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  1. Orphan

    Posted

    Does anyone know where I can get the engine mount rubber isolators for the AVID. The ones I have say "LORD" on them with the number 70 and the number 11 91.

    Thanks

    I have the same problem, I am installing a new 670 and my mounts are bad. Been looking at Aircraft Spruce but there are so many that I cannot figure out which will fit, beside the price is sky high. I will be following this thread and hope someone else has the answers and location for replacements.

  2. EDMO

    Posted

    Hey All,

    Hope everyone is well. The wife took my Avid tow to town so I had to use this if I was going to fly. It worked perfectly! Life IS good! Bryce

    ah - life is good in the country - I remember it well! Now, I couldnt ride my lawn tractor 2 blocks to get the mower blades sharpened without getting a $100 ticket here in the city!

    LG,

    ED in MO

  4. EDMO

    Posted

    Doug, we should be good to go. The service provider says its all cleaned up now.

    :BC:/>

    Leni,

    Anytime you want to ask for donations for a "repair fund", just let me know and I will donate - I'm sure that your Mrs will keep it seperate from the "Beer fund"! :lol:

    ED in MO

  5. EDMO

    Posted · Edited by Ed In Missouri

    Looking for a wing rib for a kitfox model IV wing, new or good used.

    Tim,

    I cant promise I can find it, but I have a full-size drawing of a KF5 rib - If you are just wanting a pattern, I would copy it for you. I have an old KF2 rib, and about the only difference is that the KF5 is straight on the bottom. If I cant find the KF5, then can make a drawing for you off of the KF2.

    There is also the Harry Riblett drawing of a more modern rib in the file that Doug posted - It has all the dimensions or you could have it enlarged to proper size.

    ED in MO

  6. horsepower

    Posted

    Leni, when are you going to let us help with the payments???:brownnoser:src="http://www.avidfoxflyers.com/public/style_emoticons/default/brown_noser.gif"> Russ.

    I agree,post a address and I'll send you a check,I think you posted it once but I cant remember what post it was on.If we sent in around 15 to 20 bucks would that help or do you need more?No sense in you flipping the whole bill when we are the ones that need all the info.Randy

  9. akflyer

    Posted

    The fellow at airscrew performance came unglued when I told him I needed it machined for the ceramic seal. He said it is completely unnecessary if I use the right coolant.

    The manual you have posted for download is only 15 pages. I will try it again and see if I am doing something wrong.

    Thank you for your generosity in sharing the dvd and manual.

    Thanks

    There are 11 different ones that make up the entire manual. You have to download them all...

    I agree on the right coolant...

  10. lv2plyguitar

    Posted

    I forgot I had scanned it and posted the repair manual here. I will still drop the DVD's into the mail for you today.

    The upgrade to the "blue head" is sending the case off to have it machined for the ceramic seal on the water pump. They also have a little bit different cooling circuit but I am not convinced that it is really needed.

    The issues with the original water pump come down to the coolant used and the water you use. If you use silica free anitfreeze ( Dexcool or any of the "extended life") and distilled water. It turned out that minerals in the water and the coolant were causing the rubber seals to wear a groove in the RV shaft and letting the water leak by. I would not be too worried about it until the next rebuild unless you just want to blow money up front on it and have the plane down even longer until you get the case halves back from machining.

    :BC:/>

    The fellow at airscrew performance came unglued when I told him I needed it machined for the ceramic seal. He said it is completely unnecessary if I use the right coolant.

    The manual you have posted for download is only 15 pages. I will try it again and see if I am doing something wrong.

    Thank you for your generosity in sharing the dvd and manual.

    Thanks

  11. akflyer

    Posted

    I forgot I had scanned it and posted the repair manual here. I will still drop the DVD's into the mail for you today.

    The upgrade to the "blue head" is sending the case off to have it machined for the ceramic seal on the water pump. They also have a little bit different cooling circuit but I am not convinced that it is really needed.

    The issues with the original water pump come down to the coolant used and the water you use. If you use silica free anitfreeze ( Dexcool or any of the "extended life") and distilled water. It turned out that minerals in the water and the coolant were causing the rubber seals to wear a groove in the RV shaft and letting the water leak by. I would not be too worried about it until the next rebuild unless you just want to blow money up front on it and have the plane down even longer until you get the case halves back from machining.

    :BC:

  13. akflyer

    Posted

    sweet golf cart. Extended family owns one of the local courses so last year me and the boys went out there for 18 holes... After the front 9 it turned into jackass the movie complete with 3 rolled carts. That is my kind of golf!

    :BC:

  14. akflyer

    Posted

    Sorry it took so long guys, but it seems that money does not motivate the service provider or the software people to work very quickly.. But we are cleaned up and working now

    :BC:

  15. EDMO

    Posted

    BACK AGAIN! Sad news for all of you who were glad to not have to read my

    BS anymore - Either my anti-virus is dead or Leni got it fixed.

    Thanks, Leni

    ED in MO

  18. BryceKat

    Posted · Edited by BryceKat

    Hey All,

    Hope everyone is well. The wife took my Avid tow to town so I had to use this if I was going to fly. It worked perfectly! Life IS good! Bryce

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  19. Tree top pilot

    Posted · Edited by Tree top pilot

    Rotax Rick. He is you man for the job....careful though. You may end up with a little bit more power than you had before. Everyone I have talked to have been well pleased with his work and service. Look for him on Barnstormers....usually has an add or two there....My link

    As for the mount it looks like a barry mount. AC Spruce should have....look at the online cat of California power systems.....Green sky adventures have a few mounts

    My link

  20. lv2plyguitar

    Posted · Edited by Avid Heavy

    Glad to see the forum back up. I have a mid 90's rotax 582 grey head with 2 hours on it. I decided to be on the safe side and do a complete rebuild. I am going to rebuild it myself. I am afraid the seals may go bad. Who can you direct me to that will guide me about what I need to bring the 582 grey head up to spec and take advantage of upgrades that will improve performance.

    Also, I need to replace the motor mount rubber which is on a AVID flyer. Where can I get those. See attached picture

    Thanks.

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  22. akflyer

    Posted

    I still check in here (AFF) with my iPhone.

    Can you (Leni or Joey) put any updates on the hack situation repairs here so that we know when it's safe to return with our Micro-trash computers?

    Thanks.

    I just paid another 100 bucks to have them try and clean it up.. fn thing is pissing me off and getting old. If I ever find one of these fn hackers you can bet you sweet ass I will be going to jail..

    :BC:

  23. Av8r3400

    Posted

    I still check in here (AFF) with my iPhone.

    Can you (Leni or Joey) put any updates on the hack situation repairs here so that we know when it's safe to return with our Micro-trash computers?

    Thanks.

  24. dholly

    Posted

    Brett REALLY needs to find a way to acknowledge calls and emails in a much more timely fashion IMHO, even if only an auto-reply saying he will call/email back within a few days or whatever. I'm sure whenever he finds time to return a call personally, he is tied up in a long conversation which is counter-productive to producing and shipping parts etc. so it ends up becoming a damned if you do, damned if you don't kind of thing. But, is it a legit business or what? I'd hate to see him fall into the trap of trying to be/do all things to all people and falling short on all counts. Many well-intentioned businesses either falter or fail to reach the next level with that mentality. At some point an assistant is necessary, is his dear wife up for helping on the phone at all?