| Author | Message | ||
     Reinhard Metz |
Yup, I have the Skytech starter too, and it makes a big difference. Even with the described hot start technique, there are times where it takes a bunch of trial and error long cranks, depending on time and temp since last run, and the Skytech stands up to them. Reinhard | ||
| Kevin Dennes (Kdennes) |
I have been looking through the "Spruce" catalogue for a good vacuum pump for our new IO550-N and I think I am more confused than ever. Is there a recommended vac pump for our donk? As usual, any help would be most appreciated. Regards. Kevin (from Downunder) | ||
| Gary Markwardt |
Kevin: I used the RAPCO Vacuum system kit on pg. 326 which includes the pump. regulator, filters ,tubing, hoses, etc. Seems to be working fine after 60 tach hr. You must be sure to order the correct pump rotation which is CW (clockwise) for the IO-550-N1B engine as I recall. I'd need to check to be sure or perhaps the factory or another builder can verify. Gary | ||
| Gary Markwardt |
Kevin: Rotation is indeed clockwise on IO-550-N1B. So, if you go with the Rapco Kit from ACS, order P/N RA-VAC-K2 shown on pg. 326. Gary | ||
| Kevin Dennes (Kdennes) |
Thank you all for yor generous help including one from EAC. Regards. Kevin (from Downunder) | ||
| Jerry Sjostrand |
Fellow builders: I just used for the first time the "Keyword Search" feature of this forum page. If you need information on "any" subject, ie., Instrument Panels, or lighting, or landing gear, everything that has been added to the forum page, including the archived items, will show up. Try it. You will like it. You guys have a lot of information at your fingertips (Hmmmm!) Cheers, Jerry | ||
| amoghadd |
Is anyone going to the Copperstate Fly-in this Friday(Oct 11th)? I would like to meet other builders, pick each other's brains, share info! I am getting into phoenix in the morning & flying back friday evening. I understand the factory reps are going to be there. | ||
| Jerry Sjostrand |
Ali, Frank Harris from Tucson will be there on Friday. I may still go. If you want to be sure to meet Frank, call him at: 520-690-1957 in the evening at his business. Hope to meet you there. Look for my Express N360EZ. | ||
| amoghadd |
Thanks Jerry, I'll try to contact Frank tonight. My Cell phone number is (818)620-2430( I'll be carrying it with me while in Arizona). My home number is (805)449-1721 (in the evening), if anyone is interested in contacting me. | ||
| Brian McKinney (Bmckinney) |
If you don't have the latest copy of Custom Planes, go get one. Reinhard Metz has a nice article in it with pictures of his Express. Good work Reinhard! |