KR>Corvair engine applicability

2022-01-17 Thread Kayak
on that topic, are any corvair engines appropriate or only certain years, versions? I have a fraind with a salvage yard. he doesnt have any corvairs but if he gets one I want to know if yanking the engine would be worth it and which ones if any, dont apply to a KR... thanks for any info On Mon,

KR>Corvair engine blocks and heads

2021-12-10 Thread Dave Klingler
I've stumbled upon about seven or eight Corvair engine blocks and heads. The ones I can see are late-model blocks, although I haven't gone through all of them. Does anyone here have any interest? I have no idea what value a Corvair engine or parts has these days. Dave Klingler __

KR>Corvair Engine fuel pumps

2021-11-22 Thread G R Pickett
OK, so I haven't finished the Conversion Bible yet. Right now I'm trying to figure out how to store it in the wings. But eventually I'll have to pump it to the engine. So, What's the fix for corvair fuel pumping? Are you veering into a header tank? Griff P -Original Message- From: O

KR>Corvair engine vs O-200 in a KR

2021-10-17 Thread G R Pickett
I know this has been hashed out before, but when it comes to a KR2 original length, what are some opinions ? I want to complete a plane that's definitely faster than 150 mph. Really, closer to 175 kts would be even better. I know that some of my old acquaintances in the '90s were getting thos

KR> CORVAIR ENGINE FOR SALE

2020-09-09 Thread Dave McCauley via KRnet
CORVAIR ENGINE FOR SALE Rebuilt short block by Roy Sazrafinski: . Reground crank 10/10 . New OT10 cam and gear . New main bearings installed . Roy's 5th bearing . New rod bearings (.010 undersized) included Deep-sump oil pan from Fly Corvair with new oil pickup

Re: KR> Corvair engine

2020-08-11 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Joe Horton wrote: >> That very thought makes me want to cry Jeff. I thought there would be someone with the wisdom to buy that plane no questions asked...<< Yep, but we all know the explanationKR builders are usually building KRs because they can be built on a budget, and we are a pretty

Re: KR> Corvair engine

2020-08-11 Thread n357cj via KRnet
That very thought makes me want to cry Jeff. I thought there would be someone with the wisdom to buy that plane no questions asked... Joe Horton, N357CJ - By comparison, One could buy the hopped up O-200 firewall forward off from my KR for $12K, including Pmags, B&C starter, Plane Power alter

Re: KR> Corvair engine

2020-08-10 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 at 3:38 PM > From: "Mark Langford via KRnet" > To: krnet@list.krnet.org > Cc: "Mark Langford" > Subject: Re: KR> Corvair engine > > > Anthony Steinke wrote: > > >> I have been browsing FlyCorvair to ga

Re: KR> Corvair engine

2020-08-10 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Anthony Steinke wrote: >> I have been browsing FlyCorvair to gain more knowledge on the engine and noticed that a budget build is about $7k with the high end around $11k. Are these realistic number in your experience or can a reliable corvair be built for less. I remember reading one of Mark

KR> Corvair engine

2020-08-10 Thread Anthony Steinke via KRnet
I have been browsing FlyCorvair to gain more knowledge on the engine and noticed that a budget build is about $7k with the high end around $11k. Are these realistic number in your experience or can a reliable corvair be built for less. I remember reading one of Mark's articles saying it could be

Re: KR> Corvair engine mount for KR2S Drawings wanted

2019-11-25 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Alex Waiss wrote: > I attached pages from WW Manual 2011. > Check great examples of mount on Mark Langford and Paul Smith project pages. Here's the direct link to my Corvair engine mount site, at http://www.n56ml.com/corvair/mount_fit.html There's a whole lot more on the Corvair engine at http:/

Re: KR> Corvair engine mount for KR2S Drawings wanted

2019-11-24 Thread Global Solutions via KRnet
Does anyone have drawings for the mount. Id be happy to make them for the people on the list?? Thanks Stan On 11/24/2019 5:30 PM, Mark Wegmet via KRnet wrote: Yeah I know, most of you guys would say "quit being lazy" and weld up your own, but does anyone have a FWF engine mount for a Corvair

KR> Corvair engine mount for KR2S

2019-11-24 Thread Mark Wegmet via KRnet
Yeah I know, most of you guys would say "quit being lazy" and weld up your own, but does anyone have a FWF engine mount for a Corvair suitable for a KR2S? Just the mount, don't need extras! Thanks! Mark W. N952MW (res) ___ Search the KRnet Archives a

KR> Corvair engine for sale

2018-07-24 Thread GARY ROBISON via KRnet
Complete fire wall forward with 5th bearing including a new 54/60 prop Starter, generator, carb, oil lines,oil cooler, plated exhausts, nitrated crank Twin coils and spark splitter resistors for the coils (a motor mount for a KR-1) I have everything but a crush plate for the prop Plus I will

KR> Corvair Engine with 5th Bearing for sale.

