Hi all, I am between semesters and finally able to make some progress on my HS. As you might guess, along with the progress comes some regress... I messed up...
I used both (ice and WD-40) and I found that the first ones (when they were really cold) were super hard to put in, but the last ones went in easily (when they...
Hi All, I just wanted to introduce myself since I'm joining this group. I'm not building an RV-8, but want to start one in the next 2 - 3 years. However, I...
Tony, I'm not structural engineer, but here's my opinion... 1.You could use the AN3 bolt anyway, but I would not, I would not like the slop, the bolt will not...
drill out the large hole to an4, leave the others alone, the edge distance and the head/nut clearance should be ok but check to make sure. Paul Schattauer ...
I haven't permanently mounted my wings yet, but did have drift pins in for setting wing incidence. Someone at Van's told me to NOT use oil or grease because...
Hi all, I was trolling thru the old pics and noticed something I just gotta have on my -8QB... manual elevator trim, but ditching the factory vernier control...
... It is quite likely that you simply didn't have enough rpm. The prop governor tries to adjust the prop pitch to hold the commanded rpm. I'm not sure what...
... be doubtful if a manual lever would be very good for trim because it takes such a small change to effect the trim of a rv 8 that I doubt if you could...
This is ultra common. Two causes. Not enough RPM (run it up to 2000). Then pull the governor lever back gradually (WATCH OIL PRESSURE). The governor line...
I was also told when breaking in an O-470 to never pull the prop back past 1500 rpm during the runup. I seem to remember the engine shop telling me going...
... went ... pitch. ... Mark, Your Woodward governor is not fully compatible with the WW 150 prop. Your gov has a max pressure setting of around 325 psi, the...
Each year, for the past year, Team RV and Falcon Flight, 2 RV formation demonstration teams, sponsor and support a formation clinic in Mason City Iowa the...
Hi all, I am getting headaches when I spray the zinc oxide (rattle can). I suspect I need a better respirator. I am currently just using one from Home Depot...
I went to the Army /Navy Surplus store and purchased a full face mask and have converted it to a positive flow system. I hook it up to my oilless compressor...
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What happened to the message archive on the old rv8list? I went over there to look up a message and it said that no archives are being kept. Dave Note from...
Archives are up and working. Your membership there is still active. You should not be having difficulty. Poke around and verify you cant search the archives. ...
Greetings, I'm nearing completion of my RV-8 and had a question concerning carb heat. I purchased Van's cabin heat muff and installed it on the exhaust system...
Actually, Today I got e-mails from the rv8list sent to me.. Is it working again ? I'm still signed up to both the old and new ones for now. Dave R. RV-8,...
Tom, I've been wondering the same thing. My plan is to pull air from the engine compartment downstream of the cylinders... i.e. just let the carburetor suck...
Mark, I've been leaning towards the configuration you mentioned and have seen it on some web sites. I spoke to an A&P at lunch and he thought their should be...
... Yes, you need to provide outside air for the cabin heat muff. Too much of a chance for carbon monoxide poisoning. ... You need to provide bypass air to...
$1200.00 for someone to build your tanks? Good lord you got ripped off dude. They are match drilled. Not to mention the joys of tank building you are going to...
Just wanted to let you all know that last Saturday, with the help of my Yak-52 buddy, and safety wire aficionado, Dave Petri, and with adult supervision from...
No problem... You can pop the GPS out of the front too... There is a trim ring around the GPS in the front that cleans it all up. It mounts using nutplates...
This is one of those value judgments that will vary from individual to individual. If it was worth it to YOU then it was worth it. It all depends on YOUR...
I should read more carefully to avoid misinterpretation. My CABIN heat air is supplied from a 2 inch flange which draws from the fresh- air side of the...
Dear "Klaeg:" Don't consider yourself "ripped off" as some might suggest. Personally, since I enjoy the building process and wouldn't be able to handle the...
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