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  1. fusionfab added a post in a topic Subaru EA81 engine and accessories   

    it has been sold
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  2. fusionfab added a post in a topic Subaru EA81 engine and accessories   

    yes it is available. 
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  3. fusionfab added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Subaru EA81 engine and accessories
    Subaru EA81 100hp aircraft engine. It comes with 
    Stratos Redrive, full complete cooling system, exhaust, carburetion, electronics and accessories. 3.5 hrs run time, practically new.
    Asking 2500 US, buyer covers shipping expense.
    Also available kitfox/avid motor mounts available.
    Engine is still on the plane so it can be seen/heard running.
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  4. fusionfab added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    BMW 1150 Engine
    Selling a BMW 1150cc engine from a 2006 RT model. Fuel injected, Dual spark plug model.
    Spec say 95hp at 7250rpm. 
    Engine was removed from a running bike that suffered frame damage. 
    The engine had 8500(miles) on it originally, and has been rebuilt for aircraft with zero running time.
    New:
    Timing belt
    Oil pump system
    Chains
    Guides
    Tensioners
    Piston rings
    Crankshaft inspected by licensed technician 
    Every single bearing from the crank and out replaced
    All new engine bolts/hardware
    New Complete valve train and seats done by licensed technician
    Heads inspected 
    Cylinders inspected and resurfaced 
    All new gaskets and “BMW approved case sealant”.
    All new parts purchased from Max BMW Motorsports.
    Service inspections done by Seifker Performance.
    Comes with:
    Exhaust header
    ECM computer
    Oil cooler
    Throttle bodies with new injectors 
    Alternator 
    Starter
    Flywheel
    Fuel injector rail
    Partially separated harness for aviation purposes
    Damage:
    Small chips on left side cylinder fins (pictured).
    What it needs:
    Your own custom air box, wiring harness completed, and a PSRU
    $1,800 CDN. Willing to crate and ship at buyer’s expense.






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  5. fusionfab added a post in a topic Shipping engines   

    The BMW is a 2006 1150cc twin cylinder dual spark plus engine that I’ve completely rebuilt from the case out. It’s what I’ve spent most of my attention on replacing all rod and crank bearings. The crank itself checked, low mileage pistons but new rings and circlips, heads redone with valve job, cylinders checked and resurfaced. Every bolt is new, all new gaskets, oil pump guides chain. Just a lot of stuff lol. When I list it, it’ll be listed with exhaust header, ECU Computer, throttle bodies, alternator, starter, fuse box from bike, partial wiring harness that’s almost complete for aircraft
    I think I still have an extra set of heads, cylinders, pistons, and a crank with rods. I bought multiples of everything to have the machine shop identify the best of each to use. 
     
    these are old photos, it’s currently in a bin on a shelf behind a boat. 


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  6. fusionfab added a post in a topic Shipping engines   

    thanks very much again JImChuk. Since you mentioned leaving at their depot I now recall my Corvair engine being shipped through a  freight service and the previous owner and his son loading it by hand to save some $$. Also the two strokes I don’t see being an issue using regular ground. It’s more for the others. 
     
    the two strokes aren’t much to write home about, they’re all pulled from sleds of unknown condition. The Kawasaki 440 is from a 90’s sled. The 377 “380” and the the 340 are from 80’s sleds. They’re complete with carbs exhaust and electrical. Just no redrives, and obviously need completely redone. My previous plan was to rebuild them converting them for aviation use for a future single seat UL. 
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  7. fusionfab added a post in a topic Shipping engines   

    thank you Jimchuk that’s a huge help. I wasn’t going to bother looking into UPS or fedex but I will now. Their websites say nothing more than 150lbs but I’m guessing that’s for regular post. I’ll look into their freight services. 
     
    The engines all vary in weight. 
    Rotax 340
    Rotax 377
    Kawasaki 440
    BMW RT1150 
    a Subaru EA81 (possibly x2) 
    Again thanks for your help.
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  8. fusionfab added a topic in Rotax and other engines   

    Shipping engines
    Hey everyone,
    I am going to be cleaning out my barn and have about 5-6 engines I am considering selling. 
    So I am just wondering what services you’re familiar with and what you had to do? 
    I've googled this a bit but was left a bit more confused than before.
     
    thanks 
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  9. fusionfab added a post in a topic Grass strip help....bumpy.   

    yes that’s exactly what this turf guy said. Said it grows like sea urchins. But that it should spread out sideways after getting more nutrients in the soil. Just waiting for dryer weather
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  10. fusionfab added a post in a topic What connector for radio cable?   

    Thank you very much guys. You’re all very helpful. 
    NorthernIdaho - I think that is something I will do. I do get a lot of noise in my signal, I thought maybe it was a connection that was weak but if that’ll help then I’ll be doing it. 
    Nlappos - thank you for the link. I just ordered a 10’ length. I will need to modify it because the antenna end is just a post. It originally had the Center wire on a ring terminal and the shielding wire on a larger ring terminal. So I’ll have to make that end up unless one of those transformers with the split wire will work? 
    Then ive got to figure out what connector it is exactly that fits into the radio. 
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  11. fusionfab added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    What connector for radio cable?
    Looking for input on which connector to get for my radio antenna cable. It’s a shielded cable but wasn’t sure if regular coax connectors would work or something that Aircraftspruce shows? Connector will be inline and not on an end.

    I’d been meaning to get a connector for the cable because it made removing the turtle deck difficult. Well today it broke so no more procrastinating.

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  12. fusionfab added a post in a topic Grass strip help....bumpy.   

