[NSRCA-discussion] Desperate-Final Update...I hope...

[JShulman]

Cool beans... I know there are some of us that joke around with replies,
even to serious issues like your motor not running right. Eventually someone
will come through with the right answer(s) and everyone will be happy again.
I think we all understand your frustration. Glad to hear it's all good and
when Chris burns up a motor and comes to the list asking what to do, you can
tell him to get a YS...ROFLMAO... Good Luck and HAVE FUN!!!!

Regards,
Jason
www.jasonshulman.com
www.shulmanaviation.com
www.composite-arf.com

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of John Konneker
  Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 5:34 PM
  To: Discussion List
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Desperate-Final Update...I hope...


  First I wish to apoligize to the list if it seemed I was a little
frustrated last night.  I was and I let it show.  I am sorry.
  Now for the good news...I think.
  Just got finished running the motor on the stand.  Earlier today it
appeared the head gasket was leaking.  But I need to back up a little first.
  I had a new, unused 1.60 in the box.  Last night I decided I would put it
on the Focus this morning and run it.  I still wasn't convinced I would make
the Menomonee Falls contest this weekend since I was afraid I would not have
the motor broken in well enough for a reliable idle.
  All I need is to get caught at the bottom of a stall turn way out and down
wind with a dead motor.  When I tried to run the new motor a pretty severe
mechanical issue raised it's head.  Richard graciously agreed to warranty
the motor but trying to run it was absolutley out of the question.
  So...there I was with two motors going back.  He convinced me that I
should be able to find the leak...like so many of you tried to.  He agreed
that I could take what I needed off the new motor.  Long story short I
replaced the head gasket and after running it for about half a tank on the
stand it seems dry.  I'm about to go out and finish the tank but it looks
good so far.
  Thanks to all of you for the  advice and suggestions.  I tried to run down
each and every one.  In the process I learned a lot!
  That's what it's all about.
  A very big thank you!!!
  See you in Wisconsin tomorrow!
  :-)
  JLK




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    From: jlkonn at hotmail.com
    To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
    Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 19:03:52 -0500
    Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Desperate

    I have a bad fuel/exhaust leak on my YS 1.60.  It started just before my
NMP header split but continued after replacing with
    a Hatori header and 821 muffler.  I'm getting pretty desperate trying to
find it.  I have replaced all the fuel lines.  I have snugged up
    the flange that screws in to the head.  I have retightened the header
flange.  I have checked the valve cover gasket.  I have checked
    the head bolts but it still leaks.  I consider the leak bad enough that
if I don't get it fixed by tomorrow I will have to miss my second contest in
a row because of it.  It really soaks the inside of the engine compartment
on the left (exhause) side.  Bad enough that when I run my finger down the
firewall it is wet with oil.  The engine mount beams on the bottom sides are
almost dripping.
    Any thoughts?
    Thanks!
    JLK


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