Hi Everyone, I just finished testing my knew engine on the KR, and would like to tell of the results. First , the nomenclature of this engine a 1775cc,with a oo9 ignition and blue super coil,Kubota 14 amp. Dynamo/alt. with a HD regulator and drycell Batt. Duel port heads and a Zenith model 68 carb.
First I had some difficulty getting it started and had to use starter fluid,but after wile it fired over. After setting the timing and mixture , I got in and slowly ran it up. That is when something amazing happened, with full up elevator, the tail tied down and brakes applied, at 1/2 throttle,the tail came up! The outer wing panels were not installed and I only had about two gal. of fuel in the header tank. Has this happened to anyone else? I never seen a control surface generate that much lift with full opposite deflection. Tim Bellville KR2 N7038V