2017-09-29 Thread Jerry Prado via KRnet
Corvair Engine - Short Block with 5th Wheel by Bill Clapp - Everything you need to complete, Warp Drive Prop, Dual Ignition, $4000 OBOI was going to build up this engine to replace a tired Jabiru but I wound up selling the plane. Most everything you need to complete the project is included: Shortbl

KR> Corvair Engine on EBay

2016-02-17 Thread Craig Williams
Saw that but they won't ship. Their loss. > On February 17, 2016 at 6:52 PM Dan Prichard via KRnet list.krnet.org> > wrote: > > > FYI for anyone looking for a corvair aircraft engine. Follow the long below > > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvair-Aircraft-Engine-/141905028169?hash=item210a

KR> Corvair Engine on EBay

2016-02-17 Thread Dan Prichard
Did you ask them? Working those eBay buttons get confusing. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 17, 2016, at 4:00 PM, Craig Williams via KRnet list.krnet.org> wrote: > > Saw that but they won't ship. Their loss. > > > > >> On February 17, 2016 at 6:52 PM Dan Prichard via KRnet > list.krnet.org>

KR> Corvair Engine on EBay

2016-02-17 Thread Dan Prichard
FYI for anyone looking for a corvair aircraft engine. Follow the long below > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvair-Aircraft-Engine-/141905028169?hash=item210a32e449:g:3ysAAOSwezVWwqy0&vxp=mtr > > Dan Prichard > Oregon > > >

KR> Corvair engine mount

2014-09-14 Thread Dan Prichard
Just completed my corvair mount. Getting it lined up in this photo. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: photo.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 118076 bytes Desc: not available URL:

KR> Corvair Engine Parts

2014-08-30 Thread Dan Prichard
I selling corvair conversion parts collected over the past year. See attached list. My email is dprich01 at comcast.net if your interested. I have a taker on the oil pan. -- next part -- Sent from my iPhone R Sent from my iPhone

KR> Corvair Engine mount

2014-07-09 Thread Dan Heath
l - MVN Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Langford via KRnet Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 7:31 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Corvair Engine mount Larry Elwood wrote: > What is the b

KR> Corvair Engine mount

2014-07-09 Thread Mark Langford
Larry Elwood wrote: > What is the best way to mount the WW KR2 corvair engine mount to the > firewall of a stock build KR2? I used bolts! I'm not sure what you mean exactly, but the KR2 and KR2S firewalls are both 22" tall, but the S is almost 2" wider. That may be your issue, since the proto

KR> Corvair engine for sale

2014-02-01 Thread Rich Parker
View item: Corvair engine for aircraft or airboat I also have a set of Diehl outer wing skins and a stretched and widened KR2S fuselage with empenage, Dragonfly canopy, on Diehl gear, nosewheel, engine mount and lots of accessories, micro, fiberglass, etc. i can send more pictures. If inter

KR> Corvair Engine For Sale - Update

2013-06-15 Thread Dan Heath
I have posted a PDF on KRBuilder, that has a complete description of this engine along with pictures. If interested, just click on this link. http://krbuilder.org/ForSale/CorvairForSale.pdf When testing it, I had to click on it twice, so if it does not come up on the first click, give it an

KR> Corvair engine

2012-06-01 Thread Charles Babb
Anyone have a converted Corvair engine to sell?

KR> Corvair engine group link?

2011-12-04 Thread ol' weirdo
Is there an equivalent VW engine list Bill Weir : > Rich wrote: > >>Could someone post the Corvair engine group link, please? Thanks. > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/k

KR> Corvair engine group link?

