KR> High EGTs

2008-10-12 Thread Stanley Mello
Hey Guys, Need some ideas on how to fix a problem. I am flying a VW 2180 with an 1821 carb and a KR intake sytem from Great Plains Aircraft. My compression ratio is 6.9 to 1 with standard cylinder heads. My problem is that at cruise my EGTs run 1500 to 1800 degrees on all cylinders while the CH

KR> High EGTs

2008-10-12 Thread Stanley Mello
As was asked, I do have and inflight adjustable mixture conrtrol and an Air-Fuel Ratio meter. Everything seemed fine except for the EGT. Also the reason for the 6.9 to 1 compression ratio is to allow for the 91 Octane auto fuel here in Calif. The plugs look OK. I was richening the mixture until

KR> High EGTs

2008-10-12 Thread Stanley Mello
Thanks Jeff for the input. I am beginning to think as you do about the meter / sender missmatch or a faulty meter. They were all purchased from A/C Spruce at the same time but I am goung to check numbers. My probes are 6 inches from the ports. This is because the paperwork instructions that cam

KR> Long, long sandpaper

2008-10-12 Thread Stanley Mello
At the hardware store they have rolls of anti-slip tread tape in several widths with a peel off backing to facilitate application. Pick your width and stick it to your sanding board. Works great. >From: "Mark Jones" >Reply-To: KRnet >To: "KRnet" >Subject: RE: KR> Long, long sandpaper >Date:

KR> prop extension

2008-10-12 Thread Stanley Mello
Does anyone out there have a prop extension, either 1 inch or 1 3/4 inch for sale or know of a source? Thanks, melloflyermyplanewo...@hotmail.com _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE!

KR> Low Static RPM

2008-10-12 Thread Stanley Mello
I to had the same problem with that same prop and engine combination. The fix was change the prop. I thought I had something wrong with my engine and could never find out what it was. Tried everything. Finaly went to an Ed Sterba 52X42 anfd every thing was OK. Found out later that others have h

KR> West Coast Gathering

2008-10-12 Thread Stanley Mello
I have a KR2-M [ narrowed single seat] that I completed in 99 and flew in 2000. Flys great with an 1835. Sitting in my garage now and hope to be flying it again by the end of the year. I would look forward to a west coast gathering. Stan Mello >From: "John Esch" >Reply-To: KRnet >To: >Subj