After 4 flights I made a new bracket to mount the Bowden cable throttle installation for the Zenith carb. I removed the throttle lever mounted on the left side in the cockpit to install a push knob control on the instrument panel. Logic for the lever quadrant and the push knob are reversed. So, had to reverse the set up at the carb. Two reasons for the change: Get more elbow room in the tiny KR-2 cockpit and better throttle control especially on short final for landing. The new Bowden cable has a Teflon lining for much smoother action. Here is a picture of the Zenith with accessories ready to put back in the airplane. The carb and accessories you see in the picture weigh 6.4 pounds. Amazing how an ounce here and there adds up. Next thing you know you are weighing an eight hundred pound airplane; fuel and me puts it just about at gross. https://s3.amazonaws.com/expercraft/sidwood/193059593854ced360c3caf.jpg The red bracket bolts to the center of the Diehl Adapter Case on the back of the 2180 VW at the mag location. I am using the Compufire electronic ignition, so that location works for me. I had previously shortened the Y tube for the intake manifold to raise the carb to clear the strut braces for the nose gear. Everything is a trade off.
Thanks to Chris Gardiner and Chris Prata for their advice and help on this carb re-work. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA
