KR> Corvair Engines for sale near Seattle
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KR> Corvair engines
Another maker of front bearings, and I have seen is work, it is Fantastic. Bill Clapp makes a beautiful product. www.clappscars.com Phil Matheson -Original Message- From: Mark Langford Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 4:55 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Corvair engines From: "Nerobro" wrote: > Because I"m a bit out of the loop, has anyone built a bearing section to > bolt to the end of the crankcase to take flight loads? is that what the > "5th bearing" is? and has anyone tried to design one that completely > removes everything but torque loading from the crankshaft? There are two guys making "fifth bearings" for the Corvair. Dan Weseman makes $1000 version that seems to work, and it's shown at http://fly5thbearing.com/. Roy Sarafinksy makes a more integrated bearing that bolts to each case half and splits with the engine cases, for about $1800, and it's shown at http://www.roysgarage.com/new/Welcome.html . I was planning to make one like you describe for the Type 4 VW that I was going to use, and am still kicking it around for the Corvair. There's a Corvair engine for aircraft list similar to this one (run by me) that can be joined following the instructions at the top of http://www.corvaircraft.org/ , and a lot more on the CorvAircraft engine conversion at http://www.n56ml.com/corvair/. Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Corvair engines
From: "Nerobro" wrote: > Because I"m a bit out of the loop, has anyone built a bearing section to > bolt to the end of the crankcase to take flight loads? is that what the > "5th bearing" is? and has anyone tried to design one that completely > removes everything but torque loading from the crankshaft? There are two guys making "fifth bearings" for the Corvair. Dan Weseman makes $1000 version that seems to work, and it's shown at http://fly5thbearing.com/. Roy Sarafinksy makes a more integrated bearing that bolts to each case half and splits with the engine cases, for about $1800, and it's shown at http://www.roysgarage.com/new/Welcome.html . I was planning to make one like you describe for the Type 4 VW that I was going to use, and am still kicking it around for the Corvair. There's a Corvair engine for aircraft list similar to this one (run by me) that can be joined following the instructions at the top of http://www.corvaircraft.org/ , and a lot more on the CorvAircraft engine conversion at http://www.n56ml.com/corvair/. Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com
KR> Corvair engines
"What are your qualifications for making such a statement?" It has been my experience that most people don't need or have qualifications for this. When it comes to engines we might as well be talking about politics, religion, or sex. Most folks have their minds made up and there is no changing them. It is a debate that is not likely to change any time soon. In my opinion, both engines are viable air cooled power plants and so is Rotax, Jabiru, Lycoming and Continental. All engines have their issues and it is up to the operator to know what they are and never let yourself be surprised by those issues. Stephen Teate Paradise, Texas
KR> Corvair engines
Yes, VW is a good reliable engine, but why do you say "Corvairs suck". What are your qualifications for making such a statement? See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics? See you Oct. 4 and 5, 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il ? MVN Daniel R. Heath -?Lexington, SC -Original Message- Ok, I'll call you out on it - VWs rule! Corvairs suck! Rob Schmitt N1852Z
KR> Corvair engines
Mark, Ok, I'll call you out on it - VWs rule! Corvairs suck! Just enjoying my KR as much as anyone. I gave 5 more Young Eagles ride in mine last weekend. Got a hat from EAA the other day for going over 50. But I'm sure some other KR flyer can beat that. Rob Schmitt N1852Z On May 22, 2013, at 9:49 AM, "Mark Langford" wrote: > I wrote something yesterday about more powerful engines being "safer" than > lower powered ones in a given plane. This was from a "gain altitude as > quickly as possible on takeoff" standpoint. I'm a little surprised that > nobody called me out on using the Corvair as an example, given that I've > broken three Corvair crankshafts, the last one on takeoff. There is no > denying that the Corvair has crankshaft issues, at least in my mind. In > contrast, the VW-based engines such as the Great Plain Aircraft 2180 have > essentially mitigated that problem by use of high quality 4340 crankshafts > and the Force One hub. VWs tend to fail more slowly, with valve or > crankcase issues, whereas the Corvair has had more than its share of > instantaneous crankshaft failures of the variety that will ruin your day, at > least in my experience. There is now limited production of 4340 crankshafts > for the Corvair, but they are pricey, and there's only one flying so far. I > do have one on order. > > > > I'm not bringing this up for any other reason than to be fair to the VW. > They are reasonably reliable engines and there are a lot in service in the > small homebuilt world. Steve Bennett told me a few months ago, that none of > his engines have broken a crank that has been running his Force One hub, and > that's a lot of years and a lot of engines! > > > > Mark Langford > > ML at N56ML.com > > see experimental N56ML at www.N56ML.com > > > > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
KR> Corvair engines
Because I"m a bit out of the loop, has anyone built a bearing section to bolt to the end of the crankcase to take flight loads? is that what the "5th bearing" is? and has anyone tried to design one that completely removes everything but torque loading from the crankshaft? On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 9:49 AM, Mark Langford wrote: > I wrote something yesterday about more powerful engines being "safer" than > lower powered ones in a given plane. This was from a "gain altitude as > quickly as possible on takeoff" standpoint. I'm a little surprised that > nobody called me out on using the Corvair as an example, given that I've > broken three Corvair crankshafts, the last one on takeoff. There is no > denying that the Corvair has crankshaft issues, at least in my mind. In > contrast, the VW-based engines such as the Great Plain Aircraft 2180 have > essentially mitigated that problem by use of high quality 4340 crankshafts > and the Force One hub. VWs tend to fail more slowly, with valve or > crankcase issues, whereas the Corvair has had more than its share of > instantaneous crankshaft failures of the variety that will ruin your day, > at > least in my experience. There is now limited production of 4340 > crankshafts > for the Corvair, but they are pricey, and there's only one flying so far. > I > do have one on order. > > > > I'm not bringing this up for any other reason than to be fair to the VW. > They are reasonably reliable engines and there are a lot in service in the > small homebuilt world. Steve Bennett told me a few months ago, that none > of > his engines have broken a crank that has been running his Force One hub, > and > that's a lot of years and a lot of engines! > > > > Mark Langford > > ML at N56ML.com > > see experimental N56ML at www.N56ML.com > > > > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options >
KR> Corvair engines
I wrote something yesterday about more powerful engines being "safer" than lower powered ones in a given plane. This was from a "gain altitude as quickly as possible on takeoff" standpoint. I'm a little surprised that nobody called me out on using the Corvair as an example, given that I've broken three Corvair crankshafts, the last one on takeoff. There is no denying that the Corvair has crankshaft issues, at least in my mind. In contrast, the VW-based engines such as the Great Plain Aircraft 2180 have essentially mitigated that problem by use of high quality 4340 crankshafts and the Force One hub. VWs tend to fail more slowly, with valve or crankcase issues, whereas the Corvair has had more than its share of instantaneous crankshaft failures of the variety that will ruin your day, at least in my experience. There is now limited production of 4340 crankshafts for the Corvair, but they are pricey, and there's only one flying so far. I do have one on order. I'm not bringing this up for any other reason than to be fair to the VW. They are reasonably reliable engines and there are a lot in service in the small homebuilt world. Steve Bennett told me a few months ago, that none of his engines have broken a crank that has been running his Force One hub, and that's a lot of years and a lot of engines! Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com see experimental N56ML at www.N56ML.com
KR> Corvair Engines
Larry H. wrote: > How many hours do you have on the new bearing and engine now Mark 42.3 hours of very smooth operation. Oil pressure is exactly the same as first time I ran it (39.5 psi at cruise), so I suspect it's running well. I plan to pull the bearing/cover off at 100 hours just to see how things are going, but I don't expect to find anything but smooth surfaces. Somebody at Corvair College asked what kind of fuel consumption I get at 75% power, and I couldn't really answer it since I don't usually run it wide open at cruise, so I did that test on the way home. At 7400' wide open, I was burning 5.1 gph turning 3350 rpm and getting 171 mph true airspeed, which translates to 33 mpg. I usually fly higher than that and throttled back to about 3050 rpm, so on the way over I was at 11,500' getting 48 mpg at about 150 mph TAS. I was also in the middle of recalibrating my fuel system (having replaced the fuel flow sensor along with the front bearing engine swap), and did the final "balance" after landing. It's now accurate to within .2 percent, which is as close as the calibration procedure allows adjustment for...close enough for KR work... Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL website: www.n5...@hiwaay.net email: N56ML at hiwaay.net
KR> Corvair Engines
After my second crank break, I was starting to have reservations about the Corvair, but with the fifth bearing on the engine, and seeing the difference it makes with vibration level during climbs and turns, I'm feeling a lot more confident about it. Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL How many hours do you have on the new bearing and engine now Mark Thanks Larry H.
