KR> Tire pressure and Slime
^Mark L. "About a month ago I put some Slime ^in it, and it's still holding 50 psi." I don't have access to nitrogen for my tires, nitrogen is what we used in the Army, I do have access to slime and I use it in my ?tires with great success. Another useful item I recommend is the tire pressure gauges that are also stem caps. ?You can purchase them at Walmart or auto parts stores for about $10 or less. ?When your tire pressure is good then the cap is green if the pressure gets below 35 psi the tab turns red. I look at them every time I walk by. ?Even the cheap ones work. Joe Nunley?CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor?Baker Florida?
KR> Tire pressure and Slime
It's been a while since this subject came up, but I've had two flat tires on landing due to a pinched tube, and learned years ago that if I need to keep a minimum of 25 psi in my tires...I fill them up to 50 PSI and check them every couple of months, especially as the temps start dropping toward winter. I also put Slime in the tires to minimize the chance of any kind of air leak doing that to me again. It seems to have worked out fine, as I've not had a flat tire since. There was some concern voiced on the net that my tires would be unbalanced, but I've seen no sign of that at all. I put all new tubes and tires on 1JF when I refurbed it, and it's had a slow leak ever since on one side. About a month ago I put some Slime in it, and it's still holding 50 psi. Something to consider. See y'all at the Gathering... -- Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com http://www.n56ml.com
KR> Micro over "Smooth Prime"?
KR> Tire pressure and Slime
Nitrogen is supposed to be better to not slow leak because the molecules are bigger than regular air. I always took that with a grain of salt thinking how much of a difference can it make. A few months ago I helped a neighbor rebuild the nose strut on his 172. He wanted to fill it with nitrogen instead of regular air, but our friends nitrogen bottle was empty. I have a CO2 bottle with a regulator for portable use of air tools and figured that would be as dry as the nitrogen and just as good. We filled the strut and the next day it was empty. Did it again and same results. Googled and found that CO2 has molecules smaller than regular air so we filled it with air and it has been good since. So, how much slower would nitrogen leak than air, no idea, but worth a try. Airline tires are filled with nitrogen for less leakage, more convenient on the line to roll out a nitrogen bottle than a compressor that can go to a few hundred PSI, and less expansion at high temperatures. Original Message Subject: KR> Tire pressure and Slime From: Mark Langford via KRnet I put all new tubes and tires on 1JF when I refurbed it, and it's had a slow leak ever since on one side. About a month ago I put some Slime in it, and it's still holding 50 psi. Something to consider.
KR> Gathering shirts / hats
No problem, thanks anyway
KR> Gathering shirts / hats
> >Can I get a t-shirt even if I'm not going to the gathering?? + Only if you know someone attending the Gathering and we have an extra your size. I am not taking orders and mailing hats / shirts as in years past due to the time and effort involved. It was more of a favor than a money maker and after nine years of "doing favors" I've decided not to go that route this year. SORRY.. Larry Flesner co-host
KR> Credit cards at the Gathering
> Are you set up for credit cards the to for the banquet and the > hats and shirts or just cash or checks. Paul Visk ++ Cash and checks ONLY, please. I will have plenty of change but planning ahead and bringing the right amount would be helpful. $15 hat - $25 shirt - $15 banquet. Secure the proper amount and stuff it in the corner of your wallet. 3 or 4 days should be adequate time to prepare. :-) Speaking of the banquet, I took my KR to Mt.Vernon today in order to use my truck to haul the loads of items needed. I spoke with Donny Wilke (restaurant owner) and he informed me he has purchased extra T-bone stakes over his usual order so we can have stakes at the banquet along with the full buffet. Great idea but it will cost $2 more than the $15 I've originally set for the banquet tickets and I'm not inclined to increase the price with this short notice. I'm pretty sure I have a donation waiting for the asking that will cover the cost. Not to worry, I'll work it out. Just a few more sleeps and the fun begins. Larry Flesner
KR> Credit cards at the Gathering
Can I get a t-shirt even if I'm not going to the gathering??
KR> Credit cards at the Gathering
Larry, ?I can't remember, ?Are you set up for credit cards the to for the banquet and the hats and shirts or just cash or checks. Paul Visk?Belleville IL ?618 406 4705 Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4
KR> Not trimming replies! - SOLUTION
He's so cute when he's riled. Then again he's absolutely right. I hate scrubbing through the files looking for info just to scroll and scroll and scroll through endless undeleated email entrails. No time for anything more the t88 is setting up forward spars are done working on the rear now. GR.A learner Wish I could get to the Gathering but the wife is laid up maybe next year. If you ask me about this thread at the Gathering, you'd be well advised to hand me a beer first...
