KR> Engine run

[Paul VISK]

I had my first engine run at CC34 in Mexico Missouri a few days ago. It's a 
?3.0L Corvair. ?It has been an interesting two years, but now I'm that much 
closer to my first flight. ?I want to thank William from FlyCorver.com and 
everyone else who help me to this day. ?I had a 333kb ?picture attached. I 
guess it was too big.

Paul ViskBelleville Il618-406-4705

KR> Engine run

[Raymond Fuenzalida]

Saw it on facebook.  Pretty cool.  Didn't it sound great?  I should have
told you to rent a Superman cape and take it with you.  Would have been a
great photo op.
As they saw, 75% done, 75% to go.

Ray_pilot
New Orleans

On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 9:19 AM, Paul VISK via KRnet 
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> I had my first engine run at CC34 in Mexico Missouri a few days ago. It's
> a  3.0L Corvair.  It has been an interesting two years, but now I'm that
> much closer to my first flight.  I want to thank William from FlyCorver.com
> and everyone else who help me to this day.  I had a 333kb  picture
> attached. I guess it was too big.
>
> Paul ViskBelleville Il618-406-4705
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KR>Engine run??

[Phil Matheson]

Well today I finished off the engine installation, and fired her up!!

But I can not get the right bank to run. It only runs on the two left
cylinders,

Stromberg CD Carburettor.

It has compression, Spark, timing is right,
fuel in both carb float bowls, spark plug leads are on in the right order.
No blocked intake manifolds, Suction at the carb inlet.

I removed the right carb, pulled it down, could not find any defects, fuel
of fuel.refitted it, still the same, I coughed the carb manually, not
change. No fuel getting to cylinders.

Both R exhaust , were cold to touch, and cylinder head temps cold. left side
hot. ???

I'll keep playing when I get time again.

Must be a major block in that R carb, but the main

Phil Matheson
SAAA Ch. 20
VH-PKR
Australia

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KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com
http://www.vw-engines.com/

KR>Engine run??

[Charlie Morehead]

Phil,

  Why not switch Carburettors to see if the problem is in the Carb.

  Jim Morehead
  Cameron Park, CA
  N522PC

Phil Matheson  wrote:
  Well today I finished off the engine installation, and fired her up!!

But I can not get the right bank to run. It only runs on the two left
cylinders,

Stromberg CD Carburettor.

It has compression, Spark, timing is right,
fuel in both carb float bowls, spark plug leads are on in the right order.
No blocked intake manifolds, Suction at the carb inlet.

I removed the right carb, pulled it down, could not find any defects, fuel
of fuel.refitted it, still the same, I coughed the carb manually, not
change. No fuel getting to cylinders.

Both R exhaust , were cold to touch, and cylinder head temps cold. left side
hot. ???

I'll keep playing when I get time again.

Must be a major block in that R carb, but the main

Phil Matheson
SAAA Ch. 20
VH-PKR
Australia

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KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com
http://www.vw-engines.com/


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KR>Engine run??

[Colin Rainey]

Must be a major block in that R carb, but the main

Phil, use carb spray while running and fog over the inlet and make the right
side hit. If the rpms go up and that side runs, then the carb is bad, maybe
a jet plugged or not drilled out correctly. Exchange the carb for a good
one. Also, check that the signal vacuum port underneath is not plugged up,
or blocked. If no vacuum signal, no fuel flow; same with my Mikuni carbs on
the Yamaha V-Star.

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KR>Engine run??

[Phil Matheson]

Colin.
I can not find any  info on the Stromberg.
Where is the signal vacuum port??

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KR> Engine Run

[Eric Evezard]

Phil,I had a similar problem.It turned out to be a perforated diaphragm and the 
right carb vacuum could not lift the piston to lift the needle needed to 
increase fuel into the intake system.There were two invisible holes the size of 
match heads.Holding the diaphragms up to light to look for holes (as the books 
say )is useless as the elasticity of the diaphgrams keeps the holes closed 
until under vacuum.Gently stretch the diaphragms, with your fingers ,working 
your way around.,to expose any holes.I installed new diaphragms in L and R 
carbs and the problem was solved.

