Re: KR> vw engine parts

et.org> Date: 2/11/21 10:20 PM (GMT-06:00) To: >> krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Forest Rothwell >> Subject: KR> vw engine parts Are great plains engine parts still >> available? Their website is up butphone and email no longer work. I would >> like to find a diehl acc

Re: KR> vw engine parts

hwell via KRnet < > krnet@list.krnet.org> Date: 2/11/21 10:20 PM (GMT-06:00) To: > krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Forest Rothwell > Subject: KR> vw engine parts Are great plains engine parts still > available? Their website is up butphone and email no longer work. I would > like

Re: KR> vw engine parts

I may have what you need contact me offline 417 576 1386 Russ Barnett KR 2Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Forest Rothwell via KRnet Date: 2/11/21 10:20 PM (GMT-06:00) To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Forest Rothwell Subject: KR> vw eng

KR> vw engine parts

Are great plains engine parts still available? Their website is up but phone and email no longer work. I would like to find a diehl accessory housing for a type 4 vw 1.7 if there is such a thing. My kr2 is ready for an engine. ___ Search the KRnet Ar

KR> VW engine fogger

Pete wrote- >Just remembered that Stabil makes a fogging oil for storage of 2 cycle engines >that spray >into the intake prior to shutdown for storage, probably would be okay for 4 >cycle engines as well. If I remember correctly, 2-strokes use oil in the gasoline to lubricate the moving parts

KR> VW Engine fogger

Thanks guys. I knew there would be some experienced engine people with some good data. Mike KSEE Do This (Before Bed) to Burn Belly Flab All Night Long worldhealthlabs.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5cdb1ec460e7c1ec40b1

Re: KR> VW engine fogger

, May 13, 2019 10:46 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Jeff Scott Subject: Re: KR> VW engine fogger When I pickle engines, I fog the upper part of the cylinders and the crankcases using a siphon type solvent gun and polyfiber engine storage oil. <https://www.homedepot.com/p/SPEEDWAY-Profes

Re: KR> VW engine fogger

: Monday, May 13, 2019 5:46 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: laser...@juno.com Subject: KR> VW engine fogger I'm imagining a spray can that could be screwed into the oil cap threads of the GPAS Type 1 VW engine. Or, instead of something that fits the threads of the oil breather box, something j

Re: KR> VW engine fogger

Spray fog in one until you are getting a good flow of oil fog out the other, then switch and flow it the other direction. -Jeff Scott North AR > Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 at 4:46 PM > From: "Mike Stirewalt via KRnet" > To: krnet@list.krnet.org > Cc: laser...@juno.c

KR> VW engine fogger

I'm imagining a spray can that could be screwed into the oil cap threads of the GPAS Type 1 VW engine. Or, instead of something that fits the threads of the oil breather box, something just held in place by hand pressure for the short time it would take to "fog" the inside of the engine - that par

KR> Vw engine mount

Joel, I have a vw engine mount that I may be willing to part with. Text me 614-556-6898 I could probably deliver to the gathering. Brendan On Tue, Sep 11, 2018, 6:32 PM Joel LaRock via KRnet wrote: > Have fun everyone, im still trying to fnd and engine mount for my > KR2,vwmotor > > On Mon, Se

KR> VW Engine for Sale

For sale from a fellow member of my EAA Chapter. Great Plains VW Engine. Very low time, probably less that 50 hours. Fresh Rings and bearings. Size 2180, but the seller needs to confirm. Location. Lees Summit MO Seller is Paul Rodriquez. Please call him for directly for additional info and se

KR> VW Engine

I'm helping a friend whose father died and left a VW engine in the garage. He built, flew and sold a homebuilt, and this seems to be a backup engine left over. I don't know about size, condition, or any details. You can see some photos at https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24861056/VW%20Engine%

KR> VW engine questions

thanks so much mike, hopefully the guru's can add some info. I have the complete low time early 80's revmaster 2180 available for $2500, or can wait the likely couple years or more until the project is ready for FWF. one thin, I mentioned the knock sensor because someday almost certainly if/when

KR> VW engine questions

Few VW questions, anyone know any significant differences between Great Plains and Revmaster approaches to VW Type 1 engine? As time has gone by Revmaster has developed more and more proprietary parts for their engines - so your only source for parts is Revmaster for some things. They are both e

KR> VW engine qualities

Chris Prata wrote: > I did just look at the krnet.org and at the power section, but > nothing (that I could find) summarizing key VW aspects to get best > reliability. Perhaps Steve Bennett could be cajoled into writing up a little something, given that he has several decades of day-to-day VW/a

