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  Topic: Intermittent Charging
edwclg

Replies: 29
Views: 5110

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 11:49 am   Subject: Intermittent Charging
I had a similar problem last year and it was two broken stator wires. Wires were intermittently touching causing, on again off again.Ed 


On Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 2:24 PM H. Ivan Haecker <h ...
  Topic: Alternator bench test
edwclg

Replies: 12
Views: 3549

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:07 am   Subject: Alternator bench test
I recently had a problem and replaced the internal VR and in doing so
did not tighten the B lead to alt enough.
No Charge. Tightened and now works perfectly. May have been the
original problem as f ...
  Topic: RV8-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 10/18/20
edwclg

Replies: 0
Views: 2463

PostForum: RV8-List   Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:00 am   Subject: RV8-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 10/18/20
Thanks Stan,The Kroil will actually penetrate the outer cover?
Ed


On Mon, Oct 19, 2020 at 2:47 AM RV8-List Digest Server <rv8-list@matronics.com (*

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  Topic: RV8-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 10/16/20
edwclg

Replies: 0
Views: 2668

PostForum: RV8-List   Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:42 am   Subject: RV8-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 10/16/20
Has anyone had problems with the Vans supplied throttle/mixture cables for RV 8s'?Both bound up after 8 years, I replaced them and now have an issue with mixture cables' throw reduced to under ...
  Topic: PC 680
edwclg

Replies: 8
Views: 9219

PostForum: RV8-List   Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:51 pm   Subject: PC 680
I have never had a problem starting even after leaving it for a month. Also, have never used a maintainer on it.However I did order another figuring 6 years is long enough.
This is a good discussion. ...
  Topic: PC 680
edwclg

Replies: 8
Views: 9219

PostForum: RV8-List   Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:03 am   Subject: PC 680
I have a PC 680 battery in my RV 8 and am wondering how long on average will one last.
Mine has been installed for almost 6 years.
Thanks

Ed Clegg
  Topic: Starter Hesitation
edwclg

Replies: 11
Views: 10728

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 5:42 am   Subject: Starter Hesitation
Mine has been doing it for the past 750 hours. I changed out the s relay with a Sky Tech and it has not done it as much. It only happens when the engine is hot
Ed
On Wed, Mar 8, 2017 at 10:43 PM RV7 ...
  Topic: Starter Hesitation
edwclg

Replies: 11
Views: 10728

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:10 pm   Subject: Starter Hesitation
Let me ask this. Does this happen only when the engine is hot? 
If so I'll relate my 2 cents
Ed Clegg

On Wed, Mar 8, 2017 at 1:59 PM user9253 <fransew@gmail.com (--> AeroElectric-List ...
  Topic: Wheels and Brakes
edwclg

Replies: 3
Views: 5823

PostForum: RV8-List   Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:35 am   Subject: Wheels and Brakes
I am also using Cleveland wheels and brakes on my 8. Have had no issues and have 585 hours and over 1100 landings.


Ed Clegg


On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 11:27 PM, Dennis Fox <dennisfox@persona ...
  Topic: Van's SBs
edwclg

Replies: 12
Views: 6801

PostForum: RV8-List   Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:23 pm   Subject: Van's SBs
I just finished doing both insp's on the elevator and horz stab and found nothing wrong.

I look at the back end carefully every year as I had a Swift that was known for cracks back there.

I ...
  Topic: Gear tower
edwclg

Replies: 7
Views: 5155

PostForum: RV8-List   Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 1:26 pm   Subject: Gear tower
I did it also but used 090 al for the cover with 8/32's

450 hours and close to 900 landings.

Ed Clegg



On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 1:05 PM, Al Grajek <jetjocal@gmail.com ([email]jetjocal ...
  Topic: RV-8 Insurance...
edwclg

Replies: 5
Views: 3904

PostForum: RV8-List   Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:09 pm   Subject: RV-8 Insurance...
How much is it insured for? Mine is $80K/$1400./yr All else same except pilot quals
Ed Clegg

On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 5:56 PM, Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com ([email]dralle@matronics.com[/ema ...
  Topic: Vans tach
edwclg

Replies: 1
Views: 2028

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:38 am   Subject: Vans tach
Those that are using Vans tachometers, have you had any problem with them.
Mine after 223 hours is intermittent. That is it will go to zero and after a brief time go back to working normally.
Is thi ...
  Topic: Taxi Test
edwclg

Replies: 7
Views: 4648

PostForum: RV8-List   Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 7:13 am   Subject: Taxi Test
Just wondering, Is that a new engine and if it is has it been run on a test stand?
Ed Clegg

On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 8:50 PM, <Speedy11@aol.com (I don't think that Van approves the " ...
  Topic: Oil Change at 25 hours
edwclg

Replies: 3
Views: 3462

PostForum: RV8-List   Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:33 am   Subject: Oil Change at 25 hours
Vince,

In the scheme of things the price of the filter is negligible.
Best,
Ed
 N542E 170 hours RV 8

On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 11:11 PM, Vincent Himsl <vshimsl@live.com (

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  Topic: Van's oil cooler shutter
edwclg

Replies: 3
Views: 4906

PostForum: LycomingEngines-List   Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:25 pm   Subject: Van's oil cooler shutter
I installed there shutter system and it works OK.
I am in Maine and had the same problem. On a day around 20 it will get-oil temp- about 170F at cruise- fixed pitch prop 2400 rpm @ 3000 alt or so. I ...
  Topic: New Grove RV-8 Airfoiled Landing Gear Arrive...
edwclg

Replies: 1
Views: 2769

PostForum: RV8-List   Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:53 am   Subject: New Grove RV-8 Airfoiled Landing Gear Arrive...
Hi,
I used these on my 8 and am quite pleased. N542E has 61 hours now since April 11th.
Best to All,
Ed Clegg


On 10/2/08, Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com ([email]dralle@matronics.com ...
  Topic: tail wheel
edwclg

Replies: 4
Views: 4085

PostForum: RV8-List   Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:08 am   Subject: tail wheel
Goggle silver bullet

On 7/7/08, Ron Keilin <rkeilin@cfl.rr.com (



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