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  1. Xengineguy added a post in a topic Warp drive hub 912 rotax   

    You might want to check the bolt pattern, 2 different for the 912 . Early 912 are a little different at least on the big bolt circle.
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  2. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Air Frame Sand Blaster   

    They used Aluminum Oxide blast on my airframe.  SInce it is softer than the base metal, theoretically it should not damage the underlaying good metal.
     
    Be sure you have enough compressor not to get moisture through the blaster.  That can cause embedded rust to form, meaning constant corrosion issues in the future.
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  3. RDavidson added a post in a topic Bush Gear Suspension   

    I think Joey's new gear is going to be great.

    I went with a Hydrosorb system on my Magnum...Joey looked into it and the guy just wants too much money! The suspension costs more than the gear. If a guy had a manufacturing connection for the urethane pucks it would be a simple suspension to make.
    I took the flaming wallet approach and bought a set, I'm not flying my Magnum yet, but I like the idea of not having to worry about bungees and having to change them out.
    Here is the link to my Magnum gear...
    http://www.avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/1515-magnums-with-airdale-bush-gear/

    Ron
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  4. William Davis added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Avid model C turtle deck pictures needed...
    Hi all I'm working on a recently purchased avid model c and currently working on the turtle deck. Unfortunately my manual does not tell me where to rivet the stiffeners to the turtle deck. Can someone direct me with some photos or info?

    Thanks much,
    Bill
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  5. Guest added a post in a topic Air Frame Sand Blaster   

    Ihave experience with the HF soda blaster. OK for the money. Did the job, but it needs a lot of air volume and tends to be a bit finicky(sp)? Prolly do well on paint, but I bet would struggle with powder coat.
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  6. akflyer added a post in a topic wingtip strobes??   

    can you post a picture of your lights, or the fixtures?
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  7. EDMO added a post in a topic Air Frame Sand Blaster   

    If it has rust, then it is steel - use aluminum oxide media on it for easiest cleaning - However I have seen play sand used, but you have to screen it first to get the rocks out. A large tarp can catch the media and you can reuse it. Primer Paint asap.
    Aluminum sheet needs plastic beads to clean it.
    Harbor Freight has a small self-contained blasting unit for $35 that I have been considering trying, as it would be easier to use than hooking up the big compressor to the pressure tank blaster - don't know how well it will work tho.

    EDMO
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  8. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Air Frame Sand Blaster
    Hi,
     
    Do any of you see issue with using a sand blaster on an airframe.  I know I can run different media through it.  What is your suggestions.  I have lots of minor surface spots of rust on my airframe. 
     
    Thanks

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  9. EDMO added a post in a topic wingtip strobes??   

    I checked Spruce and their set has flash tubes - This set must be old - well, I got it used about 20 years ago. Waiting for some other "oldtimer" to remember the strobe bulbs with filaments in it!
    The power paks for them may all be in the junkyard?
    EDMO
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  10. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Warp drive hub 912 rotax   

    Is it the plate style or the aluminum style?
     
    Like this?

     
     
    Or like this?
     

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  11. akflyer added a post in a topic wingtip strobes??   

    ok, I got ya now.
     

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  12. Cropduster13 added a post in a topic Warp drive hub 912 rotax   

    forgot to put my number 915-861-9538
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  13. Cropduster13 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Warp drive hub 912 rotax
    warp drive hub old style triangle no blade's hub in good shape.make me an offer.
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  14. EDMO added a post in a topic wingtip strobes??   

    The conversion kit had you cut a round hole in the housing behind the position lights, and a round, clear, magnifier lense dome covered the socket and bulb for the strobe light was put into the hole - Your Grimes position lights stayed the same.
    They still sell a kit in Spruce - but not sure if same.
    EdMO
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  15. akflyer added a post in a topic wingtip strobes??   

    I'm not following you. I just have normal grimes position lights, but this is a direct replacement bulb.. I guess I'm lost.


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  16. EDMO added a post in a topic wingtip strobes??   

    Thanks Leni,
    But - the strobe bulbs are a lot smaller than the position light bulbs - don't think there is any way they can interchange - I am thinking that these may be Grimes strobes?
    EdMO
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  17. akflyer added a post in a topic wingtip strobes??   

    I got a set of led bulbs from ac spruce for my old grimes navigation lights. Pretty bright. They are 35 bucks each but if you turn them on, turn off then back on within 3 seconds they strobe. No power supply needed other than your battery and are a direct replacement bulb.


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  18. EDMO added a topic in Technical tasks   

    wingtip strobes??
    Been a long time since I looked at them, but I have a set of wingtip position lights which someone converted to strobes probably using a conversion kit.
    The bulb is not a flash tube, but is a small bulb, and if I remember right, has a flat looking filament.
    I never had the power supply for these, and now am wondering what brand and what type of power supply could be used for them.
    If anyone has knowledge of what they might be, or the power pak for them, I would like to know.
    I might be able to dig them out and post a photo.
    What markings might be on the bulbs, if any?
    Thanks,
    EDMO
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  19. EDMO added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    Most of the 500 series thread-sealers are the best I have found, and you can use them on aluminum too.
    The only difference between my 545 and the 567/579 is the temperature rating for the last two is a little higher, like 400F and 300F.
    The low-numbered sealers 500-501, etc, are anerobic, and only used on metal to metal fittings. The mid to high 500 numbers can be used for any material.
    EDMO
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  20. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    Fittings into this polyethylene tanks leaking has been a common gripe for the Kitfoxers for ever, it seams.

    Phuque it. We started on an aluminum tank today. That won't leak from the fittings. Period.
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  21. EDMO added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    Leni,
    glad to hear it is the header tank fittings leaking, and not the tanks - at least it can be fixed. Got to look at specs on Loctite 567 or 579 - might be better with plastic than my 545
    EDMO
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  22. FoxDB added a post in a topic Bush Gear Suspension   

    I would go with bungies like the Highlander Gear.
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  23. akflyer added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    I will order some up for the next time I have the bird in the garage.
     

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  24. Geoffrey Thorpe added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    Loctite 567.  Will make you one happy camper.
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  25. akflyer added a post in a topic Over 1000 members!   

    it is hard to get the ideal position.  my extended baggage is made out of aluminum so I have a good ground plane.  I think a poor ground plane would be better than a busted off external antenna laying in the dirt under your balled up aircraft.
     

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