KR> Gas Struts
At 01:49 AM 2/20/2009, you wrote: >Of course now I'll >have to turn them around to see if it makes any difference, which will take >about two minutes, but I can't imagine that they could work any better. >Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL ++ Mark, You're not responsible for doing ALL THE RESEARCH. If they are working, leave them alone. :-) Larry Flesner
KR> Gas Struts
A lot has been said about gas strut mounting, and I'm sure it's mostly true, at least for the struts described. I mounted my "Life-o-mat" struts "upside down" for some reason that was way too along ago to remember, and I must say they are as smooth as I could ever hope for, and I've had zero problems with them. They also have the nice feature of slowing down at the end of the up stroke so the canopy is gently brought to a smooth stop. Of course now I'll have to turn them around to see if it makes any difference, which will take about two minutes, but I can't imagine that they could work any better. See http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/04103050m.jpg ... Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL mail: N56ML "at" hiwaay.net website: www.N56ML.com
KR> Gas Struts
Hi Robin I took mine to a strut regasser to decompress them. It only took a minute with the right gear and cost nothing. You can't go too far or the seals will start to fail and before you know it they have to be pumped up again. John Martindale 29 Jane Circuit Toormina NSW 2452 AUSTRALIA ph: 61 2 6658 4767 (H) mob: 0403 432179 email: johnja...@optusnet.com.au web:www.members.optusnet.com.au/johnjanet/Martindale.htm -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Robin Macdonald Sent: Wednesday, 18 February 2009 9:25 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Gas Struts Hi Guys, I'm after some help with gas struts..snip
KR> Gas Struts
Robin I got my struts from a place that also regas struts, they will regas at a lower pressure, That's what I did. Worked, well, Now after a few years, a little more pressure would be good. Phil Matheson SAAA Ch. 20 http://www.saaa20.org/ VH-PKR Australia EMAIL: phillipmathe...@bigpond.com KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com --- Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html - Original Message - From: "Robin Macdonald" <r.macdon...@clear.net.nz> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:24 AM Subject: KR> Gas Struts Hi Guys, I'm after some help with gas struts. I want to use gas struts for the canopy, I have 2 but the pressure is too high. Apparenty you can increase the pressure but most struts you cannot reduce the pressure. With the struts that you can reduce the presure there is a valve in one end but these do not have the valve. I am thinking of drilling hole & welding in a valve from a vehicle tube has anyone out there tried this & how did you get on. I only want about 10 -20 PSI. Many thanks Robin New Zealand. ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Gas struts
I had 1 on my KR in 1994 It was a yellow KR 197RS. There are probable a couple of pictures at some of the fly-ins in the 90's --- On Wed, 2/18/09, Mark Jones <flyk...@charter.net> wrote: From: Mark Jones <flyk...@charter.net> Subject: Re: KR> Gas struts To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 3:45 PM >- Original Message - >Another thing to look at is a hatch holder from a boat place. It is >basically a spring rather than strut. Bend the spring >and the canopy comes >down. >Paul And since you mentioned the marine spring hatch holder. Here is the first one ever used on a KR. If anyone has used one before me then I will stand corrected. http://www.flykr2s.com/doorspring.html Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flyk...@charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Gas struts
>- Original Message - >Another thing to look at is a hatch holder from a boat place. It is >basically a spring rather than strut. Bend the spring >and the canopy comes >down. >Paul And since you mentioned the marine spring hatch holder. Here is the first one ever used on a KR. If anyone has used one before me then I will stand corrected. http://www.flykr2s.com/doorspring.html Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flyk...@charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com
KR> Gas Struts
I found two low pressure gas struts on a pickup truck fiberglass canopy rear hatch lid. They work perfect and only cost me $5.00 (U.S.) plus the ball joints ($5.00) from the local auto parts store. Mike Stafford,s KR2 is 85% and almost making real airplane noises.
