I need to replace one of the coupling hoses and can't find a local source. Is it necessary to use Silicone hoses or is rubber ok. Is silicone recommended because of the Evans coolant?
Dale
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I am trying to figure out how the radiator should be installed. The radiator does not have the 2 ports on the very front as the Viking 130's radiator does. Instead, one faces strait up in the center (In the way of the nose gear) and the other…
Read more…Discovered a cracked exhaust pipe during a pre-flight inspection last weekend. Fairly easy fix in case anyone else has the same thing.
To fix it, I first removed the muffler. Then I made a paper template that fit over the cracked area and…
Read more…The turbo engine has an extra radiator to mount. This is how I did it.
The intercooler that Viking supplies with the engine actually fits quite well if the outside mount bolts are directly mounted on the cowling. Instead of the intercooler…
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I am having a time figuring out what the purple and white wire from the ECU/ engine look goes to. We currently…
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We are currently working on the wiring of our viking 130 and I have a couple questions over what I believe are some recent changes from the original electrical schematic. The first is whether to put the alternator on its…
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Has anyone put a Viking engine on a Van's RV-7 model? Interested in the outcome, performance and obstacles. Traditionally they only use Lycoming type engines. Very curious about a Van's/Viking combo. Please weigh in here if you…
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I am wanting some insight on how we might be able to create a vent line. We are currently building a 750 with the 130 and mini header tank. The video we have is the older one where there is a return line T-off from the pum back into the inlet…
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Apologies in advance if this is mentioned somewhere. I searched everywhere on the forum and in the install DVDs and came up with zilch.
I understand that the oil pressure sender location is the upper port on the back side of the…
Read more…The radiator is installed. Wanted to get some advice regarding the coolant tubing routing. Is there any particular direction of the coolant flow?
Will there be any problems with the tubing routed as directly as possible? I figure there…
Read more…I believe the Viking 130 is a great engine for the Zenith CH650 airframe. Has anyone done this yet? I have seen pictures of the 750 mounted. Would the radiator need to be mounted under the airframe on the 650?
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Ran into some discrepancies while installing the new steel bungee today (very impressed with the powder coated springs!) - after getting the side straps and center assembly situated, it looks like the center screw and spring is significantly…
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