Mark….tried torching?
Bernie McLean
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> On Jul 1, 2021, at 6:28 PM, Keith Wiese wrote:
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> My first guess is use penetrate with the Impact 6 sided socket on low just
> enough to vibrate it, Use Fwd and Rev countless times and let it sit then do
> it again , and again, ect,,
december 2020 om 1:05 schreef Bernard McLean via KRnet <
> krnet@list.krnet.org>:
> >
> >
> > Sorry...
> > Try "bmcleankr2photos.shutterfly.com"
> > Bernie
> >
> > On Wed, Dec 23, 2020 at 5:24 PM Flesner via KRnet
> > wrote:
> >
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Sorry...
Try "bmcleankr2photos.shutterfly.com"
Bernie
On Wed, Dec 23, 2020 at 5:24 PM Flesner via KRnet
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> On 12/23/2020 5:10 PM, Bernard McLean Sr via KRnet wrote:
> > That wasn’t my KR Larry, mine was a project only; pictures at “
> bmcleankr
That wasn’t my KR Larry, mine was a project only; pictures at “bmcleankr2
pho...@shutterfly.com”.
I’ll ask new owner if he wants to go public.
Bernie
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> On Dec 23, 2020, at 4:24 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote:
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> On 12/23/2020 11:15 AM, Bernard McLean via KR
It's gone to a good home!!
Thanks for your interest.
Bernie McLean
Poplar Grove IL
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Go to
Bmcleankr2photos.Shutterfly.com/
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> On Dec 9, 2020, at 7:50 AM, Randall Smith via KRnet
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> I tried to get on but I do not have a Shutterfly account. Take pictures of
> that KR and put it on YouTube and everybody can go look.
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If interested,log into;
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Thanks Mark!
Bernie
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I am about to begin engine testing on my KR 2 Corvair engine (after several
years of inactivity).
Previously, when checking spark plugs after test running, I noted that the
plugs on the left bank were sooty whereas the right bank were clean.
Does anyone know where I can buy some sort of splitter th
It's a landing gear attachment bracket for a KR 2 rg.
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It's a landing gear attach casting for the retractable gear KR 2.
You should have 3.
See page 29 of RR plans and drawing No. 23.
Bernie McLean
Poplar Grove IL
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Netters;
Good news and sad news!
After installing a primer on my KR2's Corvair engine to cure hard starting
problems, I test ran the motor this morning (before bad weather sets in here
in the Northern part of Illinois).
Even though the Corvair's weight has caused some static nose heaviness, I
fe
I too had a big day today in the life of my KR projectfirst engine run.
I had trouble getting the engine to cough and checked spark, fuel etc. I
found that the point gaps were slightly different...adjusted this but still
no luck. Then I tried a few squirts of STARTING FLUID on the air cleaner
(
To the KR List;
I am prepping my Corvair for its initial test run and have a question re WW
dual point distributors;
What make/model of condensers are the best for the Corvair with dual points?
AND, how are these condensers mounted.can they be remotely mounted away from
the distributor and
To the KR List;
I am prepping my Corvair for its initial test run and have a question re WW
dual point distributors;
What make/model of condensers are the best for the Corvair with dual points?
AND, how are these condensers mounted.can the be remotely mounted away from
the distributor and connect
I don't know what others have done...I used .016 SS over 1/16 Fibrefrax
attached to 1/4' firewall with T-88.
Bernie McLean
Poplar Grove IL
Building KR-2 w/Corvair power.
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Jim Raleigh wrote:
>When I back up the gear straightins up and the tires are running as they
>should. I know that this means that the wheels are castered outward. I tried
>putting some shims in the back but it seems to only bend the thru bolts. You
>guys with the grove gear got some ideas.
I guess I'll feel better about the 5 x5.00 tires I bought for my KR 2
tail dragger!!
I assume they'll;
* Add prop/ground clearance.
* Soften turf landings.
* Generally, add shock absorption qualities.
* Look like tundra tires ;-)
Does anyone know if there are low profile tire tha
Log on to AIRNAV.COM and select airport data for KMVN.
You'll get more info than you want!
Bernie McLean
Poplar Grove IL
Just thinking of flying over. Could someone please post the lat/longs of the
Mount Vernon Fly In. I'm curious to find out how far it is from Coffs Harbour
and whether I ne
Insert this between 4. and 5.
Apply Peel Ply to the epoxied glass cloth and roll out to ensure there are no
voids. When dry (after step 5) remove Peel Ply and minimal sanding will be
required.
Bernie McLean
Poplar Grove IL
> Hello Krnet members!
>
> I would like to understanding the glas
Try warming both bottles in warm water for 10 minutes. They flow much
better when warm.
