KR> Today's hour

2011-12-28 Thread Glenn Martin
On 12/28/2011 9:42 PM, aviato...@phreego.com wrote: > You might want to actually check those rib coordinates (above and > below cord line) against the master print. I did and found some > variations. > Thanks. This was from the 4/11/75 revised plan sheet backside, from which my plane was built. I

KR> Engine run

2011-12-28 Thread 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 exh

KR> Today's hour

2011-12-28 Thread aviato...@phreego.com
You might want to actually check those rib coordinates (above and below cord line) against the master print. I did and found some variations. Mike Turner Edgewood NM

KR> Today's hour

2011-12-28 Thread Glenn Martin
Today's hour consisted of copying the rib templates of my KR from the master set via carbon paper to a set of taped together manilla envelopes, cutting them out, and storing them in the plans book. Never a dull moment! -- Glenn Martin, KR2 N1333A, Biloxi, MS

KR> Tosays Hour

2011-12-28 Thread Glenn Martin
Today's hour consisted of copying the rib templates of my KR from the master set to a set of taped together manilla envelopes, cutting them out, and storing them in the plans book. Never a dull moment! Glenn Martin, 2Lt Director Of Communications, MS-066

KR> N455JS

2011-12-28 Thread Dan Heath
I don't think John is on the KRNet, but I blind copied him on this, so he may answer. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  See you at the 2012 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il – MVN – 40th Anniversary There is a time for building and it is almost over. Daniel R. Heath - Lexi

KR> Corvair crank

2011-12-28 Thread Fred Johnson
Jeff wrote: [Fred Johnson] "All that said, I dont want to get flamed by the Corvair crowd. Remember, I love them, just dont think I want to fly behind one now." I have to agree with Jeff on this one. Mark L's luck and skill have been outstanding, but not every flier, myself included could hop

KR> Corvair crank

2011-12-28 Thread Jeff York
 A google search of forged Corvair cranks shows a company named Magnificent Machine producing a forged crank for the Corvair engine for about $ 1200 and change. I bit pricey at about double the price of a forged crank for a SB Chevy. When I try to access their website I get an HTML error. I als

KR> Articles worth reading.

2011-12-28 Thread Mark Jones
http://www.krnet.org/kronline/ Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flyk...@charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com

KR> N455JS

2011-12-28 Thread John D Cromwell
Anyone know John Shaffer's where about's? I am just now going on this list for the first time of KR builders and he was a friend. I see he has built a new KR2. My KR2 is not finished... Have not worked on it for along time. John R

KR> oops

2011-12-28 Thread Glenn Martin
Sorry ..my last post was mis-addressed Glenn

KR> Back in Town

2011-12-28 Thread Glenn Martin
Hey Vic. Are you gonna be dropping by when you're back in town? i have some things id like to get your input on. -- Glenn Martin, KR2 N1333A, Biloxi, MS

KR> Reading related to Cranks and flywheels

2011-12-28 Thread Vaughan Thomas
Spose its too common sense for most but 'if its not broken dont fix it" thinking applies in a lot of cases! flywheels are needed (as are harmonic balancers). The suggestion from Phil re belted reduction drives is partly correct as to allowing engines to produce the designed rpm/power, but belt