KR> Sorry

[Charlie Morehead]

Netters
 
Sorry about my last post, it should have gone to Dan Heath, but I hit the wrong 
button.
 
While I have your attention, Now that the weather is getting better I hope 
everyone  is either working on their project or if you are past that phase I 
hope you are having a great time in the air.
 
Charlie (Jim) Morehead
Cameron Park, CA
N522PC

KR> Engine Re-build

[n92...@cox.net]

Not necessarily "forgetting" Jim. Just didn't have my log book handy and have 
been busy with work as I am not retired. My BFR is due. Maybe you shouldn't 
wait for me to get up there. 

Steve
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-Original Message-
From: Charlie Morehead 

List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 21:16:05 
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Engine Re-build


Dan,
 
I started reading this e-mail, I almost didn't want to finish reading it.  I 
was thinking oh no this is not good.  But then I got to the part where your 
engine was running better.  Congratulation, things are look up.
 
My first experience with a VW was when I bought a used 56 Bug and it ran real 
strong and got great gas mileage.  Then in 1965 we bought a brand new VW and I 
expected to get even better gas mileage.  But it didn't do well at all.  I took 
it back to the dealer and complained.  They asked how many miles we had on it 
and I said 2500 miles.  The just looked at me and said give it a chance, it 
isn't even broke in yet.  So I wouldn't be to concerned about the 3400 static 
RPM,  I bet after a few hours on the hobs it will do much better than that.
 
I have been in contact with Steve Glover, he was planning on coming up to check 
out N522PC, but as you can see he didn't make it here today.  He does have his 
Long Ezy back in the air, but he says he needs to get more time on it before he 
heads up here.
 
It is time to renew my insurance and since Steve is listed on the insurance Pam 
wants his total hours flown last year and the date of his next BFR.  He as sent 
his hours but he just keeps "forgetting" the BFR date.  I e-mailed him today 
and told him that I just may have to make up a BFR date for him and send it to 
Pam.  I will call him tomorrow.
 
Looking forward to your next Black Bird update.
 
Jim

--- On Tue, 5/5/09, Dan Heath  wrote:

From: Dan Heath 
Subject: KR> Engine Re-build
To: "'KRnet'" 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 7:33 PM

My engine has been completely rebuilt.  New VW heads, 94MM cylinders,
straight cam gear, all new bearings, new rods and pistons.  I ran it for the
first time on Monday, and was very depressed, after having done all that
work and spent a gob of money, only to have an engine that was still
sputtering and not idling well either.  So, I told my sob story to a couple
of very good engine gusy, one a local VW expert, and the other, Roy
Szarafinski, of Corvair fame and the one who is building my Corvair engine
with the Roy's Garage front bearing.



They both told me that if, when you throttle back, it backfires, then it is
too lean, and if it stumbles, it is too rich.  Well, as I said, it was
stumbling all over the place.  So today, I re-set the mixture and did some
runs.  The engine now has a very smooth acceleration, will idle fairly
smooth at 800rpm, and has no stumbles when throttling back.  It also has NO
oil leaks.



I still don't see any more than 3400 static, but I think that after it is
run in, it will get a better idle and more top RPM.



So, within two days, I have gone from down in the dumps, to on top of the
world, metaphorically speaking.  After I button up a couple of things and
get the cowling on, I will take off and see if I can find the top of the
world.



Daniel R. Heath

da...@windstream.net

See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click
on
the pics 





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KR> Engine Re-build

[Charlie Morehead]

Dan,
 
I started reading this e-mail, I almost didn't want to finish reading it.  I 
was thinking oh no this is not good.  But then I got to the part where your 
engine was running better.  Congratulation, things are look up.
 
My first experience with a VW was when I bought a used 56 Bug and it ran real 
strong and got great gas mileage.  Then in 1965 we bought a brand new VW and I 
expected to get even better gas mileage.  But it didn't do well at all.  I took 
it back to the dealer and complained.  They asked how many miles we had on it 
and I said 2500 miles.  The just looked at me and said give it a chance, it 
isn't even broke in yet.  So I wouldn't be to concerned about the 3400 static 
RPM,  I bet after a few hours on the hobs it will do much better than that.
 
I have been in contact with Steve Glover, he was planning on coming up to check 
out N522PC, but as you can see he didn't make it here today.  He does have his 
Long Ezy back in the air, but he says he needs to get more time on it before he 
heads up here.
 
