Agreed
And agreed ...v pathetic
William Daniell
+1 786 878 0246
On Sat, May 13, 2023, 19:53 Bud Yerly <budyerly@msn.com> wrote:
> Will,
>
> I never have the choke out more than a second after start. Maybe it is
> the AVGas and I don=99t fly on really cold days (well for Florida).
>
>
> If it is really cold even when test flying up north I never had the choke
> out very long. But that little knob is pretty pathetic. Pulled it right
> off and flew the plane with a Vise-Grip on the choke.
>
>
> Bud Yerly
>
>
> *From:* owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com <
> owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com> *On Behalf Of *William Daniell
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 13, 2023 11:31 AM
> *To:* europa-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Re: Europa-List: Re: Throttle Level Housing
>
>
> The issue with the choke is that you have to hold it out an annoyingly
> small knob while manipulating throttle, brake and pressing starter. And
> in florida with sweaty fingers.
>
>
> Bud of course has the perfect solution.
>
>
> A heath Robinson solution is a half inch "bulldog" clip (spring paper cli
p
> thingy) round the base of the choke handle shaft. This will hold the
> choke open and once the engine starts you simply push the choke in.
>
>
> On Sat, May 13, 2023, 15:19 Bud Yerly <budyerly@msn.com> wrote:
>
> Dan,
> Along with the basic fabrication of the throttle, the build information i
n
> the manual is scant on the actual geometry you should strive for in the
> throttle box as far as the cable end mounting, clearances, the hardware,
> stops, etc. Running the cables had many frustrated builders spending hou
rs
> modifying cables. I chose to keep things stock and learn from others how
> to properly run the carb and later the choke cables. I'm attaching my pd
f
> info on the throttle and choke mods and techniques I have used. Keeping
> the cables from kinking is explained in the Etiquette file.
>
> The T handle on the choke, the adjustable idle stop and 914 100% detent o
n
> the throttle are favorites of those who fly my plane. For cross country
> flying the cockpit accessible (lever in my case) throttle friction is qui
te
> handy.
>
>
> Best Regards,
> Bud Yerly
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com <
> owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com> On Behalf Of danbish99
> Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2023 3:06 AM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Re: Throttle Level Housing
>
>
> Thanks Chris,
>
> I heard from Gary Roberts here in Tucson and he had one that he generousl
y
> gave to me.
>
> Ron Parigoris had also suggested the Europa site. I hadn't known about th
e
> difference in the manuals-the XS manual mentions it but doesn't include t
he
> instructions on how to make it.
>
> Thanks for helping track down a solution,
>
> Dan
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=510788#510788
>
>
> William Daniell
> +1 786 878 0246
>
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