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ybfcsqs added a post in a topic Matco 8" wide dual fork TW installed 26 May 2011

C5E, forgot to tell you your photos of your ship are clear and concise. I may have just found a lead on a tailwheel mounting spring, gotta check it out. Belongs to the guy I sold my Pegasus Super Sport to (really great flying 'trike'.) Whish I could get him to the airport and trim his wing so I could take her for a few flights. He decided to rig her up himself, left of the washout tubes, and proceeded to wrestle her back to the strip with full left muscle power on the control bar. I had made the statement that the bird was incapable of controlled flight under these circumstances, but he brought her back (he's a really big guy and works out constantly.) Said he thought he could have held her for another 15 min. but admitted he, personally, was totally out of gas. Been trying to get him to bring her back up to the strip, let me trim the wings and take a few test flights. Think he might have gotten his 'wannabe' scared just a tad. Don't blame him.
Cheers to all, smooth air - blue skies ... Jim

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ybfcsqs added a post in a topic Go Kart to Matco Brakes 26 May 2011

Trackwelder, I'm seriously dumbfounded by your experience! If that had of been me I just might be one brother short of a full set. As I've written, I'm pretty much banished from my own kin as I write this. From vibes I get I don't think anyone wants to get within striking distance of me, presently. Our father passed on a few months ago and I just wanted to make a fair and respectable offer for his tools (as you know I received the devil's hand with my tools being absconded with also). There must be something about tools or tainted water that has driven mankind totally crazy. Be well good man ... Jim

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ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic Matco 8" wide dual fork TW installed 26 May 2011

That Matco Tailwheel looks sweet. I am running an 8 inch pneumatic tire on a 4 inch wheel, but like that tire much better. What make and size tire is it?

Chris Bolkan

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ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic Go Kart to Matco Brakes 26 May 2011

Those tires look Sweet! What is the load rating per tire??

Chris Bolkan

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Trackwelder added a post in a topic Go Kart to Matco Brakes 26 May 2011

I know how it feels to have tools stolen, I left on vacation a few years ago, the first in a long time and came home to find my garage cleaned out, rollaway welders torch they got it all, my brothers all said how sorry they were that I got robbed. 2 years later I walked into my brothers garage, the one who doesn't turn a wrench on anything, his idea is charge up the credit cards until he can't get anymore credit and then file bankruptcy. Guess what I found, my rollaway my welders my torches my compressor with serial numbers removed and his name written on them, shined up like they were art I still can't get him to admit he took them but I have been collecting plenty of his security cameras it would have been cheaper for him if he had just given me back my stuff.

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akflyer added a post in a topic Avid Fat Bastard 26 May 2011

Let me do some digging. I just tried to save the pictures and it will let me save a thumbnail print, but not the full size pic. I will see if there is some setting I can change to allow you to save or print the pics. Must be something with the new forum software because I used to save pics all the time by just right clicking and doing a save as.. Will let ya know what I come up with!

As far as the beer.... Hell yeah! One day I will take ya up on that one!

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ybfcsqs added a post in a topic Go Kart to Matco Brakes 26 May 2011

C5E, you're a straight up dude. Email me anytime, I'll get right back ASAP. I've followed your posts and have been impressed. I certainly unerstand about the tires. We fly much smaller tires down in my neck of the woods as a general rule. I was building a Burt Rutan design years ago (much cheaper then but it cost me a wife) and I had a pretty good indoctrination into glass layups. I'm thinking I'll probably go with wheel pants at some point. Not so good for tundra tires anyway. The burglary thing had me stumping mad for quite a while, but I would imagine most of those guys are doing time on my tax dollar about now. My tools and a few other things are no doubt scattered over the continental US by now.
BTW, another mod I plan to make involves the stiffness of my trim cable. According to what I've read, I should have about 41 degrees of travel measured at the trim tab. I'm half that or less. Too long on the cable with not enough secure points, and too many bends with too little radius in some of them. My idea is a straight run from the trim handle to the empenage, then a bellcrank right angle pivot to the trim tab. Another item on the 'to do' list. Be well good man ... Jim

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marshawk added a post in a topic Avid Fat Bastard 26 May 2011

Thanks Akflyer,I guess I owe you some good Canadian beer Aye!I seen Randy's Avid and if I get mine looking half that good I'll be pleased.I was trying to print off a few of his pictures for referencing but doesn't seem to allow me to do.Is it possible somehow?

