KR> crankcase crack

2012-04-05 Thread Jeff Scott
Cases are going to crack. The VW engine was only intended to run down the road at less than 50% power most of the time. In an aircraft, you ask a lot more of it than it was ever designed to do. Even Continental and Lycoming have cases crack occasionally. The Lyc O-320 I overhauled for my Cub had

KR> crankcase crack

2012-04-05 Thread Glenn Martin
If this is a pre 1973 case, its more prone. Post 1973, had a different blend..more aluminum..but still prone to becoming brittle. Magnesium is that way. Aluminum holds up better. Reply direct. What are the numbers on your case? In Particular, the numbers under the generator riser. Glenn Martin

KR> crankcase crack

2012-04-05 Thread phil brookman
here is the link to pics http://s887.photobucket.com/albums/ac72/pjb0150/ 1835 vw about 300hrs  no prop strike yet this happens what about weight of prop what about  yawing with high revs on what could have caused this  phill

KR> Prop Hub Removal

2012-04-05 Thread airgu...@comcast.net
Might want to call Steve Bennett - GPASC Paul OReilly KR2 Stretched N7970K Derry, NH - Original Message - From: "Glenn Martin" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2012 11:47:58 AM Subject: Re: KR> Prop Hub Removal Great plains crank and hub.   Glenn Martin KR2 N1333A Bi

KR> Prop Hub Removal

2012-04-05 Thread Glenn Martin
Great plains crank and hub.   Glenn Martin KR2 N1333A Biloxi, MS From: Jose Fuentes To: Glenn Martin ; KRnet Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2012 10:40 AM Subject: Re: KR> Prop Hub Removal What kind of motor? On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Glenn Martin wrote:

KR> Prop Hub Removal

2012-04-05 Thread Jose Fuentes
What kind of motor? On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Glenn Martin wrote: > I need to remove the 3 degree tapered Prop Hub from my crank while its on > the engine. Can anyone tell me what type of puller I can safely use? Do i > need to custom build one? > > > > Glenn Martin > KR2 N1333A > Biloxi,

KR> Prop Hub Removal

2012-04-05 Thread Glenn Martin
I need to remove the 3 degree tapered Prop Hub from my crank while its on the engine. Can anyone tell me what type of puller I can safely use? Do i need to custom build one?     Glenn Martin KR2 N1333A Biloxi, MS

KR> crankcase crack

2012-04-05 Thread Peter Diffey
Not spam, Phil is one of about 6 uk kr2 owners Pete -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Prototype Mech wrote: Is this spam or a troll? Its very suspicious since the author didnt include any information besides the 300 hours. Poor spelling and grammar and l

KR> crankcase crack

2012-04-05 Thread Prototype Mech
Is this spam or a troll?  Its very suspicious since the author didnt include any information besides the 300 hours.  Poor spelling and grammar and lack of punctuation is a big hint that this is not legit. Dave R. From: phil brookman To: KRnet Sent: Thursday

KR> crankcase crack

2012-04-05 Thread phil brookman
gota lovelly crankcase crack to show people here  how do i post pictures  and any input on cases would b good 300 odd hrs   no prop strike phill From: Dave Anderson To: "kr...@mylist.net" Sent: Monday, April 2, 2012 10:57 PM Subject: KR> Engine Mount H