Re: KR> progress

[Mike Sylvester via KRnet]

That a boy. I'm with you on needing more energy. If I were to start another 
plane, I don't know if I could finish.

Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854


From: KRnet  on behalf of n357cj via KRnet 

Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:19 PM
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Subject: KR> progress

Hey Guys,
I don't work as steady as I would like on the Dr. Dean air frame but made a 
good day today. I got the bottom side of the left wing glassed. So this week I 
should be able to remount it to the air frame and cut out th aileron. That will 
let me finish controls up on the left side and then move to the right. I wish I 
had the energy I had when I started the first plane when I was 38...
Joe Horton
N357CJ

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Re: KR> Progress and question

[Rick Human via KRnet]

I think all you have to do is shim up the main gear until level. The shims will 
be counted as part of your "Tare" as well as wheel chocks.

Rick Human
KR2 N202RH 
Houston, Texas

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>From: Stef den Boer via KRnet 
>Sent: Sep 7, 2018 11:23 AM
>To: KRnet 
>Cc: Stef den Boer 
>Subject: Re: KR> Progress and question
>
>Hi all,
>Thanks for the responce, maybe I was not clear enaugh but I need the 40 mm 
>nose extention to get waterlevel at the longeronsthis is what the plans 
>asking. But should I leave the 10 mm (part to long) on it. If I do that the 
>Bird wil not be in the water level and will be slidly off level.
>Always so hard to explane my question on papersorry
>
>Stef
>
>
>> Op 7 september 2018 om 15:51 schreef Stef den Boer via KRnet 
>> :
>> 
>> 
>> Hi kr family,
>> 
>> Today we did one of the last jobs where we coult have a delay with. We 
>> filled up the brake system. It was a easy job with no leaks. Great feeling. 
>> 
>> Instruments are installed, I have noise from the radio / transponder. Al 
>> wiring is almost finished. Need to final check the flight contralls and 
>> install safetywire it. 
>> 
>> And install the engine but that is plug and play
>> 
>> The day of the first flight is close...yes
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Question.1
>> 
>> I extended the nose gear 2 inch (50mm) but need only 40mm. So the longaron 
>> will be a bit out of water level, and I have a bit more prop clearance, but 
>> also more force to the gear. Should I shorten is waterlevel longerons or 
>> schould I leave it like this? 
>> 
>> Question 2
>> 
>> Needs the longarons water level in the mtow situation or in empty weight 
>> situation.
>> 
>> 
>> thanks, stef
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see 
>> http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2
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Re: KR> Progress and question

[Flesner via KRnet]

On 9/7/2018 11:23 AM, Stef den Boer via KRnet wrote:

But should I leave the 10 mm (part to long) on it.


+++

If I did the right conversion that is only 3/8 of an inch. You'll never 
know the difference.  Leave it in there.  Just make sure it's level to 
do W&B.


Larry Flesner


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Re: KR> Progress and question

[Rob Schmitt via KRnet]

Steph,

It is a great question.  I my opinion your location is fine. Neutral or slight 
positive is a good thing for takeoffs and landing.  Any negative angle would be 
bad. For weighing the aircraft - the plane should be level. 

With a slight nose up, you will have less pressure on the stick to elevate the 
nose during takeoff.  If it was below level you could have to exert extra 
pressure to get out of the negative angle and could cause a "wheel barrow" 
effect. More force on the main gear is fine, but not the nose gear.

A positive angle is also better for soft field take offs.  Keeping the nose up 
is critical on soft field takeoffs.  A positive angle also helps on landing as 
a positive pitch reduces the potential to "slam down" the nose after landing - 
and put undo force on the nose gear. You should always try to keep the nose up 
on landing anyway, but a positive angle will help. 

Only potential negative is the added drag induced by the slight nose up during 
the take off role.  I don't think 10 mm is going to cause you any significant 
issues.  Neutral would be best for minimal drag. 

Thanks,

Rob Schmitt
N1852Z






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From: KRnet  On Behalf Of Jeff Scott via KRnet
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2018 10:54 AM
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Subject: Re: KR> Progress and question

Steph,

I don't know whether the fuselage will need to be level or not.  For take off, 
I don't think it would be a problem unless the nose is going to stay on the 
ground and cause a shimmy.  However, my bigger concern would be whether you 
will be able to land on the mains and not be bumping the nose gear at the same 
time.  Maybe one of the nosedragger pilots on here can contribute their 
opinion.  Seems to me Rob Scmitt's KR would be a good example of a Stock KR-2S 
nosedragger configuration, so perhaps he can offer a better opinion than me 
based on his experience.  Rob, would it matter on landing if your nose gear was 
an inch taller?  Would that create too much abuse to the nose on landing?  What 
about on takeoff?  Would that keep the nose on the ground too long and 
potentially create a shimmy issue?  I suspect not, but perhaps Rob can give us 
his opinion?

-Jeff Scott
Cherokee Village, AR
 
 

Sent: Friday, September 07, 2018 at 8:51 AM
From: "Stef den Boer via KRnet" 
To: KRnet 
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Subject: KR> Progress and question
Hi kr family,

Today we did one of the last jobs where we coult have a delay with. We filled 
up the brake system. It was a easy job with no leaks. Great feeling.

Instruments are installed, I have noise from the radio / transponder. Al wiring 
is almost finished. Need to final check the flight contralls and install 
safetywire it.

And install the engine but that is plug and play

The day of the first flight is close...yes



Question.1

I extended the nose gear 2 inch (50mm) but need only 40mm. So the longaron will 
be a bit out of water level, and I have a bit more prop clearance, but also 
more force to the gear. Should I shorten is waterlevel longerons or schould I 
leave it like this?

Question 2

Needs the longarons water level in the mtow situation or in empty weight 
situation.


thanks, stef




Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see 
http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2

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Re: KR> Progress and question

[Stef den Boer via KRnet]

Hi all,
Thanks for the responce, maybe I was not clear enaugh but I need the 40 mm nose 
extention to get waterlevel at the longeronsthis is what the plans asking. 
But should I leave the 10 mm (part to long) on it. If I do that the Bird wil 
not be in the water level and will be slidly off level.
Always so hard to explane my question on papersorry

Stef


> Op 7 september 2018 om 15:51 schreef Stef den Boer via KRnet 
> :
> 
> 
> Hi kr family,
> 
> Today we did one of the last jobs where we coult have a delay with. We filled 
> up the brake system. It was a easy job with no leaks. Great feeling. 
> 
> Instruments are installed, I have noise from the radio / transponder. Al 
> wiring is almost finished. Need to final check the flight contralls and 
> install safetywire it. 
> 
> And install the engine but that is plug and play
> 
> The day of the first flight is close...yes
> 
> 
> 
> Question.1
> 
> I extended the nose gear 2 inch (50mm) but need only 40mm. So the longaron 
> will be a bit out of water level, and I have a bit more prop clearance, but 
> also more force to the gear. Should I shorten is waterlevel longerons or 
> schould I leave it like this? 
> 
> Question 2
> 
> Needs the longarons water level in the mtow situation or in empty weight 
> situation.
> 
> 
> thanks, stef
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2
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Re: KR> Progress and question

[Jeff Scott via KRnet]

Steph,

I don't know whether the fuselage will need to be level or not.  For take off, 
I don't think it would be a problem unless the nose is going to stay on the 
ground and cause a shimmy.  However, my bigger concern would be whether you 
will be able to land on the mains and not be bumping the nose gear at the same 
time.  Maybe one of the nosedragger pilots on here can contribute their 
opinion.  Seems to me Rob Scmitt's KR would be a good example of a Stock KR-2S 
nosedragger configuration, so perhaps he can offer a better opinion than me 
based on his experience.  Rob, would it matter on landing if your nose gear was 
an inch taller?  Would that create too much abuse to the nose on landing?  What 
about on takeoff?  Would that keep the nose on the ground too long and 
potentially create a shimmy issue?  I suspect not, but perhaps Rob can give us 
his opinion?

-Jeff Scott
Cherokee Village, AR
 
 

Sent: Friday, September 07, 2018 at 8:51 AM
From: "Stef den Boer via KRnet" 
To: KRnet 
Cc: "Stef den Boer" 
Subject: KR> Progress and question
Hi kr family,

Today we did one of the last jobs where we coult have a delay with. We filled 
up the brake system. It was a easy job with no leaks. Great feeling.

