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0. 12:25 AM - What Listers Have Been Saying (Matt Dralle)
1. 09:24 AM - Larry Williams observation (Oscar Zuniga)
2. 09:38 AM - Re: Continental A-65 rod bearing, piston and wrist-pin? (Lagowski Morrow)
3. 09:53 AM - Re: Larry Williams observation (Isablcorky@aol.com)
4. 10:21 AM - Tailwheel cable routing (Scott Schreiber)
5. 05:24 PM - Aeronca Defender (off-topic) (Oscar Zuniga)
6. 05:27 PM - Re: Tailwheel cable routing (Lagowski Morrow)
7. 05:31 PM - Aeronca Defender (also off-topic) (Oscar Zuniga)
8. 05:52 PM - Re: Aeronca Defender (off-topic) (Jim Markle)
9. 05:53 PM - Re: Aeronca Defender (off-topic) (Jim Markle)
10. 05:53 PM - Re: Aeronca Defender (off-topic) (Jim Markle)
11. 06:02 PM - Re: Aeronca Defender (off-topic) (Isablcorky@aol.com)
12. 08:31 PM - Corvair engines near OSH (TOM MICHELLE BRANT)
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| Subject: | What Listers Have Been Saying |
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| Subject: | Larry Williams observation |
Larry wrote-
>Oscar et al- The skies over central Arkansas are free of enemy intruders
>as of 27 Nov. 0800.
INFO RECD STOP SKIES THIS SECTOR ALSO CLEAR STOP 41CC COMPLETED SEARCH 1530 HRS
NOV 28
AREA OVER S SAN ANTONIO STOP RESUME NORMAL ACTIVITIES
;o) I can't agree with Larry and Mike more. My airplane is no award-winner, does
not
have perfectly matching hardware throughout, does not exhibit perfect conformance
with
AC43-13B throughout, has not been washed thoroughly in several years, tends to
weep a
little oil here and there, but is flown every week and provides pilot and passenger
with
experiences that cannot be equalled. I let children and adults climb in and out
of it
and tell them not to worry... there's nothing they can hurt in the cockpit. There
are no
electronics for thieves to steal out of it, no hand-rubbed paint job to worry about
scratching, and bugs are welcome on the leading edges. To those building, if you're
shooting
for a personal best or some trophies, by all means take your time and fulfill that
desire.
But if you want to fly and have fun, don't sweat the small stuff. Do your best
but don't
worry if everything doesn't come out exactly precisely like so-and-so's airplane
and believe me,
nobody will notice anyway.
I took a flight out to Cannon Field (following Larry's lead) and put up a few pix
at
this page: http://www.flysquirrel.net/piets/Cannon.html especially for Corky.
Only problem I had, I've pretty much grounded the airplane until I can replace
the
starboard main tire and tube. The tread grooves are worn nearly through on that
side.
Darn... too much flying, I guess?? The good news is that hangar neighbors gave
me
two new tires. That's right, "gave". They are 15-6.00x6s which are a bit smaller
diameter than the 6.00x6s that I now have, but what the heck... the look isn't
quite
as good as what I have now but these are 6 ply tires and have nice, deep grooves.
I just need some new tubes now...
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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| Subject: | Re: Continental A-65 rod bearing, piston and wrist-pin? |
Roy, I have 2 pistons left over from a rebuild. Where are you?--Jim
lagowski
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----- Original Message -----
From: Roy Brooks
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 12:18 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Continental A-65 rod bearing, piston and
wrist-pin?
Does anyone have an old A-65 rod bearing and/or piston and wrist pin I
can buy for a non-airworthy need? I am happy to send a money order to
anyone having spare parts.
I want to partially reassemble my old (worn-out) crankshaft and a rod
& cap (maybe with a piston if I can find one) and then make pictures of
the finished assembly to compare with the way my A-80 engine went back
together. (see attached photo)
I need to mate these above listed items up according to and following
the Continental Overhaul Manual (and Continental Overhaul Film I have,
produced by Continental for mechanics) that we followed religiously when
the engine was being reassembled, in order to satisfy a concern about
how the rod bearings are attached onto a crankshaft.
The manual (and the film) state the casting numbers on the rods all go
"up" when the rods are attached to the crankshaft WHEN the crankshaft is
bolted to an engine make-up (build) stand and being reassembled.
Otherwise, the rods can easily go on the wrong way, if not following the
manual. When the rods are attached in this fashion, it my understanding
all the oil holes on the rod caps are facing in the same direction as
well, because the bearings have an indentation forcing the rod caps to
all "look" or face the same when attached to the crankshaft.
The attached picture shows my replacement yellow-tag crankshaft with
the rods attached. I had one observation from an e-mail I received in
regard to the video I put on YouTube that 2 of the rod caps are showing
the oil holes NOT going the right direction. But, when the rod caps are
installed onto the rod, when the rod is mated to the crankshaft as per
the overhaul manual, they all will be facing the same direction. This
may not be the case for a Lycoming engine but it seems to be the proper
way on the "A" series engines made by Continental.
