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You are definitely making progress.  What rpm are you trying to idle it at where it's running rough?  JImChuk

Maybe that was all the bigger the glass was that he had left over...  ;-)  JImChuk

I like the valves up near when the tanks are.  No doubt then what tank you are turning on or off.  JImChuk

Everybody but me!. But then I'm the only one here who has seen it close up.  (although, maybe Larry did)  As far as the upgrades for using a prop, I think it does have those.   Hour meter has over 400 hrs on it and the engine looks like it's been used quite a bit.  Looking at MOFOCO's video on youtube, it seems they don't just take a VW engine and remake it.  Looks like it's been built by them completely.  The crankcase has their name cast into it even.  JImChuk

What all do you want to do to it?  A simple decarb is pretty easy.  Further in gets harder and requires more tools.  JImChuk

I'll let you have it for $900, we'll split the difference!   ;-)  Thanks for the info.  I asked on the hombuilder's site about it also.  And Larry, I thought you would be a bit more supportive, it has a black propeller, just like your's.   JImChuk

Page from my MK IV manual.  JImChuk
 

Wow, boy would that ruin your day to have that happen while cruising along dumb and happy enjoying the ride and the view.  Let's see, 2 gallons less fuel, =  same weight as my lawn tractor battery.  And how many $ still in my pocket to buy that fuel?  JImChuk

Yes I believe you are right on that being a piece of all thread for a battery.  I didn't make the connection myself till you mentioned it.  As far as parts go, I just got off the phone with Ken's widow.  He was the guy in Indiana that had the wrecked Avid that I mentioned last night.  It seems he passed away several years ago, and all his stuff is sold.  He seemed like a nice guy the times I talked to him.  Kind of put a damper on my morning.... JImChuk

Well you do have the Ezesmooth 582 rotax motor mount.  That's good.  Also, I see by the pink color on the inside of the fabric that the plane was finished in poly fiber chemicals.  That pink is the poly brush coat.  The scoop with the hose on it was probably for a scoop that fit on the back side of one of the two radiators that would mount on either side of the prop for collecting warm air for cabin heat.  The radiators would be rubber mounted on the front holes of the motor mount.  The horizontal stabilizer was held on with AN3 bolts (3/16") diameter bolts.  Not sure why the allen head bolt is there either.  Not sure what the verticle tube is that you show inside the back of the fuselage.  The extra white piece bolted onto the rudder horn so the chain would line up better with the tail wheel is not a factory part, nor in my opinion is needed.  I think it would flex and bend around and not give as positive steering on the tail wheel.  Nice windows for the doors.  They aren't cheap.  Lots of Subaru engines have used a 3 blade warp drive prop.  Maybe that was what it was for.  Like I said, they aren't cheap, so if it's new or in good shape, it's worth some $.  Take care.  JImChuk

Avid flaperon controls are not cable Ed.  I'll look tomorrow to double check if the flaperon bellcranks are the same on the Kitfox and Avid.  (If I remember)  ((I'm less than a month away from 65))  JImChuk  
Found the guy's name and # with the crashed Avid.  I'll call him tomorrow (see above) ;-)