KR> Gas struts
Another thing to look at is a hatch holder from a boat place. It is basically a spring rather than strut. Bend the spring and the canopy comes down. Paul Derry, NH
KR> Gas Struts
After trying several struts from AutoZone, wrong length, wrong pressure, I spotted the struts on my pickup truck topper setting in the drive. They are use to lift / hold the back glass door. Result: perfect length and perfect pressure. http://mysite.verizon.net/flesner/13.jpg http://mysite.verizon.net/flesner/14.jpg The size and weight of your canopy will dictate the strut required so no two requirements will be the same. Good luck.. Does anyone recall the tip given several years ago on how to lower the pressure in a strut by cutting a grove or something at the end of the rod and letting out some pressure? I'm sure it was mentioned on the net and maybe a web page given for instructions. Larry Flesner
KR> Gas Struts
Robin Macdonald wrote: > I'm after some help with gas struts. I want to use gas struts for the > canopy, I have 2 but the pressure is too high. At the risk of bearing the strut horse any more, most of the manufacturer's websites have a variety of lengths and strengths to choose from. There are some details on the one I used at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/kcf.html , about 2/3 of the way down. They are still working great... Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL mail: N56ML "at" hiwaay.net website: www.N56ML.com
KR> Gas Struts
Gas struts CAN be reduced in pressure it's just a matter of releasing the gas, re-sealing the unit ...then resetting to your spec's I do it over here for a living I have a cousin in NZ that could possibly do it for you i8f you get stuck !.cheers Vikk - Original Message - From: "M Blank" <bearsfr...@hotmail.com> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:25 PM Subject: RE: KR> Gas Struts I know I will get some flames over this but here is what I would do, I would take the old ones off of my ford probe rear hatch they have leaked the gas out evidently and they are weak I bet you could cruise the junk yards and find some that are a bit tired. Yes I am cheap. Mike KR200s on the gear > Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:24:31 +1300 > From: r.macdon...@clear.net.nz > To: kr...@mylist.net > Subject: KR> Gas Struts > > Hi Guys, > > I'm after some help with gas struts. > > I want to use gas struts for the canopy, I have 2 but the pressure is too > high. Apparenty you can increase the pressure but most struts you cannot > reduce the pressure. With the struts that you can reduce the presure there > is a valve in one end but these do not have the valve. > > I am thinking of drilling hole & welding in a valve from a vehicle tube > has anyone out there tried this & how did you get on. I only want about > 10 -20 PSI. > > Many thanks > > Robin > > > New Zealand. > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn ?10 hidden secrets? from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008
KR> Gas Struts
I know I will get some flames over this but here is what I would do, I would take the old ones off of my ford probe rear hatch they have leaked the gas out evidently and they are weak I bet you could cruise the junk yards and find some that are a bit tired. Yes I am cheap. Mike KR200s on the gear > Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:24:31 +1300 > From: r.macdon...@clear.net.nz > To: kr...@mylist.net > Subject: KR> Gas Struts > > Hi Guys, > > I'm after some help with gas struts. > > I want to use gas struts for the canopy, I have 2 but the pressure is too > high. Apparenty you can increase the pressure but most struts you cannot > reduce the pressure. With the struts that you can reduce the presure there is > a valve in one end but these do not have the valve. > > I am thinking of drilling hole & welding in a valve from a vehicle tube has > anyone out there tried this & how did you get on. I only want about 10 -20 > PSI. > > Many thanks > > Robin > > > New Zealand. > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn ?10 hidden secrets? from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008
KR> Gas Struts
The one I used is: It is a STABILUS Lift-O-Matic. The company is in Gastonia, NC 20052 and the numbers are: 8402QX 0125N 027/03 C 21 BPG2810 Here is the Gas Spring that is the NEW replacement for the one that I got, Used, from the truck topper place. This is the one that I am using on my Canopy door. This is as of 11/19/2003. I have yet to get the new one. It is our part number GSNI-6642. The price for these particular gas springs Is $36.50, and they are currently in stock. If you would like to place an Order, please call us in customer service at (215) 785-4466 Ext. 134. The reason that I send you this, is because you may need it if drilling the hole does not work. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2009 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Ill There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying has begun. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC ---Original Message--- From: Robin Macdonald List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 2/17/2009 6:16:02 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Gas Struts Hi Guys, I'm after some help with gas struts. I want to use gas struts for the canopy, I have 2 but the pressure is too high. Apparenty you can increase the pressure but most struts you cannot reduce the pressure. With the struts that you can reduce the presure there is a valve in one end but these do not have the valve. I am thinking of drilling hole & welding in a valve from a vehicle tube has anyone out there tried this & how did you get on. I only want about 10 -20 PSI. Many thanks Robin New Zealand. ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Gas Struts
Hi Guys, I'm after some help with gas struts. I want to use gas struts for the canopy, I have 2 but the pressure is too high. Apparenty you can increase the pressure but most struts you cannot reduce the pressure. With the struts that you can reduce the presure there is a valve in one end but these do not have the valve. I am thinking of drilling hole & welding in a valve from a vehicle tube has anyone out there tried this & how did you get on. I only want about 10 -20 PSI. Many thanks Robin New Zealand.
