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  1. horsepower added a post in a topic Video   


    Pretty cool,looks like Jim taught you well.Cant wait until mines finished,when I watch all you guys in your videos I get jealous. Randy
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  2. horsepower added a post in a topic tumbleweeds   

    Actually I have had a little time to work on mine,have one wing painted and plan on painting the other after work tonight.Soon as thats done I will bring my fuselage from my house and start covering it down here at my shop.I will probably have plenty of questions.Sorry you have to work but look at all the brain cells you will save. Randy
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  3. horsepower added a post in a topic Insane talent   

    I thought this was a real airplane this guy was building,didnt realize it was a model until I read his article.Im proud of myself when I build a rc airplane out of a balsa kit.Talented dude.
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  4. horsepower added a post in a topic Avid Catalina   


    Try RC universe or www.glueguru.com Its made by Loctite brand you may even be able to get it from NAPA or some other auto parts.
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  5. horsepower added a post in a topic Fish Creek Lakes trip   

    Cool pics, my wife is into photography and she would love those sunset shots.What ever you had for dinner must have made you really sleepy. Looks like you had a good time,kind of looks like our elk hunting camp,we dont always get elk but have a hell of a good time.Keep those Alaska pics coming.Randy
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  6. horsepower added a post in a topic Needle Tachs suck!   

    Awesome, now its time to have some fun.Do you have a better cruise now or is a just more on the takeoff.I was just curious if the bluehead has more power because its the old one was worn out or do they put out a little more zip than the greyheads? Probably a little of both.Good job on the swap. Randy
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  7. horsepower added a post in a topic Video   


    Pretty cool,I was always going to mount a camcorder on the roll bar of my race car but never did.That way you could get the full effect of video and audio.The music definately helps a bunch also.Is yours a helmet cam?Or is it mounted up above you? Randy
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  8. horsepower added a post in a topic Mikuni Fuel pump issues   


    Joey it sounds like the jetting is right,you say it doesnt accell like it used to, I would put the new pump on and run it on the chocks long enough to get a spark plug reading or maybe do it before the new pump so you can compare the two readings.Check your float levels and eliminate that problem.As far as your tank venting goes doesnt seem likely that one tank would cause that if you are running off of both.My Skyraider uses the plastic tanks that the newer Avids use. The caps are vented but you are supposed to epoxy in a 3 inch tall 1/4 inch alum. tubing.I havent got that far yet but Tim from Skyraider told me to only drill through the first part and epoxy from the out side.When the cap is off and your looking at the inside you should not see the tube.Dont know if yours is like that but you may want to check out.My cap is a Kelch brand. www.kelch.com
    They have a website but dont know if they would know anything on aircraft venting.If the fuel pump change doesnt do it then I would get on the horn with the engine guy to eliminate any thing else such as a crankcase pressure leak or a rotary valve timing problem. Good Luck Randy
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  9. horsepower added a post in a topic GPS   


    Mine is a Lowrance Airmap 600 handheld type, my plane is sitting in my garage with no covering on it so couldnt tell you how it works.There are a couple guys here that use them and they say it works good for the money but if you read the reviews some people complain about the cockpit lighting not being the greatest.From what everybody says its hard to beat a Garmin.The 600 does have terrain awareness but I dont plan on flying my plane when I cant see whats in front of me. Randy
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  10. horsepower added a post in a topic Mikuni Fuel pump issues   


    Are your carbs new or are you using your old ones?Maybe they are not jetted for your field elevation, but does sound more like a starve out condition than lean.Its too bad it wouldnt do it on run up so you wouldnt have to be a test pilot to see if its going to starve out.I would definately start at the beginning of your runway and hopefully its longer than Orofino's.Float levels would definately do that so your guy may be on track. Good Luck Randy
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  11. horsepower added a post in a topic I've Been Honored   


    Congratulations,Nice job on that award. People in Wisconsin take their Kitfoxes seriously.I actually bought my 582 from Jim Schnowske whom also won that award and he is also from Wisconsin.Good job. Randy
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  12. horsepower added a post in a topic Engine Swap   

    I think the copper will work fine. The guy that I bought my 582 from used copper on for all the fittings.He used 3/4 elbows as you did then he soldered a wire on each end to keep hose from slipping off.In other words he wrapped wire all the way around so it form a lip for the clamp.I have seen this on Kitfox websites before so it must be ok.Kitfox used to make the radiator filler with copper and they didnt use an expansion tank and it worked real well.Randy
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  13. horsepower added a post in a topic Engine Swap   

