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Michael Harter
kitfoxflyer@...
Jul 8, 1999 2:26 am
Paul, I think just about every model IV has had to bend the rods to keep from rubbing on the bottom of the seat. but since that is corrected before flight, it...
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Michael Harter
kitfoxflyer@...
Jul 8, 1999 2:41 am
Understand Don. Better change that to a stop and go! Michael Harter Manassas, VA Classic IV, N46MH, NSI EA81-100/CAP kitfoxflyer@... On Wed, 7 Jul 1999...
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JRWillJR@...
Jul 8, 1999 7:30 am
Inspect the engine cylinders through the exhaust ports and plug holes. Look for carbon buildups along the top of the exh. port and top of piston. Look to see...
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SMorgan52@...
Jul 8, 1999 5:33 pm
My seat broke loose on a model IV. The cable ties broke and the seat bottom jammed the controls. Please take note that this can happen to a m-IV. ... ...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
SmytheDF@...
Jul 8, 1999 6:08 pm
SMorgan, I have talked to SS about this and they basically feel that the seat on a model IV is pretty well supported with the molded lips. They did comment, ...
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Ron Liebmann
rliebmann@...
Jul 8, 1999 6:10 pm
JR, Just want to compliment you on your explanation. Very well done! Ron ... From: <JRWillJR@...> To: <kitfox@...> Sent: Thursday, July...
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Logan, Mike S
LoganMS@...
Jul 8, 1999 6:44 pm
I will be in the LA area starting Monday the 12th through Friday morning the 16th. Would love to visit anyone with a kitfox. You can reply directly to me at...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
SmytheDF@...
Jul 8, 1999 7:21 pm
Mike, I asked the same question about a year ago. Ended up eating pizza and drinking beer with a whole bunch of them. Howard for one. They are at the ...
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Jim Sitton
jsitton@...
Jul 8, 1999 9:07 pm
Hi All, My name is Jim Sitton and I'm a new subscriber to this list. I am very interested in the Kitfox and hope to purchase one very soon. I don't have time...
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Mark Anliker
manliker@...
Jul 8, 1999 10:16 pm
To anyone about to "slide" the spar inserts into the spars, here's some suggestions that may save you some time with this (intricate?) process. (I just did it...
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Rick Chandler
ransrman@...
Jul 9, 1999 1:15 am
Jim, give me a call at 909-735-9080. I have a beautiful model 5 Vixen .Email at ransrman@... and I will send you the pictures and info. Rick ... From:...
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James Shumaker
JimShumaker246@...
Jul 9, 1999 4:10 am
Cliff I'm using a Phram 3512. It is larger but it does fit and oil pressure is exactly the same as with the factory original, and the Carquest. I've also got...
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Jeffrey J. Probasco
JProbasco@...
Jul 9, 1999 4:10 am
Mark, Thanks for your insert insertion :-) description. I recently traded my .058 spars for the .065 ones. I plan to use my original inserts. Has anyone...
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Jim Sitton
jsitton@...
Jul 9, 1999 5:28 am
Rick, I would like to see the pics and info on your Vixen. I have to be honest though, I'm really looking for a taildragger for off airport use. Who knows...
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Denise Hewitt
stephen@...
Jul 9, 1999 8:49 am
Hi All I am a new subscriber with a Kitfox mk II with around 250hours on it. I am from Birmingham UK. I bought the Kitfox 2 years ago after being bored with...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
SmytheDF@...
Jul 9, 1999 12:28 pm
Jim, Welcome to the list. I would maybe suggest you find someone (who has built a Kitfox) to assist you in the inspection of a proposed purchase. That person...
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Kevin T. Hanna
hanna@...
Jul 9, 1999 1:09 pm
Hello everyone, I have a basic question. What are the differences between the model IV - 1050 ( which I have ) and the IV-1200? The post listed below eludes ...
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christine d. thele
73634.746@...
Jul 9, 1999 9:29 pm
anybody have a firewall foward, four banger,for a model3,other wise who does the best rebuild on the 582? They will stop when you least expect them to! however...
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John Frederickson
dept534@...
Jul 9, 1999 9:47 pm
I have an early Model IV (serial # 1429). My seat lip protrudes about half-way on the cross tube. I use five ties per seat side (10 total on the front and 10...
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Ron Liebmann
rliebmann@...
Jul 9, 1999 10:48 pm
Hi Christine, I have used GreenSky twice and I do recommend them. Ron Model 2 N55KF ... From: christine d. thele <73634.746@...> To: kitfox...
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Jonathon.Brent.B@...
Jul 9, 1999 10:50 pm
Hi Kevin, The post below relates to uping an early Series 5 gross weight from 1400 to 1550 lbs - my situation too. You might have some luck searching the...
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Michael Harter
kitfoxflyer@...
Jul 9, 1999 11:09 pm
On Fri, 9 Jul 1999 09:18:10 +0100 "Denise Hewitt" ... and Pipers. ... Welcome aboard Steve! Look forward to hearing from you on various topics. Sounds like...
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Michael Harter
kitfoxflyer@...
Jul 9, 1999 11:15 pm
Come on Christine, don't keep us in suspense! Michael Harter Manassas, VA Classic IV, N46MH, NSI EA81-100/CAP kitfoxflyer@... On Fri, 9 Jul 1999 15:25:52...
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Admajors1@...
Jul 10, 1999 12:15 am
I am vacationing in Kissimmee Florida next week. Is there anyone on the list in the area that I can hook up with and talk kitfox? Lee Majors series 5 O-200...
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Robert L. Nuckolls, III
nuckolls@...
Jul 10, 1999 2:29 am
... Actually only half true . . . the part about creating new bi-metal junctions is true but consider that for every brass pin crimped to a thermocouple wire...
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Dennis Brackett
brackett@...
Jul 10, 1999 3:36 am
Hi Jeff. I remember that step and it was a little scarey to drill those first holes through the spar and insert. It is an expensive mistake if one mucks it...
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Jim McManus
jmcmanus@...
Jul 10, 1999 7:43 am
Dennis Brackett said : " ... Whew! This sounds like it might be confusing! I know it worked for me although I'm not sure I explained the process...
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Denise Hewitt
stephen@...
Jul 10, 1999 8:15 am
Hi All, Could someone give me a rough guide on how much the tires are for the Kitfox II over in the states. And can you only get them from skystar. Thanks ...
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Gunnar Doerwald
gunnar@...
Jul 10, 1999 11:41 am
... Hi Kevin: I also have a 1050 lbs. The struts, wing carrythrough, landing gear support tubes are 049 instead of 035. The strut is also 1" instead of 7/8" ...