When I called an A&P/IA who works on my Cessna, he read from the
manual and advised that (without seeing my crank) the rods are ALL
installed correctly, if the casting numbers are going "up." I am simply
doing this "experiment" to satisfy my own curiosity and if the rods were
installed improperly (and if I ever actually decide to sell this engine)
I want to represent it as honestly as possible and not be deceptive
(like the original seller was to me) in regard to the overhaul. My
higher resolution photos all show the casting numbers "going up" on the
crankshaft as described in the manual and the film.
After I have satisfied my curiosity and finished my photo project, I'm
probably going to have the "bad" crank and rod powder coated silver and
turned into a cup holder stand for my hanger. Should look pretty wild.
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| Subject: | Re: Larry Williams observation |
Thanks Oscar,
There appears to be some differences between the A & B Models, From N47309
to N52169.
Corky
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| Subject: | Tailwheel cable routing |
I followed the comments by Bernard P. and others and put my lugs for the
tailwheel cable about 4 inches from center (I think, I don't have it
handy to measure right now) to get the correct throws from the TW. The
placement seems to make sense with the ratio being right, and not
getting in the way of most other parts. The problem is that it looks
like the cables will run right into or very near the aileron horn. I
didn't find any mention of this being a problem and I know people are
flying with the TW cables attatched to the rudder bar on seperate
mounts. Is there something I am missing here? Does the cable need to be
deflected downward? Or does it actually clear?
-Scott
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| Subject: | Aeronca Defender (off-topic) |
Kernal Corky (and cousin Nathan)- The CAF up in Tulsa is restoring an L-3 and they
have
an excellent info piece on the L-3 on the second page of their March, 2008
newsletter, here:
http://www.caftulsa.org/gallery/NewsLetters/2008-03%20News%20Letter.pdf
Apparently the main difference between the early and the later L-3s is that the
later ones
had wider fuselage, of course the "greenhouse" windows, and different engines.
Be sure to
scroll on down to Pg. 9 in the Tulsa newsletter to the pictures of their Defender
when they
first got it, and Tulsa is probably close enough to Shreveport that you could go
up there
and take a look at it. Or coerce Col. Jim Markle up there to go take pictures.
Col. Oscar Zuniga
TACO Sentinel Squadron
Air Camper NX41CC
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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| Subject: | Re: Tailwheel cable routing |
Scott, I followed Bill Rewey's tail wheel cable approach, described in
his "booklet" of tips-Jim
Lagowski
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----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Schreiber
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 1:21 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Tailwheel cable routing
I followed the comments by Bernard P. and others and put my lugs for
the tailwheel cable about 4 inches from center (I think, I don't have it
handy to measure right now) to get the correct throws from the TW. The
placement seems to make sense with the ratio being right, and not
getting in the way of most other parts. The problem is that it looks
like the cables will run right into or very near the aileron horn. I
didn't find any mention of this being a problem and I know people are
flying with the TW cables attatched to the rudder bar on seperate
mounts. Is there something I am missing here? Does the cable need to be
deflected downward? Or does it actually clear?
-Scott
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| Subject: | Aeronca Defender (also off-topic) |
One more for Kernal Corky, this from Wikipedia (pretty complete!):
Variants
YO-58 Four aircraft with a 65 hp (48 kW) YO-170-3 engine
O-58 / L-3 A civilian Aeronca Defender in USAAC markings. Identifiable by
"D"-windows in rear, and side-by-side seating.
O-58A / L-3B Now sported greenhouse canopy, and tandem (one behind the other)
seating. Small radio mast on vertical stabilizer(identifiable by a tiny windsock).
Some were fitted with wind-driven generators, presumably to provide power to the
radios (The Aeronca L-3 had no electrical system).
O-58B / L-3B An L-3C before USAAC switched classification systems from "Observer"
to "Liaison."
L-3C In response to "field" reports, body is widened by two inches to accommodate
pilots flying with parachutes and other army gear. Radio mast is now a small tab
over the vertical stabilizer and is little more than a grounding point.
L-3D D-J model L-3s are not actual contract aircraft, but aircraft straight from
the civilian factory impressed into military service. An L-3D is merely an Aeronca
65TF Defender with a Franklin engine
L-3E An Aeronca 65TC Defender with a Continental engine.
L-3G 65L Super Chief with a Lycoming engine (4 planes)
L-3H 65T Defender with a Lycoming engine (1 plane)
L-3J 65TC Defender with a Continental engine (1 plane)
TG-5 : 250 were built as training gliders for the USAAC.
LNR : Three TG-5s were supplied to the US Navy.
