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Chris, I still need to make it down to check things out before you
get it in the air. Congrats on it running! Glad to hear that it is
running and starting well. I say keep it simple for now and get it
flying. I know it is tempting to put in the A/C now as our Texas
summer seems to be here early this year. Sure gets hot while on the
ground especially when it's 100 degrees outside. Are you planning on
just running the 40 amp alt, or running two?
I would be interested in seeing the A/C setup you are looking at as
I have been looking at adding one to my cozy. Not sure if the extra
weight it worth it though.
David Moyer
On 4/11/2011 12:10 AM, Chris Barber wrote:
Ok. First let's restrict comments on the hinky slotted bracket. It is two brackets bolted together to test it out. Neither was long enough so I need to buy or fabricate one. It is working ok for now.
This is a alt for a Kobuto tractor. It is also shipped on the Eggenfelder soob.
It is 40 amps to work with the stock 70 amp in the stock mount. This is wired with the Aeroelectric Z-14 schematic and is mounted on the stock air pump bracket. The Mistral intake almost interfered but I held my tongue just right along with a small prayer to the builder Gawd, Comonmakeitfit, and I figured it out.
I ran the engine (yeah, my engine is actually running) and the alt was rock solid and the belt was smooth as ice.
I saved about 7 lbs. Before you herald me as a weight saving guru the reason I removed the old full size alternator that was mounted with a bit "off" Pineapple Racing alternator mount (it mounts a second alt where the stock air conditioner compressor goes) is to make room for a Seamech aircraft air conditioner. My friend owns the company and is supervising the A/C install. Now if the engine just stays running as great, with really easy starts, as it has been for the last few weeks.
I am conflicted as to install the a/c now or after 40. Local opinions vary with all shades of gray spoken for ;-)
Also, passed my medical this week and am schedules for unusual attitude flying on Tues and Thursday at Texas Taildraggers. Things may be progressing.
Chris
Houston
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