Hi Mike
I could well be wrong here (got no data either) but I don't think the oil
level in the sump reaches up to the main bearings when level. If it did then
the bearings would be running in unfiltered oil in addition to that pressure
fed. Oil would also run up into the cylinders behind the pisto
Don't think for a minute an engine problem as everything to do with the
builder.Maintenance and operations do.Jim flew his plane many trouble free
miles.We all are responsible for the condition of our power plants and they
are experimental.If you want someone else to be responsible for your
equipme
Michael, sorry but oil level can't be that high or the crank would be
fighting to get through the oil on every revolution. Glad you had a good
safe trip up north. See you when you get home.
Gene
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From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike
Sti
I had a conversation today with Ken Cottle, builder of my KR-1?. I was
wondering about the early history of Jim's engine which Mark has had such
unfortunate experiences with.
Back in the mid-80's when these planes were built, Jim and Ken were all
over the place with them. They flew to Oshkosh
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