Re: KR> Top end overhaul vw

2018-06-23 Thread donald january via KRnet
Bob. Piece of cake to do with engine block still mounted to firewall. push rod covers are a bit tricky but I bought the 2 piece rod covers that have compression spring and it went fine. Even stock rod covers are not to bad. You just need to go slow and watch your seal's as your head goes back on. B

Re: KR> Top end overhaul vw

2018-06-23 Thread Al Hawkins via KRnet
Hi Bob I have changed cylinders multiple times without removing shortblock from the mount. If you just lap the valves you can probably reuse the existing pushrods, if the valve adjusters need to be backed off too far you can add shims under the rocker shaft pedestals. Reassembly of the cyl

KR> Top end overhaul vw

2018-06-23 Thread Robert Russell via KRnet
Hi All I have dismantled the top end of my Great Plains 2180 which is still on the airplane and it occurred to me that replacing the pushrod etc. may present some challenges. Has anyone done this or should I actually remove the block from the airplane? Basically just want to hone the cylinders,i

KR> kr2 wheels

2018-06-23 Thread Oscar Zuniga via KRnet
Bud; can you be more specific about which mechanical brake wheels you're looking for? Many different types have been used on KRs over the years. I have a set of the wheels and tires that came with the original spring-bar retractable landing gear. Contact me offline at taildr...@hotmail.com if

KR> Tacho

2018-06-23 Thread Phillip Matheson via KRnet
Hi Aussie members. Would anyone have a mechanical tachometer for sale for my 0200 Phil Matheson phillipmatheson at bigpond. Com. Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at > https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. > Plea