2011-11-23 Thread Mark Langford
Rich wrote: >Could someone post the Corvair engine group link, please? Thanks. You can join the list by sending a blank email to corvaircraft-j...@mylist.net . There's a bit of a skeleton for a webpage at http://www.corvaircraft.org/ , but the list is where the traffic and the information li

KR> Corvair engine group link?

2011-11-23 Thread Dan Heath
Corvair engines for homebuilt aircraft corvaircr...@mylist.net See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  See you at the 2012 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il – MVN – 40th Anniversary There is a time for building and it never seems to end. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -O

KR> Corvair engine group link?

2011-11-23 Thread Rich Angel
Hi folks, Could someone post the Corvair engine group link, please?  Thanks. Rich

KR> Corvair Engine Install

2011-06-03 Thread Dan Heath
I have made my decision to proceed on with the installation of the Corvair engine, so I can fly it before I get too old to be able to do so. Also, the W&B is not favourable for flying with the lighter VW engine, now that I have moved the fuel to the wings. So, the VW Firewall Forward package is

KR> Corvair engine

2011-05-10 Thread Mark Langford
Pat Russo wrote: >>While it does "detail which engines are preferrable" It does not detail "the rest of process you"ll need to convert a corvair. Aside from the precious dollars spent on the book, you WILL need the GM factory manual and likely the videos that the author offers. I have purchased an

KR> Corvair engine

2011-05-07 Thread Patrick and Robin Russo
Yes and no. While it does "detail which engines are preferrable" It does not detail "the rest of process you"ll need to convert a corvair. Aside from the precious dollars spent on the book, you WILL need the GM factory manual and likely the videos that the author offers. I have purchased and re

KR> corvair engine for sale

2011-05-02 Thread Mark Langford
"Oliver" wrote: >>I have a dis-assembled 80 HP Corvair engine that I don't plan to use, >>includes the W.Wynne conversion manual. I can ship it but would rather >>arrange local pick up or delivery in New England. Asking $200.<< It should be pointed out that the 80 hp Corvair is not the one you

KR> corvair engine for sale

2011-05-02 Thread obm31...@juno.com
I have a dis-assembled 80 HP Corvair engine that I don't plan to use, includes the W.Wynne conversion manual. I can ship it but would rather arrange local pick up or delivery in New England. Asking $200. email me at obm31770 at juno.com (replace the " at " with @). Oliver Nashua NH

KR> Corvair engine build

2008-10-25 Thread GARY ROBISON
engine sounds!) Lurking is good I lurk too. When the flyers type I lurk. Learn more that way, I do. Gary - Original Message - From: "GARY ROBISON" To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 8:18 PM Subject: Re: KR> Corvair engine build John . YOU c

KR> Corvair engine build

2008-10-25 Thread GARY ROBISON
Check out Mark Langford's webpages also good info there also Gary - Original Message - From: "John Skorczewski" To: Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 7:22 PM Subject: KR> Corvair engine build I`m a long time lurker and a short time member. I have seen the links for W

KR> Corvair engine build

2008-10-25 Thread Ron Smith
I was wondering how many Kr's are flying with Subaru's? Ron Smith KR2SSXL Buckeye Arizona mercedesm...@yahoo.com http://ronsmith.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php --- On Sat, 10/25/08, Ron Vogt wrote: From: Ron Vogt Subject: RE: KR> Corvair engine build To: "KRnet&

KR> Corvair engine build

2008-10-25 Thread Ron Vogt
Corvair engine. And I am only asking $3,500 for the engine, PSRU and wiring harness. Ron Vogt (805) 455-7085> From: jsko...@hotmail.com> To: kr...@mylist.net> Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:22:18 -0500> Subject: KR> Corvair engine build> > > I`m a long time lurker and a short

KR> Corvair engine build

2008-10-25 Thread John Skorczewski
I`m a long time lurker and a short time member. I have seen the links for W Wynne Corvair college, and seen the links to the many members with Corvair engines. My question is this: how difficult is it to convert/rebuild a Corvair engine if you are not an A&P or an engineer? My main engine exper

KR> Corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
Netters There is a Corvair engine for sale on eBay Item number: 220098284796 Big jump for any who need an engine already assembled for a great price. >From the looks of it you cannot buy and assemble it yourself for this price. Colin Rainey brokerpi...@bellsouth.net

KR> Corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread Nick Brennan
Do you know how much the whole assembly weighs? Nick Brennan - Original Message - From: "Colin Rainey" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 10:27 PM Subject: KR> Corvair engine > Netters > There is a Corvair engine for sale on eBay > Item number:

KR> Corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread bearlk...@aol.com
Colin; I saw this this post morning and got on it. Let me know how you want to proceed in shipping it to MN. I will provide an address or we can ship it to a friend's truck shop, of I can pick it up from the depot where my canopy came in (I will look up the name but I think it is Cooper) I a

KR> Corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread bearlk...@aol.com
Sorry netters, wrong button. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

KR> Corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread william Clapp
Still have a Corvair 110 engine available - partially built for aircraft - nitrided crank and all...call me 229-506-7741 .Bill __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

KR> Corvair engine block

2008-10-12 Thread wilder_jeff Wilder
Can someone tell me what corvair engine block I should be looking for? -Jeff

KR> Corvair engine block

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Smith
wilder_jeff Wilder wrote: Can someone tell me what corvair engine block I should be looking for? -Jeff Best thing to do is get William Wynns book for 55 bucks. You're going to need it anyway. ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krs

KR> Corvair engine block

2008-10-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 06:18 PM 1/8/2007, you wrote: >Can someone tell me what corvair engine block I should be looking for? >-Jeff ++= Jeff, Check out Mark Langford's and William Winn's web sites. I think they both give that info. If you intend to build a Corva

KR> Corvair engine block

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
wilder_jeff Wilder wrote: > Can someone tell me what corvair engine block I should be looking for? Go to http://www.corvaircraft.com/ , dodging all the popups, and then check Corvair Engine Codes. You want a 1965 or later 95hp or 110hp NONsmog engine. Make sure it has the right heads on it, so

KR> Corvair engine block

2008-10-12 Thread wilder_jeff Wilder
/CM/CS/O d- s:+ a C+++ UH++ P L++ E- w-- N+++ o-- K- w O- M-- V-- PS+ PE- Y++ PGP++ t+ 5- X-- R* tv b++ DI++ D++ G e* h--- r- y+++* --END GEEK CODE BLOCK-- >From: "Mark Langford" >Reply-To: KRnet >To: "KRnet" >Subject: Re: KR> Cor

KR> Corvair engine for sale

2008-10-12 Thread william Clapp
Still have a 1969 110 corvair engine for sale - not a core - but fairly complete (Ot 10 cam - new bearings - forged pistons - balanced rods - rebuilt 110 heads- Nitrided crankshaft - and more - for aircraft use.. call me (229)506-7741 Bill __ Do Y

KR> Corvair engine for sale

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
For those of you that need an engine and want a BIG head start, here is an engine on Ebay: Item number: 220033618930 Won't last long Sorry gang but no more chances at the plane; not for sale any more. Colin Rainey brokerpi...@bellsouth.net

KR> Corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
Hey gang Just a quick note that if anyone is looking for an engine, I have a Corvair using WW parts, etc... and manual, and mount for KR2 tailwheel. $4500 Contact me off net. Colin Rainey Independent Loan Officer Branch 2375 Apex Mortgage Company 386.615.3388 Office 407.739.0834 Cell 407.557.3260

KR> Corvair Engine center line

2008-10-12 Thread Pitts Eric MSgt 181FW/MXOO
What is the measurement for the center line of the crank in relation to the center line of Airplane? Needing to make sure my motor mount is in the right spot. How low should the mount bed be below the center line of the plane. My firewall is not stock. Thanks Eric Pitts KR2S Terre Haute Ind

KR> Corvair Engine center line

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Eric Pitts wrote: > What is the measurement for the center line of the crank in relation to > the > center line of Airplane? Needing to make sure my motor mount is in the > right > spot. How low should the mount bed be below the center line of the plane. > My > firewall is not stock. I'm not s

KR> corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread Coda Riley
I have a KR-2 with tri gear,,no engine,,,was thinking about engine option's. Just happen's I have a corvair with engine still in the car in my pasture. Hasn't been started in 10 year's, but I tied a chain to it,,have my wife pull me behind the truck,,and I popped the clutch,,it started turning

KR> corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread D F Lively
Coda: Check with Great Plains Aircraft in Omaho NE I think they cand build one if you can not locate one. They have a Web-Site and I know they sell a selection of motor mounts for KRs, I think even one for a Corvair. Don Lively Burlington IA 52601