Thanks

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TheDeltaFox added a post in a topic Run Up 26 May 2011

I finally got a chance yesterday to pull the plane out of the garage and fire it up. I was happy as could be when it started on the second pull. Actually, i was rather surprised seeing as i had the engine apart. 3 or 4 shots of primer to get the fuel going to it and two solid pulls and away it went. All this was overshadowed by my wife waving her hands to kill the engine. Turns out one of the carbs decided to start leaking fuel rather quickly onto the driveway. Thats why its always a good idea to have a spotter. Also explains why it wasn't as smooth as I thought this little 2 stroke should be.
After taking the suspect carb off and fiddling with it and then cleaning it, i came to the conclusion that the needle valve wasn't sealing properly. It had little black indents/rings on the rubber tip. Also the brass float bracket seemed to be binding a bit on the pin it sits on.
So i ordered a carb kit and new pin/float bracket. Should be here soon. I'm getting rather excited to get this bad boy over to the airport and start some real tests on it.

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C5Engineer added a post in a topic Go Kart to Matco Brakes 25 May 2011

Jim thanks for the kind words! Sorry to hear of your misfortunes. I had my race ready dirt bike stolen a few years back and that's the worst feeling of violation I have ever had! I passed my 20x7s off to another guy who was trying to get a second hand fox flying while going through a divorce. Hopefully you will stick around it's a great group of folks on here!!
Joey

I will shoot you an email so you have my offline contact

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ybfcsqs added a post in a topic Go Kart to Matco Brakes 25 May 2011

AKF, ain't it strange that everyone seems to get along reasonably well until SCARCE AND DIVISIBLE resources bring the whole rotten house tumbling down? I would have paid my 'gonads' to each and every one of my family just to BUY dad's tools. They carry their assundery tangible goods to other people to get them serviced/repaired. First time I've been attacked by hornets who want real blood in a while. To be fair, everyone wasn't involved. Just the two I suspected would be.
Oh well, live and learn, I'll find my own tools, have found a small amount already. Hopefully I'll be able to contribute more than just idle words. Be well, and thanks again ... Jim

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ybfcsqs added a post in a topic Matco 8" wide dual fork TW installed 25 May 2011

AKF,
I hope some day I can meet up with some of you fellows. Your a prime bunch of humanity. I never thought of the track being off, another possible complication for sure. As soon as I can get turned loose, (told you about our part-time guest from next door cleaning me out in the dead of night), I'm going over this bird with a fine tooth comb. Have built new shop facilities but don't even have work benches at this time. Just a big old empty building! I have compression springs on my SCOTT and feel like there's just something missing from the formula. Guys it really and truly helps to have had the interest you great examples of the best there is to offer have shown. I don't believe I've had a bad sugestion of possible causes among the whole lot of you. I feel like you guys really know your stuff.
I'm burning the candle at both ends presently. I've owned this present property for several ions now and still haven't gotten moved! Been sleeping on a sectional sofa and eating sandwiches and opening cans. It will all work out but I'd rather be flying. If anyone ever says a disparageing word about what kind of people AVID flyers are, I'll take care of business big-time, remembering how each and every one of you has treated this complete stranger whom you've never met and possibly never will. My very best to you and your's ... Jim

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akflyer added a post in a topic Go Kart to Matco Brakes 25 May 2011

Jim I damn sure know that feeling.. it's been 10 yrs and we still have good squabbles over Dads "stuff" I kinda like it keeping the rest of the family 4000 miles away from me. We seem to get along much better if we dont talk to or see eachother

Sucks on the little bastages liberating what you worked hard for. My kid had a party one night a few years ago and my brand new GLP starter for the plane and a bunch of tools, electronics and cash went missing among various other house hold stuff. Lesson 1 to the kid.. NEVER NEVER have a party at Dads house when he is gone. Lesson 2. If you are stupid enough to have one, then you better be tough enough to outdrink everyone else at the party so you dont pass out and leave 50 kids to steal all your dads stuff. Lesson 3, when it all hits the fan, you can bet your sweet ass that dad will make you pay for every damn thing that was stolen... with interest that would make a loan shark proud!

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akflyer added a post in a topic Matco 8" wide dual fork TW installed 25 May 2011

Jim,
Have you checked the ttracking on the main gear? Alot of guys have had major issues with it. I would think that I would too if I was flying off pavement as the tracking is a bit out on mine. Insead of fixing it right (cause I spend 99% of my time on floats) I just keep my landings to the gravel runway or the beaches etc.

When I first flew my brothers kitfox with the narrow gear it was a real ass kicker for me as I was flying off the pavement. I switched to the gravel runway till I got used to the little beast and then I didnt have any issues on the pavement after that.

The scott is a great tailwheel but if the inner workings of it are hosed up she can be a bear! Do you have compression springs or standard springs on it?

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akflyer added a post in a topic Avid Fat Bastard 25 May 2011

I will take care of that name for ya! Yer lucky I dont come up with something clever on my own hahahaha.

Welcome aboard! I think Suberavid (randy) AKJack (jack) and Dholly can help you out quite a bit! they all have the same run of "kits" as you I think and can help with alot of the "gotchas" that they have had to deal with and solve.

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Russ. added a post in a topic Avid Fat Bastard 25 May 2011

Willis you got the right DOUG. I was just pulling his short ones a bit. Russ.