Instruments are installed, I have noise from the radio / transponder. Al wiring 
is almost finished. Need to final check the flight contralls and install 
safetywire it.

And install the engine but that is plug and play

The day of the first flight is close...yes



Question.1

I extended the nose gear 2 inch (50mm) but need only 40mm. So the longaron will 
be a bit out of water level, and I have a bit more prop clearance, but also 
more force to the gear. Should I shorten is waterlevel longerons or schould I 
leave it like this?

Question 2

Needs the longarons water level in the mtow situation or in empty weight 
situation.


thanks, stef




Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see 
http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2

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Re: KR> Progress

[donald january via KRnet]

I took a look see at your site and yes the build looks like it's going
strong and straight. I have a Taylor mono about the same stage and can feel
your excitement..😛

On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 4:02 PM, Daniel Heath via KRnet <
krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote:

> Lookin good Mark.  When I sold my first one, I also regretted it, big
> time.  But you are right, I think if a person had time to build 3, they
> might actually get it right, in their eyes.
>
>
>
> My Panther Building Documentation at  
> PantherBuilder Web Site
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>
>
> Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
>
> -Original Message-
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> Subject: KR> Progress
>
>
>
> Just a little update. I have been averaging 6 hours of work a day for the
> last two weeks on my 2S. If interested go to my main web site and then
> click on the link to my new project “Wunderbird” to see photos.
>
>
>
> Mark Jones
>
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>
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Re: KR> Progress

[Daniel Heath via KRnet]

Lookin good Mark.  When I sold my first one, I also regretted it, big time.  
But you are right, I think if a person had time to build 3, they might actually 
get it right, in their eyes.

 

My Panther Building Documentation at   
PantherBuilder Web Site

 

Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC

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Subject: KR> Progress

 

Just a little update. I have been averaging 6 hours of work a day for the last 
two weeks on my 2S. If interested go to my main web site and then click on the 
link to my new project “Wunderbird” to see photos. 

 

Mark Jones

Oldsmar, Fl

www.flykr2s.com

flyk...@gmail.com

 

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Re: KR> progress

[Joe Wallace via KRnet]

Enjoyed it anyway…. don’t ever mind visits about airplanes or flying….  jw


> On Feb 3, 2018, at 20:16, Jeff Scott via KRnet  wrote:
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Re: KR> progress

[Jeff Scott via KRnet]

My previous reply was supposed to be part of a private conversation and got the 
KRNet address in there.  Sorry about the excess email.

-Jeff Scott
 
 
 

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Re: KR> progress

[Jeff Scott via KRnet]

Good Job.  Charging systems can be challenging at times.  I dialed my system to 14.2V, but 13.8 should be sufficient.  I am starting to get some funky noise from my charging system that wasn't there when I installed it 2 years ago.  Not quite sure what's up with that.  I have also changed headsets, so this headset may be more sensitive to the various noises in the system.  Who knows?  I guess I'll have to go through the charging system to do some shielding and check connections when I have it down for annual this spring.  Will also be installing a new transponder, so it's not going to be an inexpensive annual.  In the mean time, I've been flying the socks off the planes.  I put 3 hrs on the KR in the previous 2 days, and put an hour on the Cub today (took Larry Howell out for an aireal tour of this area).  Also flew the Cub to breakfast last weekend and flew the KR over to Branson the week before.

 

Best regards,

 

-Jeff

 



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From: "Flesner via KRnet" 
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Subject: KR> progress