KR> Corvair Engines
I forgot to finish the last sentence of what I wrote. I was in the middle of pasting in the link to my Corvair page and decided to move it up into the first paragraph, and forgot to delete this sentence fragment, so you didn't miss anything. But something I do want to mention is that if you're serious about putting a Corvair engine on an airplane, you need to join the CorvAircraft email list. It's run by a real jerk of a dictator (me), so if you can deal with the way KRnet works, you'll do fine with the CorvAircraft list. To subscribe, send an email to corvaircraft-j...@mylist.net and respond to the confirmation email. As with KRnet, if you want to fold all of the email into one email per day (called the "digest"), you can choose that option once you log in using the link and password provided with the "welcome" email. The list has about 600 guys building and flying Corvair engines, and some of them are pretty sharp machinists and engineers. After my second crank break, I was starting to have reservations about the Corvair, but with the fifth bearing on the engine, and seeing the difference it makes with vibration level during climbs and turns, I'm feeling a lot more confident about it. Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL mail: N56ML "at" hiwaay.net website: www.N56ML.com
KR> Corvair Engines
Neal Hornung wrote: >I happened to see an ad in an advertisers newspaper at work for 2 corvair >engines and wanted to pass the information along to those who might be >interested. For anybody wanting to get into Corvair power, be aware that not just any Corvair engine will do. You don't want anything before a 1964, preferably 1965 or later, and either a 110hp or 95hp, nothing higher. There's some more info on this at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/corvair/donors.html , including exact engine codes and a link to a site where you can see what head numbers are acceptable and which ones aren't. I'd check and make sure the prospective engine is one of these engines with the correct heads, although I could argue that for $75 for the pair, you can't possibly go wrong in terms of stuff like pushrod tubes and other small parts, regardless of where it has the right heads. And you really need to buy William Wynne's Corvair Conversion Manual before you get started (http://www.flycorvair.com/manual.html ). More than one person has started out by buying the wrong engine. The early ones are short stroke cranks, so you're leaving power on the table for the same weight penalty. There's some more on this at Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL mail: N56ML "at" hiwaay.net website: www.N56ML.com
KR> Corvair Engines
I happened to see an ad in an advertisers newspaper at work for 2 corvair engines and wanted to pass the information along to those who might be interested. The ad stated; 2 corvair engines, stored inside, one complete with automatic transmission. The other is missing the carburetor. Both for $75.00. The phone number given is 419-634-0173. This is a northwest Ohio phone number around the town of Ada, Ohio. If any are interested it is on the map about 14 miles east of Lima, Ohio where I live. If any of you are interested you can try to call the number. If you have no luck and want me to try let me know off line at my E-mail address: lt1corve...@earthlink.net. I don't have any information as to the numbers but perhaps if they're still available the owner can provide that info. If they are still available and you need a go-between to pick them up and store them I would do that too until whomever buys them could get them. I have a hangar at Allen County Airport that I could put them in and they'd keep company with my KR2 that's under construction. Regards, Neal Hornung lt1corve...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.