Best Regards,
Eric.
South Africa

KR> Engine run

[P.Byington]

Hey fellow kr-netters, 

I just pulled N54PB out of the garage and started her up.  This is the first 
time I have run the engine in about 3months,  she started on the first try and 
ran like a dream.  Ran her for about eighteen minutes, checking pressures, 
temperatures, rpm, cylinder head and exhaust temperatures along with manifold 
pressure.  Everything looks good.

I plan on doing a weight and balance on her sometime this week and then out to 
the dry lake for some high speed taxi tests, (love these dry lakes in southern 
Nevada).  By the way, the weather here is forecast to be in the mid 60's this 
week, all you northern flyers eat your heart out.

Regards and happy/safe flying to all.

Parley Byington
N54PB  Kr-2
byington1...@embarqmail.com
Henderson, Nevada

KR> Engine run

[Kenneth Wiltrout]

Make sure that air filter is good and tight!
 
Kenny
N6399U

--- On Wed, 12/28/11, P.Byington  wrote:


From: P.Byington 
Subject: KR> Engine run
To: "KR2 Net" , "Parley T Byington" 

List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 11:02 PM


Hey fellow kr-netters, 

I just pulled N54PB out of the garage and started her up.  This is the first 
time I have run the engine in about 3months,  she started on the first try and 
ran like a dream.  Ran her for about eighteen minutes, checking pressures, 
temperatures, rpm, cylinder head and exhaust temperatures along with manifold 
pressure.  Everything looks good.

I plan on doing a weight and balance on her sometime this week and then out to 
the dry lake for some high speed taxi tests, (love these dry lakes in southern 
Nevada).  By the way, the weather here is forecast to be in the mid 60's this 
week, all you northern flyers eat your heart out.

Regards and happy/safe flying to all.

Parley Byington
N54PB  Kr-2
byington1...@embarqmail.com
Henderson, Nevada
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KR> Engine Run

[Sid Wood via KRnet]

For the first time in nearly two years I made an engine run and slow speed 
taxi on the 2180 VW.  I had hand-turned the prop for 30 revolutions once a 
month to keep the parts lubricated.  The purpose was to check, for oil leaks 
after changing oil (SAE-30 automotive), check the newly moved master 
cylinder right brake action, and get the feel for the single place cockpit. 
The engine fired up with about a second or so of cranking.  Static WOT was 
3130 RPM with a Ed Sterba 52 x 52 wood prop.  OAT was 87 degrees F.  Idle 
was 830 RPM; I sat for a minute or so before shutting down, just listening 
to the music of the VW.

Got to get that pesky bi-anneal flight review done, then soon.
In the words of that first known aviator, Leonardo de Vince, "...for once 
you have tasted flight, there you will always yearn to be."


Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
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KR> Engine Run Flyin

[Paul Visk]

Today was a great day. ?Another day closer to completion. ??Mark L. and Larry 
came over to help me start my Corvair for the first time on my airplane. We 
missed Rob Schmitt ?He was weathered out. ?There was about 15 people from my 
EAA chapter that came out to watch the show.?After Mark figured out a problem 
that the condenser was not grounded being it was installen on the front shelf 
and after I added a ground wire to the condenser. ?The engine started up with a 
fury.
Paul Visk?Belleville Il?618 406 4705 ?


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KR> Engine Run Flyin

[stefkr2 at kpnmail.nl]

Haha,
Great picture. 
Stef

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>Onderwerp : KR> Engine Run Flyin
>
>Today was a great day. ?Another day closer to completion. ??Mark L. and Larry 
>came over to help me start my Corvair for the first time on my airplane. We 
>missed Rob Schmitt ?He was weathered out. ?There was about 15 people from my 
>EAA chapter that came out to watch the show.?After Mark figured out a problem 
>that the condenser was not grounded being it was installen on the front shelf 
>and after I added a ground wire to the condenser. ?The engine started up with 
>a fury.
>Paul Visk?Belleville Il?618 406 4705 ?
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KR> engine run videos

[PPaulVsk at aol.com]

I figured out a why to get the video up on the list of my engine  run.  
https://www.facebook.com/ppaulvsk/videos/pcb.10207942867583845/1020794286086
3677/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/ppaulvsk/videos/pcb.10207942867583845/1020794286114
3684/?type=3&theater

Paul Visk
Belleville Il.
618 406 4705

KR> engine run videos

[PPaulVsk at aol.com]

I thought I had it. Video's still to come. 

