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  1. Avid90 added a post in a topic Lift Strut Threaded Rod Ends   

    Yes.  My "A" manual calls out the 4P    1/4 28 internal thread, 3/16 inch clevis  pin hole.The "P" suffix means that it is cadmium plated.
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  2. TJay added a post in a topic Playing at the new airport   

    Ya know you you say that about milk costing 10 dollars a gallon, that is one of the main reasons not to vote for some idiot like Donald Trump, Guys like that have never bought a gallon of milk them self's  and would think 10 dollars is a steal. Think about that when you go vote for the person you hate the least.
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  3. TJay added a post in a topic Lift Strut Threaded Rod Ends   

    Yes I am making my own threaded inserts, I bought a 12" long piece of 3/4" solid 4130 rod, that should give me a 3" long piece to slide down into the strut and Rosette weld in. Then I will do a final tap. I chose to use 7/8" .049 tube for my struts because the 3/4" solid rod is a really nice fit in that tube without machining,  I agree with the 3/8" rod end is probably stronger than needed, I was gonna use the 5/16 rod end but it was not Magnafluxed and the 3/8" one was.
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  4. efil 01 added a post in a topic Lift Strut Threaded Rod Ends   

    thx ! sure is 4p?
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  5. Avid90 added a post in a topic Lift Strut Threaded Rod Ends   

    My mistake.  AN486-4P.   'Haven't had much success editing the posts lately.
     
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  6. Avid90 added a post in a topic Lift Strut Threaded Rod Ends   

    Would that be an AN487-4P clevis?  http://aircraftproducts.wicksaircraft.com/item/hiem-joints-rod-ends-for-motorsports/an486-rod-end-forked/an486-4p
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  7. efil 01 added a post in a topic Lift Strut Threaded Rod Ends   

    hemm this is the connection between elevator and push tube
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  8. Avid90 added a post in a topic Lift Strut Threaded Rod Ends   

    ...both the Aurora and Heim bearings of this series.
    general-aviation-interchange-page.pdf
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  9. Avid90 added a post in a topic Lift Strut Threaded Rod Ends   

    I don't know why they drill the hole, but the Heim equivalent has the hole drilled the same way.  Both the Aurora and Heim bearings are magnafluxed and traceable.  The limiting factor of the bearing is the radial strength.  That 3/8-24 shank is much stronger than needed for the 3200 lb load.

    Are you making your own threaded inserts for the strut end?
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  10. wypaul added a post in a topic Lift Strut Threaded Rod Ends   

    I think something is lost in the translation .  Do you have a part number for your kit or can you post a picture of the area you are referring to?
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  11. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Kit planes article about internet picture posting   

    +2
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  12. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Lift Strut Threaded Rod Ends   

    The physics can get a little crazy, but given the proper sizing and material a tube will be stronger than a solid rod. 
     
    http://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/12913/hollow-tube-stronger-than-solid-bar-of-same-outside-diameter-o-d
     
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  13. gregpro50 added a post in a topic Kit planes article about internet picture posting   

    I'm a moderator on a car forum and we experience the exact same thing.  Whether it's cars, planes, or a knitting forum, people are the same.
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  14. TJay added a post in a topic Lift Strut Threaded Rod Ends   

    you are correct that was my first thought, then I decided to go this direction and use the male threads better or not who knows, Do you guys know why they are all bored, is it a way to allow them to flex without breaking.
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  15. allonsye added a post in a topic Odd to Me 2-Stroke Running Characteristics   

     
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  16. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Kit planes article about internet picture posting   

    Dare I ask? Perhaps a pm ...
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  17. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Fly In   

    sorry about that! Next time, I promise 
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  18. allonsye added a post in a topic Flying the heavy iron pics   

    Not unlike the panel of the  B727 I put 5k hrs in.  Thanks for the memories.  Thanks for sharing.  Nothing like flying w/a full compliment of complimentary (at least most of the time) crew working together, accomplishing a mission, solving the inevitable ops and maint probs not to mention good times - Capt, F/0 and FE like a well-oiled machine.  Those were the days.  You're fortunate in these very automated times Joey to be experiencing them.  Best-:)
    ps. indeed; is that a SAT test lurking below that "job-security" chart?
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  19. allonsye added a post in a topic 582 / 532 RADIATOR FOR SALE   

    Joey -  This is what I'm using.  I got it from Akflyer or Jim Chuck.....can't recall correctly.  Looks like identical part Ed has. Works great. The 2" aluminum angle from the local hardware av parts bins affords infinite adjustment possibilities.
     