KR> Corvair engines
All, Once again I offer a newbe question, Please help. So, I purchased an corviar engine from Oldbiker777, here off the list here, and I am trying to validate that its a suitable engine for turning into a KR2 power plant. in examination of the engine... I see a block code of T0II2Z however all I see stamped on the heads are: (R) 74720 (L) 74857 These numbers do not appear on the corvaircraft.com list of suitable heads. In looking at the information from corvaircraft.com website... I see that the location of the head make are located on the front surface, however, there are no raised letter/text, only the stamped numbers noted above. Are there any other places where this information may be located? -Jeff
KR> Corvair engines in 601 Zenairs
> The information in your manual is up to date. > > If you have good studs that have not unscrewed, > leave them alone. > > If they are good but have unscrewed without removing > threads, follow the > Manual and reinsert them with Loctite 620. > > If they pull threads, Insert helicoil or timesert > (not in 3,100s). Follow > manual, resize bottom of stud and reinstall with > 620. > > Many motors we have built use timeserts and ARP head > studs. An example is the > red engine in the most recent 601 in our shop N42KP > which you can see at > http://www.flycorvair.com/hangar.html. They are > good, but not required. > > Thank you. > William > www.flycorvair.com > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at > http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to > krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at > http://www.krnet.org/info.html >
KR> Corvair engines
Netters During my engine re-assembly I found an oil galley plug that was removed when the engine was cleaned. Not knowing this engine as well as others I have built, I do not know where to return it. I removed it from one end, and I believe that it resides right behind the cam gear, but I do not know which side, since there are 2 holes threaded there. Can anyone help me out please, Colin
KR> Corvair engines
Colin; There are two plugs on my Corvair crankcases which are sitting on the shelf and easily viewable. Each engine case side has an oil gallery plug in-line with the hydraulic lifter oil gallery. There is a hole further to the right of the right side plug but it is not threaded and has no plug in it. The oil gallery plug on the left side is installed on a slight angle and looks as if it was cross threaded. Both my engine cases look like this. Yes, they reside behind the cam gear. Have a good day. Bob Morrissey - Original Message - From: "Colin & Bev Rainey" To: Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 6:32 PM Subject: KR> Corvair engines > Netters > During my engine re-assembly I found an oil galley plug that was removed when the engine was cleaned. Not knowing this engine as well as others I have built, I do not know where to return it. I removed it from one end, and I believe that it resides right behind the cam gear, but I do not know which side, since there are 2 holes threaded there. Can anyone help me out please, > Colin > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Corvair Engines on Barnstormers
Hi All, Found this add on Barnstormers. Thought some of you might be interested. Mark L can you forward this on to the Corvair guys? Thanks, Shane Daly Calgary, Canada CORVAIR ENGINES . CLEANING OUT THE HANGAR . Two engs 110 HP 1 Eng Complete and ready for rebuilding to aircraft serv 2 Eng needs Rod . Contact Godwin D. Pacetti - located Auburndale, FL USA . Telephone: 954-325-3430 . Posted July 7, 2005 . Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser . Recommend This Ad to a Friend . Send a Message
KR> Corvair Engines
Hello Everyone, I was hoping someone could tell me where to find a Corvair engine for sale. I found a few on ebay but they refuse to ship. Does anyone know of a place that ships. Thank you so much. Derek Hudeck - This email was sent using SamMail. Sam Houston State University
KR> Corvair Engines
Larry's Corvair Parts, they're listed on e-bay but I'd imagine several others on the list know of other places. Mark Langford would be the best one to ask. Doug Rupert -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Derek H. Hudeck Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 5:34 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Corvair Engines Hello Everyone, I was hoping someone could tell me where to find a Corvair engine for sale. I found a few on ebay but they refuse to ship. Does anyone know of a place that ships. Thank you so much. Derek Hudeck
KR> Corvair engines (was Lycoming 0-145 for KR-2?)
