David Carter wrote:

Mike, and the rest of us 13B enthusiasts,

You ask, more or less, "what specific mods, etc were done?"  I think we all
need 1) a list or matrix of possible parts and mods which has columns or
text areas for pros and cons and the opinions of key experts who actually
build up these engines, and then 2) a web site where I and anyone else who
wants to can "fill in the form" and post what I plan to do and why".

I took a 4 page list of all the options I gleaned from Paul Lamar's e-mail
list and visited David Atkins last summer and spent over 4 hours examining
his airplane with 13B installed, examining 13Bs in various stages of
assembly, and handling specific parts to actually see them and receive
Dave's commentary on the whys and why nots of each.  He patiently let me go
down my list and answered all  my questions.  There are a few things that I
will do differently than he has done or than he has recommended, as relate
to durability and functionality.  BUT, . . . I have no place to post that
valuable list for use by others or for their commentary as to pros and cons.
We don't have to do things the same, but we ought to agree on a lot of the
"what makes sense" and "why" items.

So, where can I post my document?  It would be a start in answering Mike's
question.  Not that my list would be the one to copy, but it is siimply a
starting point - nad has a lot of work and "comprehensiveness".

David Carter, dcarter@datarecall.net, RV-6 (working on seats in quick built
fuselage)

I will post it here.

Paul Lamar

 
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