https://youtu.be/cNFju2vHEPE
we had a long weekend so I managed a few more hours in UDT
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- Wed Aug 11, 2021 11:12 am
- Forum: PHOTOGRAPHS
- Topic: ZS-UDT with Aerovee
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7692
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:06 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: New engine
- Replies: 55
- Views: 33201
Re: New engine
Hi Paul The carb is on top. The oil feed to the manifold is also from the top, whilst the oil cooler feed is from the pump at the front (prop hub-side) of the engine. It seems to me that I should be able to link the inverted system (Chirsten valve) to the in-flow side of the pump (can i do it by way...
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:34 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: New engine
- Replies: 55
- Views: 33201
Re: New engine
Hi Paul Certainly The engine is a 2.1 Aerovee The original Zenith KLP Dual ignition - top spark plugs fire on the Surefire electronic ignition which is fitted on the distributor drive shaft; the bottom plugs on a Le Burg (single) system (Tom Heaslip at the time of fitting the electronic ignition cou...
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 4:25 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: New engine
- Replies: 55
- Views: 33201
Re: New engine
Dear Niel and Paul Complex :shock: I am putting together my shopping list. Niel, am dead sure to fit the breather system - i am just getting to much oil on the outside after every flight :? So may i ask if you could please take you up on the offer for a breather system? I have many more questions bu...
- Thu Jul 22, 2021 6:13 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: New engine
- Replies: 55
- Views: 33201
Re: New engine
Hi Niel and Paul I am making slow progress - i appended some notes to Niel's comments :) Hi Sven, I am currently away from home so using a horrible iPhone to type...slow & tedious, plus I don’t have access to all the photos. Anyway: Oil systems: Oil Feed: I have found a supplier for a front cove...
- Wed Jul 21, 2021 3:31 pm
- Forum: PHOTOGRAPHS
- Topic: ZS-UDT with Aerovee
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7692
- Wed Jul 21, 2021 3:29 pm
- Forum: PHOTOGRAPHS
- Topic: ‘JE
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3991
Re: ‘JE
So very neat looking
- Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:12 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: New engine
- Replies: 55
- Views: 33201
Re: New engine
Hi Paul and Niel, many thanks for all the VERY useful information. I am digesting and formulating a plan. I report back soon.
Many thanks again
Sven
Many thanks again
Sven
- Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:39 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: New engine
- Replies: 55
- Views: 33201
Re: New engine
Dear Paul
A short note to say thank you so much for all the information and leads. I appreciate it beyond words. The links are most useful - i have joined IAC and EAA
I shall digest and plot ahead.
Many thanks
Sven
A short note to say thank you so much for all the information and leads. I appreciate it beyond words. The links are most useful - i have joined IAC and EAA
I shall digest and plot ahead.
Many thanks
Sven
- Wed Jul 14, 2021 4:18 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: New engine
- Replies: 55
- Views: 33201
Re: New engine
Hi Neil and Paul I trust this email finds both of you well. I am slowly beginning to look at an inverted system for the Tipsy. 1. My very biggest concern (out of many others) is the nature of the work required on the engine - Neil stated elsewhere that "The oil pickup needs modifying while the ...
- Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:59 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: New Engine specifications
- Replies: 1
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- Mon Jul 12, 2021 7:56 am
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: New engine
- Replies: 55
- Views: 33201
Re: New engine
I have now done about 30 hours with the Aerovee and except only for a high oil pressure problem, which is now resolved, she is flying beautifully
Thank you all for the help and assistance (but i am quite sure i will have many more queries as i go on)
kind regards
Sven
Thank you all for the help and assistance (but i am quite sure i will have many more queries as i go on)
kind regards
Sven
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:09 pm
- Forum: PHOTOGRAPHS
- Topic: ZS-UDT with Aerovee
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7692
Re: ZS-UDT with Aerovee
Hi Malcolm, thank you, yes, I am really enjoying the flying.
Managed some more over Easter weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nC2tfknLFM
regards
Sven
Managed some more over Easter weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nC2tfknLFM
regards
Sven
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:20 pm
- Forum: PHOTOGRAPHS
- Topic: ZS-UDT with Aerovee
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7692
ZS-UDT with Aerovee
Hi All
UDT is back in the air and i am happy to be flying her
https://youtu.be/aJXkAChCzCk
Sven
https://youtu.be/aJXkAChCzCk
UDT is back in the air and i am happy to be flying her
https://youtu.be/aJXkAChCzCk
Sven
https://youtu.be/aJXkAChCzCk
- Wed Jun 17, 2020 7:56 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: New engine
- Replies: 55
- Views: 33201
Re: New engine
Hi Paul, many thanks for your insightful post - it has been a hard road to hoe on getting some proper guidance, but you and Neil certainly has been most helpful. Old engines - on the first flight in UDT the heads on both sides burnt through at the inserts for the second set of plugs. Fortunately i w...