06 Apr 2005 Engine Arrival
Update 20210918: I didn't install the Eggenfellner Subaru engine, so any post that references that can be ignored or used as a cautionary tale about how to avoid wasting many years and $50k. Got my engine...
Engines
18 Mar 2005 Interesting Carburator problem
--> RV-List message posted by: "John Danielson" I am going to relate an experience a friend of mine and myself had 2 years ago. I wasn't going to repeat this to anyone but I thought...
12 Mar 2005 Eggenfellner Subaru 2.5XT regular maintenance
Update: 20210918 I ended up removing the Eggenfellner Subaru engine and replacing it with a Lycoming. Any post that references the Eggenfellner or the Subaru should be there only as an example of what not...
28 Feb 2005 Supercharger Intake Hose
Here are some pictures of the supercharger intake hose. It goes on ok, but there is a little bit of interference with the bottom right engine mount bolt. The best solution would be for the intake...
30 Jan 2005 LuK dual mass flywheel
This is the type of flywheel used in the Eggenfellner engine. I got this from http://www.luk.de/content/en/products/productinformation/clutches/zms_sv/zms_lv/zms_lv.jsp ...
01 Jan 2005 Sensors included with Eggenfellner Package
Update: 20210918 I ended up removing the Eggenfellner Subaru engine and replacing it with a Lycoming. Any post that references the Eggenfellner or the Subaru should be there only as an example of what not...
23 Dec 2004 Eggenfellner Subaru Oil Filter
Update 20210918: I didn't install the Eggenfellner Subaru engine, so any post that references that can be ignored or used as a cautionary tale about how to avoid wasting many years and $50k. Thanks Dave, I...
22 Oct 2004 Fuel Pumps
Having a closer look at the fuel pumps, and I'm still full of questions. Jan told me they are airtex E8228 fuel pumps. http://www.airtexproducts.com/ is their website, but it is basically useless. No info. Is there...
20 Sep 2004 Subaru Engine Conversion Comparison
Update 20210918: I didn't install the Eggenfellner Subaru engine, so any post that references that can be ignored or used as a cautionary tale about how to avoid wasting many years and $50k. I've chosen the...
02 Sep 2004 Subaru Technica International
Update 20210918: I didn't install the Eggenfellner Subaru engine, so any post that references that can be ignored or used as a cautionary tale about how to avoid wasting many years and $50k. Q: Is the...
24 Aug 2004 Engine Cooling via Radiators
There has been a lot of research into water cooled engine drag, most dating from before WWII. Here are a couple of interesting links: http://yarchive.net/mil/laminar_flow.html http://www.airspacemag.com/ASM/Mag/Index/1996/AS/wmtm.html http://www.airspacemag.com/asm/mag/supp/jj99/Mustang.html Most discuss "The Meredith Effect", which postulates that heat from the radiator,...
01 Aug 2004 Oxygen Sensor FAQ
Shamelessly stolen from this URL: http://www.wps.com/LPG/o2sensor.html Oxygen Sensor Information Written by Rick Kirchoff (rick@posms.cactus.org). Edited to html by Kyle Hamar >From Terrill_Yuhas@smtpsc1.sc.pima.gov Fri Nov 4 12:42:39 1994 In response to several requests for more information about Oxygen (O2) sensors, perhaps...
29 Jun 2004 Diesel Aircraft Engine
DeltaHawk Diesel Aircraft Engines are now available in Europe. 160 BHP - 180 BHP - 200 BHP. Great for RV installations Check out www.mp-service24.de...
05 Jun 2004 Drilling hole in the thermostat
Do we need to drill a hole in the thermostsat for the original 2.5 engine? If so, what size? Yes, all engines could benefit from a 0.25 hole in the thermostat in order to add more hot...
25 May 2004 Eggenfellner Subaru 2.5XT in an RV8
Update 20210918: I didn't install the Eggenfellner Subaru engine, so any post that references that can be ignored or used as a cautionary tale about how to avoid wasting many years and $50k. Here are some...
12 Nov 2003 Accusump pre-oiler for aerobatics
Update: 20210918 I ended up removing the Eggenfellner Subaru engine and replacing it with a Lycoming. Any post that references the Eggenfellner or the Subaru should be there only as an example of what not...
06 Nov 2003 More about Subaru engines
Update 20210918: I didn't install the Eggenfellner Subaru engine, so any post that references that can be ignored or used as a cautionary tale about how to avoid wasting many years and $50k. I was recently...
04 Oct 2003 Aviation engine blows up in Canada – no injuries
Another example of an aviation engine blowing up. I am sure this can happen to a car engine, but have you ever heard of this happening? I have not. I believe the major problem with...
13 Sep 2003 Are auto engines safe in airplanes?
I guess a better question might be "Are airplane engines safe in airplanes?" After reading NTSB accident reports for RV8 aircraft, I was pretty surprised by the number of engine failures. The most scary is...