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1. 06:48 AM - Re: Hi, I'm Tucker (Dan P)
2. 07:29 AM - Re: Cork Fuel Guage (kevinpurtee)
3. 08:23 AM - Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge (Gary Boothe)
4. 09:49 AM - Hi, I'm Tucker (Ben Charvet)
5. 10:08 AM - Re: Re: Hi, I'm Tucker (Michael Perez)
6. 10:16 AM - Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge (kevinpurtee)
7. 10:22 AM - Re: Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge (gboothe5@comcast.net)
8. 03:22 PM - Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge (kevinpurtee)
9. 03:47 PM - Re: Plnas came in !! (j_dunavin)
10. 03:56 PM - Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge (Dan P)
11. 04:33 PM - Re: Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge (Jack)
12. 05:02 PM - Re: Hi, I'm Tucker (Tucker)
13. 05:05 PM - Re: Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge (Gary Boothe)
14. 05:26 PM - corvair engine comes alive (Michael Groah)
15. 05:33 PM - Corvair engine run (Michael Groah)
16. 05:35 PM - Re: Corvair engine comes alive (Gary Boothe)
17. 05:52 PM - Re: Corvair engine run (Jim Boyer)
18. 06:06 PM - Re: Corvair engine run (bubbleboy)
19. 06:07 PM - Re: Corvair engine run (Jim Markle)
20. 06:32 PM - Fw: Wood Steamer (KM Heide CPO/FAAOP)
21. 06:56 PM - Re: Corvair engine run (Michael Groah)
22. 07:33 PM - Re: Re: Plnas came in !! (Ryan Mueller)
23. 08:38 PM - Re: Fw: Wood Steamer (Tim Willis)
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Subject: | Re: Hi, I'm Tucker |
gtche98 wrote:
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> dfwplt wrote:
> > I have an idea this is one Pietenpol that WILL get finished....
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> > http://www.tuckerrice.net/index.htm
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> Clicking through to Captain Al's website removes any doubt that this Piet will
get built. Impressive...
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> http://www.captalrice.com/
That's just what I was thinking too. Go get'm Tucker!
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Subject: | Re: Cork Fuel Guage |
Jack - I use the wire float gage. I have a small mirror in the cockpit on a lanyard
(hello kitty - kids go nuts for it). I fly by time so I don't usually use
the mirror, but, I do use it to make sure the gas cap is on before I take off
after refuel. I also use it to make sure I've got gas if I'm giving rides
and am not keeping track of time.
I drilled a hole in the cap and epoxied in a brass male-to-male hose connector
from the hardware store to serve as a guide for the wire gage, thus avoiding the
floppy-wire-problem.
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Kevin Purtee
NX899KP
Austin/Georgetown, TX
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Subject: | Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge |
OK, now I'm confused...
How do you install a wire/float gauge in a center section tank? I didn't
know that was possible.
Gary Boothe
Cool, CA
Pietenpol
WW Corvair Conversion
Tail done, Fuselage on gear
20 ribs done
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kevinpurtee
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 7:29 AM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Cork Fuel Guage
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Jack - I use the wire float gage. I have a small mirror in the cockpit on a
lanyard (hello kitty - kids go nuts for it). I fly by time so I don't
usually use the mirror, but, I do use it to make sure the gas cap is on
before I take off after refuel. I also use it to make sure I've got gas if
I'm giving rides and am not keeping track of time.
I drilled a hole in the cap and epoxied in a brass male-to-male hose
connector from the hardware store to serve as a guide for the wire gage,
thus avoiding the floppy-wire-problem.
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Kevin Purtee
NX899KP
Austin/Georgetown, TX
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It looks like you are located in South Florida. If you ever get up to
Central Florida, I can show you my Pietenpol. Its located at X21 in
Titusville.
Ben Charvet
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Subject: | Re: Hi, I'm Tucker |
Welcome to the list Tucker. Sounds like you have a lot of will and a lot of
support at home. If I can assist in anyway, please feel free to contact me
.
Michael Perez
Karetaker Aero
www.karetakeraero.com
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Subject: | Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge |
I drilled a hole in the cap and run the float wire through that.
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Kevin Purtee
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Subject: | Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge |
I guess I thought that that would suck fuel out, being on the low pressure side...guess
I was wrong!?
Gary Boothe
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Sent: Aug 22, 2010 10:15 AM
I drilled a hole in the cap and run the float wire through that.
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Kevin Purtee
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Subject: | Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge |
Gary - Forgot to mention in my e-mail: if the tank's full and the runway's bumpy
the fuel will spew a bit out the float guide during the ground roll. If the
ground's smooth or the tank's not completely full it doesn't happen.
I don't think there's siphoning due to pressure differential. The fit between
the float guide and the wire is pretty tight. There's not a lot of room for liquid
to get sucked out.
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Kevin Purtee
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Subject: | Re: Plnas came in !! |
Thanks Dan,
Sorry we missed it, but our schedules just didn't work out.
