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side hustles are commandeering my calendar for the next several days, so I will be in and out of COMMs trying to scratch out a living. Wishing you and yours a happy, safe and RV-filled weekend.
v/r,dr
6A Build Update (Fuel Calibration)
…PaulvS in Australia
The instrument panel has a Dynon Classic EFIS and the fuel gauges are calibrated by adding 5 litre increments of fuel to the tanks to record the corresponding voltage value from the sender.
The fuel tank senders are the original resistive type from Van's that were included with the Isspro analogue gauges. The left tank calibration progressed OK up to the 20 litre level and the sender voltage changed incrementally, but above this level the readings did not really change. The right tank was a little better, but overall the results are not great and I've ordered some new Stewart Warner senders and will probably need to replace the unused but 25 year old senders as I'm not sure what else could be affecting the readings. There was no change in readings above 50 litres for either tank, due to the dihedral and the float already reaching the top of the tank in the first bay.
Tracer 10 RV-4
From Last Weekend’s WDYD Thread
…the Matterhorn
RE RV-4 Engine Troubleshooting Ideas
…Tweetr
Can anyone look at this video of trying to start the O-360 on my RV-4 and tell what is wrong with this engine? All troubleshooting suggestions welcome. I don't want to bias the suggestions by telling you what I've already tried. If you post a suggestion I've tried, I'll give you my results.
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,& side hustles are commandeering my calendar for the next several days, so I will be in and out of COMMs trying to scratch out a living. Wishing you and yours a happy, safe and RV-filled weekend.v/r,dr
6A Build Update (Fuel Calibration)
…PaulvS in Australia
The instrument panel has a Dynon Classic EFIS and the fuel gauges are calibrated by adding 5 litre increments of fuel to the tanks to record the corresponding voltage value from the sender.
The fuel tank senders are the original resistive type from Van's that were included with the Isspro analogue gauges. The left tank calibration progressed OK up to the 20 litre level and the sender voltage changed incrementally, but above this level the readings did not really change. The right tank was a little better, but overall the results are not great and I've ordered some new Stewart Warner senders and will probably need to replace the unused but 25 year old senders as I'm not sure what else could be affecting the readings. There was no change in readings above 50 litres for either tank, due to the dihedral and the float already reaching the top of the tank in the first bay.
RV-6A Very Slow Build, Western Australia
This post was going to be about the seat cushions but that update will be another day because today was a bit more interesting. There was a break in the weather (been raining all week) so it was fine enough to go outside and put some fire in the holes. The last time this engine ran was 32...
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Tracer 10 RV-4
What do these panels look like that attach where the pictures show green zink chromate? Are they structural? 1995 RV4
Anyone in the brain trust have pictures of what the panels look like that attach to where the pictures show green zink chromate. 1995 RV4
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From Last Weekend’s WDYD Thread
…the Matterhorn
WDYDWYRTW? Aug 23-24, 2025
....getting this weekend's thread started, and hope you're having a nice one. v/r,dr
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RE RV-4 Engine Troubleshooting Ideas
…Tweetr
Can anyone look at this video of trying to start the O-360 on my RV-4 and tell what is wrong with this engine? All troubleshooting suggestions welcome. I don't want to bias the suggestions by telling you what I've already tried. If you post a suggestion I've tried, I'll give you my results.
Troubleshooting ideas?
Can anyone look at this video of trying to start the O-360 on my RV-4 and tell what is wrong with this engine? All troubleshooting suggestions welcome. I don't want to bias the suggestions by telling you what I've already tried. If you post a suggestion I've tried, I'll give you my results. The...
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The VAF List ...a list of RV-related lists. RV-related things you might want to browse over (a closed post that is sticky and maintained by dr). Link to this in 'Links' in the menu. v/r,dr Small businesses that help bring you this list of RV-related lists: 360 Avionics www.360Avionics.com Ace...
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