---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 10/14/10: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:50 AM - Re: Fuel sump question (Tim Willis) 2. 05:27 AM - upcoming Corvair College #19 (Oscar Zuniga) 3. 04:24 PM - Zinc coated t-nuts? (Dan Yocum) 4. 06:37 PM - Re: Re: Two Air Camper projects, now Felts field (Skip Gadd) 5. 07:04 PM - Re: Fuel sump question (Pieti Lowell) 6. 07:51 PM - Re: Zinc coated t-nuts? (Billy McCaskill) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:50:00 AM PST US From: Tim Willis Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Fuel sump question Jack, Thanks for sharing the Stearman sump. Lots of good design there, but more chances for leaks, too. Those pioneers thought of many things quite well, did they not? Sounds like you have it well thought out and have achieved the same effects in fact with more standard plumbing-- separate sump & drains at the tank. I like it. Tim in central TX do not archive -----Original Message----- From: Jack Sent: Oct 13, 2010 8:53 PM Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Fuel sump question Tim, Billy and Harvey, thanks very much for your comments. Not sure I detailed well enough. I do plan to have a gasolator with a drain (all dont). Also I have two sumps in the tank to allow draining accumulated water hopefully before it enters the fuel line, the sump and drain at the bottom of my float gauge. The reason for my question initially was because of the design of the Stearman sump (picture attached). Note how the sump is below the actual intake level for the fuel. Its a great design but I felt too large for the Piet. If I can keep water out of the line before going through the gasolator and to the engine I think thats good. Thats all about clear as mud. Again I appreciate the help! Jack DSM From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jack Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7:36 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Fuel sump question Checked the archives and found nice email from Chuck G that was helpful, but I have another question. For my wing tank Im planning 2 fuel outlets, 1 front and 1 rear. On the rear edge of the tank I will also have a float gauge with a sump drain and a machined sump bowl with a drain. Since the drains and the rear fuel outlet are at the same level, Im wondering.For the fuel outlet should I extend it into the tank a to be above any water that may be present. I understand the drawback of decreasing my tank capacity. Any thoughts would certainly be appreciated! Thanks, Jack ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:27:11 AM PST US From: Oscar Zuniga Subject: Pietenpol-List: upcoming Corvair College #19 Pietenpoler P.F. Beck is hosting the upcoming "Corvair College" in Barnwell, S.C. about a month from now. Info on William Wynne's website, here: http://www.flycorvair.com/hangar.html Also on that page are pictures from the College and California tour that just ended. Oscar Zuniga Air Camper NX41CC San Antonio, TX mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.net ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:24:56 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Zinc coated t-nuts? From: Dan Yocum All, is it acceptable to use zinc coated t-nuts (aka nut plates?) to attach thing to wood using screws? Will the nuts eventually rust? Thanks, Dan -- Dan Yocum yocum137@gmail.com "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:37:52 PM PST US From: "Skip Gadd" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Two Air Camper projects, now Felts field Rick, I have two pictures of Lindbergh at Felts field in a book "The Spokane Aviation Story" by J P McGoldrick II nether showing uncle Chuck or dad who would have been 12 and 7 years old at the time. Skip ----- Original Message ----- From: Rick Holland Sent: 10/12/2010 10:22:18 PM Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Two Air Camper projects, now Felts field That is really cool Skip, did they have any pictures of the event? rick ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:04:15 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Fuel sump question From: "Pieti Lowell" I had a Stearman fuel gauge that required a drain to keep moisture from freezing and ruining the gauge. I tried to first locate it at the lower , rear position, but it was , many times hit and damaged by passengers, so I moved it to the forward location and found it also unacceptable, so a plug went into that outlet and I have flown with only a rear outlet for the past 25 years without any incidents. Pieti Lowell Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=315776#315776 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:51:58 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Zinc coated t-nuts? From: "Billy McCaskill" I think as long as you aren't using brass screws, I would think that you would probably be ok using the zinc plated nuts. However I am neither a chemist or an A&P, so this is just my opinion. -------- Billy McCaskill Urbana, IL tail section almost done, starting on ribs soon Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=315781#315781 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message pietenpol-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Pietenpol-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/pietenpol-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/pietenpol-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.