---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 10/24/05: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:30 AM - Re torque of Model A prop bolt (Graham and Robin Hewitt) 2. 02:36 AM - Re - fitting props to Model A Fords (Graham and Robin Hewitt) 3. 02:46 AM - Re: Information on fitting props to Model A Ford Engines (Graham and Robin Hewitt) 4. 06:25 AM - coolant for Model A (Oscar Zuniga) 5. 11:19 AM - Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 10/22/05 (Tim Willis) 6. 11:19 AM - Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 10/22/05 (Tim Willis) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:30:32 AM PST US From: "Graham and Robin Hewitt" Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re torque of Model A prop bolt Some weeks ago I appealed for info re the correct method for removing & re fitting a prop on a model A Ford. I particularly wanted the torque spec of the main nut on the prop flange. the other question was what is the coolant additive for lubrication of the water pump. There has been no response so far, we are very isolated here in West Australia, & don't know much about Piets. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards Graham Hewitt ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:36:59 AM PST US From: "Graham and Robin Hewitt" Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re - fitting props to Model A Fords Some time back I asked for information on removal and refitting to Model A engines. I particularly wanted a torque value for the main nut on the end of the crankshaft which holds the prop flange. The other question was - "what is the suggested additive to the coolant which will stop corrosion and at the same time, lubricate the water pump." So far I have had no replies. I am helping assemble an imported Pietenpol in Western Australia. We are very isolated here and have no local knowledge of these problems. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards. Graham Hewitt ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 02:46:58 AM PST US From: "Graham and Robin Hewitt" Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Information on fitting props to Model A Ford Engines Some time ago I requested information on your website relating to fitting props to Model A Ford engines. I particularly wanted information on any torque value for the main nut, bolting the prop flange to crankshaft. The other question was - "is there any information on the correct additive to the coolant which will give both corrosive protection and lubrication for the water pump. So far I have not received any replies. I am helping assemble a Pietenpol in Western Australia which is a very isolated place. We have no local knowledge of Piets out here. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards. Graham Hewitt ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:25:40 AM PST US From: "Oscar Zuniga" Subject: Pietenpol-List: coolant for Model A --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" Graham asks- >what is the additive to the coolant which will give some lubrication to the >water pump? Here's some info from the archives. If you can't find these exact same products in Australia, at least it gives you some ideas of what to look for: ======================= (Idea No. 1 and 2, from Chris Bobka:) Thanks guys for the help. I found it at Mills Fleet Farm. Solder Seal brand antirust and lubricant. I did not even think about the machine tool bit coolant. I have some downstairs. I just didn't make the connection. (Idea No. 3 and 4, from Alan Swanson:) I was just down at the Checkers store here in Minnetonka MN. Prestone has an Anti-Rust that also has a water pump lubricant in it for renewing antifreeze. Justice Brothers makes a water pump lubricant also with anti-rust that can be bought at NAPA auto stores. The link to the Justice site is http://www.justicebrothers.com/radiatoradditives.htm. I would think that the anti rust component would be especially important in a cast iron block that was using pure water. ============================= Still working on info you need on the prop hub hold-down nut. I have the plans and manual, but there isn't any fastener torque info there. I don't have my Flying & Glider Manual here at work, but doubt that torque info would be in there anyway. Gotta look elsewhere... best source would be one of the guys who flies a Ford "A", but I'll see what I can find. Oscar Zuniga San Antonio, TX mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.net ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 11:19:12 AM PST US From: Tim Willis Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 10/22/05 Pietenpol-List Digest List Fred B., Your glue choice sounds good to me. Marine apps see more water than aviation, and often plenty of stress (pounding, etc.), too. I like the fact that West Marine is close to me, as well. What are the numbers on your cans of West Marine Epoxy and Hardener? I see several choices on their site. Are you using a fast dry or slow dry hardener, and what setup time did you experience? Are you using any microfiber fillers? Thanks, Tim --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:19:12 AM PST US From: Tim Willis Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 10/22/05 Pietenpol-List Digest List Fred B., Your glue choice sounds good to me. Marine apps see more water than aviation, and often plenty of stress (pounding, etc.), too. I like the fact that West Marine is close to me, as well. What are the numbers on your cans of West Marine Epoxy and Hardener? I see several choices on their site. Are you using a fast dry or slow dry hardener, and what setup time did you experience? Are you using any microfiber fillers? Thanks, Tim ---------------------------------