Thanks Rob. I have spent a lot of time watching them... taking my time to get it right. Luis
On Monday, June 4, 2018 04:32:27 PM CDT, Rob Schmitt <robert7...@aol.com> wrote: Luis, YouTube can also be a great resource on rebuilding a VW. I reviewed several videos before I did my Revmaster rebuild and while there were some differences between and Standard VW and the Rev, they were very helpful. Rob Schmitt > On Jun 4, 2018, at 10:07 AM, Luis Claudio via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> > wrote: > > Just some ramblings on the progress of my KR in Dallas...Today I start > putting my engine together after disassembly for cleaning and inspection. I > purchased some of the gaskets and seals locally. Love the new heads > (Revmaster with stainless seats and valves), Went back with the original > pistons and cylinders and the D3000 magneto with the auto plug 8mm wire > conversion. Spent this weekend reviewing the assembly instructions book from > Revmaster and I think I am ready (famous last words). > I repaired all holes in the inboard and outboard wings that the PO cut into > it, completed the installation of the rudder and brakes assembly, updated the > wheel axles to 3/4" with new bearings and brakes. Secured a 4" prop > extension, prop spinner and the engine came with a prop so I will be using > it. Talk to the gentleman that made the prop and he is committed to making > sure I am happy with it, he will modify it if necessary... > I am optimistic that the project is going well. I have gotten a lot of great > help and advice from the group and my local buddies here at the Mesquite > airport are priceless, they have even made sure I stay current by inviting me > to fly with them in the RV's... and finally I signed up to attend the > gathering this coming September, with or without the airplane. > Blue skies... > Luis R Claudio, KR2S, Dallas, Texas > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at > https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. > Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org