    Right on !
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  14. horsepower added a post in a topic Engine Swap   


    Thats going to be a nice reliable set up.Makes me want to go out and get a new Blue head but I better wait. I cant believe how much crap cost for even these little airplanes.Looks like your doing a sanitary job and its nice to have Leni on this forum along with other people for advise.Hope I dont piss anyone off when I have to ask questions because I figure I better get this right the first time around. Plus I havent flown on a steady diet since the late 80,s. Nice job, Im anxious to see if the performance is the same or better. Randy
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  15. horsepower added a post in a topic Rebuilding a Mikuni Fuel Pump   

    Nice article Joey, I was actually planning on rebuilding my pump before installing it so this should help.I have a question on fuel line size.I have 1/4 inch coming off of each tank that goes to a header tank behind the rear seat, then 1/4 inch running up to the pump mounted on the firewall as that is what Rotax say to use.Is this large enough or should I be using 5/16. Im a boat mechanic so Im comparing to outboard motors, example a 50 HP Johnson outboard requires a 5/16 fuel line.Probably a dumb comparison but the older I get the more questions I seem to ask.Thanks Randy
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  16. horsepower added a post in a topic Engine Swap   

    The picture of your piston is probably not as bad as it looks as many hours is on it. You may have a slight pressure leak on that cylinder, you definately want to find out before breaking in your new engine.Sometimes the lack of carbon build up results in a carmel colored piston and makes it look lean.Your egt,s should tell you alot though.I would be more concerned with the color near the ring as it looks like the exhaust was running fairly warm.But on the other hand Im a boat mechanic and have never been into a aircraft engine.The new engine should give you a lttle piece of mind.I think I will do what you did and run out my greyhead and get some hours logged on my plane and save up for the newer bluehead.Its got 120 hours on it now so thats alot of flying if it makes TBO.Good luck with your engine transplant. Randy
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  17. horsepower added a post in a topic Engine Swap   

    Hi, How many hours did you put on your 582 before pulling it out?Are you rebuilding it or buying a new one? I was just curious if you were getting the new blue head style or rebuilding your old one.Its amazing how that little engine does what it does.I have a grayhead motor that Im putting in my Skyraider so hope it works out.Good Luck on your project. Randy
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  18. horsepower added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Kitfox 4 582 mount
    I have a Kitfox 4 engine mount for sale if anybody is looking, it is the newer style with the side mounts.Make me a fair offer as I will probably never use it. Randy
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  19. horsepower added a post in a topic Navman F210 Fuel Flow testing   

    Thats pretty cool,where did get that at and what is the price?I have a Grand Rapids EIS but the fuel flow sensor is outrages so I never did get it. Thanks Randy
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  20. horsepower added a post in a topic Northwest Airlines flight deck   


    I believe my whole airplane would fit in the cockpit of this thing,wow.
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  21. horsepower added a post in a topic Differences between a 3.47 and 2.62 E-box   


    Here are some of my Skyraider build shots dont know if they will even show up as I dont know what I am doing. I will send a picture of the motor mount, wish I could use it as its a nice unit. Thanks Randy
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  22. horsepower added a post in a topic Differences between a 3.47 and 2.62 E-box   

    Will do, Im not the greatest computer wiz so I may have to wait for my wife to help me out, but I will try and put some pictures of the mount and throw some plane build shots. Thanks Randy
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  23. horsepower added a post in a topic Differences between a 3.47 and 2.62 E-box   


    I bought a 582 out of a Kitfox 4 and it has a 68 inch Powerfin with a 3 to 1 box.The guy that had it said it was a perfect match but I dont know as my plane is not finished yet. A 68 inch prop is about all I can go unless I go with bigger tires.Its a 3 blade ground adjustable and I also see that Powerfin is out of business.I still have the new style motormount for the KF 4 if anybody needs one. Its red powdercoated and has the side mounts, I wish I could use that style on my Skyraider. Randy
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  24. horsepower added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Wheel Alignment
    Hi, Im new to your forum and this question has probably been on here before but I was wondering how much toe-in if any you should have. Im building a Skyraider 2, it is a lot like a Kitfox or Avid only in a tandem seating.Just measuring with a tape measure on a 8 inch tire it is toed in 1/4 inch which seems like a ton and their construction manual doesnt say a thing about it.Someone told me you put a big pipe the axle and physicaly bend it out is this true?I enjoy reading your forum, you sound like a fun bunch. Randy
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