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by mustang
Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:29 am
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Capacitive vs. Float style fuel senders
Replies: 7
Views: 14681

I wouldn't get too technical on this matter. Only the last 15 gallons can be measured by either system. A float system will show the last 15 gallons as accurately as the capacitive system for a lot less money. It won't make any difference as to what kind of fuel you use either. The best fuel gauge i...
by mustang
Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:04 am
Forum: Primers & Paint
Topic: Self-etching Primer Compatabilty
Replies: 14
Views: 24681

Dave, I have a friend who is building his 6th RV. (I think he likes them!) He doesn't use any primer. He only coats the non ALCLAD parts like the horiz stab doublers with epoxy primer. You know, the stuff made of 6061-T6. He is a firm believer in keeping it light and having a fast performance airpla...
by mustang
Sat Nov 13, 2004 12:34 am
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Paint Schemes... Solid Color
Replies: 9
Views: 14645

I've compiled a big file of RV paint jobs. I wanted to paint mine like Dago Red for instance. However, what I have noticed, is that curvacious trim-lines along the fuselage do not make this bird look good. About the furthest out is the "Miss America" RV-8, which actually looks good. I particularly l...
by mustang
Thu Nov 11, 2004 3:51 am
Forum: O-320 / O-360 / O-540
Topic: Oil Feed Issues on Lycoming Engines
Replies: 7
Views: 11753

Oil Feed Issues on Lycoming Engines

Hi Guys and Gals, My partner and I have been researching Lycoming engines before we order one for our RV-8. We stumbled across this series of articles that I thought the membership here would find interesting. We are planning a 180 horse O-360 for our RV and this main article, called "The Rest of th...
by mustang
Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:33 am
Forum: Site Support
Topic: unable to introduce myself on the intro forum
Replies: 1
Views: 5206

unable to introduce myself on the intro forum

Spike, Patti,
I went on to the intro forum to introduce myself to the world, LOL, but I was rebuffed by a message stating that only moderators may use the forum. Sniff!

I guess I have already introduced myself on the RV-8 forum but....

Cheers, pete
by mustang
Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:19 am
Forum: Primers & Paint
Topic: Self-etching Primer Compatabilty
Replies: 14
Views: 24681

Dane, Thanks for all the info. If I was to use epoxy primer, (which I have), should I etch and alodine before shooting the epoxy??? My only experience with alodining was early this spring when I alodined a Citabria spinner before priming and painting with acrylic enamel. It turned out pretty good. I...
by mustang
Sat Oct 23, 2004 2:10 am
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Workshop Done !!
Replies: 16
Views: 21022

Spike!
It looks good. I envy you the amount of room. I'm busy trying to clear out two dirtbikes before I get going on the RV-8. I posted here on the RV-8 Section tonight, and then realized I should have posted my query in the general Construction Section. Oh well.
Cheers, Pete
by mustang
Sat Oct 23, 2004 2:05 am
Forum: Primers & Paint
Topic: Self-etching Primer Compatabilty
Replies: 14
Views: 24681

Self-etching Primer Compatabilty

Hi Guys and Gals, I'm a new builder from Canada and I have my RV-8 empennage kit sitting on my workbench. I wanted to introduce myself and help to kick off this forum. I am quite familiar with this style of Forum as I frequent a couple of dirtbike boards similar to this one. So far, I've just been p...