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| Subject: | Re: Aeronca Defender (off-topic) |
Well, I am going to the Tulsa airport tomorrow (flying to Philly for the
week) but won't have time to swing by the CAF hangar. Actually, I think
it's at Riverside Airport (on the south side of Tulsa) anyway. One of our
local pilots has a beautifully restored L-3. Next time I see THAT one I'll
take some pictures...
I've been spending my spare time working on the Piet cowling and some engine
mount stuff but will gladly go take some pics when I'm NOT working on the
Piet! :-)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 7:23 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Aeronca Defender (off-topic)
>
>
> Kernal Corky (and cousin Nathan)- The CAF up in Tulsa is restoring an L-3
> and they have
> an excellent info piece on the L-3 on the second page of their March, 2008
> newsletter, here:
>
> http://www.caftulsa.org/gallery/NewsLetters/2008-03%20News%20Letter.pdf
>
> Apparently the main difference between the early and the later L-3s is
> that the later ones
> had wider fuselage, of course the "greenhouse" windows, and different
> engines. Be sure to
> scroll on down to Pg. 9 in the Tulsa newsletter to the pictures of their
> Defender when they
> first got it, and Tulsa is probably close enough to Shreveport that you
> could go up there
> and take a look at it. Or coerce Col. Jim Markle up there to go take
> pictures.
>
> Col. Oscar Zuniga
> TACO Sentinel Squadron
> Air Camper NX41CC
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Aeronca Defender (off-topic) |
Well, I am going to the Tulsa airport tomorrow (flying to Philly for the
week) but won't have time to swing by the CAF hangar. Actually, I think
it's at Riverside Airport (on the south side of Tulsa) anyway. One of our
local pilots has a beautifully restored L-3. Next time I see THAT one I'll
take some pictures...
I've been spending my spare time working on the Piet cowling and some engine
mount stuff but will gladly go take some pics when I'm NOT working on the
Piet! :-)
Jim in Pryor....where there's NEW spruce sawdust on the shop...I'm leaving
it there for a while.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 7:23 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Aeronca Defender (off-topic)
>
>
> Kernal Corky (and cousin Nathan)- The CAF up in Tulsa is restoring an L-3
> and they have
> an excellent info piece on the L-3 on the second page of their March, 2008
> newsletter, here:
>
> http://www.caftulsa.org/gallery/NewsLetters/2008-03%20News%20Letter.pdf
>
> Apparently the main difference between the early and the later L-3s is
> that the later ones
> had wider fuselage, of course the "greenhouse" windows, and different
> engines. Be sure to
> scroll on down to Pg. 9 in the Tulsa newsletter to the pictures of their
> Defender when they
> first got it, and Tulsa is probably close enough to Shreveport that you
> could go up there
> and take a look at it. Or coerce Col. Jim Markle up there to go take
> pictures.
>
> Col. Oscar Zuniga
> TACO Sentinel Squadron
> Air Camper NX41CC
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Aeronca Defender (off-topic) |
Well, I am going to the Tulsa airport tomorrow (flying to Philly for the
week) but won't have time to swing by the CAF hangar. Actually, I think
it's at Riverside Airport (on the south side of Tulsa) anyway. One of our
local pilots has a beautifully restored L-3. Next time I see THAT one I'll
take some pictures...
I've been spending my spare time working on the Piet cowling and some engine
mount stuff but will gladly go take some pics when I'm NOT working on the
Piet! :-)
Jim in Pryor....where there's NEW spruce sawdust on the shop...I'm leaving
it there for a while.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 7:23 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Aeronca Defender (off-topic)
>
>
> Kernal Corky (and cousin Nathan)- The CAF up in Tulsa is restoring an L-3
> and they have
> an excellent info piece on the L-3 on the second page of their March, 2008
> newsletter, here:
>
> http://www.caftulsa.org/gallery/NewsLetters/2008-03%20News%20Letter.pdf
>
> Apparently the main difference between the early and the later L-3s is
> that the later ones
> had wider fuselage, of course the "greenhouse" windows, and different
> engines. Be sure to
> scroll on down to Pg. 9 in the Tulsa newsletter to the pictures of their
> Defender when they
> first got it, and Tulsa is probably close enough to Shreveport that you
> could go up there
> and take a look at it. Or coerce Col. Jim Markle up there to go take
> pictures.
>
> Col. Oscar Zuniga
> TACO Sentinel Squadron
> Air Camper NX41CC
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Aeronca Defender (off-topic) |
Thanks Jim,
I used to fly into Riverside frequently in the mid-sixties in an E Model
Bonanza.
Nathan
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| Subject: | Corvair engines near OSH |
Group=2C
I have news of about 8 corvair engines for sale=2C $100 each near Oshkosh.
I wouldn't mind picking up 1 or 2 but if anyone else is interested=2C send
me a private email off list so I can give you his contact info. I don't k
now condition of these engines unfortunately=2C but if you're nearby OSH=2C
it's worth a look.
tmbrant@msn.com
Tom B.
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