It is time to renew my insurance and since Steve is listed on the insurance Pam 
wants his total hours flown last year and the date of his next BFR.  He as sent 
his hours but he just keeps "forgetting" the BFR date.  I e-mailed him today 
and told him that I just may have to make up a BFR date for him and send it to 
Pam.  I will call him tomorrow.
 
Looking forward to your next Black Bird update.
 
Jim

--- On Tue, 5/5/09, Dan Heath  wrote:

From: Dan Heath 
Subject: KR> Engine Re-build
To: "'KRnet'" 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 7:33 PM

My engine has been completely rebuilt.  New VW heads, 94MM cylinders,
straight cam gear, all new bearings, new rods and pistons.  I ran it for the
first time on Monday, and was very depressed, after having done all that
work and spent a gob of money, only to have an engine that was still
sputtering and not idling well either.  So, I told my sob story to a couple
of very good engine gusy, one a local VW expert, and the other, Roy
Szarafinski, of Corvair fame and the one who is building my Corvair engine
with the Roy's Garage front bearing.



They both told me that if, when you throttle back, it backfires, then it is
too lean, and if it stumbles, it is too rich.  Well, as I said, it was
stumbling all over the place.  So today, I re-set the mixture and did some
runs.  The engine now has a very smooth acceleration, will idle fairly
smooth at 800rpm, and has no stumbles when throttling back.  It also has NO
oil leaks.



I still don't see any more than 3400 static, but I think that after it is
run in, it will get a better idle and more top RPM.



So, within two days, I have gone from down in the dumps, to on top of the
world, metaphorically speaking.  After I button up a couple of things and
get the cowling on, I will take off and see if I can find the top of the
world.



Daniel R. Heath

da...@windstream.net

See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click
on
the pics 





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KR> Engine Re-build

[Dan Heath]

My engine has been completely rebuilt.  New VW heads, 94MM cylinders,
straight cam gear, all new bearings, new rods and pistons.  I ran it for the
first time on Monday, and was very depressed, after having done all that
work and spent a gob of money, only to have an engine that was still
sputtering and not idling well either.  So, I told my sob story to a couple
of very good engine gusy, one a local VW expert, and the other, Roy
Szarafinski, of Corvair fame and the one who is building my Corvair engine
with the Roy's Garage front bearing.



They both told me that if, when you throttle back, it backfires, then it is
too lean, and if it stumbles, it is too rich.  Well, as I said, it was
stumbling all over the place.  So today, I re-set the mixture and did some
runs.  The engine now has a very smooth acceleration, will idle fairly
smooth at 800rpm, and has no stumbles when throttling back.  It also has NO
oil leaks.



I still don't see any more than 3400 static, but I think that after it is
run in, it will get a better idle and more top RPM.



So, within two days, I have gone from down in the dumps, to on top of the
world, metaphorically speaking.  After I button up a couple of things and
get the cowling on, I will take off and see if I can find the top of the
world.



Daniel R. Heath

da...@windstream.net

See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on
the pics 

KR> RE: Ron Eason Sr. sad news

[Tim]

Is it anything like the Swine Glue that's been all over the News Lately? 
..timmy


Larry,
 I remember having about a 1 hour discussion with him on the merits of 
gorrilla glue.

Thanks,

Rob Schmitt
http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> RE: Ron Eason Sr. sad news

[robert7...@aol.com]

Larry,

I sent him a note, not sure how much I can help him as I am still in Iraq, but 
I will certainly link him up with our EAA Chapter. Yes, Ron Sr. will be missed. 
I remember having about a 1 hour discussion with him on the merits of gorrilla 
glue.

Thanks,

Rob Schmitt
KR2S
N1852Z
Kansas City, Mo


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Date: Mon, 04 May 2009 09:12:04 -0500
From: Larry Flesner 
Subject: KR> Ron Eason Sr., sad news
To: kr...@mylist.net
Message-ID: <0kj400hzui655...@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net>
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KRnetters,

I received the following sad news for Ron Eason, Jr. in an e-mail this weekend.
His father, Ron Eason, Sr., passed away on Easter Day, just a few weeks
ago.? Those of you that knew Ron from the Gatherings he attended, or from
his posts on the net, will remember him as a rather quiet person but always
willing to help or share in whatever way he could.? He will be missed.

I'm attaching the e-mail that I received from his son, Ron, Jr., as re-wording
his request would be rather difficult. Any netters in Kansas City area please
give some thought to how he might get the project finished and, if you would,
please reply to Ron directly with any ideas you have.? His e-mail address is
at the bottom of his e-mail.

Thank you...

Larry Flesner