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  1. wypaul added a post in a topic Rotax 912UL - REVISED Service Bulletin SB-912-063 UL Revision 2   

    Doug the tool that you are looking for is called a torque adapter, if you do a search for 11mm torque adapter it will come up. Expect to pay $10-15 bucks and you don't have to deal with the guys at the airport. I would send a link but this site doesn't allow me to send links from my computer and IE .

    http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/products.php?product=CTGM112TA-%252d-3%7B47%7D8%E2%80%9D-x-11MM-Torque-Adapter-12-Point

    Guess I can paste from the IPad.
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  2. wypaul added a post in a topic MGL E-1 EMS setup   

    I don't recall off hand were I set the values for my 912 but I will take a look next time I get to the hangar. 
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  3. wypaul added a post in a topic Axle bushing?   

    Ron on my MKIV there are two bushing that are spacers, one on each side of the wheel that just slip on. Can' help with the wall thickness at this time.
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  4. wypaul added a post in a topic Aileron pivot tubes?   

    I am no engineer ED but my  other plane (Q2) uses aluminum for both the elevator and the ailerons.  Have you made provisions for a mid-span support or will they only be supported at the ends only? I wonder what Just does with theirs or Rans on the S6 or S7.  I have to admit aircraft design is over my head.
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  5. wypaul added a topic in "other aircraft your working on"   

    Emeraude for sale
    If anyone is looking for a good buy on an airplane other than Avid/Fox check out the Emeraude listed on Barnstormers. I flew this plane yesterday and. If I were in the market for a third airplane this would be the one.
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  6. wypaul added a post in a topic Trying to find a flying Avid to fly, between Billings MT and Cincinnati   

    Kenneth, I am in Casper, WY but it looks like I will not be available Thursday or Friday.
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  7. wypaul added a post in a topic Winter Rivers Tour   

    Well don't order a 1/2 sheet of plywood from Spruce or anywhere for that matter that it has to be shipped.  Made that mistake with ACS and about died when I got the bill, to their credit they did make it right even though a good deal of the blame rested on my shoulders.  Seem to recall the freight was about $175.00...  I know you said Luan which you can probably get locally.  They do make a nice dense plywood for underlayment  for new floors but I don't think it comes in anything less than 1/4".
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  8. wypaul added a post in a topic Motorcycle Twin Radiators for cheek rads?   

    Doug, does the oil cooler attach the same way?  
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  9. wypaul added a post in a topic Copilot brakes on MK IV   

    It is not a big job but does require a little welding and bending. The rudder peddles have to be removed to weld the tabs for the brakes on the Avid but maybe not on the KF. Might want to make sure you have a CFI that is willing and experienced in an Avid or KF before you make up your mind, many will not. I put them in my IV for a friend that flies with me that does my flight reviews, might say something about what he thinks about my rudder skills.
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  10. wypaul added a post in a topic Wood fairing on lift struts   

    Fair it , sand it and make it look as good as you want it to look before you cover it with the fabric. Thought the fabric would do more than it does, think paint, it does not fill any faults.
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  11. wypaul added a topic in 4-strokes   

    Revmaster spin-on oil filter
    Finally did the research on the Revmaster 2100D oil filter Napa 1068 should do it Jack.
     
     
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  12. wypaul added a post in a topic Nanco 21x12x8 sale $31.80   

    Matco sells them (21 X 6 tires) also.
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  13. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid--VW combo.   

    I bet someone did Ed, I know that you can get them for the Jabiru.
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  14. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid--VW combo.   

    Wow, Jack that cowl looks nice.  I flew behind a Revmaster  in my Q-2 for a few years and have a few suggestions about them.  The Posa carb works Ok after some setup tweaking and there is some good info about that available on line.  Also there is a mandatory safety mod that adds a setscrew to the needle to keep it from turning in flight.  I think I still have the info in my files if you need that.  It is an easy mod to do but important.  The heads supplied with these 80's model Revmasters were junk and they cracked between the valves.  The good news is that the new heads breathe  better and offer at boost in horsepower.  Most users replace the supplied oil filter with an automotive filter that saves weight and gets rid of the mess of cleaning the Revmaster filter.
     
    I built some cooling ducts that kept the heads cool and also there are some things called "Cool Tins" that fit under the cylinders that help cool them evenly.  Head cooling is a problem with the VW so make sure to use CHT's.
     
    Head bolts must be checked every 25 hours and the valves adjusted also with the oil change.  There have been some accidents caused by loose head bolts on VW based engines.  With the Cooling ducts like the Jabiru  my heads ran cool and the head torq stayed good for the most part.
     
    The oil cooler requires a separate, dedicated opening in the cowl and ductwork to direct the air over the oil cooler, without it the temperature of the oil will redline within minutes.
     
    There is an AD on the magneto impulse coupling that you will want to do also that is easy to do yourself with a file.
     
    There is a video or two of a fellow in S. America I think, that is running a Revmaster in an Avid that is interesting. 
     
    I will send a personal reply to you with my cell phone if you have other questions.
     
    Looks like you are doing a great job with your install.
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  15. wypaul added a post in a topic Wings, metal leading edge or no   

    I would leave them off if I had it to do again.
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  16. wypaul added a post in a topic Finger Strainer BMAD   

    Here is a link to buy the screen if you want to repair or make your own.
     
    http://www.mcmaster.com/#=q7xa66
     
    Well the link didn't get all the way there, on their search enter:
    Strainer-Grade Brass Wire Cloth
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  17. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid 912 Radiator scoop/shroud info needed   

    I have mine off and can take a picture when I get out to the hangar.  It really did not work that good (low airflow) with the 912 radiator because the air wants to take the path of least resistance thru the rest of the radiator.  I am planning a separate dedicated opening below the radiator. 
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  18. wypaul added a post in a topic Model & airframe differences   

    Hey Doug that photo shows the plywood inserts in the Seat/landing gear truss rather nicely also.
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  19. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid Newsletter collection   

    Thanks Joey, nice to have access to these.
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  20. wypaul added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    F7A
    I have a newly completed F7A ready to ship. $85 shipping included in the USA. These are professionally TIG welded with replaceable studs on the pushrods. Workmanship is first grade. Dimitri has purchased a set and I am sure he will be glad to tell you about the quality. PM me if you are interested or have questions.
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  21. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid MK IV Manual Section IV 912 Engine Installation   

    Thanks for the info, so far the oil pressure is solid on mine but I will look into this some more.
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  22. wypaul added a post in a topic So I guess i'm the fng for today. Ha   

    Hey Rod welcome.  I am wondering if you will sell Avid parts retail due to the fact that Avid is out of business, things like wing tanks (vinyl ester), cowlings and etc?  I know there has been a fair amount of interest in them here in the past.
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  23. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid MK IV Manual Section IV 912 Engine Installation   

    I would like to hear more about what would cause the failure with the MK IV setup Larry.  I am running this setup and if there is some problem sure would like to hear what is going on, this is the first that I have heard this (which does not mean much, there is a lot I haven't heard about these sweet little planes).
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  24. wypaul added a post in a topic Time for ski's   

    Well the snow is coming your way.  Wind is howling here bring snow and cold out of Alaska and Canada tomorrow evening.  Skis are looking good.
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  25. wypaul added a post in a topic Turkey Day Video   

    I think it is time for you to get home Joey if a boring flight video and jazz background music has you looking for naked people to pop up.
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