Auto engine conversion time added
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:22 pm
Three extra years for my project to get the plane to the flight line in my
estimation, and only about ten hours flight time now after another year due
to the auto engine conversion. I did not use anybody's "package" but rather
designed and built everything myself which would account for some of the
delay. There's a lot of pride in managing a conversion like this. But,
please don't ask me now if it was worth it. Ask me next year when I'm
either a happy camper or shopping for a Lycoming.
Mike
044SR
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From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Dale
Fultz
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 7:20 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] RE: ramengines.com ?
In my opinion that is one of the major downfalls with our auto industry the
coolant sensor isn't sensitive to air temperature and therefore when it is
low on coolant or an air pocket the gauge doesn't register hot... I see a
lot of subarus for that and head gaskets leaking .... So easy to swap out
and inexpensive at some local salvage yards so I don't usually repair
cheaper to replace... Best of luck to those deciding to go the non typical
route....
I must agree with Bob,, any changes definately adds considerable time
to the build it may not seem like it at first but it is the old snow ball
effect it just keeps getting longer and longer to finish... I have first
hand experience with it ... But I can see the light at the paint shop is
on.... Dale SR-033 N269DF Will post photos when final assemble is
completed....
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estimation, and only about ten hours flight time now after another year due
to the auto engine conversion. I did not use anybody's "package" but rather
designed and built everything myself which would account for some of the
delay. There's a lot of pride in managing a conversion like this. But,
please don't ask me now if it was worth it. Ask me next year when I'm
either a happy camper or shopping for a Lycoming.
Mike
044SR
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Dale
Fultz
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 7:20 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] RE: ramengines.com ?
In my opinion that is one of the major downfalls with our auto industry the
coolant sensor isn't sensitive to air temperature and therefore when it is
low on coolant or an air pocket the gauge doesn't register hot... I see a
lot of subarus for that and head gaskets leaking .... So easy to swap out
and inexpensive at some local salvage yards so I don't usually repair
cheaper to replace... Best of luck to those deciding to go the non typical
route....
I must agree with Bob,, any changes definately adds considerable time
to the build it may not seem like it at first but it is the old snow ball
effect it just keeps getting longer and longer to finish... I have first
hand experience with it ... But I can see the light at the paint shop is
on.... Dale SR-033 N269DF Will post photos when final assemble is
completed....
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