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  20. allonsye added a post in a topic Fly In   

    Who has time for pic taking when your busy fly'in and having a great time?  Hat tip to those who create the documentaries of their journeys - I often enjoy them. 
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  21. allonsye added a post in a topic Liability Insurance   

    CAVEAT EMPTOR  -  They're site specifically states:
    "3rd Party Recreational Member Liability provides coverage to protect against legal liability resulting from damage to the property of others or injury to others.  No passenger liability or aircraft physical damage coverage is available.  Coverage is written on a manuscript aviation form.  The policy is designed for recreational use, for approved or compliant aircraft and only available to members of the United States Ultralight Association. "
    If you shop around you can get much for coverage for the same money.  Eg. 5k in med and pax is covered.
    Check:
    TraversGlobal AerospaceAviation Insurance ResourcesAll will require you to be checked out and as much as 5hrs dual in type.
     
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  22. Avid90 added a post in a topic Lift Strut Threaded Rod Ends   

    Are you modifying the strut ends to take a male rod end?  I thought the first post in this thread mentioned a female threaded rod end threaded onto an AN 490 fitting welded into the lift strut.
     
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  23. allonsye added a post in a topic Starter Solenoid for a 582   

    You can find solenoids everywhere.  They are just big remotely operated switches. 
    http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=starter+relay&_vxp=mtr&_osacat=33566&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xstarter+solonoid.TRS0&_nkw=starter+solonoid&_sacat=33566
    Do add a simple diode between the "S" terminal and ground to absorb voltage spikes.  Do mount it upside down allowing gravity to assist magnet in closing it.
    I picked up diodes at Radio Shack  for a few bucks --  3amp/200PIV.
    Sample install pics of diode install:
    https://www.google.com/search?q=aircraft+solonoid+diode+installation&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
     
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  24. allonsye added a post in a topic Odd to Me 2-Stroke Running Characteristics   

    Yes, have been in communication w/Rick. He's saying the prop.  I'm not so quick to think at all.  I think you guys are more on the mark.
    Yes TC, I did verify the injector aligning marks.  I think the injector is working as it's supposed to. I'm w/you Joey on this one.  Think the 50:1 via the injector is the way to go and more than adequate. In Ricks quest for better oiling I think there's a sacrifice at the expense of the fuel air mixture.
    I've not done any cruise yet.  So far, I've been staying in the pattern close to the mother-ship aerodrome until I'm confident flying this thing.  I should take it up more though to test more fully I agree.  That said, the "bump" is felt rolling off of a 500' climb at 6k rpm to 5200 -- right at 5200 I feel it.  I'd say the prop is still loaded at this point as I pull back gradually to 5200 .......*bump*.
    I think first thing to do in the equation is rule out an excessive oil ratio -- get it closer to 50:1 as I dilute the remaining fuel with fresh unmixed 93 octane no lead and look for any changes. 
     
     
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  25. Dusty added a post in a topic Odd to Me 2-Stroke Running Characteristics   

    What are your egt's doing when you get the bump ,they are slow to react so you may have to loiter in the rough area .
    does it feel like it is trying to 4 stroke?it would have to be way rich and show low egt
    check that the screens are on the float chamber,bings don't like to run smooth without them.
    as a sideline ,oil injection 
    we set for an average of 70:1 I had a fiddle with he adjustment to be sure my 670 project would get enough oil,the standard setup will deliver up to40:1 average which I would estimate is around 30:1 at full throttle.
    i don't think any more oil would be an advantage!
    be wary of adding excess oil to premix,the fuel air ratio will change,also excess oil increases he risk of detonation by affectivly lowering the fuel octane
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