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  1. EDMO added a post in a topic 582 charging   

    Thanks Chris,
          Next Question - I am sure you have answers - Spruce lists breakers to 35 amp - then 50 to 100 amp - Where do I find a 40 amp pull-type breaker - How much is it ?
          I may have a 40 amp regular breaker in my Piper parts, and have the split Cessna master switch - Guess this wont work?  I could add a heavy toggle or pull switch to the 40 amp breaker circuit.
          I really APPRECIATE all the good info you have posted.
    BTW: I have a $50 bid right now on a Nippon alternator - So will have one spare heavy Nippon alternator, and a lightweight spare if you ever need another, if I get the bid.
          There is another Nippon small alternator on ebay with a large 3 3/4" pulley - Do you think a larger pulley is needed with high rpm auto engines, or is the stock pulley OK?
    I may also have a Rotax regulator if someone needs it - (little flat square thingy?)
    Thanks,
    EdMO
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  2. Guest added a post in a topic Full Lotus type FLOATS - MAKE OFFER   

    What is the weight rating on these? I don't know much about FL floats, but would LOVE to learn buy doing. The Flat Avid I would install them on is 1250 gross.
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  3. Guest added a post in a topic Overhaul time!   

    That video is hillairous!
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  4. Guest added a post in a topic 582 charging   

    For Ed- If you do a switchable breaker like I did it goes on the big output wire of the alternator. It will allow you to manually disconnect the alternator from the system if it runs away, and will also protect the rest of the electrical system in the plane automatically if the alternator should fail in a total short circuit to ground as opposed to failing in a runaway mode.
     
    For Dusty- Grab that free Rotax regulator and install it. Make sure you have a small load on the system like position lights so it will regulate properly. They are bombproof regulators. I would be super surprised if you ever see an overvoltage again. You do have a battery right? How big is it?
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  5. Bandit added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    Foxy!
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  6. EDMO added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    Looks too good to be mangy now!
    EDMO
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  7. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    She's a Mangy Fox...
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  8. EDMO added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    On closer look - That "Kutey Fox" might not be so gentle! 
    Would that be a Bat Fox, or a Vamp Fox?
     Looks good.
    EDMO
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  9. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    I doubt it, Joey.  There's too many little "flaws" in it to get a Lindy.  She's just a flyer.
     
     

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  10. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    Lindey in the making??
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  11. EDMO added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    Kutey Fox !
    Now, it's starting to look like a plane...
    EDMO
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  12. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    More dirty airplane photos...
     
     




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  13. wypaul added a post in a topic Overhaul time!   

    But dang, you won't get the Ichiban Moto stickers to help cover that big hole is the side of your cowl.
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  14. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Overhaul time!   

    Heard from Rotax Rick today and my engine has been test ran and should be on its way back tomorrow. That scuffed piston was all he found.
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  15. KFfan added a post in a topic Overhaul time!   

    Thanks for the afternoon hilarity....
     
    Itche Bon Skivi Honcho! 
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  16. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Overhaul time!   

    Love the piston Micrometer......"and it looks badass" bah haha thanks for a good laugh
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  17. akflyer added a post in a topic Overhaul time!   

    hey joey, just got this email from rotax rick... he used the same techniques cleaning up your cylinders....    
     

     
     

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  18. FitchUpNorth added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Full Lotus type FLOATS - MAKE OFFER
    MUST SELL!!!!   Been trying on and off for a year and a half, crunch time!   I am moving, it's summer, my bird is still broken.  Someone HAS to want a set of 12'6" Full Lotus type floats for their LSA!   Difference between these and true FL are the aluminum skid plates and step stiffener. (step compression was a major complaint of FL and the low psi bladders)  Was rigged to be mounted on a KF2.  Never mounted on the airframe.  Been mounted in my rafters in a heated pole barn for 2 years.  Had someone back out on me, crates are already built if you want to ship them.  
     
    Brand new FL 12 footers are 14K.  These have never been used, but have been rigged for install.  Can still read "Alcoa" on the aluminum plates.  Uses FL bladders (made FL a little pissy, thus these aren't made anymore.  LOL)  Plus, besides the addition of the aluminum step stiffener/skid plate, they ARE exact copies of FL.  
     
    Asking 3500.  I think that's pretty fair, if you don't, MAKE OFFER...  Make offer on dog too, can be included.  LOL
     
    Greasy Side Down,
     
    Denny
    651-214-5610
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  19. akflyer added a post in a topic HAPPY BIRTHDAY AKFLYERBOB   

    Happy Birthday Bob  
     
    Joey he sold the KF I and III still has the IV he is working on. 
     

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  20. EDMO added a post in a topic 582 charging   

    Dusty,
         Unless Chris says different, I can only guess that you put the circuit breaker between the output side and the busbar that feeds your battery and instruments - may not protect stator and regulator, but might save battery and not smoke something inside.  Then, look for a landing spot!
    I've got analog v-meter and amp-meter, plus expensive aircraft LED digital voltmeter - also a LED digital voltmeter that plugs into cigarette lighter socket - that last one is advertised in Aviation parts on ebay for about $23, but if you go to Automotive LED voltmeters on ebay you can buy it for about  $3 or less - and it works in my truck.  I haven't compared the reading of all of them yet.  There is also a combination volt/amp LED meter, hard-wired, that don't cost much - haven't tried it.
    EDMO
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  21. EDMO added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    532 ELECTRICAL PARTS FOR SALE
    If you need starter, stator, voltage reg, coils, whatever there is, PM me and you can make an offer - But you may have to explain how to remove them from my engine, unless it is obvious to me.  I don't have any special tools that might be needed.  If no one wants them, I will put them on ebay someday.
    Scrapping  my 532 with 80 hours TT.  Engine is for sale too.
    EDMO
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  22. C5Engineer added a post in a topic 582 charging   

    Dusty I've got a Rotax one I can send you if interested. It's used but works. Leni gave it to me I'd like to pass it forward if you can use it.
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  23. Dusty added a post in a topic 582 charging   

    Hey no problem,the topic went astray but I still found it interesting.
    Looking at the key west option ,about four times the price of what I have.
    One of our members fried his key west and charge coil ,he doesn't know which happened first.
    A circuit breaker would be a good idea in any case ,but where is the safest place to put it?
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  24. C5Engineer added a post in a topic HAPPY BIRTHDAY AKFLYERBOB   

    Leni where has bob been hiding?
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  25. EDMO added a post in a topic 582 charging   

    yes - Love the info - Now, got to get Dusty some useful info....for ALL the 2-strokers!
    We got the Key West info - but no info on his overvoltage - unless it is just, not having the Key West?
    EDMO
    BTW:  I am parting out my 532 - If anyone needs starter / stator thingy, etc.  PM me.  Exhausts, Carbs, fuel pump, A-drive and adapter plate are already sold.  Still got the engine with thingys on it....Sold my boat, so don't need an anchor! 
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