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  Topic: FireFly Page
Jack B Hart

Replies: 1
Views: 2851

PostForum: Kolb-List   Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:37 pm   Subject: FireFly Page
The page has been down due to hosting problems. Finally got them resolved and the page is back up.

Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
  Topic: Richard's rpm seaking engine
Jack B Hart

Replies: 0
Views: 2214

PostForum: Kolb-List   Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:03 am   Subject: Richard's rpm seaking engine
Richard,

Your problem may be caused by oscillation of the slide and spring in the body of the carburetor.

Bosch makes several different springs. Try a heavier or stronger spring. I h ...
  Topic: High Thrust Line Question
Jack B Hart

Replies: 29
Views: 18623

PostForum: Kolb-List   Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 12:32 pm   Subject: High Thrust Line Question
Bill,

If you are worried about the effects of a high thrust line, you may want to consider adding some area to your horizontal stabilizer. This should reduce some of the increased stick force ...
  Topic: EGT location
Jack B Hart

Replies: 2
Views: 3050

PostForum: Kolb-List   Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 3:32 pm   Subject: EGT location
Kolbers,

I have a new engine and it came without an EGT tap.

What is the rule of thumb for EGT placement?

Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
  Topic: Balance Master
Jack B Hart

Replies: 22
Views: 13742

PostForum: Kolb-List   Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:31 am   Subject: Balance Master
Richard,

Hold on a day. I have one I will send to you after I find it.

Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN



From: "Richard Pike" <thegreybaron@charter. ...
  Topic: Firefly windshield
Jack B Hart

Replies: 10
Views: 7820

PostForum: Kolb-List   Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:51 am   Subject: Firefly windshield
Richard,

Here is a jump to my solution for my Firefly.

http://www.jackbhart.com/firefly/firefly75.html

It worked quite well, in that, it deflected the wind to just above my hea ...
  Topic: Kolb-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 03/01/18
Jack B Hart

Replies: 10
Views: 6389

PostForum: Kolb-List   Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:46 pm   Subject: Kolb-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 03/01/18
John,

One more suggestion. Tooth paste contains a mild abrasive. Take a tube and put some on your finger and rub it on the outer surface over a small area. Just like you are trying to polis ...
  Topic: Kolb-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 03/01/18
Jack B Hart

Replies: 10
Views: 6389

PostForum: Kolb-List   Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:13 am   Subject: Kolb-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 03/01/18
John, I have had good luck with using the headlight polishing kits that are sold at auto parts stores. The kits are not expensive compared to a new windshield. Try it on the windshield in a small a ...
  Topic: Replacement tail rod...?
Jack B Hart

Replies: 35
Views: 24010

PostForum: Kolb-List   Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:30 am   Subject: Replacement tail rod...?
John,

If the below is so, why is it that the FireFly legs bend in a 1.8 G plop?

Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN





From: "John Hauck" <jhau ...
  Topic: Replacement tail rod...?
Jack B Hart

Replies: 35
Views: 24010

PostForum: Kolb-List   Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:11 pm   Subject: Replacement tail rod...?
John,

I believe you have it right. The FireFly gear is rigid by design and the aluminum leg bends so easily. If you apply a 330 pound load in any direction at the axle, the leg will bend at ...
  Topic: Replacement tail rod...?
Jack B Hart

Replies: 35
Views: 24010

PostForum: Kolb-List   Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 2:59 pm   Subject: Replacement tail rod...?

John,

I don't understand your statement. The cables are designed to help in the
case of a "plop" and do nothing to prevent the gear from flexing or bending
front to back and/or i ...
 
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