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by JimCrawford
Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Noise reduction
Replies: 12
Views: 7617

Re: Noise reduction

I'm currently running a VW 'open port' on my Nipper and would be interested in any simple noise reduction exhaust scheme as I hope to move to a farm strip in a year or so and it seems like a good idea to keep the neighbours happy.

Jim
by JimCrawford
Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Spray systems
Replies: 16
Views: 7266

Re: Spray systems

The standard silver UV coat is rather dark and dull. Rather than overcoat with clear I've thought (for a future project with silver wings) that I would use one of the metallic silver finish coats - Nevada Silver springs to mind, although I don't have the Ceconite colour chart to hand to check. As a ...
by JimCrawford
Mon May 23, 2022 6:46 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Turn co-ordinator
Replies: 3
Views: 2446

Re: Turn co-ordinator

Does this help?

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Jim
by JimCrawford
Tue May 17, 2022 12:39 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Spray systems
Replies: 16
Views: 7266

Re: Spray systems

I've used the Apollo HVLP for Ceconite Nitrate/Butyrate recovering. Once set up no problems and a good traditional semi-matt finish. Even though the HVLP system has less overspray than a standard compressor and high pressure gun, you still need a good extractor fan to keep the air clean, good lighti...
by JimCrawford
Thu Mar 03, 2022 4:59 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Electrical connector for T&S
Replies: 6
Views: 2517

Re: Electrical connector for T&S

That looks like something I used to know as a 'Plessey plug'. I think they are obsolete now. You could trawl the Souriau and Amphenol website catalogues to find one with the correct orientation, pin size, and shell size. That should while away a few hours followed by a trip to A&E when you find out ...
by JimCrawford
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: mystery magneto.
Replies: 1
Views: 1044

mystery magneto.

Hi all,

In a box of bits which came with several VW engines I recently acquired there was this dual mag.
Can anybody shed light on what it may have been used for?

Jim
dualmag02.jpg
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by JimCrawford
Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:46 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: VW engine for conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 1231

VW engine for conversion

Hi All, I've just taken delivery of some VW engines and parts for conversion. In the pile is a type 4 engine which I don't need as I'm more interested in the type 1 which is fitted to the small single seaters - Nipper, Taylor Monoplane and the like. The type 4 is slightly larger with sturdier intern...
by JimCrawford
Sat Oct 09, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: 1834VW spark plugs
Replies: 4
Views: 2438

Re: 1834VW spark plugs

Many thanks Roger, I've gone for a set of Bosch WR8AC which happened to be under offer at Europarts for 90p (!) each. These are for my Ardem engine in the Nipper. Last year I gave my SR4 'Peacock' set to a school in Newquay who are refurbishing a FRED. In exchange they have cut the second plug hole ...
by JimCrawford
Sun Oct 03, 2021 8:18 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: 1834VW spark plugs
Replies: 4
Views: 2438

1834VW spark plugs

Any recommendations for spark plugs for a Rollason Ardem 1834 engine? The Rollason engine data sheet says Lodge HN or Champion LT which are old designations. The current alternatives appear to be Champion L82C or Bosch W7AC. However the Beetle suppliers all say the original manufacture plugs were Bo...
by JimCrawford
Mon Sep 06, 2021 11:27 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Rally thoughts
Replies: 3
Views: 4159

Re: Rally thoughts

As above, a superb rally. Many thanks to all involved with the organisation. Arrived early Friday afternoon, departed Sunday afternoon, campsite usual smooth operation - thank you Andover strut. I don't think I've seen so many pitches before. I spent hours talking with friends old and new, spent som...
by JimCrawford
Fri Aug 27, 2021 10:54 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Rally camping booking
Replies: 0
Views: 2762

Rally camping booking

OK, I'm prepared to believe I'm missing something but when I attempt to prebook a campsite slot I just get directed to the online shop which doesn't offer me any option to buy a rally camping ticket.

Is it me or is there a problem with the booking process?

Jim
by JimCrawford
Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Zenith carburettor spares or replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 2144

Re: Zenith carburettor spares or replacement

Thanks Paul and David for the leads on possible suppliers. Neither Riddies nor Gower and Lee have the type on their website so I'll email them with a direct enquiry. The last time I did this the conversation ended with the carburettor specialist firm asking what type of vehicle it was for. In respon...
by JimCrawford
Tue May 04, 2021 12:13 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Dual battery setup for Leberg ignition
Replies: 7
Views: 3631

Re: Dual battery setup for Leberg ignition

Neil, When I initially attempted to get my conversion approved without the alternator by engineering I was pointed at the EASA construction standards which require an engine driven power source to charge the battery (ies). I'm sure that the LAA doesn't have to rigidly follow the CS requirements as l...
by JimCrawford
Tue May 04, 2021 12:00 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: VW Peacock prop bolt
Replies: 2
Views: 1594

Re: VW Peacock prop bolt

Conventional right hand thread. Undo anti-clock

Jim
by JimCrawford
Sat May 01, 2021 5:10 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Zenith carburettor spares or replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 2144

Zenith carburettor spares or replacement

Hi All, My Rollason 'Ardem' engine (Tipsy Nipper) is fitted with a Zenith 32KL-P10 carburettor. Has anybody any source for a service kit for this unit? I cannot find one. Maybe it is just the gasket which separates the bowl from the throttle portion. Alternatively is anybody using an alternative car...