Bernie McLean
Poplar Grove IL
Try;
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty
or
Wicks Aircraft Supply
For me, anyway ;-) !!!
I just finished dry fitting the main and outer and front wing spars into
the boat! Minimal adjustment of the fuselage side openings required.
Distances from wingtips to floor were equal with no adjustment required
and the tip-to-tail post measurements were within 1/8" befo
Carla and I will be flying in on Thursday afternoon (same as last year).
If anyone is driving to the airport on Friday am and has space available
in their car we'd really appreciate a liftwe'll buy the beer!.
Thanks!
Bernie McLean
Poplar Grove IL
We're on our way later today.
See everyone thereI hope you won't object to a lot of first time
builder questions!
Bernie McLean
Poplar Grove Illinois
Darnit!!!
The new boost pump on the Mooney is defective!!!
We'll depart by car in a few minutes...6 hours or so from here.
We'll be staying at the Holiday Inn and can provide lifts to/from the
airport if anyone needs one.
See you all soon.
Bernie & Carla McLean
Poplar Grove IL
815-547-4224
Won't you be lonely in Red Oak?
My guess is that the cost of the Rotax may be a big reason they are not
popular in Krsjust my opinion. I'm currently looking at the various
engine options for my KR project and am leaning towards the VW
conversions or a Corvair conversion. I'm going to pick lots of brains at
the Gathering t
Does anyone have any information/experience with VW conversions from
Mosler Engines?
I have, through a mutual friend, located an 1820 cc, 72 Hp conversion,
never used available due to the death of the builder.
Any info/comments would be appreciated.
Thanks, and I'll see you at the gathering (by
I have kept fairly meticulous photo and written logs of all the
construction steps to date but have been unsuccessful in locating an EAA
Tech Counselor willing to inspect/sign off on any work done on my KR 2.
I guess I'll keep plugging away doing the best I can and keeping the
best records I can
We're all set to go too!
Won't be flying my KR this year (just getting ready to set the center
spars...cut 1 main rib today :-) ).
We booked a room at The Holiday Inn for Thurs, Fri and Sat. Does anyone
know if this hotel provides daily transport back and forth to the airport?
We look forward to
Well, I have taken the boat about as far as I can before I set the
center spars.
My problem is this;
I have cut 2 inner wing ribs from 3/32 plywood using the original plans
I bought in 1986 (the plans supplement I bought late last year did not
include a full size inboard rib template, only the o
All of my spars have been finished and closed since 1986 when I had to
put this project on hold due to lack of space and time.
I wasn't aware that a pre-closing inspection was required for the spars.
I just followed the builder's manual and varnished each cavity (not the
glued surfaces!) and clo
Discussion of this topic raises a couple of interesting issues for me;
I started building my KR 2 in 1986 and completed the wing spars
(all...main, front and rear plus outer, front and rear).
I also completed the fuselage sides and horizontal stabilizer and
elevators before going into a 17 year h
Tried to load the video (got the pix with links attached) but only got
pages of letters,numbers and symbols...any ideas?
Bernie McLean.
Thanks!
That worked. Nice videos of a very nice KR. I hope mine turns out as well!
Bernie McLean
I am dry fitting the belly cross members prior to gluing and have hit a
road block (with which I am hoping you all can help me);
* My original KR2 plans (dated 10/08/86) show a belly cross member
at station "D" only .
* Drawing "A" (of my new KR2S supplement..Sept/92...just received
Dan;
I'm building a 2 as well.
Thanks for your opinion on the wood and X members.
Bernie McLean
I noticed what looks like epoxy around the prop flange. Is oil leakage
in this area a typical problem?
Bernie McLean
N1007N
I hope my questions aren't too basic for the group but
After an approximate 15 year lay off, I'm resuming construction on my KR2.
I'm laying out the completed fuselage sides on the work table for "boat"
assembly and am concerned that if I follow the dimensions called for by
the plans for the
Hello to all KR enthusiasts.
I'm wondering if you can help me make a couple of decisions.
I am about to resume construction on my KR2 kit (plans book no. 68)
which I started in February of 1986 and had to put on hold for a variety
of reasons (lack of assembly space, primarily). I managed to compl
I bought a DVD from him last Saturday at the Gathering and am having
trouble viewing it. It won't work on either on my DVD player or my computer.
Thanks for the help.
Bernie McLean
Poplar Grove IL
815-547-4224
Hi Linda:
I spoke with Steve last week and advised we would be coming.
My wife Carla and I are first time KR attendees and are really looking
forward to the gathering.
I bought a KR2 kit about 15 years ago, built the fuselage sides and
spars then stopped due to space limitations.
We moved to the
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