I have some info about a guy named Ken something or another that was in Indiana that had a crashed Avid MK IV.  Can't remember what all was messed up, but he might be a source of parts that might be nearby.  I will try to dig through my stuff and see if I can find his contact info.  Maybe I'll call him if I find it as well.  I've talked to him several times.   In addition, I will try to be helpful in any way I can.  Maybe if we start with the biggest parts that are missing.  You mentioned the flaperons, the flaperons on the Kitfox model 1 to 3 use the same flaperons.  That expands the field of available parts considerably.  Are the tailfeathers all there?  Windshield missing is not a big deal, a sheet of 4'x4'x.060" lexan is what was used and cut to fit.  I didn't see doors in any of your pictures, new ones can be built, TJay just built a set last week or so for his Kitfox 1 project.  I actually have a set for a C model that will probably fit also.  Do you have a motor mount?  I didn't see it in the pictures.  If you need one, try to find the later model ezesmooth  motor mount.  It does a better job of getting rid of the 2 stroke high pitched vibrations.  They are around, I have an old style mount that is for a C model as well, but you are better off with the newer type.  Looks like the joysticks and mixer controls behind the seat that run the flaperons are there, as well as the rudder pedals.  All that is good.  Very nice landing gear, I would trade you for the factory bungee gear in a heartbeat!   ;-)  You have a good start on things, maybe plan on rewiring the panel, maybe redo the panel also while you're doing the rebuild.  I'm redoing mine right now, I used a piece of aluminum with a 90 degree bend on the bottom.  The top will bolt to the glareshield to keep the top in place.  That prop is a nice prop, looks like a new one.  They are worth some money.  A lighter one or a two blade would be better for the gearbox you have however.  I have basically the same engine and gearbox on a Kitfox 1 and I've been running a 2 blade warp 70" and have also used a 68" three blade IVO on it.  The warp performs better than the IVO.  Not as smooth though.  Well I better quit before I write a book, I just wanted to take the time to give some constructive comments.  And also to mention that I'm sure Doug didn't mean to be insulting.  So much of communication on the internet is being lost when we can't see the expression on their face, or the tone of their voice, and just have the words to go by.  Anyway, I'll look for Ken's # and see if you can figure out what else you are missing.  Feel free to ask questions.  We really do want to help!  JImChuk

The registration was however cancelled in 2015.  Hopefully they will let you renew the registration.  I'm not sure how that works though.  I'm really sorry if all my posts have come off as being negative.  That was not my intent.  I looked and saw things, and so I mentioned them.   JImChuk
http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?omni=Home-N-Number&nNumberTxt=6008c

Hi Ed,  Take a look at this prop hub.  Looks like the one in winglift's picture.  JImChuk
http://warpdriveinc.com/product/3-bld-std-hub/

If that is the correct factory serial # then it's most likely a C model.  I think that about a week ago, Doug Holly posted a link to an older message that told some of the things to look for if you think you have an actual MK IV.  Several little gusset plates and the like to name some of the changes.  One I didn't see in your pictures is a small gusset at the bottom front of the door frame.  Maybe it just wasn't visible in the picture.  I just looked, and found a picture of my MK IV that shows what I'm talking about.  Another picture of my MK IV fuselage after I painted it.  It shows some additional gussets up around the rear wing spar carry through that are not on earlier models.  Another change is if you look about where your left shoulder would be if you were sitting in the plane, you will see a short tube  for mounting a small shock absorber that holds the door open.  That was not in the earlier models.  If you look at my door openings, you see I have widened the fuselage with some additional tubing.  That did not come from the factory in any of the models.  ;-)  JImChuk

Here is a link to Brett's page showing the stretch in the fuselage.  JImChuk
http://www.airdale.com/stretch.htm

Just a couple of things I saw, it's a different looking cowl from a MK IV, or any other Avid cowl I've seen.  Looks like it sits low so it's easier to see over the nose.  The other thing is a 3 blade warp drive prop is pretty heavy to run on a B gear box.  JImChuk

My thoughts are to not use the heavy bungees like cubs did, but rather 3/8" or 1/2"  and take the right number of wraps to match what you need for suspension.  JImChuk

I still think that bungees in place of the steel springs would be better.  More easily adjustable with additional wraps, certainly lighter.  Haven't seen many made that way though for the Kitfoxes and Avids.   JImChuk

Quite a few videos on utube of them in planes.  JImChuk

Joey,  do you know if there are any videos of Steve Henry's flying this weekend?  JImChuk

They are a miniature Continental in  away.  Used in army generators for the most part.  Lots of parts available.  Some feel they are better than a half volkswagon engine.  HP is perhaps 40 at the most, although some may claim more.   JImChuk

If you got it from me, make sure you blot out the phone/fax# to Doug's bank that is on the side of it.  JImChuk

Do you have pictures and prices of the things you listed for sale?  Also, where are you located?  JImChuk