolled the KR2S outside, filled her 
up with non ethanol fuel, checked fuel flow, pump throttle one time, turned the 
key and the Continental O-200 came to life. Sweeet. Ran her for about 30 
minutes, I still haven't stop grinning. I took a video on my phone but it will 
not email to my laptop. Say's it's to large. 

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854  

KR> Hardware

[Mike Arnold]

You know I think re-building a KR or finishing a project may be harder than
starting from scratch. What are you guys using for wire rope connectors and
hinges etc? Swage looks good is hand held crimpers ok? What are your best
sources?

KR> Skin in the game

[Mike Arnold]

KR guys someone give me some direction here. My fuse has only wood ply on
it now. What are my options for finishing the wood? Glass over the wood,
paint the wood, carbon fiber, bed liner!!!

On Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 8:08 AM, Mike Arnold via KRnet  wrote:

> Hey you KR builders what kind of finish or skin are you guys using. All I
> have now is ply.
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KR> First flight

[Mike Arnold]

Robert way to go! I am truly jealous. I have some work left to do on my KR2
S. You have inspired me to get at it.

On Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 8:53 AM, Robert Pesak via KRnet <
krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote:

>
>
> Hi everyone, I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m.
> I guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.
>
>
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KR> First flight

[Mike Sylvester]

Robert, Congratulations. I'm dying here, I need more details than that. Your 
probably waiting on the adrenaline to wear off so you can type. LOL.

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854


> Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:53:59 -0500
> To: KRnet at list.krnet.org
> Subject: KR> First flight
> From: krnet at list.krnet.org
> CC: rkpsk1 at att.net
> 
> 
> 
> Hi everyone, I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m. I 
> guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.
> 
> 
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KR> Skin in the game

[Mike Arnold]

BTW the front deck is glass and the turtle is glass.
On Oct 12, 2015 8:09 AM, "Mike Arnold via KRnet" 
wrote:

> Hey you KR builders what kind of finish or skin are you guys using. All I
> have now is ply.
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KR> Skin in the game

[Mike Arnold]

Hey you KR builders what kind of finish or skin are you guys using. All I
have now is ply.

KR> Electrical System

[Mike Arnold]

Mark, I have a major wing problem with my KR2S. Anyway I could talk to you
personally or private email about it? Really need help. Thanks
On Oct 2, 2015 10:04 PM, "Mark Langford via KRnet" 
wrote:

> The Diehl alternator setup on my plane is the old single phase system, and
> is a permanent magnet ring mounted to the flywheel, with a bunch of coils
> surrounding it (bolted to the case).  The regulator has two AC inputs from
> the coils, and one output to the battery.  I'm pretty sure the coils and
> magnets are from an Onan generator.  It delivers an amazingly steady 14.5V
> output, and charges anywhere north of 1500 rpms.  I have a couple of $1 50A
> Schottkey diodes that manage the backup battery charging and isolation from
> the main system. That backup battery is constantly being charged by the
> alternator (as is the main battery), but a drain on the main side won't
> hurt the backup side.  They are rated at a current that will act as a fuse
> in case of a short in the main system, isolating the backup from the main.
> I'm quite happy with the failsafe nature of the system, and the price was
> right...
>
> Mark Langford
> ML at N56ML.com
> http://www.n56ml.com
>
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KR> Electrical System

[Mike Arnold]

Any KR 2 in N Tx?
On Oct 1, 2015 11:12 PM, "John Martindale via KRnet" 
wrote:

> Hmmm, in which case having a 35amp circuit breaker in its unregulated
> output
> is pointless. It will never trip because the dynamo at 20 amp rating is
> incapable of supplying that current in the first place unless it goes into
> substantial overspeed.
>
> What should be included is over-voltage protection across the regulated
> output that breaks (or shunts) the circuit in the event of regulator
> failure. Breaking unregulated output by circuit breaker or simple switch
> generates huge voltages in the dynamo coils that could break down the
> insulation around the wires in it because the power from the coils spinning
> in the non-adjustable non turn offable magnetic field has nowhere else to
> go. You should never spin a dynamo without somewhere for the excess power
> to
> go...even if it just literally a "crowbar" across the output.
>
> Alternators are very different because the coils are energised to produce
> the field (as opposed to magnet) and can thus be turned off. Spinning of
> the
> armature thus has no output and no adverse impact.
>
> John Martindale
> 29 Jane Circuit
> Toormina NSW 2452
> Australia
>
> ph:61 2 6658 4767
> m:0403 432179
> email:john_martindale at bigpond.com
> web site:
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> brian.kraut--- via KRnet
> Sent: Friday, 2 October 2015 11:39 AM
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> Cc: brian.kraut at eamanufacturing.com
> Subject: Re: KR> Electrical System
>
> It is a permanent magnet generator.  If I recall correctly it is a John
> Deer part.
>
>
>  Original Message 
> Subject: Re: KR> Electrical System
> From: John Martindale via KRnet 
> Date: Thu, October 01, 2015 1:43 pm
> To: "'KRnet'" 
> Cc: John Martindale 
>
> Hi Sid
>
> What kind of alternator is that VW Diehl alternator? Is it field
> regulated
> aka most cars or a permanent magnet dynamo with regulator aka the small
> John
> Deere or Kubota tractors?
>
> Cheers John
>
> John Martindale
> 29 Jane Circuit
> Toormina NSW 2452
> Australia
>
> ph:61 2 6658 4767
> m:0403 432179
> email:john_martindale at bigpond.com
> web site:
> -Original Message-
> From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Sid Wood
> via
> KRnet
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> Subject: Re: KR> Electrical System
>
> I have used the Expbus for 5 years on my KR-2. I added a 35 amp circuit
> breaker for the VW Diehl alternator rated at 20 amps. .sheep shears
>
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