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  Topic: Tow bar fit
turbot

Replies: 4
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PostForum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:03 am   Subject: Tow bar fit
Im building a tow bar for a KF2
Should the brackets fit tight against the fuselage or have a gap & let the cross rods take the load ?
Am worried about the side mounts wearing the fabric.
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  Topic: GAS CAP on model 2 header tank
turbot

Replies: 0
Views: 3045

PostForum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:10 pm   Subject: GAS CAP on model 2 header tank
Am replacing a cracked header tank gas cap on a KF2.

Found a universal snowmoble cap that is identical.

The cracked original has a homemade vent line coming out the top . Its a fuel line bent i ...
  Topic: leaking fuel selector valve
turbot

Replies: 2
Views: 3448

PostForum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 8:06 am   Subject: leaking fuel selector valve
Last fall the fuel selector valve below the panel started to leak on my model 2.

Is there a common model selector used on model 2 s ? Am wondering if its rebuildable or needs to be replaced ? ...
  Topic: Looking for 62" ish 3 blade prop
turbot

Replies: 0
Views: 1349

PostForum: Kolb-List   Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:40 pm   Subject: Looking for 62" ish 3 blade prop
Good day all

Anyone have a 3 blade 62" ish diameter propeller they want to sell ?
Need it for a pusher rotax 582.

Let me know if you have one collecting dust

Thanks
  Topic: overheating
turbot

Replies: 1
Views: 2692

PostForum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:53 pm   Subject: overheating
Got a model 2 KF with 582 that's getting to warm 180-200 under load.

Did a bunch of reading & came up with this plan.

On next trip to airport am going to try the following in stages; ...
  Topic: WANTED 582 prop
turbot

Replies: 0
Views: 2230

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 6:59 am   Subject: WANTED 582 prop
Hello<?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Anyone have a 3 blade composite propeller that they want to sell ?
Would be used o ...
  Topic: 582 prop wanted
turbot

Replies: 0
Views: 2325

PostForum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 7:30 am   Subject: 582 prop wanted
Anyone have a 3 blade composite prop suitable for a 582 they want to part with ?

Thanks

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  Topic: Out of square / accident history
turbot

Replies: 5
Views: 5404

PostForum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 7:38 pm   Subject: Out of square / accident history
Good day

A lot of kitfoxes seem to get ground looped at one time or another, I am guessing this may twist the frame out of whack a bit.

If inspecting a KF for purchase , is it worth while ...
  Topic: Stol perf of Larger Kitfoxes w certified engines ?
turbot

Replies: 1
Views: 2799

PostForum: Kitfox-List   Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 11:56 am   Subject: Stol perf of Larger Kitfoxes w certified engines ?
What is the general thought on STOL perf of the larger Foxes with "certified" engines ?

Thinking about a Mod 5 Outback with Lyc 0-235 125 HP , 925 empty weight.

My main need is ...
  Topic: Bing 54 starting problems
turbot

Replies: 0
Views: 1266

PostForum: RotaxEngines-List   Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:04 pm   Subject: Bing 54 starting problems
Have a new Rotax 532 with new Bing 54 carbs.

Engine will not start without injecting a few CC's of gas through a carb.

Carbs have manual enrichers (chokes), but they do not seem to help starting ...
  Topic: ground wire
turbot

Replies: 0
Views: 1579

PostForum: RotaxEngines-List   Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:24 pm   Subject: ground wire
Where should the brown ground wire on a 532 be attached to ?

To airframe & engine block ?

Am in process of installing a Key West regulator that has a 12Volt DC plug that is labeled to ground ...
  Topic: putting new 532 into service
turbot

Replies: 1
Views: 1852

PostForum: RotaxEngines-List   Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:57 am   Subject: putting new 532 into service
I am putting a "New" never ran 532 into service.

Anyone have any recommendations ?

- Have heard that the wrist pin bearings should be changed to the cage-less style.
- Heard that the ...
  Topic: Seat custions & back wanted
turbot

Replies: 0
Views: 1330

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 9:00 am   Subject: Seat custions & back wanted
Anyone have a set of seat & back cushions for a 701 they want to sell ?
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  Topic: Saskatchewan 701 owners ?
turbot

Replies: 0
Views: 1375

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:13 pm   Subject: Saskatchewan 701 owners ?
Any Saskatchewan owners out there ?
  Topic: alum sheet
turbot

Replies: 2
Views: 2262

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:20 pm   Subject: alum sheet
Have just aquired a 701 & am planning some FWF mods.
Am going to order a bit of alum sheet for repairs, brackets fabbing etc.
Need .016 & for a bit heavyier parts what would be best ? .02 ...
  Topic: brake master cylinders & pedals wanted
turbot

Replies: 1
Views: 1626

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 10:22 pm   Subject: brake master cylinders & pedals wanted
Anyone have an extra set of 701 brake master cylinders & pedals they want to sell ?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
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  Topic: plans or kit built , how to tell
turbot

Replies: 5
Views: 5327

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:57 pm   Subject: Re: plans or kit built , how to tell
Was talking to Zenith & they let me know.
Thanks
  Topic: plans or kit built , how to tell
turbot

Replies: 5
Views: 5327

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:19 am   Subject: plans or kit built , how to tell
Is there a way to tell if a 701 was plans or kit built ?

Thanks
  Topic: Carburetor stud removal
turbot

Replies: 3
Views: 6349

PostForum: Engines-List   Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 7:16 pm   Subject: Re: Carburetor stud removal
try the double nut trick again.

tighten the 2 nuts against each other, hard, put a washer in between if you like.
Then put wrench in INSIDE ( case side ) nut & screw stud out.
You will easily ...
  Topic: MK3 Stol performance
turbot

Replies: 10
Views: 6149

PostForum: Kolb-List   Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:33 am   Subject: Re: MK3 Stol performance
Good Day

The Highlander is to expensive & very few on used market.

I ask about STOL perf here because very little is said about it here, where as the Fox/flyer forums mention weight, landing ...
 
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