David,

That is great news.  I was sad when they shut down your blog.  I'm glad you are safe.  

Ron

---- David Leonard <wdleonard@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Bobby, I am running 10A fuses to power 2 of the LS1 coils.  None have blown
> so far. (200 hrs).
>
> I'm finally back from Iraq! So after about 2 months worth of Honey doos I
> will start putting the RV back together. I have a new larger radiator and
> plan to install it will dedicated cold air.  I am painting and going to
> complete a long list of improvements that I have been wanting to make
> including muffler, cowl flap, soundproofing and interior, and electrical
> system changes not to mention putting the wings back on.  My goal is 1 year
> before next flight.
>
> I also salvaged a comm antenna off an old Iraqi MiG-29 that I plan to
> install in use on the RV.  That should be pretty cool if it works.
> --
> David Leonard
>
> Turbo Rotary RV-6 N4VY
> My websites at:
> http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/rotaryroster/index.html
> http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/vp4skydoc/index.html
> http://leonardiniraq.blogspot.com
>
>
> On 8/31/06, Mark R Steitle <mark.steitle@austin.utexas.edu> wrote:
> >
> >   Bobby,
> >
> > I'm running the 3 lead coils on one circuit and the 3 trailing coils on
> > another.  Initially, I tried 10A fuses.  It would sometimes blow the fuse
> > when first powered up.  Going to a 15A fuse corrected the problem.  Its my
> > understanding that there is an initial surge, then they settle down to a
> > much lower current draw.  I suspect that the current draw increases with
> > rpm.  Maybe someone else can confirm that.
> >
> >
> >
> > Mark S.
> >
> >
> >