Installing the IO-240

[Airfoil]

Hi Rick, I believe we talked on the phone several months back about your build. At any rate, I have a CD with about 50 pictures of my finished IO-240 installation that I could send you that I believe would help in this case as there are plenty of close up views of the finished baffling. If you are interested PM me your address and I can get one mailed your way. Bruce Lina N199CL

Thank you very much Bruce and lucky me I found the elusive check valve! It was in a box of parts with the rest of the 50 Cent brass fittings… Except it’s $521! from Spruce20B269FC-B55B-47C2-8BFA-A40EF349C8B1.jpg

[airlina]

Fantastic Rick, I was doing some research on the elusive sniffle valve and saw how costly they were if you couldn't find it. the photo CD will be enroute tomorrow and photo 38 shows the drains location and what they are for. If you have any questions give me a holler. Bruce N199CL

[n85ae]

Back in the Good Ole Days I had a Kitfox Website, and on it an IO-240B Pictures page, here's
all the images. They're old now, but I don't think the install has changed.

I have not the slightest idea, beyond Bruce, and my Pics who's are who's, so ...

Jeff


https://1drv.ms/u/s!Apr_fvwH3agf12I37yM14CzEmOx0?e=xNdtAj

[Airfoil]

Back in the Good Ole Days I had a Kitfox Website, and on it an IO-240B Pictures page, here's
all the images. They're old now, but I don't think the install has changed.

I have not the slightest idea, beyond Bruce, and my Pics who's are who's, so ...

Jeff


https://1drv.ms/u/s!Apr_fvwH3agf12I37yM14CzEmOx0?e=xNdtAj

Beautiful photos, just what was needed. Thank you.
Rick

[n85ae]

One suggestion I would make is to do a dual battery system, with one up at the firewall. If you don't do this, then
I would install a quick connect under the instrument panel for using a jump starter. If you don't do this, you will
find the IO-240B is a major pain to start in the wintertime since the loss over the long battery cables to the tail
will make it feel like hand propping is an upgrade ...

I personally if not completely preheating overnight, put a car battery on the passenger side floor with a quick
connect for the initial start and warm-up.

Anybody who doubts this, I would challenge to pull an IO-240B equipped fox out of the the hangar at anything
below freezing without a complete preheat and get it to start.

The IO-240B can completely stall the starter on the compression stroke with a brand new PC-680 in the tail in
cold weather so it's not a joke.

If you do use the Jump Start solution (credit to Bruce Lina), make sure to carry it in a fire bag ...

Jeff

[PapuaPilot]

I want to second this. I got a kickback once that broke the cluster gear that drives the accessories. I always preheat below 60. Now I have the EarthX up at my firewall, it is a completely different plane now.

I always carry a backup battery for starting my plane, but I have never needed to use it since installing the EarthX.

[airlina]

Thirds , Bruce N199CL

[Denalifox]

I also am interested in the IO-240. Does John have a FWF kit for it that isnt listed in the catalog? If not what are people using mount and cowl wise?

Thanks all

[airlina]

A quick call to Kitfox would confirm what you are asking here, but I would suspect that they kept the necessary tooling and cowling molds for the IO-240 firewall forward that Skystar(the previous owners)provided when I built my Series 5. Bruce N199CL

[Airfoil]

ThanksFor the help and advice both Phil and Bruce. Bruce I got your photos, it’s like you knew exactly where to take pictures! You are permanently on my Christmas card list. I love that IO240, My neighbor has one on his Eagle 150 with 800 hours and he loves it as well. Everything that can be done to move the CG aft is. Lightweight alternator, Skyview with all the electronics mounted under the baggage compartment floor, A PC 680 battery is also mounted rear of the baggage compartment Plus I have the solid aluminum tail wheel. All of my tail services are covered with heavy weight fabric and I was generous with the coatings I figured if I have to have weight in rear put it to good use. It wouldn’t kill me if I had to add 3 or 4 pounds of lead to the tail wheel I’ve certainly removed a bunch in the past. So far everything is going very well I am very impressed with the quality of all the Kit parts that I have. 1E771771-05B5-418C-8473-6A1178AB95F8.jpg