KR> corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
- From: "Coda Riley" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 6:27 PM Subject: KR> corvair engine > I have a KR-2 with tri gear,,no engine,,,was thinking about engine option's. Just happen's I have a corvair with engine still in the car in my pasture. Hasn't been sta

KR> corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
- From: "D F Lively" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 6:48 PM Subject: Re: KR> corvair engine > Coda: > > Check with Great Plains Aircraft in Omaho NE I think they cand build one if you can not locate one. They have a Web-Site and I know they sell a s

KR> corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Don Lively wrote: > Check with Great Plains Aircraft in Omaho NE I think they cand build one > if you can not locate one. They have a Web-Site and I know they sell a > selection of motor mounts for KRs, I think even one for a Corvair.< I sincerely doubt that Great Plains would sell an engine m

KR> corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
And I guess I should point out that William Wynne sells complete Corvair engine mounts, or do it yourself starter kits, at http://www.flycorvair.com/products.html , along with just about everything else you'd need to put a Corvair in a KR, including cowlings. For more info on the Corvair/KR combin

KR> corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread M & C
8 PM Subject: Re: KR> corvair engine > Coda: > > Check with Great Plains Aircraft in Omaho NE I think they cand build one > if you can not locate one. They have a Web-Site and I know they sell a > selection of motor mounts for KRs, I think even one for a Corvair

KR> corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread tinya...@aol.com
Mike, are you going to Mexico, MO this weekend to the Corvair "event"? Kevin (on the other side of the state).

KR> corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread M & C
No, I gotta work on the "Miss Carolyn". I think she misses me as I've been busy doing honey do for my other Miss Carolyn. Mike Turner Jackson, Mo - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 9:32 PM Subject: Re: KR> corvair engine > Mike, are yo

KR> corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread D F Lively
m: "Coda Riley" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 6:27 PM > Subject: KR> corvair engine > > > I have a KR-2 with tri gear,,no engine,,,was thinking about engine > option's. Just happen's I have a corvair with engine still in the car in my > pasture

KR> Corvair engine update

2008-10-12 Thread Oscar Zuniga
William Wynne has posted an update on Corvairs at his website, http://www.flycorvair.com/hangar.html , with information on a supplier who is now doing complete Corvair head overhauls and another who offers overhauled carburetors suitable for the Corvair conversion. And I just got the current is

KR> Corvair engine for sale

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Scott William wrote: > Mr. Langford will be aquiring this. But wait. I started to feel guilty, since I still have one more under my work bench. I let Scott know that if somebody else closer to him needed it to get started on a Corvair conversion, let them have it, and that's what he's done

KR> Corvair engine for sale

2008-10-12 Thread JAMES FERRIS
Hi scott! I'm over in Sanford Florida and if you still have that core for sale for $150.00? I will take it. Jim On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 13:02:30 -0800 (PST) Scott William writes: > > I have a DISASSEMBLED Corvair engine for sale. This > engine was one of two that I aquired while on my > search. It h

KR> Corvair engine for sale

2008-10-12 Thread Scott William
It think it's sold. The man should be picking it up Wednesday. If not, I'll let ya know. Thanks.. Scott --- JAMES FERRIS wrote: > Hi scott! I'm over in Sanford Florida and if you > still have that core for > sale for $150.00? I will take it. > Jim > On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 13:02:30 -0800 (PST) S

KR> Corvair engine for sale

2008-10-12 Thread rvz
If anyone is looking for one in the Milwaukee area I have a complete, but torn down, engine that I'm not going to be using. It comes with a pile of KR-2 parts that I'm going to get rid of as well. It's all stuff (junk?) that came off a couple of projects too scarey to complete. Email me PRIVATEL

KR> Corvair engine for sale

2008-10-12 Thread Bart Ransom
Hey Bob: I am going to be in the Milwaukee area next week on business. I am interested. Bart Ransom. rvz wrote: If anyone is looking for one in the Milwaukee area I have a complete, but torn down, engine that I'm not going to be using. It comes with a pile of KR-2 parts that I'm going t

KR> Corvair Engine

2008-10-12 Thread Scott William
My engine has been sold. Thank you to everyone for your interest. Scott __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com

KR> Corvair Engine

2008-10-12 Thread Bart Ransom
What about the KR-parts Scott William wrote: My engine has been sold. Thank you to everyone for your interest. Scott __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Search the KRnet Archiv

