---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 09/27/05: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:37 AM - cockpit entrance door (Oscar Zuniga) 2. 07:40 AM - Re:corvair heads / progress report (Hans Vander Voort) 3. 05:05 PM - Aileron (santiago morete) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:37:19 AM PST US From: "Oscar Zuniga" Subject: Pietenpol-List: cockpit entrance door --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" It sounds to me like there are two things being discussed under this same subject line... one is latches for a side entrance door and the other is the wing cutout 'flop'. On 41CC, the wing cutout flop comes up to the in-trail position if left alone in flight and has very simple slide latches on the underside of the trailing edge to keep it from lifting up to reflex. Nothing complicated. However, here's a thought (untested; just an idea). How about those spring-loaded roller ball latches that are used for closet doors and bifold doors? One of those on each side of the flop would be plenty of resistance to hold the flop in place, yet a push upwards would pop the flop and let Pop hop without a bop on his top ;o) And they are available in brass finish, too... Oscar Zuniga San Antonio, TX mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.net ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:40:05 AM PST US Subject: Re:Pietenpol-List: corvair heads / progress report From: Hans Vander Voort 27, 2005) at 2005-09-27 16:39:32 --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Hans Vander Voort Tom, I would not replace the valve seats unless there are damaged or loose. Just check the valve guide wear and replace valve guides if needed. You can re-use existing valves if they are not worn out, just clean them up real good. Just re-grind / lap the valve and valve seats, you can do this yourself , with some lapping compound and tools from a auto parts store. I choose to replace all moving parts, springs, retainers, stainless valves and some of the valve guides. Suggest you get a copy of Richard Finch's book on Corvair, it describes the overhaul process more clearly than GM' shop manual (green book) Plus it clearly shows what not to do with valve seats! Hans ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:05:35 PM PST US From: santiago morete Subject: Pietenpol-List: Aileron I need to know the distance (gap) between the aileron first rib and the wing. The Sky Scout plans show 1/2". Same for the Air Camper? Thank you. Saludos Santiago Morete --------------------------------- 1GB gratis, Antivirus y Antispam Abr tu cuenta aqu