KR> VW Engine mount

Forgot to put in the last email, sorry Must fit Diehl case. Thank you. -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Clayton via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 6:17 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KR> VW Engine mount Good evening all,

KR> VW Engine mount

Good evening all, I am looking for another vw engine mount for another project. Willing to pay fair price plus shipping to Arkansas (72712) Please contact me off net. Thank you, Clayton

KR> VW engine oil temperature

You guys can use aviation grade parts as well. ?Positech Oil coolers available through Aircraft Spruce are a good buy. ?$165 will get you a good aviation quality oil cooler that will address high oil temp issues. ?I installed one of the Positech coolers on my SuperCub clone. ?I make a lot more

KR> VW engine oil temperature

Here is a link to the Mocal cooler that I am using. Not cheap but quite effective. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/discostu_205/Mi16%20Conversion/MocalOilCooler.jpg Jeff Lange Race 64 - Skye Racer Blog: http://schmleff.blogspot.com Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/schmleff On Ma

KR> VW engine oil temperature

My KR-1 with a 1835 VW had oil temps that were approaching 240 in the summer months that I thought were too high. I just substituted the stock oil cooler for a type 4 oil cooler which has 2 more rows of cooling fins and that solved the problem. However, if you look at the way I did it, you g

KR> VW engine oil temperature

I think that just cooling the sump will be a lot of work for little result. However, if you look at the way I did it, you get oil cooler cooling and also sump cooling comes for free. This worked for me with no degradation to CHT temps. See a previous post. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - The

KR> VW engine oil temperature

Sid, I used the fins on the bottom of the case to help cool the oil. Not sure how much it helps. IMHO, full flowing the oil and a quality oil cooler are the most important factors. I tried numerous things early in my flight testing period to keep the oil cool but changing to full flow and a Mo

KR> VW engine oil temperature

Revmaster makes the perfect oil cooler for the VW. I used it on mine and if there was a problem with it, it was that it kept the oil too cool at times. Check it out on the revmaster web site or in this video on UTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvgU8P5LR5Q You will get a very good look at th

KR> VW engine oil temperature

Sid I built a NACA scoop on the front of my lower engine cowl to blow air directly at the oil sump. Helps a lot . In cool weather (less than 50 F) I actually plug it to raise the oil temp to at least 160 degrees F. I can send you a picture directly if you send your email address. Also ,regardin

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KR> VW engine oil temperature

At 03:56 PM 5/29/2013, you wrote: >First, I seriously doubt that air on the bottom of the pan will >contribute significantly to cooling your oil. Has anyone considered or is it possible to add or enlarge the oil cooler

KR> VW engine oil temperature

Appreciate all the commentary and suggestions. I think I have a reasonable bracketing on various recommended temperatures except for the oil temperature (251 F). The newness of the engine may be contributing some extra heat. Another factor could be the prop: I don't know for sure if the Sterba

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KR> VW engine oil temperature

Sid, It was made known to me long ago that running your oil temperature lower than 212-215 degrees F precludes the natural elimination of condensation and hydrocarbons from your oil thereby shortening your oil's service life and actually HARMING your engine by retaining fluid contaminants in the

KR> VW engine oil temperature

5btm.html > > Original Message ---- > Subject: KR> VW engine oil temperature > From: "smwood" > Date: Tue, May 28, 2013 12:03 pm > To: > > On my last flight I had engine oil temperature stabilized at 251 degrees F > at 2800 RPM and 106 kts airspeed. Some have

KR> VW engine oil temperature

When motor oil is heated above 230degrees F, it will oxidize. The hotter you heat your motor oil, the faster it oxidizes. And that oxidized oil lacks much of its lubrication properties as well at other negative effects. The bottom line is that if you cook your motor oil, you need an oil chan

KR> VW engine oil temperature

Speaking of engine oil and cooling, I got my copy of "Kitplanes" today and it has an article on oil coolers. Haven't read it yet but looks interesting. Larry Flesner

KR> VW engine oil temperature

On my last flight I had engine oil temperature stabilized at 251 degrees F at 2800 RPM and 106 kts airspeed. Some have stated that is ok. Meanwhile others say not ok: Anything over 240 degrees F needs correction. My previous understanding was an operating range between 180 and 220 degrees F

KR> VW engine oil temperature

Sid, Do you have a current picture of your engine install? I may be able to offer some oil cooling suggestions. Thanks! Jeff Lange Race 64 - Skye Racer Blog: http://schmleff.blogspot.com Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/schmleff On May 28, 2013, at 2:03 PM, "smwood" wrote: > On my

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KR> VW engine build question

