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12-11-2019, 01:07 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Chaining Grounds Together (switches) - bigger awg needed? in Electrical/instruments/avionics

Just the start of my rewiring. No more daisy chain/ground loop mess, There is logic behind the madness. Everything labeled 1-10 will be...

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12-05-2019, 09:13 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

And guys! The shielding wire DOESN'T get used in the circuit, it instead gets it's own independent ground (On one end only) the design of the shield...

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12-05-2019, 09:03 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

Does this madness ever end ? =) All these wires will eventually be cleaned up. Everything is numbered with network cabling tape. (Previous life)...

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12-01-2019, 09:25 AM

4Hummer replied to a thread Size of trailer required to move a Kitfox in Kitfox general discussion

I was lucky that my Kitfox IV came with a custom trailer. towed wonderfully. If you where closer I'd let you borrow it. Empty the wing tanks,...

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11-30-2019, 12:36 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

"The diode acts as a surge absorber or one way gate. Anytime you turn the power off an inductive load (coil, motor, solenoid, etc) the collapse of...

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11-30-2019, 11:15 AM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

Two 1N5400 Diodes arrived in the mail so I installed them on the starter and battery coils. Heres my way of connecting them: Remember the stripe...

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11-27-2019, 07:16 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

I seem to have less and less aircraft as time progresses.

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11-27-2019, 07:09 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

oddly satisfying removing the door skins. Naked !

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11-27-2019, 07:05 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

Not a whole lot to report. Drafted out the new dash. Tested out in cardboard. have to make some adjustments, unhappy I have to put the...

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11-27-2019, 04:54 PM

4Hummer started a thread Shielded spark plug wire Rotax 912 in Engines

Seems my Kitfox 4 that I just purchased came with shielded spark plug wires. The shield grounds to the ignition box behind the firewall ( box houses...

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11-21-2019, 04:31 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

Banged this out quickly, Both headphone jacks and USB charge port, located behind the passenger seat (Easy access for the pilot) Can't take...

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11-21-2019, 04:19 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

Thank you.

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11-21-2019, 01:03 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

Once my Cleco's arrive I will be tackling the windshield Smoke grey tinted lexan .118 (Hoping with some heat and carefully forming I can get...

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11-21-2019, 12:59 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

Parts are starting to arrive and get installed into the aircraft Power and ground distribution blocks installed. The Large "lugs" in the...

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11-18-2019, 09:48 AM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

Started replacing the wiring today. All new power and ground cables will be going to a central bus bar. Replacing the main power lines from the...

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11-13-2019, 10:27 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

Tomorrow the Windshield comes off. It has a major crack that was "Fixed" with zip ties and RTV. (Hey it held...so good temp fix for sure) ...

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11-13-2019, 10:15 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

Lots of elbow grease, and the seat covers came out good as new. Spent today moving the fuel shut off valve from below the throttle to the foot...

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11-13-2019, 10:01 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

Day one was spent stripping, cleaning and inspecting everything. Engine is good, needs motor mounts (the rubbers) and ignition cables, One of the...

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11-13-2019, 09:50 PM

4Hummer replied to a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

Shot of the Trailer. Very well built and thought out. The drive home (2 hours) was a little nerve wrecking, high winds meant I had to keep my...

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11-13-2019, 09:45 PM

4Hummer started a thread Mike's Kitfox IV rebuild in Kitfox general discussion

Finally found myself a Kitfox here in Canada. I've been searching a long time, Problem is supply is extremely limited here n Canada, and most in my...

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