Paul Visk
Belleville Il
618 406 4705


In a message dated 4/18/2016 7:33:38 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
krnet at list.krnet.org writes:

https://www.facebook.com/ppaulvsk/videos/pcb.10207942867583845/1020794286114
3684/?type=3&theater

KR> engine run videos

[Pete Klapp]

Still nothing?!?!

> Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 22:32:32 -0400
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> Subject: KR> engine run videos
> From: krnet at list.krnet.org
> CC: PPaulVsk at aol.com
> 
> 
>  
> I figured out a why to get the video up on the list of my engine  run.  
> https://www.facebook.com/ppaulvsk/videos/pcb.10207942867583845/1020794286086
> 3677/?type=3&theater
> https://www.facebook.com/ppaulvsk/videos/pcb.10207942867583845/1020794286114
> 3684/?type=3&theater
>  
> Paul Visk
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> 618 406 4705
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KR> engine run videos

[Pete Klapp]

ok. It showed up on Facebook.
Pete

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> Subject: Re: KR> engine run videos
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> CC: pkengr at hotmail.com
> 
> Still nothing?!?!
>  
> > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 22:32:32 -0400
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> > 
> > 
> >  
> > I figured out a why to get the video up on the list of my engine  run.  
> > https://www.facebook.com/ppaulvsk/videos/pcb.10207942867583845/1020794286086
> > 3677/?type=3&theater
> > https://www.facebook.com/ppaulvsk/videos/pcb.10207942867583845/1020794286114
> > 3684/?type=3&theater
> >  
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KR> engine run videos

[Dan Prichard]

Why not put it on YouTube. A lot easier. 
Dan. Portland

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> I thought I had it. Video's still to come. 
> 
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KR> engine run videos

[Chris Prata]

hi paul, not everyone uses FB, maybe Youtube is ur friend? Easy uploading, 
universal compatibility...


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> Still nothing?!?!
>  
> > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 22:32:32 -0400
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> > 
> > 
> >  
> > I figured out a why to get the video up on the list of my engine  run.  
> > https://www.facebook.com/ppaulvsk/videos/pcb.10207942867583845/1020794286086
> > 3677/?type=3&theater
> > https://www.facebook.com/ppaulvsk/videos/pcb.10207942867583845/1020794286114
> > 3684/?type=3&theater
> >  
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KR> engine run videos

[Paul Visk]

What! ?Who doesn't use Facebook? ?: )?
Paul Visk?Belleville Il?618 406 4705?


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engine run videos 
hi paul, not everyone uses FB, maybe Youtube is ur friend? Easy uploading, 
universal compatibility...


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> Still nothing?!?!
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> > 
> > 
> >? 
> > I figured out a why to get the video up on the list of my engine? run.? 
> > https://www.facebook.com/ppaulvsk/videos/pcb.10207942867583845/1020794286086
> > 3677/?type=3&theater
> > https://www.facebook.com/ppaulvsk/videos/pcb.10207942867583845/1020794286114
> > 3684/?type=3&theater
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Re: KR> Engine Run

[Mike Sylvester via KRnet]

Sid, Sounds like you've got her ready to fly. Can't wait to see her at the 
Gathering. Congrats and fly safe.


Mike Sylvester
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From: KRnet  on behalf of Sid Wood via KRnet 

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Cc: Sid Wood
Subject: KR> Engine Run

Got to get that pesky bi-anneal flight review done, then soon.
In the words of that first known aviator, Leonardo de Vince, "...for once
you have tasted flight, there you will always yearn to be."