KR> Corvair Engine

2008-10-12 Thread Scott William
I never had KR parts for sale. Scott --- Bart Ransom wrote: > What about the KR-parts > > Scott William wrote: My engine > has been sold. Thank you to everyone for > your interest. > > > Scott > > > > > > __ > Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice

KR> Corvair engine for sale

2008-10-12 Thread Scott William
I have a DISASSEMBLED Corvair engine for sale. This engine was one of two that I aquired while on my search. It has no heads. The case number is T0203AE. It came out of a 1969 Corvair. The crank is a standard size 8409. The bell housing has been partially cut accoring to the WIlliam Wynne manual

KR> Corvair engine for sale

2008-10-12 Thread Scott William
Mr. Langford will be aquiring this. --- Scott William wrote: > > I have a DISASSEMBLED Corvair engine for sale. This > engine was one of two that I aquired while on my > search. It has no heads. The case number is > T0203AE. > It came out of a 1969 Corvair. The crank is a > standard > siz

KR> Corvair engine for sale

2008-10-12 Thread Bob Glidden
Bob Glidden Eminence,Indiana KR2S N181FW (building) Corvair 110 glid...@ccrtc.com - Original Message - From: "Scott William" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 4:38 PM Subject: Re: KR> Corvair engine for sale > Mr. Langford will be aquiring this. That's a shocker ! --- ---

KR> Corvair Engine parts

2008-10-12 Thread Scott William
Just a heads up. SOme WIlliam Wynne Corvair parts on Ebay at a reasonable price Item numbers: 8013225795and 8013227571 I'm a little short on cash at the moment, but it appears to be a great buy. Scott __ Start your day with Yaho

KR> Corvair Engine for sale

2008-10-12 Thread Matthew Elder
If anyone is interested (don't know if someone has already mentioned this or not...) there is a 2700cc corvair on ebay already converted for aircraft use... Item: 7979356316 Matt - Matthew Elder Orangeburg, SC http://www.infinigral.com/mel

KR> Corvair Engine for sale

2008-10-12 Thread boeing757me...@aol.com
In a message dated 6/10/2005 1:21:17 PM US Mountain Standard Time, eldo...@yahoo.com writes: there is a 2700cc corvair on ebay already converted for aircraft use... Item: 7979356316 On??? Ebay or where??? Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR> Corvair Engine Question

2008-10-12 Thread sp...@sbcglobal.net
Hello everyone, I have a nearly completed KR-1 that I have been working on for over a year and a used VW 1835 that needs to be completely gone through. I went to one of William Wynn's seminars and was sold on the corvair engine. At the time I just figured that I would use a corvair engine

KR> Corvair Engine Question

2008-10-12 Thread sp...@sbcglobal.net
Hello everyone, I have a nearly completed KR-1 that I have been working on for over a year and a used VW 1835 that needs to be completely gone through. I went to one of William Wynn's seminars and was sold on the corvair engine. At the time I just figured that I would use a corvair engine w

KR> Corvair Engine Question

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Steve Henderson wrote: >I have a nearly completed KR-1 that I have been working on for over a > year and a used VW 1835 that needs to be completely gone through. I went > to one of William Wynn's seminars and was sold on the corvair engine. At > the time I just figured that I would use a c

KR> Corvair Engine Question

2008-10-12 Thread Stephen and Janet Henderson
;Mark Langford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 12:31 PM Subject: Re: KR> Corvair Engine Question > Steve Henderson wrote: > >>I have a nearly completed KR-1 that I have been working on for over a >> year and a used VW 1835 that needs to be com

KR> Corvair Engine Question

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Steve Henderson wrote: > Would I need to do much, if any, reinforcing to the firewall to handle the > extra weight? The KR2S plans are beefed up with an extra shelf up top, and an extra 5/8" doubler behind the top of the firewall. We had this discussion last week or the week before, I think it

KR> Corvair Engine/KR1/WB

2008-10-12 Thread larry flesner
>My thoughts were to make my turtle deck removable and putting the fuel tank >under there. I am using wing tanks and they would be pumping fuel to it. >Would I need to do much, if any, reinforcing to the firewall to handle the >extra weight? >Steve ++

