KR> Pre-Flight Preparations

2013-03-14 Thread Sid Wood
Finally got the new Mixture Meter installed; gave up on getting the 14Point7 system working. I think the 14Point7 had an internal wiring problem. The new unit is an Innovate MTX-L; features a 2-1/16" round gauge with a digital and a LED dial, cables with molded connectors already wired, carbon

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2013-02-28 Thread Adam Tippin
Keep the updates coming. We want them. On Feb 28, 2013 8:48 PM, "Sid Wood" wrote: > Still checking systems. Cabin heat is definitely working since I > remembered to shut the cabin vents. Running back and forth on the taxiway > still trying to get the ground steering smooth and positive. Very >

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2013-02-28 Thread Sid Wood
Still checking systems. Cabin heat is definitely working since I remembered to shut the cabin vents. Running back and forth on the taxiway still trying to get the ground steering smooth and positive. Very interesting to hold brakes, advance to full throttle and watch the nose steadily go down

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2013-02-25 Thread Sid Wood
I found the problem with the #4 CHT display on the Grand Rapids EIS: Had 2 loose wires for the same thermocouple. The wire connection terminal block is a European style barrier strip and is forward of the instrument panel and under the forward deck where it is dark and scary and the main spar r

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2013-02-25 Thread stefkr2 at kpnmail.nl
Keep posting. I Am folowing your story. Stef Stef and Ted are building the KR-2S see http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: KRnet namens smwood Verzonden: ma 25-2-2013 1:40 Aan: krnet at list.krnet.org Onderwerp: KR> Pre-Flight Preparations So

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2013-02-24 Thread smwood
So far have 2.8 hours on the Hobbs for ground runs. Fixed the alternator: loose spade lug on the regulator field spade; squeezed the lug just a little tighter and re-installed. Fixed the connector on #4 spark plug wire: Poor crimp from the factory did not grip the outer insulation at the spark p