I've had concerns about my voltage regulator since I installed it maybe
100 or so hours ago.  I run an analog gauge so accurate read not really
possible but it always kept the batteries charged with a low amp read. 
I put in a small digital gauge recently and confirmed the low voltage
read, at most about 13.2V in cruise.  I called B&C to confirm the exact
tool I needed to adjust and they indicated a slotted screwdriver. 
Trouble was the adjustment hole was sealed with some kind of crap I
couldn't dig out, hot glue or something.  I decided to exit my recliner
this afternoon and try it again.  I had probably spent 30 minutes in the
past trying to dig the stuff out without success.  Today I removed the
regulator from the firewall to rotate to a better work angle while not
removing any wiring.  Success!  With a dental pick and 20 minutes of
effort the adjusting screw revealed itself.  Book says 1.6 volts per
turn so I cranked in 4 or so turns, not being very accurate, and did a
quick engine run.  Wow, I went way too far. After the engine warmed up I
took it to about 2000 rpm and I was getting 15+ volts and climbing.  Not
wanting to remove the cowl again today, I'll adjust it down on next
airport visit and run with top cowl off to tweak it in to 13.6 or 13.8
volts.  I came home a happy camper as I think I can now forget ordering
the 30 amp unit ($680) and can probably run with landing lights in the
pattern without showing a slight discharge.  I'll keep you posted.

Larry Flesner

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Re: KR> progress finally

[Steven Eberhart via KRnet]

On 05/12/2017 09:09 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote:

  I didn't build it for show but I had to do something to pass the time.

Larry Flesner

Larry, it sure does look pretty.

This must be the season to be working on planes.  I just finished 
working on a vapor lock problem when running on Winter blend 92 octane.  
Now that have that problem resolved, switched to 100LL :-), I have to 
pull a fuel tank to fix a fuel leak.  You have problems with aluminum 
ones too.


Steve Eberhart

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Re: KR> progress finally

[Stef den Boer via KRnet]

Wouw,

It looks brand new!

Good luck with the first Run.

Stef

> 
> Op 13 mei 2017 om 2:55 schreef Larry Flesner via KRnet
> :
> 
> 
> 
> 
> My engine overhaul has been going down hill since January. I think
> I've reached bottom and starting to climb out of the hole, finally.
> 
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/whw0rftuiw7jsxx/IMG_9047.JPG?dl=0
> 
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/cswv046ekwi278p/IMG_9048.JPG?dl=0
> 
> The are just hanging on for now to get the rods connected. I'll
> start closure in earnest this weekend, after coffee and donuts
> tomorrow morning at the residential air park.
> 
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Re: KR> progress finally

[Larry Flesner via KRnet]

At 01:03 PM 5/13/2017, you wrote:
Larry; that's quite a novel (and tidy) throttle control actuator you 
have on the firewall, and you should post a closeup picture of it.

Oscar Zuniga

++

Thanks.  I try to get a close up of it tomorrow.  I could have 
connected the cable on the opposite side of the throttle lever pivot 
and not needed a change of direction of the cable but, like you said, 
I didn't want a big loop forward of the firewall.  I designed it in 
my head, not on paper, so it took a few minor changes to get the arm 
length / orientation correct but over all I just mounted it and it 
works just fine.  I'm always amazed what different people notice in the photos.


Good progress today.  Cylinders bolted on and torqued, push rod tube 
seals in place, induction tubes all installed, rocker arms installed 
and checked for gap clearance.  Only one measured right at the max 
limit.  That was my last major concern so it looks like assembly is 
all that's left.  Mag install and timing will happen later this week 
so it could be running by the weekend. :-)


Larry Flesner 



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Re: KR> progress finally

[Mark Langford via KRnet]

Randy Smith wrote:

> The best thing I ever did after number five Volkswagen engine was to 
put an 0-200 on there. It was like night and day.


If I could put a Corvair engine on this thing (since I already have two 
of them), I'd have done it early on.  But Jim Faughn set this KR2 up 
with the CG at the very forward end of the range for his 190 pounds. 
When I get in it at 140 pounds, it's even more forward. It's so far 
forward it has to be flown with up trim, but other than that, there are 
no other noticeable effects, and it is a pretty fast plane.  But there's 
no way to put a Corvair or O-200 on it unless I also bolt at least 
thirty pounds of weight in the tail.  Coupled with the eighty extra 
pounds of the Corvair over the VW, that's another 110 pounds of overall 
weight.  And then there's the new engine mount, cowling, complete 
firewall redo, etc.  When I bought N891JF I thought I'd just turn the 
key and fly it, but I've spent more time working on it than I have 
flying it.  N56ML has way more time flying on it than maintenance time 
required, probably a 20 to 1 ratio.  I'm looking very forward to 
refurbing N56ML and getting it back in the air, starting as soon as the 
Swift is flying again...


