Well, the first tank is finally complete except for slosh and the leak test.
This only too, me and an experienced RV builder, 12 hours to assemble. Now
for another 12 hours and both tanks will be done. I have started the task
of patching up the holes in the wings and was almost knocked over when
Does anyone know what the procedures are to convert an aircraft engine
such as a continental or Lycoming to use auto gas and if so what auto gas
octane is recommended.
Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx
rsto...@hot.rr.com
Robert,
When I had the STC done on my Cessna 150 (Cont.0-200) the mechanic
changed the timing and set the idle higher and stamped the new timing
advance on the engine plate--don't remember the exact numbers.
Dick Hartwig
Most certified aircraft engines that can burn 87 octane Mogas require nothing
other than the STC paperwork. However, there are several caveats.
If it has a Stromberg NAS carb, you need to ensure that it has the Delrin
needle valve instead of the rubber tipped metal needle valve. The Delrin
Dick;
Thanks very much for your information
Bob Stone
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Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 10:10 AM
Subject: KR> Conversion
> Robert,
> When I had the STC done on my Cessna 150 (Cont.0-200) the mechanic
> changed the timing and set the
Jeff,
Thanks very much for your information
Bob Stone
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From: "Jeff Scott"
To:
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 10:26 AM
Subject: Re: KR> Conversion
>
> Most certified aircraft engines that can burn 87 octane Mogas require
> noth
Probably more information than you wanted to know.
-Jeff
On the contrary - this is the most informative (and informed) answer I
have seen to this question - thank you.
Steve J
Hi,
Thanks for your input re: changing my conventional gear to tri-gear.The idea of
having one bracket on the stub to hold the gear was one idea and I thought that
somebody may have tried it and may have some insight for me.Another idea which
has been kicking around here is why not cut the s
FL
lcris...@tampabay.rr.com
http://groups.msn.com/LesLifeandfriends/homepage
- Original Message -
From: Dean Cooper
To: KRnet
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 17:30
Subject: KR>Conversion to AS5046 airfoil
Netters,
Well, I decided to convert to the new AS5046 airfoil. Thanks to
Hey...
It doesn't exactly sound very comfy when you're talking about building new
wings
and then say that you're gonna "take the plunge".
Good luck!!!
..Sherman
Netters,
Well, I decided to convert to the new AS5046 airfoil. Thanks to some insight
from Les Criscillo on exactly how to go about it, I have successfully cut out
my aft spar. It took me about 2 hours to cut it out and clean up the joints.
I just got back from Kinko's, where they printed up
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