Video of first engine start - Viking 130 - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T12:21:31Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/video-of-first-engine-start-viking-130?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A619752&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJohn,
My case was already cut…tag:zenith.aero,2018-03-18:2606393:Comment:6197522018-03-18T15:38:32.659ZSteven M Brayhttps://zenith.aero/profile/StevenMBray
<p>John,</p>
<p>My case was already cut off and looks identical to yours. In addition, the end of the arm was ground somewhat to increase the travel in the closed direction. I had emailed Jan about the RPM and he said to see what it is with a prop attached. If necessary, he said the arm could be ground a bit further, but I think adding a spacer to move the stop forward a bit might work as well. I'm just going to wait till I have the prop attached before making any mods. In my case the RPM…</p>
<p>John,</p>
<p>My case was already cut off and looks identical to yours. In addition, the end of the arm was ground somewhat to increase the travel in the closed direction. I had emailed Jan about the RPM and he said to see what it is with a prop attached. If necessary, he said the arm could be ground a bit further, but I think adding a spacer to move the stop forward a bit might work as well. I'm just going to wait till I have the prop attached before making any mods. In my case the RPM continued to increase as the engine warmed to about 3300.</p>
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<p>Steve</p>
<p></p> Thanks Loren and Steve for yo…tag:zenith.aero,2018-03-18:2606393:Comment:6195392018-03-18T12:49:41.831ZJohn Heatherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnHeather
<p>Thanks Loren and Steve for your comments. Got back to my plane today and looked at the throttle idle stop and noticed the plastic housing of the body was preventing a full closing of the butterfly. The locknut below was hitting the plastic. See this photo here, where I have now cut the corner off. Still to be tested with another engine run. This maybe the case on your project Steve? I read some of your Log - an excellent record, and your Facebook Loren, also a riveting read (pun…</p>
<p>Thanks Loren and Steve for your comments. Got back to my plane today and looked at the throttle idle stop and noticed the plastic housing of the body was preventing a full closing of the butterfly. The locknut below was hitting the plastic. See this photo here, where I have now cut the corner off. Still to be tested with another engine run. This maybe the case on your project Steve? I read some of your Log - an excellent record, and your Facebook Loren, also a riveting read (pun intended). cheers John</p>
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Congrats on your 1st st…tag:zenith.aero,2018-03-18:2606393:Comment:6196312018-03-18T02:25:43.688ZSteven M Brayhttps://zenith.aero/profile/StevenMBray
<p>John,</p>
<p>Congrats on your 1st start. Your 3000 RPM without a prop is almost exactly what I had for my 1st start without a prop on the Viking 130 on my Cruzer. Looking forward to adding the prop and seeing what it does then.</p>
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<p>Steve</p>
<p>John,</p>
<p>Congrats on your 1st start. Your 3000 RPM without a prop is almost exactly what I had for my 1st start without a prop on the Viking 130 on my Cruzer. Looking forward to adding the prop and seeing what it does then.</p>
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<p>Steve</p> Sounded nice and aircraft is…tag:zenith.aero,2018-03-18:2606393:Comment:6197122018-03-18T01:08:40.169ZLoren Warnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/LorenWarner
<p>Sounded nice and aircraft is looking good.</p>
<p>Sounded nice and aircraft is looking good.</p>