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
California, MD, USA





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Re: KR> Engine Run

[John Bouyea via KRnet]

Congrats Sid! Nothing like brushing the dust off to rekindle the passion of
having the privilege to be able to fly. Good on you!
John Bouyea
N5391M/ KR2
OR81/ Hillsboro, OR
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Subject: KR> Engine Run
For the first time in nearly two years I made an engine run and slow speed 
taxi on the 2180 VW
Sid Wood


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KR> Engine Run & Ground handling

[Sid Wood]

Started the 2180 VW for the first time since the fourth flight in August 
2014.  Since then I had removed and re-installed the Zenith carb to install 
a new throttle control.  The elevator balance weights had been removed plus 
ELT was moved forward of the main spar, and 24 pounds ballast installed on 
the engine mount, all to improve the cg.  Constructed and installed a new 
elevator trim tab control.  Main wheels had been moved aft for better ground 
handling; axle centers are now 21 inches aft of the stub wing leading edge.

Mount and dismount are now none events.  Idle engine speed is 1050 RPM; need 
to adjust idle mixture to get 700 RPM.  Brakes and ground handling are good; 
speed was limited to under 20 MPH.  All engine readings are ok.  WOT is 3150 
RPM static with the Sterba 52x52 prop.

Next up is to weigh the airplane to see if my goal of moving the empty cg 3 
inches forward has been met.  I can no longer pick up the prop to get the 
nose wheel off the pavement as I had been able to do previous to the wheel 
move and weight changes.  High speed taxi will confirm or deny elevator 
authority for take off and landing.  I am following my EAA Chapter Flight 
Advisor guidance to approach this next first flight in a one-step-at-time 
orderly approach.  Even with only 30 minutes flight time on the KR in the 
past year, I have performed a complete Annual Condition Inspection.  Yes, I 
am still legal to take Young Eagles for rides in a rented spam can.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Engine Run & Ground handling

[Phillip Matheson]

Sid

Sounds like you are on the correct path. will be good to see the W&B.
Phil
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Started the 2180 VW for the first time since the fourth flight in August 
2014.  Since then I had removed and re-installed the Zenith carb to install 

KR> Engine Run & Ground handling

[Paul Visk]

Good luck Sid. Keep us informed when you get her back in the air.?
And there is one thing better then taken young eagles up in a rented spam can. 
It's taken them up in your own KR-2. : )

Paul Visk
Belleville Il.
618-406-4705

 Original message From: Sid Wood via KRnet 
 Date:05/28/2015  10:04 PM  (GMT-06:00) 
To: krnet at list.krnet.org Cc: Sid Wood  Subject: KR> Engine Run & Ground handling 

Started the 2180 VW for the first time since the fourth flight in August 
2014.  Since then I had removed and re-installed the Zenith carb to install 
a new throttle control.  The elevator balance weights had been removed plus 
ELT was moved forward of the main spar, and 24 pounds ballast installed on 
the engine mount, all to improve the cg.  Constructed and installed a new 
elevator trim tab control.  Main wheels had been moved aft for better ground 
handling; axle centers are now 21 inches aft of the stub wing leading edge.

Mount and dismount are now none events.  Idle engine speed is 1050 RPM; need 
to adjust idle mixture to get 700 RPM.  Brakes and ground handling are good; 
speed was limited to under 20 MPH.  All engine readings are ok.  WOT is 3150 
RPM static with the Sterba 52x52 prop.

Next up is to weigh the airplane to see if my goal of moving the empty cg 3 
inches forward has been met.  I can no longer pick up the prop to get the 
nose wheel off the pavement as I had been able to do previous to the wheel 
move and weight changes.  High speed taxi will confirm or deny elevator 
authority for take off and landing.  I am following my EAA Chapter Flight 
Advisor guidance to approach this next first flight in a one-step-at-time 
orderly approach.  Even with only 30 minutes flight time on the KR in the 
past year, I have performed a complete Annual Condition Inspection.  Yes, I 
am still legal to take Young Eagles for rides in a rented spam can.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA




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KR> Engine Run Fly In

[Paul Visk]

Today was a great day. ?Another day closer to completion. ??Mark L. and Larry 
came over to help me start my Corvair for the first time on my airplane. We 
missed Rob Schmitt ?He was weathered out. ?There was about 15 people from my 
EAA chapter that came out to watch the show.?After Mark figured out a problem 
that the condenser was not grounded being it was installen on the front shelf 
and after I added a ground wire to the condenser. ?The engine started up with a 
fury.
Paul Visk?Belleville Il?618 406 4705 ?


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