Getting ready to start rebuilding a 1915cc VW and need to get some opinions from the experienced builders here. All things considered, what is the best camshaft setup for our use in light aircraft? Can I use Slick 4220 magneto off an AO-84 for my VW build? Aaron

KR> KR VW engine cowling for sale

KR-netters, I have a KR VW cowling that needs to go on a plane vice sitting in my hangar. This is an original RR cowling, still in the original RR shipping box. New they are $599. Asking $250.00 for it. If interested e-mail me privately at dgoodman(at)verticalavionics.com. If no one wants i

KR> VW engine cases ~~~ new vs. used

e. la...@lebanair.com -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of jtw...@aol.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 12:53 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Cc: crusaderra...@gmail.com Subject: KR> VW engine cases ~~~ new vs. used Unless you want th

KR> VW engine cases ~~~ new vs. used

Unless you want the rather considerable expense of thorough non-destructive testing ~ ~ ~ such as dye-penetrant and Magna-Flux, maybe even X-ray &/or ultra-sound ~ ~ ~ unless you really think you need any or all of those procedures, there is a rationale to re-building a used case. Old-time

[Bulk] KR> VW Engine Rebuild, center bolt torque issue

Dan, I seem to recall I sanded down the washer as per Steve's instructions and was able to get the cotter pin in place with the torque close to spec's in the GPAC manual.( build in 2001). Wouldn't leave out the cotter pin as we had a guy in Canada that did that and he lost the prop in flight. Exp

KR> VW engine

Ok i'm new to this VW engine thing. I was thinking about a corvair engine and know whick corvair to look for but I was also thinking about a 4cly VW. I have been looking at different engines but get lost at this Type 1, Type 4 stuff. What should I be looking for? Years? CC? Type? Thanks Tom Bra

KR> VW engine books

Jeff Wilder wrote: > Hey anyone have any really GOOD resources on how to rebuild my revmaster? > book, video,... something...I am rather green and wnat to rebuild the > motor > but do not want to rip into it until I know what I am doing. Doesn't revmaster sell a manual for that? If not, Steve B

KR> VW engine books

That is almost the same set of books I use, Steve's manual, Tom Wilson's How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engine and Bill Fishers book. I would think that you would still need some guidance from Revmaster as their front bearing and endplay shim arrangement is different than standard.

KR> VW Engine update

Hi Guys, As I am sure you know, I have been battling to get more that 2600 rpm and 28 in. boost on the VW, 2L, type 4, turbo, Fuel injection engine. After rebuilding the exhaust manifold, altering the inlet manifold and rebuilding the turbo, I only managed to get 2800 rpm and 28 in. boost. M

KR> vw engine rear drive prop

As of Sunday night, there is still a 2 place mid engine sonerai being sold on ebay with a 2180 engine. Reading the questions, the seller responded that the propeller was a " rear drive ". So.. he must have had the engine reversed ? How common is this? Reading on plans from Sunday's

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es+serge.vidal=sagem@mylist.net 23/01/2006 09:45 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 23/01/2006 09:45 Pour : kr...@mylist.net cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : KR> vw engine rear drive prop As of Sunday night, there is still a 2 place mid engine sonerai b

KR> vw engine rear drive prop

Would the 2S plans be the "supplement". I think that for a KR2S, you buy the standard KR2 plans and a KR2S supplement. Rear drive is not as common as coming off the pulley end, but it is a good way to do and there are many examples of it having been done successfully. I think there is one engin

KR> vw engine rear drive prop

I think this was first done by Steve Whitman on the V- whit racer. Jim On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 05:03:29 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) "Dan Heath" writes: > Would the 2S plans be the "supplement". I think that for a KR2S, you > buy > the standard KR2 plans and a KR2S supplement. > > Rear drive is n

KR>VW engine on ebay

Item 4569466920 New Aerovee 2180 Aircraft Engine Brand New, Never Run Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au Australia 61 3 58833588 Kr Construction Web page http://mywebpage.netscape.com/Flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and home built Parts and Kits at: http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.h

KR> VW engine for sale

Darryl Gilbert from Gilbert Custom Aircraft has a 1915 cc VW engine for sale for $2500. The engine is complete set up for dual ignition with a top mount starter accessory case and is new never been run. He also has other engines from A 75 to 0 200 Continentals 0 235 to 0 360 Lycomings. his engines

KR> VW engine for sale

That boy never ceases to amaze me. He hair-balled up a fully complete (less covering) Super Skybolt for $3500 two weeks after I bought the KR. Doug Rupert Darryl Gilbert from Gilbert Custom Aircraft has a 1915 cc VW engine for sale for $2500. The engine is complete set up for dual ignition with a

