---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 07/02/11: 19 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:32 AM - lycoming 0235 C1B experts (amsafetyc@aol.com) 2. 07:52 AM - The hits just keep on coming (amsafetyc@aol.com) 3. 08:02 AM - Re: The hits just keep on coming (Wayne Bressler) 4. 08:16 AM - Re: The hits just keep on coming (Gboothe5) 5. 08:18 AM - More (amsafetyc@aol.com) 6. 08:20 AM - Re: lycoming 0235 C1B experts (Gboothe5) 7. 08:22 AM - Re: lycoming 0235 C1B experts (Piet2112) 8. 08:31 AM - Re: Re: lycoming 0235 C1B experts (Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG FORSCOM) 9. 11:26 AM - Re: The hits just keep on coming (Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG FORSCOM) 10. 11:44 AM - Re: Re: Is White Pine Acceptable? (Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG FORSCOM) 11. 01:36 PM - Re: lycoming 0235 C1B experts (Jerry Dotson) 12. 03:36 PM - model a prop (bender) 13. 03:49 PM - Re: The hits just keep on coming (K5YAC) 14. 04:08 PM - Don flying his Chief up instead of Piet (Douwe Blumberg) 15. 05:39 PM - Re: model a prop (l.morlock) 16. 07:06 PM - Re: model a prop (helspersew@aol.com) 17. 08:00 PM - Re: Re: lycoming 0235 C1B experts (Clif Dawson) 18. 08:45 PM - Hangar work (Gene Rambo) 19. 10:22 PM - Re: Hangar work (Amsafetyc@gmail.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:32:59 AM PST US From: "amsafetyc@aol.com" Subject: Pietenpol-List: lycoming 0235 C1B experts Okay sports fans here's how it goes. I located an A&P who was willing to help teach supervise and mentor me in the tear down and overhaul of my engine. Just as i get ready to order parts he gives one of the female we need to talk phone messages, knowing nothing good ever comes out of conversations that begin that way I was skeptical to say the least. Following all the lawyer excuses it came down to the fact he wasn't comfortable doing what he had agreed to for legal reasons, again with the lawyers. Long and short he took a powder on me. Anyone have any good and reasonable suggestions or resources. I still want to learn the engine by building it but prefer that be done under the supervision of a trained and experienced person rather thn my working in a vacuum and hoping I did it right. This is not my first engine build just my first aircraft engine build. I have built enough to know they all have their little tricks and nuances that mean the difference between a solid reliable build and an accident waiting to happen. My preference is in the solid reliable trouble free build category unless there was any confusion as to my goal and preference. Any suggestions or resources you can suggest in helping me achieve my goal. Please advise John No reasonable offer refused Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:52:23 AM PST US From: "amsafetyc@aol.com" Subject: Pietenpol-List: The hits just keep on coming Not enough my A&P takes a powder. I am still setting up my hangar when Tom,toothless Tom the maintenance guy gets around to fixing my doors so they open and decides he's not liking my use of extension cords to power the fixtures I hung in the dungeon so he decides to rat me out to the airport manager. The both go look and decide in their collective wisdom that it was an unsafe condition that could cause the all metal building to catch fire. So now I have to go over hard wire my lights as to provide the brain trust piece of mind to the point that I get permission to keep building. This was after signing a special lease agreement saying I am assembling not manufacturing and no use of open flame devices torch gas weld. No going to rewire to gain permission and approval. The airport manager did not like my industrial grade tools full size air compressor, full height drill press and lathe something about a section of the hangar looking like a machine shop. Wow all of that and a safety consultant too and all by qualified safety professional resources there is more to the rant but I have bored and burdened you enough Stay tuned for the next thrill packed episode of star alingment caema and signs from above discouraging the progress of the build. John Do not archive its just not worth it Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:02:23 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: The hits just keep on coming From: Wayne Bressler Gotta love airport management that's so in tune with aviation... Wayne Bressler Taildraggers, Inc. www.taildraggersinc.com Do not archive On Jul 2, 2011, at 10:50 AM, "amsafetyc@aol.com" wrote: > > Not enough my A&P takes a powder. I am still setting up my hangar when Tom ,toothless Tom the maintenance guy gets around to fixing my doors so they op en and decides he's not liking my use of extension cords to power the fixtur es I hung in the dungeon so he decides to rat me out to the airport manager. The both go look and decide in their collective wisdom that it was an unsa fe condition that could cause the all metal building to catch fire. 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I am still setting up my hangar when Tom,toothless Tom the maintenance guy gets around to fixing my doors so they open and decides he's not liking my use of extension cords to power the fixtures I hung in the dungeon so he decides to rat me out to the airport manager. The both go look and decide in their collective wisdom that it was an unsafe condition that could cause the all metal building to catch fire. So now I have to go over hard wire my lights as to provide the brain trust piece of mind to the point that I get permission to keep building. This was after signing a special lease agreement saying I am assembling not manufacturing and no use of open flame devices torch gas weld. No going to rewire to gain permission and approval. The airport manager did not like my industrial grade tools full size air compressor, full height drill press and lathe something about a section of the hangar looking like a machine shop. Wow all of that and a safety consultant too and all by qualified safety professional resources there is more to the rant but I have bored and burdened you enough Stay tuned for the next thrill packed episode of star alingment caema and signs from above discouraging the progress of the build. John Do not archive its just not worth it Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless ~=B2 _____ ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:18:37 AM PST US From: "amsafetyc@aol.com" Subject: Pietenpol-List: More As some may be aware the company I work for has been sold. May 1 they inked the deal and cut the check. We have all Benn waiting to see if we have jobs or chairs when the music stops. The new owners have a global director that lives in Germany the US has a corp safety director and then there is yours truly safety director of the acquired. Almost 3 weeks ago while stuck again in Tulsa and trying to get home I get a call from my boss. He tells me on Thursday that on the Monday following I will have a new boss. He has no idea who that will be but its no longer