I think just about anybody short of a moron is "qualified" to build a Corvair conversion engine. If you buy William Wynne's $59 conversion manual, combined with the $15 GM factory manual, you are immediately armed with all the information you'll need to build a safe Corvair airplane engine. The few tools that you don't have can be bought inexpensively or even rented. As a long-time VW mechanic, I'll be quick to tell you that the Corvair is even easier to rebuild or do maintenance on than a VW. There's a cover on top that you can remove to gain full access to the crank and rods. VW's could only dream of that kind of accessibility. And if you need professional help building your Corvair engine, just take your core and your pile of new parts to one of the many Corvair Colleges that William Wynne holds for FREE all over the country and let him and his crew look over your shoulder as you build it! For more info on the Corvair engine, see http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/corvair/ and http://www.flycorvair.com/ . I'm convinced that this is by far the least expensive, yet still reliable, airplane engines in the 100-130hp range. And the six cylinders is something that you don't get with a VW. You can lose one whole cylinder and hardly notice the difference... Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL N56ML at hiwaay.net see KR2S project N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford
KR> Corvair engines
The key phrase being "My son and I". The good news; while shopping at Costco I ran into a cart with a 2 ton folding engine hoist that included the balance beam, seems this was the last one and marked down, they are not planning on ordering more. Weird how that worked out Now to find a sandblaster :) Kevin Angus -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+kangus=talkcycle@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+kangus=talkcycle@mylist.net]On Behalf Of skp...@charter.net Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 5:06 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: RE: KR> Corvair engines Kevin wrote. > Next step: Sandblaster! (and a lift to get the motors out of my enclosed > trailer!). My son and I lifted ours out of the truck by hand and set it on an engine stand. Steven Phillabaum Auburn, Alabama ___ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Corvair engines
April 18, 2004, Oscar Zuniga wrote. "I had a guy call me today from southern Virginia with a bunch of Corvair engines. He wanted to know if I wanted them for around $100 each. He thinks they are all 164 cu in engines. We don't need any engines right now and Virginia is a long way from Iowa so I thought I'd give you all his number incase you have any ideas of your own. His name is Ray and his number is (434) 848-2810." I am now the proud owner of these engines. See picture at, http://jackandsandycooper.com/engine.html Mike Hyers drove me to Virginia with his trailer to pick up the engines. Thanks Mike. Jack Cooper kr2coo...@earthlink.net Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.
KR> Corvair engines
After hunting around Utah for a month I made a "road trip" to LA and purchased four engines, one running and three long blocks with extra heads (these cost more then $100 each). That little 1200 mile trip was a nice break but I really hated the 55mph right lane only CA. Next step: Sandblaster! (and a lift to get the motors out of my enclosed trailer!). Kevin Angus -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+kangus=talkcycle@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+kangus=talkcycle@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Jack Cooper Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 5:52 PM To: Corvair engines for homebuilt aircraft; KR builders and pilots Subject: KR> Corvair engines April 18, 2004, Oscar Zuniga wrote. "I had a guy call me today from southern Virginia with a bunch of Corvair engines. He wanted to know if I wanted them for around $100 each. He thinks they are all 164 cu in engines. We don't need any engines right now and Virginia is a long way from Iowa so I thought I'd give you all his number incase you have any ideas of your own. His name is Ray and his number is (434) 848-2810." I am now the proud owner of these engines. See picture at, http://jackandsandycooper.com/engine.html Mike Hyers drove me to Virginia with his trailer to pick up the engines. Thanks Mike. Jack Cooper kr2coo...@earthlink.net Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. ___ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Corvair engines
Kevin wrote. > Next step: Sandblaster! (and a lift to get the motors out of my enclosed > trailer!). My son and I lifted ours out of the truck by hand and set it on an engine stand. Steven Phillabaum Auburn, Alabama
KR> Corvair engines
>Where is the best place to locate a corvair engine and what >is the average HP one could expect? >Joe ++ It depends on how you build up the engine but I'd go the with a conservative estimate and say 100 hp. As for lacating one, just start asking around you home area. Hit the garages, mechanics, auto clubs, junk yards, etc. I have three engines in my hangar for a total of $200. I really don't know what I have as only one has been disassembled. GM built millions of them. They are out there. Larry Flesner
KR> Corvair Engines
Thanks to everyone. I have enough info to keep me busy. Joe
KR>Corvair engines
Are you west coast builders ever fortunate. Lots of engine cores for sale on e-bay cheap! Safe Flying to ya! Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net
KR>Corvair engines
Does anyone have a flying KR with a corvair engine. If so could you share a little info on what type of a prop and the kind of performance your getting. I just started rebuilding mine Thanks Tim Gettysburg PA