    UPDATE, Kahle76 and Av8r3400 were right. 
    An old ground school classmate has owned a huge sod farm for years and years and is a guru with this stuff. He was kind enough to drive an hour out to my place to take a look. 
    As soon as he walked into the runway he said my grass is too long, which I knew, I just haven’t cut it since last fall. But more importantly that my current grass is starving for nutrients. 
    Told me to take soil samples from different spots, and how to take them. Get them tested and have the fertilizer place mix up what I need. 
    Aerarate everything, then fertilize. After a couple rains and dries up just enough to get roller on to roll it. 
    He said to keep using a spike drum on and keep cut short so it starts growing out rather than up. 
    Said overseeding will just waste time and money and to hold off on top dressing. 
    I appreciate everyone’s help and will update this post with a video later on this summer hopefully with an improved runway. 
    Thanks guys
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  13. fusionfab added a post in a topic Grass strip help....bumpy.   

    Hey everyone,
    thanks for all the help. I didn’t think I was going to get this much good advice. 
    Between my dad and I we have all the machinery. Tractors, land levellers, rototillers, rollers etc. I spoke to someone today who is a large commercial sod farmer in my area and also a fellow pilot. 
    He described helping out a handful of grass strip owners and like everyone mentioned the clay with freeze thaw flashes really messes it up. 
    What he feels is the biggest contributing factor to what’s caused the bumpiness is the seed mix I used. He said it grows alright in clay but grows in clusters and compared each cluster to “see urchins”. Which seems spot on. 
    Anyways he’s planning on stopping by to take a look. But until then he’s suggest I use my box scraper with shoes and skim screened top soil over and then over seeding with another type he mentioned. 
    I will keep everyone posted and again, as usual, everyone was a great help. 
    thanks very much. I have a 10’ land leveler. Not the prettiest but it works well. 
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  14. fusionfab added a post in a topic Grass strip help....bumpy.   

    I’ve had a company come in a couple times to use their big roller. Not sure if it was a vibrating one but it was one out of their fleet they suggested they use. I didn’t help much. Maybe a little but nothing too noticeable. 
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  15. fusionfab added a post in a topic Grass strip help....bumpy.   

    I tried lowering the psi a bit in my stock tires but just slowed me down and I run out of runway quickly lol. 
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  16. fusionfab added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Grass strip help....bumpy.
    Hey everyone.
    you can skip right to the video here.
    https://youtu.be/yzQIEtw1Imk
    sorry for the wind noise in the video.
    So in 2015 I made my grass strip. Spending almost a week plowing it, rototilling it, and smoothing out to perfection. Planted about $1000 worth of seed. Kentucky blue grass and rye mix. As instructed by the farmer I rent my land to. Soil is Brookstyn clay or blue clay. 
    Grass came up quick and green. But, grew in clusters leaving bare spots. Overseeded in fall of 2015 and both spring and fall of 2016, 2017, 2018. Have rolled it many times, Aerated etc.
    Its bumpy and I’m tired of it, i am trying to avoid redoing it. Hoping you guys can help. 
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  17. fusionfab added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    WTB - Rotax C gearbox
    Hey everyone 
    I am looking for a Rotax C gearbox preferably a 1:3 or 1:3.47 ratio. If it has a clutch great, if not I am still interested. 
    Just wanted to check to see if anyone had a used one to sell before I purchase a new one. 
    Thanks
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  18. fusionfab added a post in a topic Wanted - 582 engine mount   

    thank you very much. I'll keep my eye on it. 
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  19. fusionfab added a post in a topic Recommended bungee for a fat plane?   

    yeah the bungees I installed were from aircraftspruxe and labeled as suspension bungee. But I think it's just too light for my weight so I went to 1/2" yesterday and tested on the runway this morning....MUCH BETTER. 
     
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  20. fusionfab added a post in a topic Recommended bungee for a fat plane?   

    Mine had widened when pushing forward into the barn....but very very slightly. But the gear wouldn't return snug up against the belly. 
    I just got back from my flying club though, there was someone there who had a small roll of 1/2" shockcord leftover from his bungee setup. He was even nice enough to have them cut and ends made for me when I got there. Thanks Ernie. 
    Hoping to get the bungees changed out now but damn this shockcord is a heck of a lot harder to stretch than the black 3/8 bungee. 
    Thanks for all your help everyone it is very much appreciated. 
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  21. fusionfab added a post in a topic Recommended bungee for a fat plane?   

    ok thank you Jack, was that 1/2" bungee? 
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  22. fusionfab added a post in a topic Recommended bungee for a fat plane?   

    Ok thanks I'll get new ones put on today. What's your thoughts on the length of bungee and number of wraps I should be using weighing 716lbs?
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  23. fusionfab added a post in a topic Recommended bungee for a fat plane?   

    hey Jim
    looking at my reciepts I had purchased 23' of the 10mm bungee cord from AS. Here's the link http://m.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/bungee10mm.php?clickkey=8478
    should I have purchased the shock cord? Also now I'm trying to remember why I bought so much. I'll dig up the old cords and see what their length was because I think I just duplicated them. 
    UPDATE- measured the old ones and they're 124 inches tip to tip and counting the wear/paint impressions on them there 8 total wraps starting from connection to connection. This cord is also 1/2" and I think I was able to get much more out of the 3/8 and did 10 wraps. Here's pics of the old stuff and also my gear how it's sitting unloaded. Note, the safety cable slack is  pulled up into the cabin, they aren't even close to that little amount of allowable travel.
     



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  24. fusionfab added a post in a topic Tail wheel weight?   

    Just weight mine again today and is 67lbs. It also has a 10lb lead weight in the tail, the auxiliary tank (15lbs full) moved to directly under the baggage compartment. Which added 3 lbs to the tail weight so yours will probably be like JimChuks at 53ish lbs
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  25. fusionfab added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Wanted - 582 engine mount
    hey everyone I'm looking for a 582 or 670 engine mount for the MKIV. 
    Thanks
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