svyolo
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Joined: 09-28-2017
Location: The other side of the world.
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The ones I have are also friction type nuts so they don't loosen up. I don't know if they are all like that. -
I assumed that was the case as well. My EFI computer spits out a "red cube signal" that was waaayyyy way off for my engine monitor. It is... -
The type of clamp make a big difference as well. The smaller the tube, the more critical this gets. Constant tension (spring) work well if you can get... -
Yeah that is definitely a concern. But it is not wired to charge on board. I have to remove it from its mount to charge it. -
I used the "slight flare". Rounded the outer edge smooth to make insertion easier....Leave a comment:
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Probably all of my reservations about the product would be eliminated with proper documentation. I am pretty surprised it is a "certified"... -
I was still using 100W breakin oil, and needed to preheat as it was getting down to 30-40 degrees. I wanted to use one of the oil drain plugs but can't...Leave a comment:
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Oil Change
Towards the end of my build I was looking at how to change oil. The bottom of the my engine is a bit busy, exhaust, Vans FAB intake, SCAT hose, etc.... -
I have a switch currently labeled "Avionics SW". In actuality the way I am using it is just as you describe - it shuts off everything but the... -
I might definitely think about painting it if I was going to leave it outside on a tie-down. Maybe just the top of the tail and the top and sides of... -
Electrical redundancy
I thought i would write up a couple of things I did slightly different. I chose EFI/EI for the engine, mostly because it is what I know and understand.... -
I think this thread is enough of a description of Oratex. I just spent a couple of hours on Youtube to see if there is any better documentation on the...Leave a comment:
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A bit long I maybe, and can't ask and answer questions. I have a bit of time on my hands the next couple of months. I will resurrect a Oratex thread... -
Both epoxy and Crazy glue are recommended to glue Oratex for small areas, and I have used both. Adhesion is no problem. The primary benefit of Oratex...Leave a comment:
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I used acrylic on the side windows, and PC for everything else. My 4 place skylight, PC, developed 3 cracks around screw holes before the first flight....Leave a comment:
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That pic looks like the banana plates themselves were painted. Is that the case? I bought rebuilt cylinders, and my cylinders are definitely painted,... -
I have only hot-wired the white styrofoam. I don't know how well the pink or blue insulation foam work with a hot wire, but I sure do prefer using those...Last edited by svyolo; 01-28-2025, 02:55 AM.Leave a comment:
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I am about as disorganized as they come, but I knew that would be a nightmare building a BH. I had organizers for everything. To cut down on # organizers...Leave a comment:
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