KR> vw engine manual

005 10:37 AM Subject: Re: KR> vw engine manual > Don, > My apologies it seems to be a 2100cc engine or close to that. I don't > have the engine with me yet, but will check the engine carefully when > I receive it. > Hey Dene, (Collet - From P.E.) do you perhaps know

KR> vw engine manuals

best manual I've seen is How To Rebuild Your Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engine deals strictly with the engine and covers every aspect of inspection, recondition, assembly and setup includes type 3 & 4 engines Don Chisholm

KR> vw engine manual

hey Andy; I'm not sure what your 2.2 engine is. here in Canada type 3 engines started as 1700 cc's and ended as 2000cc type 4 engines used as van & Porsche 914 engines with 1834cc engines in these sedans called vw 411's,Things might be different in your neck of the woods but if it's a horizontally

KR> vw engine manual

Don, My apologies it seems to be a 2100cc engine or close to that. I don't have the engine with me yet, but will check the engine carefully when I receive it. Hey Dene, (Collet - From P.E.) do you perhaps know what engine was part of the KR2S that we purchased? Thanks guys. Andy Hatting South A

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dre à KRnet Remis le : 2005-01-27 12:45 Pour : kr...@mylist.net cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : KR> vw engine manuals best manual I've seen is How To Rebuild Your Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engine deals strictly with the engine and covers every aspect

KR> VW Engine on eBay

If anyone is interested in a VW2180 there is one listed on eBay. It is listed as a Magnum II, 82 HP and says it was supplied by Great Plains. The link is below. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2476783982&category=26437&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1 Bud Midkiff

KR>VW Engine Rockers

Hi All! I'm doing a top averhaul on my Revmastr 2100. I ordered new head and pistons etc... My question, when I took the thing apart there were shims under the rockers. What is the proper way to shim the rockers? Are they there just so you can get the proper valve adjustment screw engagement?

KR>VW Engine Rockers

Brian Douglas wrote: > I'm doing a top averhaul on my Revmastr 2100. I ordered new head and > pistons etc... My question, when I took the thing apart there were > shims under the rockers. What is the proper way to shim the rockers? > Are they there just so you can get the proper valve adjustm

KR>VW Engine Rockers

In a message dated 10/22/03 12:12:01 PM Pacific Daylight Time, n5...@hiwaay.net writes: > The shims are there to get the valve train geometry right. The "right" way > to do it is to make custom pushrods the right length, but shims under the > rocker stands will work within limits. ---

KR>VW Engine Rockers

: Re: KR>VW Engine Rockers > In a message dated 10/22/03 12:12:01 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > n5...@hiwaay.net writes: > > > The shims are there to get the valve train geometry right. The "right" way > > to do it is to make custom pushrods the right length, but

KR>VW Engine Rockers

In a message dated 10/22/03 3:12:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time, wa...@hispeedwireless.com writes: > Hey all this is why I used to rebuild my VW in my sandrail every year and > now since being converted to the R.S Hoover way of Do it right and maintain > it. I have not needed an overhaul since 97. >

KR>VW Engine Rockers

In a message dated 10/22/03 3:12:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time, wa...@hispeedwireless.com writes: > Hey all this is why I used to rebuild my VW in my sandrail every year and > now since being converted to the R.S Hoover way of Do it right and maintain > it. I have not needed an overhaul since 97. >

KR>VW Engine Rockers

2003 20:53:35 EDT To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: Re: KR>VW Engine Rockers > In a message dated 10/22/03 3:12:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > wa...@hispeedwireless.com writes: > > > Hey all this is why I used to rebuild my VW in my sandrail every year and > > now since be

KR>VW Engine Rockers

more of your advise on line I would be happy to put it to good use in your hands. Please contact me @ wa...@hispeedwireless.com if you are interseted. Thanks Wayne - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 5:53 PM Subject: Re: KR>VW Engine Rockers > In a m

KR>VW Engine Rockers

The shims are there to correct the valvetrain geometry, that is where the rocker arm contacts the valve. This is necesisary to compensate for differences in deck height between the cylinders. Essentially, what's required is after you have established the correct deck height of the cylinders, and t

KR>VW engine mount

I have a plans built KR2 engine mount, and a rolling stand that can hold the mount and engine (plus rotate the engine 360 degrees for working on the engine). Does any in So. Cal. want it? While I would like to trade it for aileron fixtures and wood, I will let it go free. The whole system is not

KR>VW engine URL

Thanks for the replies, Sorry but try this. http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ It seems to be OK . Phil Matheson mathe...@dodo.com.au See our VW Engines and Home built web page at www.vw-engines,com www.homebuilt-aviation.com/