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Hangar Flying / Fitting a Skytecair 149 NL inline starter

« on: November 15, 2013, 10:09:19 AM »

I am planning on fitting a Sky-tec 149 NL starter in a Long Ez and am seeking reassurance that the inline starter will fit without interfering with anything e.g. Sump, air intakes, exhaust etc and wonder if you are aware of any problems in this regard. Anyone out there using one of these starters.

Now I am fully aware of the debate regarding B&C vs SKY-tec (the pros and cons of one vs the other in regard to kickback - which seems to really come down to a mag timing problem), so really only interested in whether anyone had any problems fitting the 149NL in terms of interference with the items mentioned above or indeed any other components that I haven't thought of.

Regards,

Kevin

Hangar Flying / Rudder cable runs - ADVICE needed please

« on: November 11, 2013, 01:24:55 PM »

I am installing the nose mounted brake cylinder assembly as per Bob Davenports blueprints and MY QUESTION IS: Does everybody who installed nose mounted brake cyclinders continue to use the CS 15 belcranks and CS71 belcrank brackets on the firewall or is there an alternative method of running the rudder cables. I note Debbie Iwatate advocates retaining the CS15/CS71 set-up. I have high performance rudders and flush rudder belhorns with CS springs at the pedals.

Essentially what I'm trying to figure is if there is any way to run the rudder cable from the brake pedal/spring IN ONE CONTINUOUS RUN up to and round the AN210-2 pulley/CS72 assembly to the quick disconnects aft of the spar --- Long Ez plans page 16-8 --- (e.g. using a bowden cable through the firewall to just short of the pulleys) or are the CS 15/CS71 essential?

??

Regards and thanks,

Kevin Kelly

Hangar Flying / Bendix Scintilla Mag query

« on: October 28, 2013, 04:46:42 AM »

I have two Bendix Scintilla mags on my engine - a straight 0-320 originally built in 1957 and sold to Piper. Engine was rebuilt by Canadian Aero for the vendor from whom I purchased it.

Right mag is S4LN -20 (part #10-51360-29); Left is S4LN-21 (part #10-51360-37).

Recently when I installing a vacuum pump I loosened the nuts on the right mag to give me a little more room to work and of course damaged the gasket. I got a new one and installed it after carefully removing and replaced the mag. Now I read that removal, of mag should only be done by an A&P and that great care is required to avoid dislodging "rubber cushions"!!! Which can apparantly fall down into the accessory case or into the sump. I never noticed these things and wonder if I missed them. I'm now reluctant to touch it again unless I really, really, have to, in case (a) I got lucky and didn't disturb them or (b) end up losing them if I open it up again. If I remove the sump and they're not there then I'm worried I may have to remove the accessory case to find there were none fitted in the first instance.

I also get the impression from some fora that not all engines require these rubber cushions but don't know which - apart from two versions of 0-360 specifically mentioned in dispatches. I've downloaded the Bendix manual from the Aeronca site and gone through it carefully examining the exploded view and parts list in detail but can find no reference to these rubber cushions.

Can anyone HELP???

Regards

Kevin

Hangar Flying / Three Ez questions

« on: October 24, 2013, 02:58:57 AM »

Q.1. The Long Ez plans show the outer rib of the fuel tank at BL 45 and the remaining section of the strake is then faired to mate with the wing. I used Task strake leading edges and baffles/ribs and got a real good match with the wing. Before fitting the wing top I wish to enquire if anyone ever considered extending the fuel tank out to the end rib (c. BL 55). Is this acceptable Or is there a prohibition on this? Would this have a negative effect on centre of gravity?

Q.2. Way back a long time ago there was an article in either CP or CSA newsletter about using -3 aluminium tubing in the brake lines in place of nylaflow tubing. Since then I have never seen anything about the success or otherwise of the -3 aluminium tubing. Has anyone tried this? Was it successful? Is -3 tubing large enough?

Q.3. I have original brake discs (single puck) on 500/5 wheels. Can I fit double puck brake discs on these wheels? Can anyone provide the reference number and source please.

Thank you in anticipation,

Kevin

Hangar Flying / What airfilter for an 0-320

« on: August 17, 2013, 07:26:48 AM »

I've been advised that best airfilter for a Long Ez is a K&N E-3322. This filter is 6.25" outside diameter by 2.5" high. That advise came from a person using a Lycoming 0-235. I'm planning on an 0-320 and having read airfilter facts on the K&N website figure I need a bigger filter - possibly 6.25" X 3" high or 7" X 2.75" high.

Any advice from someone flying an 0-320? What works best on an 0-320?

For Sale/Wanted / NACA duct plans (replacement for P-51 style intake)

« on: August 21, 2009, 03:14:51 PM »

I am looking for a set of NACA duct plans for a Long Ez. I have a P-51 style intake duct (never used) but prefer to go with the NACA intake. I believe the original design was by somebody WOODS. Anybody know where I can get a set?

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