Mark Langford
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Re: KR> progress finally

[Randall Smith via KRnet]

The best thing I ever did after number five Volkswagen engine was to put an 
0-200 on there. It was like night and day.

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> On May 12, 2017, at 8:04 PM, Christopher Pryce via KRnet 
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> Now thats a good looking engine!
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Re: KR> progress finally

[Daniel Heath via KRnet]

WOW, I think you went to the Continental store and bought a new one, you
can't fool me.

 

See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on
the pics 

 

2017 KR Gathering - KLXT Lee's Summit,  Missouri

 

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-



My engine overhaul has been going down hill since January.  I think I've
reached bottom and starting to climb out of the hole, finally.

 

 
https://www.dropbox.com/s/whw0rftuiw7jsxx/IMG_9047.JPG?dl=0

 

   
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cswv046ekwi278p/IMG_9048.JPG?dl=0

 

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Re: KR> progress finally

[Larry Flesner via KRnet]

Those hoping for "Best Engine" at the Gathering had better be at the 
top of their game! Larry's way more patient than I am, considering 
how long he's been waiting on those cylinders.

Mark Langford

+

Don't engrave the award just yet.  I'll have at least two other 
recent 0-200s to compete with and all the other firewall forwards 
that show up.  I didn't build it for show but I had to do something 
to pass the time.


Larry Flesner 



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Re: KR> progress finally

[Robert Russell via KRnet]

What a nice clean engine and install, happy for you that they finally arrived.
Bob R

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Re: KR> progress finally

[Mark Langford via KRnet]

Larry Flesner wrote:


My engine overhaul has been going down hill since January. I think
I've reached bottom and starting to climb out of the hole, finally.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/whw0rftuiw7jsxx/IMG_9047.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cswv046ekwi278p/IMG_9048.JPG?dl=0


Those hoping for "Best Engine" at the Gathering had better be at the top 
of their game! Larry's way more patient than I am, considering how long 
he's been waiting on those cylinders.


Maybe I too will fly again someday, if I ever get my pair of heads from 
Revmaster.  I'd advise those who are ordering heads to call bi-weekly to 
remind them that you ordered them.  I should be quiet about that though, 
as I really NEED a set of their heads!  So I've been working on the 
3100cc Corvair for N56ML in what little spare time I have.  Another goal 
is to get the Swift going again this summer.  Wonderwife wants to fly it 
some!


Mark Langford
m...@n56ml.com
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Re: KR> progress finally

[Christopher Pryce via KRnet]

Now thats a good looking engine!
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Re: KR> Progress?

[Jeff Scott via KRnet]

Incorrect installatino of the rods on small Continentals is one of the most 
common mistakes I find when I tear down these engines.  I'd say 1/3 of the 
small Continentals I have torn down have #1 and #3 rods installed incorrectly.  
This is thanks to an ambiguous description for how to install the rods in the 
manual.  In short, they should be installed so the oil hole in the rod caps are 
positioned to squirt oil onto the bottom of the opposing piston.

-Jeff Scott
Los Alamos, NM


I received my rebuilt rods this past week and between the overhaul
manual and Mark Langford I was convinced I understood the correct
orientation and location on the crank. I installed the rods and
torqued them according to the manual. As nothing ever goes exactly
to plan they sent me 8 cotter pins and I screwed one of them
up. I'll order several more with some other minor items I need and
start to assemble the case next week so I can install the cylinders
when they arrive. Progress, finally..

Larry Flesner


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Re: KR> Progress?

[Kayak Chris via KRnet]

way to go larry!


> I received my rebuilt rods this past week and between the overhaul manual
> and Mark Langford I was convinced I understood the correct orientation and
> location on the crank.  I installed the rods and torqued them according to
> the manual.  As nothing ever goes exactly to plan they sent me 8 cotter pins
> and I screwed one of them up.  I'll order several more with some other minor
> items I need and start to assemble the case next week so I can install the
> cylinders when they arrive.  Progress, finally..
>
> Larry Flesner

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Re: KR> Progress !

[Mike Sylvester via KRnet]

Brian, are you sure your from Florida, That sounds like something we would do 
here in Alabama. Sometimes the fix is just to darn simple.


Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854



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  I loosened the bolts 1/8" and started up the engine and prop
cleanly unstuck itself.  Certainly not the recommended procedure, but it
worked.

Brian Kraut
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Re: KR> Progress !

[brian.kraut--- via KRnet]

I had a Sterba prop with varnish that had gotten stuck to my prop spacer
a while back and no amount of puling on the prop would loosen it up and
hitting it or trying to pry it off would have definitely damaged the
wood.  I loosened the bolts 1/8" and started up the engine and prop
cleanly unstuck itself.  Certainly not the recommended procedure, but it
worked.

Brian Kraut
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Subject: KR> Progress !
From: Larry Flesner via KRnet 
Date: Mon, January 23, 2017 4:07 pm
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Larry Flesner 



I was unable to get my 5 inch prop extension off the crank with 
several non destructive efforts and didn't want to do anything to 
ruin either. After finding the right combination of socket size, 
bolt length, and number of washers, I was able to pull the drive lugs 
out the back of the prop flange and was then able to tap the 
extension off with a rubber hammer. The crank is now at the machine 
shop and for $30 USD they will mic the crank, check for any out of 
round, magniflux the crank, and check for run out on the 
flange. Once I get the report I'll know what my next steep will 
be. If all is well I'd like to get the crank balanced and get all 
other items clean and inspected and start planning the rebuild. If 
any crank work needs to be done it will probably go to a certified 
aircraft shop. Updates to follow...

Larry Flesner


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Re: KR> Progress !

[Larry Flesner via KRnet]

At 09:20 PM 1/23/2017, you wrote:


Just a suggestion if you are going to balance the shaft
I would do the pistons & rods as well,

++

I'm in the process of working with a company (google "chuck Ney 
cylinders") to purchase 4 new style rebuilt cylinders with balanced 
pistons, rods, and rings and re-bushed rocker arms, all ready to bolt 
to the case ($800).  Right now we are negotiating on the credit 
amount they will give me for all my extra engine parts.  Maybe 
President Trump can get me a deal. :-)


Larry Flesner 



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Re: KR> Progress !

[Robin Macdonald via KRnet]

Larry,

Just a suggestion if you are going to balance the shaft
I would do the pistons & rods as well,  a quick check to see how good they 
are is to weigh all the pistons
they should be within a few grams,  & weigh the rods they should be the 
same, within a few grams

If the rods are different they may need end for end balancing,

Good luck

Robin

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I was unable to get my  5 inch prop extension off the crank with


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Re: KR> Progress !

[Joe. E. Wallace via KRnet]

Larry

What a nice time to have that engine totally balanced…  have done it on a twin 
years ago and can not imagine what a difference it made….  well worth the time 
and money…  I am using a Geo 1.3 liter 4 cyl with a belt redrive on my project 
and it has increased the hp, rpm and performance a good bit…  according to the 
dyno…  good investment.. jw
> On Jan 23, 2017, at 17:07, Larry Flesner via KRnet  
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> 
> 
> I was unable to get my  5 inch prop extension off the crank with several non 
> destructive efforts and didn't want to do anything to ruin either.  After 
> finding the right combination of socket size, bolt length, and number of 
> washers, I was able to p

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KR>Re: KR Progress

[Joseph H. Horton]

Guys;
From the net traffic it sounds like a lot of work is being done
now by many people. Dan, your plane is really looking good. On the smooth
 prime issue I had decided after my first try with it that thinning was
the way to go and after thinning I only put on two coats an then sanded
with 120 grit to level the surface up and then two more thinned coats.
My progress this weekend was to assemble the red and green LED
marker light kits from killacycle. My total lack of experience did not
stop me. Once I had made a few practice solder joints on the practice kit
that is supplied with the kit I was good to go and five hours latter I
had a functioning set of marker lights. I ordered a couple clear canopies
from Hobby Town USA that by the web site look like they will get close to
fitting my wing tip shape. I'll let you know how that works out.
Sunday was spent on aileron balancing. Both ailerons have the
balancing weight mounted and left a little heavy for paint. The total
weight of each aileron before paint is just under 5#. This makes my outer
wing panels before paint at 46#
Joe Horton
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