We do have a line on a corvair motor. We are supposed to go over and help my buddie's
Dad tear down an old corvair, and he said we could have the engine. So
I suppose that's the next step.
We are also still trying to decide what our best option for wood is.
We could save money if we buy from this place in Madison.
But we could save time, if we order from Aircraft Spruce. Seeing how it's already
pre selected wood.
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Subject: | Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge |
Or you could put the sight glass out the bottom of the tank,,, Easy to see. This
one is similar to mine.
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Subject: | Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge |
Yes, still trying to determine which way to go, thanks...
Jack
DSM
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dan P
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 5:57 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge
Or you could put the sight glass out the bottom of the tank,,, Easy to see.
This one is similar to mine.
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Dan Plett
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Subject: | Re: Hi, I'm Tucker |
Thanks for the offer Mr. Charvet. I'll start bugging Captain for a trip to Titusville.
I have time in a J-3, Lake Amphib, C-172, and Remos G-3 but I can't
log dual time until I'm 14. Captain says that learning to fly in a taildragger
is the best way to learn to fly properly. A ride in your Piet would be a blast.
I'll let you know when we can get up there. Thanks again.
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Subject: | Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge |
Dan,
...been looking at those, too. Thanks!
Gary Boothe
Cool, Ca.
Pietenpol
WW Corvair Conversion, mounted
Tail done, Fuselage on gear
(20 ribs down.)
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dan P
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 3:57 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Center Section Cork Fuel Gauge
Or you could put the sight glass out the bottom of the tank,,, Easy to see.
This one is similar to mine.
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Subject: | corvair engine comes alive |
This weekend I was able to get my engine running. We ran it several times over
the two days. This run was done at the end of today just to get a quick video
to share with you guys.
Mike Groah
Tulare CA
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 22, 2010, at 5:02 PM, "Tucker" <Tucker@tuckerrice.net> wrote:
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> Thanks for the offer Mr. Charvet. I'll start bugging Captain for a trip to Titusville.
I have time in a J-3, Lake Amphib, C-172, and Remos G-3 but I can't
log dual time until I'm 14. Captain says that learning to fly in a taildragger
is the best way to learn to fly properly. A ride in your Piet would be a
blast. I'll let you know when we can get up there. Thanks again.
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Subject: | Corvair engine run |
Ok. I forgot the link. Here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsoECVtN7p4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Mike Groah
Tulare CA
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 22, 2010, at 5:02 PM, "Tucker" <Tucker@tuckerrice.net> wrote:
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> Thanks for the offer Mr. Charvet. I'll start bugging Captain for a trip t
o Titusville. I have time in a J-3, Lake Amphib, C-172, and Remos G-3 but I
can't log dual time until I'm 14. Captain says that learning to fly in a t
aildragger is the best way to learn to fly properly. A ride in your Piet wo
uld be a blast. I'll let you know when we can get up there. Thanks again.
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Subject: | Corvair engine comes alive |
Way to go, Mike!! ...looking forward to that video...
Gary Boothe
Cool, CA
Pietenpol
WW Corvair Conversion
Tail done, Fuselage on gear
20 ribs done
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[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael
Groah
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 5:24 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: corvair engine comes alive
This weekend I was able to get my engine running. We ran it several times
over the two days. This run was done at the end of today just to get a
quick video to share with you guys.
Mike Groah
Tulare CA
Sent from my iPhone
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Subject: | Re: Corvair engine run |
Hi Mike and Vic,
Great job and it sounds and looks like it is running fine. Congratulations.
Jim B.
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From: "Michael Groah" <dskogrover@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 5:30:00 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Corvair engine run
Ok. I forgot the link. Here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsoECVtN7p4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Mike Groah
Tulare CA
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On Aug 22, 2010, at 5:02 PM, "Tucker" < Tucker@tuckerrice.net > wrote:
Thanks for the offer Mr. Charvet. =C2-I'll start bugging Captain for a tr
ip to Titusville. =C2-I have time in a J-3, Lake Amphib, C-172, and Remos
G-3 but I can't log dual time until I'm 14. =C2-Captain says that learni
ng to fly in a taildragger is the best way to learn to fly properly. =C2-
A ride in your Piet would be a blast. =C2-I'll let you know when we can g
et up there. =C2-Thanks again.
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Subject: | Re: Corvair engine run |
Oh thats sweet! Made me go right out and glue some more of my rudder! What carb
are you using?
Thanks for sharing!
Scotty
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Scotty
Tamworth, Australia
Building a Corvair Powered Pietenpol Air Camper
www.scottyspietenpol.com
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Subject: | Re: Corvair engine run |
That's outstanding! Congrats.....
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From: Michael Groah
Sent: Aug 22, 2010 7:30 PM
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Corvair engine run
Ok. I forgot the link. Here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsoECVtN7p4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Mike Groah
Tulare CA
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 22, 2010, at 5:02 PM, "Tucker" <Tucker@tuckerrice.net> wrote:
Thanks for the offer Mr. Charvet. I'll start bugging Captain for a trip to Titusville.