KR> Corvair Engine Question

2008-10-12 Thread Brant Hollensbe
Floyd Neff of Monroe, Iowa built and still has a KR-1 with a corvair engine and a self designed/built PSRU. He flew it for almost 200 hour until he decided he was getting just a little to old for the hot rod. It has been reported that he did a 225 mph+++ high speed pass over the Knoxville run

KR> Corvair Engine Nose Gear Mount

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
No, not a problem. I just happen to have the first KR Corvair Tri Gear engine mount that William and Mark designed on a napkin over dinner one night and the only one flying that I know of on a KR. They did not include the nose gear attachment. I installed that myself. I did not know they had design

KR> Corvair Engine Nose Gear Mount

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Mark Jones wrote: >I did not know they had > designed a specific mount for the tri gear. I just want to see how it > compares to mine. You're absolutely right. We just designed the taildragger mount, no nose gear. I'm not sure I'd even call it a designmore like a sketch. Mark J. improvise

KR> Corvair Engine Nose Gear Mount

2008-10-12 Thread Doug Rupert
Thanks for the clarification. I just re-checked the conversion manual = and it isn't in there, perhaps on his website. I know I saw that sketch as well = as the finished product somewhere. The picture showed a tube running back = off the mount to the lower center firewall area where a piece of angl

KR> Corvair Engine

2008-10-12 Thread jefmel...@netscape.net
Hi, Thanks to Jack Cooper & others who gave the engine advice. Jef __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netsca

KR> Corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Jef wrote: > I'm not even a newby, just a Wannabe Newby. But if I was a Newby and wanted an engine for my potential KR2s project and I thought a Corvair engine would be a good choice, would I be wise to look for a 180 turbo? Or would a 110hp or other Corvair be just fine, considering I would hav

KR> Corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread jefmel...@netscape.net
Hi, I'm not even a newby, just a Wannabe Newby. But if I was a Newby and wanted an engine for my potential KR2s project and I thought a Corvair engine would be a good choice, would I be wise to look for a 180 turbo? Or would a 110hp or other Corvair be just fine, considering I would have an e

KR> Corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread Orma
Hello Wannabe newby Jef There have been lots of threads in the past about almost anything you could think to ask. If you go to http://www.krnet.org you will be at the entry point to a lot of the collective knowledge of this group and there you will find links to everything KR. Among the li

KR> Corvair engine

2008-10-12 Thread Jack Cooper
s and paying an engine builder who may be great at building engines for cars but know nothing about aircraft. Jack Cooper > [Original Message] > From: > To: > Date: 12/15/2004 9:13:55 PM > Subject: KR> Corvair engine > > Hi, > > I'm not even a newby, just a Wannabe

KR> Corvair Engine

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
There's a 110 Corvair engine listed on EBay in the North Carolina area. Item # 4511965838 Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA

KR> Corvair Engine

2008-10-12 Thread Jack Cooper
ff > To: KRnet > Date: 12/16/2004 12:47:08 PM > Subject: KR> Corvair Engine > > There's a 110 Corvair engine listed on EBay in the North Carolina area. Item > # 4511965838 > Bud Midkiff > Lynnwood, WA > > > > ___ >

KR> Corvair Engine

2008-10-12 Thread robert glidden
Jack I did bid on it we'll see what happens.Thanks for offering this to the group,makes bidding easier.Bob > I live about 2 hours from Winston Salem. If someone wants to bid on the > engine I'll pick it up after new year and hold it until you can pick it up > in Fayetteville, NC. ( just off I-95

KR> corvair engine question

2008-10-12 Thread bdazzca...@aol.com
hey group, I have found a '64 Corvair engine and was curious if I would be able to use this engine in a KR-2S. Is there any special parts I would need to use this engine? Is there a particular year I should use instead? I have noticed in a couple web pages most went with a late '60's en

KR> corvair engine question

2008-10-12 Thread Ray Fuenzalida
Get William Wynne's book and check the block numbers before you do anything. Ray bdazzca...@aol.com wrote: hey group, I have found a '64 Corvair engine and was curious if I would be able to use this engine in a KR-2S. Is there any special parts I would need to use this engine? Is there a parti

KR> corvair engine question

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
> corvair engine question Get William Wynne's book and check the block numbers before you do anything. Ray bdazzca...@aol.com wrote: hey group, I have found a '64 Corvair engine and was curious if I would be able to use this engine in a KR-2S. Is there any special parts I would need

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