| Author | 
	Message | 
  
  
	   Topic: westtach egt troubleshooting | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 1 
	  Views: 3316 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:39 pm   Subject: westtach egt troubleshooting | 
  
  
	| i lost one side of my dual egt gaugegs yesterday. i tested the probes and got the exspected 3 ohms from each probe. anybody have hints on testing the actual gauge? | 
  
  
	   Topic: bleed problem | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 5 
	  Views: 5050 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:49 pm   Subject: Re: bleed problem | 
  
  
	GOOD LUCK...jack
 I FOUND THE MATCO FOLKS VERY HELPFUL. | 
  
  
	   Topic: wanted icom a22 or a3 HT radio | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 1 
	  Views: 2265 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:16 pm   Subject: Re: wanted icom a22 or a3 HT radio | 
  
  
	thanks for the reply.
 what comes with the radio.
 what is your asking price?
 Jack | 
  
  
	   Topic: wanted icom a22 or a3 HT radio | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 1 
	  Views: 3117 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 2:54 pm   Subject: Re: wanted icom a22 or a3 HT radio | 
  
  
	good time to upgrade...
 jack | 
  
  
	   Topic: wanted icom a22 or a3 HT radio | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 1 
	  Views: 3117 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:17 am   Subject: wanted icom a22 or a3 HT radio | 
  
  
	I am looking for a icom A3 or A22 HT radio. Anybody have a spare?
 jack
 jridgway@academicplanet.com | 
  
  
	   Topic: fiberglass fuel tanks fuel sender | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 6 
	  Views: 6770 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 1:34 pm   Subject: Re: fiberglass fuel tanks fuel sender | 
  
  
	thanks all...
 I have used capacitance gauges for many many years.
 When you only have 6-8 inches between Full and Empty they can get twitchy. I could get Full to 1/2 working right, however, between 1 ... | 
  
  
	   Topic: fiberglass fuel tanks fuel sender | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 6 
	  Views: 6770 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:25 pm   Subject: Re: fiberglass fuel tanks fuel sender | 
  
  
	On the inboard rear of the tank. Have one on each side. Never could get them calibrated. I would look at a mechanical top mounted float sender.
 
 Jack | 
  
  
	   Topic: fiberglass fuel tanks fuel sender | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 6 
	  Views: 6770 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:14 am   Subject: fiberglass fuel tanks fuel sender | 
  
  
	HI,
 I got a KF3 several years ago. It has fiberglass fuel tanks in each wing.
 The previous builder put a capacitance sender on the top of each wing.
 One of these senders is starting to leak at the  ... | 
  
  
	   Topic: rotax 582 prop torque? | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 2 
	  Views: 4802 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 2:02 pm   Subject: Re: rotax 582 prop torque? | 
  
  
	| good info..thanks..jack | 
  
  
	   Topic: rotax 582 prop torque? | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 2 
	  Views: 4802 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:49 am   Subject: rotax 582 prop torque? | 
  
  
	Can I get the torque value for a wood prop on a rotax 582. 
 thanks..jack | 
  
  
	   Topic: figure for service letter 35 | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 2 
	  Views: 4206 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:10 pm   Subject: Re: figure for service letter 35 | 
  
  
	thanks...jack   | 
  
  
	   Topic: figure for service letter 35 | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 2 
	  Views: 4206 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:49 am   Subject: figure for service letter 35 | 
  
  
	anybody have the complete service letter 35 (with figure 1). When I downloaded it there was no Figure 1.
 thanks..jack | 
  
  
	   Topic: Tailwheel steering setup | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 5 
	  Views: 5154 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 2:21 pm   Subject: Re: Tailwheel steering setup | 
  
  
	you might also try using the MATCO optional 25 degree 'release' bars vs the standard 45 degree 'release' bars.
 jack | 
  
  
	   Topic: Jabiru cooling questions | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 6 
	  Views: 5133 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:34 pm   Subject: Re: Jabiru cooling questions | 
  
  
	| Use the Jab cooling system. | 
  
  
	   Topic: Aux. electric fuel pump | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 8 
	  Views: 7205 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 4:51 pm   Subject: Re: Aux. electric fuel pump | 
  
  
	If you do not want to run a pressure regulator then run your electric pumps in parallel and just use it during T/O, LANDING, and OVER HAZARD AREAs. THOUGHTS ?????
 Jack
 Do check it during preflight r ... | 
  
  
	   Topic: Windshield | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 1 
	  Views: 2744 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:29 pm   Subject: Re: Windshield | 
  
  
	Might check out sources for sailplanes. Seen a few fixed very nice.
 Jack | 
  
  
	   Topic: Aux. electric fuel pump | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 8 
	  Views: 7205 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:04 pm   Subject: Re: Aux. electric fuel pump | 
  
  
	| probably should also add a pressure regulator after the "t" on the output side. I was told to set it at 4-5 lbs. Do not want to overpressure the float valves. Think there are other post on t ... | 
  
  
	   Topic: Can anyone recommend a good two place intercom | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 6 
	  Views: 8408 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 1:04 pm   Subject: Re: Can anyone recommend a good two place intercom | 
  
  
	| PS ENGINEERING PM1200 was the only intercom (I tried 4 units) that was good enough for my KF 3. WORKS GREAT !!!! Has either a VOX or PTT options..I use PTT.  Likely will also need the Oregon headset k ... | 
  
  
	   Topic: matco wheels | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 4 
	  Views: 4466 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:35 am   Subject: Re: matco wheels | 
  
  
	I tried the pump from ACE that was posted earlier. Seemed to help the bleading.
 Jack | 
  
  
	   Topic: Barefoot on the Brakes | 
  
  
	jridgway 
	   
	  Replies: 9 
	  Views: 9384 
	 | 
	 Forum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:01 pm   Subject: Re: Barefoot on the Brakes | 
  
  
	Also suggest you upgrade the MATCO tailwheel with grease inserts and get the 25degree wheel lock release parts. Also Makes the KF ground handle like a real airplane.
 Jack   | 
  
  
	|    |