I have time in a J-3, Lake Amphib, C-172, and Remos G-3 but I can't
log dual time until I'm 14. Captain says that learning to fly in a taildragger
is the best way to learn to fly properly. A ride in your Piet would be a blast.
I'll let you know when we can get up there. Thanks again.
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Tucker
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Subject: | Fw: Wood Steamer |
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Pieter's
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I build this steamer and just though-I would share it with the group. I u
sed a Wagner power wall paper steamer and a 36" double wall insulated vent
pipe found at the local hardware store. I cut one of the steamer plates apa
rt and salvaged the threaded end for the connection into the vent pipe. I d
ropped the threaded salvage end into the pipe where I made an entry hole bi
g enough to take the threads. I then attached the 7 foot hose that comes wi
th the steamer. I used a insert cap for the top end and drilled 5 holes lar
ge enough to take the cap strip. Plugged the bottom end with a round piece
of wood and then added flashing to give it stability. A few screws to hole
everything together and a base piece of wood to keep it upright and stable.
The wagner power steamer hold up to 1 gallon of water.
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It works fantastic!-A test run-was-done. Results:-10 minutes from s
tart to bending jig.So far it steams-very-fast! I covered the top with
a rag just to keep the steam in and made the rag untouchable!
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Hawley, MN
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Subject: | Re: Corvair engine run |
Thanks everyone. And for those that didn't see it yet I reloaded it on YouTube
so now it has it's preview pic and should work better. I also trimmed the length
a little.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_e_ZFUjSxs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Mike Groah
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 22, 2010, at 6:06 PM, Jim Markle <jim_markle@mindspring.com> wrote:
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> Sent: Aug 22, 2010 7:30 PM
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I have time in a J-3, Lake Amphib, C-172, and Remos G-3 but I can't
log dual time until I'm 14. Captain says that learning to fly in a taildragger
is the best way to learn to fly properly. A ride in your Piet would be a
blast. I'll let you know when we can get up there. Thanks again.
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Subject: | Re: Plnas came in !! |
Regarding your potential Corvair core....you will want to check the engine
code to determine if the engine is suitable for conversion for aircraft use.
Ideally you want to find a 1965-69 95 to 110 HP engine that does not have
"smog" heads. You can use every part of an engine that has smog heads,
except for the cylinder heads. You would need to find a good set of non-smog
heads. Pat Panzera has posted a list of engines codes at his Corvaircraft
site:
http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/CorvAIRCRAFT/VinSuffix.html
<http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/CorvAIRCRAFT/VinSuffix.html>As noted in the
chart, here are the various codes you can use:
65-69 95 to 110, usable heads: RA, RD, RE, RF, RG, RX, RH, RJ, RK
65-69 95 to 110, heads are not usable: RS, RU, RV, RW, AC, AD
You can also use certain 1964 model years engines, if they have a crankshaft
with an 8409 number cast into it. If you find an engine with the following
codes you will need to disassemble it to the point of removing the top cover
so you can inspect the number on the crank. If it is any number besides 8409
then the engine is no good for aircraft conversion:
YC, YN, YL, YM, Z, ZH, ZF, ZD, ZG
There are additional codes for 140 HP engines that can be converted for use,
but you have to find different cylinder heads and either get a different
crank or swap out the retarded crank gear that comes on those cranks. There
are issues with swapping cylinder heads from '64 to '65-'69 engines (but it
can be done), and there are also head casting numbers that will help
determine if the heads are suitable for use:
http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/CorvAIRCRAFT/HeadNumbers.html
<http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/CorvAIRCRAFT/HeadNumbers.html>All of that info
and more is in William Wynne's conversion manual, which you should get a
copy of if you intend to use a Corvair. You will also need the "Green
Manual":
http://www.themotorbookstore.com/1965corvair.html
You can get reprints, or find originals on eBay in the same price range.
The easiest thing to do would be to find an engine with a code that means it
is a 1965-69 95-110HP engine with usable heads. Go ahead and take any engine
that is free...if nothing else it will give you practice tearing one down,
and there are miscellaneous parts here and there that are usable.
Good luck,
Ryan
On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 5:46 PM, j_dunavin <j_dunavin@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Thanks Dan,
> Sorry we missed it, but our schedules just didn't work out.
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> We do have a line on a corvair motor. We are supposed to go over and help
> my buddie's Dad tear down an old corvair, and he said we could have the
> engine. So I suppose that's the next step.
>
> We are also still trying to decide what our best option for wood is.
> We could save money if we buy from this place in Madison.
> But we could save time, if we order from Aircraft Spruce. Seeing how it's
> already pre selected wood.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=309795#309795
>
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Great stuff, Ken. It looks like it was made that way in a factory, and not in
China! And its efficacy is even better.
Tim in central TX
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