"Hi Dale,
A forum moderator removed my post because he said it should be in the "Classified" section. I'll re-post there. I still have all the items.
Louie"
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Low compression - valve adjustment?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dale Walters Aug 16, 2018. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I have a 3000cc, 130hp Corvair in a 601xlb (bought, not built). During my most recent condition inspection, my mechanic and I discovered the compression in two cylinders is 38-40 (the others…Continue
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Low compression - valve adjustment?
Hi all,I have a 3000cc, 130hp Corvair in a 601xlb (bought, not built). During my most recent condition inspection, my mechanic and I discovered the compression in two cylinders is 38-40 (the others are 66-70psi).Using an inpsection camera, it looks like there's buildup around the exhaust valve. We also heard air coming out of the exhaust pipe, which confirms the exhaust valves are leaking compression.At my mechanic's suggestion, I ran Marvel Mystery Oil through for 16 hours, but no difference…See More
"Hi dale
if you do a search, I posted photos of my plane with the fairings.
I’m happy with them, they did need some sanding and priming before painting to get them
perfect.
Dave"
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- Zenith CH 650
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- Building From
- Partial kit
- Engine installed (or plan to install)
- Corvair
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- Sport Pilot (or Ultralight)
- Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
- P45
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 11:52pm on July 3, 2019,
Louis W. Ott said…
Hi Dale,
A forum moderator removed my post because he said it should be in the "Classified" section. I'll re-post there. I still have all the items.
Louie
- At 10:23pm on April 21, 2018,
David Krakowsky said…
Hi dale
if you do a search, I posted photos of my plane with the fairings.
I’m happy with them, they did need some sanding and priming before painting to get them
perfect.
Dave
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