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Re: Compression Ratio

thank you for all the information my head is spinning , i will never sleep tonight lol Provided this is an Aerovee engine with factory parts, following the steps in the Aerovee manual that Bryan linked should remove all guesswork. It's a fairly simple process of measuring the piston crown at TDC, a...
by mike.smith
Thu Nov 19, 2015 8:14 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Compression Ratio
Replies: 9
Views: 3598

Re: Aerovee secondary ignition troubleshooting

Do you have a wiring diagram you could share? Unless the cam gear was mis-aligned when installed, the standard Sonex timing via the trigger magnet is going to work. Is the magnet still in the magnet cap (some people have had it fly off)? Are you "sure" you set the flywheel in the correct l...
by mike.smith
Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:40 am
 
Forum: Aerovee
Topic: Aerovee secondary ignition troubleshooting
Replies: 10
Views: 3555

Re: Aerovee normal oil pressure

I'm only up to my 8th flight now but on my 2.4L VW engine I'm getting between 35 and 40 PSI once the oil is up to temperature. I get around 65PSI right after starting. I've got an external oil filter and bottom mounted external oil cooler. Are my numbers a bit lower than they should be? On my first...
by mike.smith
Wed Nov 18, 2015 10:11 pm
 
Forum: Aerovee
Topic: Aerovee normal oil pressure
Replies: 20
Views: 6362

Re: Compression Ratio

Long answers to short questions: To really know if you are getting your desired compression ratio you need to measure the displacement (cc's) of each of the four cylinder head chambers. Then you can calculate the thickness of the barrel shims and the head gasket to get the right figures. I found tha...
by mike.smith
Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:21 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Compression Ratio
Replies: 9
Views: 3598

Re: New Guy Here

Thank you for the advice. I was not thinking about the center stick to sit in the middle. I plan to fly from the left seat all the time. I wanted it more to have a side stick than a center stick. I was going to install an armrest in the middle so when i am flying cross country I can just kind of cr...
by mike.smith
Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:10 am
 
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Guy Here
Replies: 10
Views: 4285

Re: New Guy Here

Hello everyone, I plan to go with the original Sonex model as a tail dragger, w/ center stick, hydraulic brakes, and built in the sport acro configuration. I am considering a Turbo AeroVee with one of the lite MGL screens. I was thinking about saving up for the full kit, but after looking around on...
by mike.smith
Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:18 pm
 
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Guy Here
Replies: 10
Views: 4285

Re: NavWorx ADS600-EXP

Thank you for the information. I have planed on using ADS600-B. I was just waiting to see what the other manufactures are going to do. I talked to Sandia and they are working on an ADS-B UAT. Since I have a Sandia transponder I was hoping to add a Sandia UAT. At least there is 4 years left to equip...
by mike.smith
Sat Nov 14, 2015 11:28 am
 
Forum: Avionics and Instruments
Topic: NavWorx ADS600-EXP
Replies: 11
Views: 4251

Re: new AeroVee seems tight

OK, so I'm starting to investigate the tight engine issue. I've seen a post where someone recommends leaving the accessory plate behind when removing the engine. Sounds like a good idea, any opinions one way or the other? That's what I have done the three or four times I've taken it off for this is...
by mike.smith
Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:31 pm
 
Forum: Aerovee
Topic: new AeroVee seems tight
Replies: 15
Views: 5583

Re: Sonex Canopy

After this happened to me I am very cautious with my canopy, fearful actually. When it is closed it is ok, however when it is open I feel it is pretty frail. This was the new material, on a 90 degree day. It was mostly shut with the latch hooks resting on the longeron and I accidentally leaned agai...
by mike.smith
Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:29 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sonex Canopy
Replies: 47
Views: 16121

Re: Unable to turn off primary magnetrons

My mags are wired: ground -to- switch -to- mags -to- ground. Nothing else.
by mike.smith
Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:52 am
 
Forum: Aerovee
Topic: Unable to turn off primary magnetrons
Replies: 24
Views: 8610
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