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ybfcsqs added a post in a topic Brake fittings 25 May 2011

'akflyer' you've been right there whenever I've had a question or problem. You don't know how much I appreciate any tidbit of advice I can get and you give it by the pound. You've given me more detective work and it is very much appreciated. Be well ... Jim

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ybfcsqs added a post in a topic Matco 8" wide dual fork TW installed 25 May 2011

'C5' you're a real resource. Every time I mention a mod (as in the tailwheel strut length), I get verbally mauled. Makes sense to me that a little wheelbase increase should give a little better track and landing attitude on touchdown. As I mentioned previously, I'm using a SCOTT steerable. My buddies (one of them is the original builder), keep telling me to just learn to handle the little beast. I have lots of tail dragging time but this little guy with the EA81 is trying to eat my lunch. I've torn down one fence and ground looped three times, one purposefully. These are the same guys that are telling me I don't really need the brakes - just drive and act your age (three yrs old next week).
I truly do thank you 'C5', I like your style fellow. You're explanations along with the well-lite photos are first rate ... Jim

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marshawk added a post in a topic Avid Fat Bastard 25 May 2011

Opps maybe I got the name wrong it was dholly that pointed me to this site from the kitfox forum,was getting some pretty negative replies over there when I mention Subaru Avid. The Avid I picked up was from Ivan Christenson in B.C. Canada, He said it was one of the original first five Avid plus they made. I got my nick name screwed up it is supposed to be Marshawk, does anyone know if you can change it or should I just start a new membership?Theres my first stupid question

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ybfcsqs added a post in a topic Go Kart to Matco Brakes 25 May 2011

Hey dude, I'll take the 20x7's if you don't want them, we'll have to figure out what the shipping is. I'm down here outside Birmingham, Alabama. Thanks tons for the info and photo of the master cylinder mount point. This is very very interesting and looks as if it makes logical sense. I've wondered if maybe I haven't had the mechnical advantage I needed for better pressure to the calipers. Very interesting. I don't even know if I'm running MATCO's or not - but I'm going to do a little detective work. The concept sure looks better than my present geometry.
You guys are a gold mine. You, in particular (as well as others) have responded with timely and treasured advice. 'May you run long' dude. My best ... Jim

ybfcsqs@att.net

BTW, I've stated before that I have quite a few irons in the fire. I've ordered some stuff but haven't had time to do much in the way of modification/fabricating. On top of this, some of our bretheren from way down south figured out that I had way too many tools. They equalized this inequity big time, one midnight moon. Ain't life a big box of chocolates? I now have the privilege of ostensibly restocking my entire garage. Tried to buy my presently deceased father's many tools, THAT WENT OVER LIKE LED ZEPPELIN ON A BAD CONCERT NIGHT! I'm really tottering on banishment from the clan (no joke). You guys keep cheering me up - I need it ... Jim

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C5Engineer added a post in a topic Run Up 25 May 2011

I ran mine up while tied down with NO wings on it. The tail came up at about 5000 rpm it was kinda hairy!

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C5Engineer added a post in a topic Matco 8" wide dual fork TW installed 25 May 2011

Finally got my seat back today so I could go out and go test this thing. It's SCHWEET! On the pavement it slowed the tail way down so it's not nearly as squirrely. Off airport it's like a cushion back there...sooooo smooth! I did a really slow approach and I touched TW first so I did lose some height but I will more than make it up with my new main gear. Till then I just have to adjust my sight picture and pitch and power combo a little bit. The dual fork shifts the entire TW back a few inches also. It puts a longer arm on the TW spring and makes it a little softer. I'm going to keep a close eye on my fuse to make sure it's not bending stuff back there. It also shifted my CG back some which is good. I noticed in cruise today it took a little less nose up trim than it used to. Overall I'm super happy with the new set up.

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C5Engineer added a post in a topic Which way is up on my sling seat?? 25 May 2011

Well I just ended up having an upholster put my Confor foam into my seat. You should have seen the cheezy stuff that came out of there. The new foam is night and day difference. It feels more like a seat now and now a sling. It actually supports my lower back now. Not bad for $100 in foam which was 4 16x18 squares from seatfoam.com plus tax and shipping.

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akflyer added a post in a topic Brake fittings 25 May 2011

it could also be that the masters are not releasing all the way and are not self adjusting (refilling themselves with fluid) I had that issue when I first cut my masters down and the rod was not short enough. I had to get a couple more threads cut on it to get them to work right.

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akflyer added a post in a topic Brake fittings 25 May 2011

Another thought is the pads.. if they are glazed over your not going to get crapola for brakes. The geometry is hosed on them and you dont get good pressure to the calipers as Joey said. The new pedals that Mikesk makes will fix that. But I think you would have to get the shorter MC4D masters too..

I put his pedals on mine and just shortened the shafts on the MC1 maters that came on my plane. It was a marked improvement that will be even better when I get the MC4D masters on.

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