him. We exchanged niceties then he drops the other shoe. He explains the reason for telling me all that was because on the next day Friday the new orgizational chart is to be published and I am not on it. Following his assurance that my accopmlishments are well documented and recognized and not to worry I will have a job. Not knowing where what or for who but I have a job. Now this comes from the executive vp of operations who is retiring at year end 2011 and is not on the org chart either. No working for 3 weeks without supervision or report I get to spend all of Thursday with the Safety Director of USA answering questions about my programs what I do and how I do it. Great! The new owners have their corp hq in the Atlanta my office is in Philadelphia at corp admin and our execs are in Newport beach Ca. gee I wonder what the are going to do with 3 corp hq facilities and the people working in them. Hmmmmmm? But I got a job, at my age, right? Do not archive less your interested in my new career prob gonna become assistant to toothless Tommy airport maintenance guy and safety professional extraordinaire Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:20:51 AM PST US From: "Gboothe5" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: lycoming 0235 C1B experts John, If you know =91good practices=92 and have an engine manual, there=92s nothing more simple than an A/C engine! I know you could handle it, with or without help. If you run into specific questions=85put those out to the group. Gary Do not archive From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of amsafetyc@aol.com Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 7:31 AM Subject: Pietenpol-List: lycoming 0235 C1B experts Okay sports fans here's how it goes. I located an A&P who was willing to help teach supervise and mentor me in the tear down and overhaul of my engine. Just as i get ready to order parts he gives one of the female we need to talk phone messages, knowing nothing good ever comes out of conversations that begin that way I was skeptical to say the least. Following all the lawyer excuses it came down to the fact he wasn't comfortable doing what he had agreed to for legal reasons, again with the lawyers. Long and short he took a powder on me. Anyone have any good and reasonable suggestions or resources. I still want to learn the engine by building it but prefer that be done under the supervision of a trained and experienced person rather thn my working in a vacuum and hoping I did it right. This is not my first engine build just my first aircraft engine build. I have built enough to know they all have their little tricks and nuances that mean the difference between a solid reliable build and an accident waiting to happen. My preference is in the solid reliable trouble free build category unless there was any confusion as to my goal and preference. Any suggestions or resources you can suggest in helping me achieve my goal. Please advise John No reasonable offer refused Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless ~=B2 _____ ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:22:32 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: lycoming 0235 C1B experts From: "Piet2112" John, I'm about to tear down my C85 and my A&P/IA friend gave me a book to read first. It was extremely informative and even though it is geared more towards the Lycomings, it's a great resource for any engine. It's the Sky Ranch Engineering Manual. There are several different sources for the book and AS&S has it for about $23. As far as gaskets, seals, bearings,etc. www.airpowerinc.com seems to have the best prices I could find. If you find something better, please pass it along. I attached a sample from the book. Curt Merdan Flower Mound, TX Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=344685#344685 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/engineering_manual_570.pdf ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 08:31:37 AM PST US From: "Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG FORSCOM" Subject: Re: RE: Pietenpol-List: lycoming 0235 C1B experts John, check with your local EAA chapter. They should know someone who will supervise your engine overhaul. In the San Antonio area there is an EAA member who specializes in helping guys rebuild engines. I will be using one this fall. Blue Skies, Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: Gboothe5 Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: lycoming 0235 C1B experts > John, > > > > If you know good practices and have an engine manual, theres > nothing more > simple than an A/C engine! I know you could handle it, with or > without help. > If you run into specific questionsput those out to the group. > > > > Gary > > Do not archive > > > > From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of > amsafetyc@aol.com > Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 7:31 AM > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com > Subject: Pietenpol-List: lycoming 0235 C1B experts > > > > Okay sports fans here's how it goes. I located an A&P who was > willing to > help teach supervise and mentor me in the tear down and overhaul of my > engine. Just as i get ready to order parts he gives one of the > female we > need to talk phone messages, knowing nothing good ever comes out of > conversations that begin that way I was skeptical to say the least. > Following all the lawyer excuses it came down to the fact he wasn't > comfortable doing what he had agreed to for legal reasons, again > with the > lawyers. Long and short he took a powder on me. > > Anyone have any good and reasonable suggestions or resources. I > still want > to learn the engine by building it but prefer that be done under the > supervision of a trained and experienced person rather thn my > working in a > vacuum and hoping I did it right. This is not my first engine build > just my > first aircraft engine build. > > I have built enough to know they all have their little tricks and > nuancesthat mean the difference between a solid reliable build and > an accident > waiting to happen. My preference is in the solid reliable trouble > free build > category unless there was any confusion as to my goal and > preference. > > Any suggestions or resources you can suggest in helping me achieve > my goal. > > Please advise > > John > > No reasonable offer refused > > Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless > > ~ > > _____ > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 11:26:50 AM PST US From: "Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG FORSCOM" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: The hits just keep on coming John, Ignorant of the bigger situation and just thinking outloud. Is it a private or public airport? Is there a airport committee that includes pilots? Where did they get the idea that you could only assemble an aircraft and not make the parts? is your primary purpose of the hanger aviation related (storing an airplane or building an airplane?) Does anyone else on the airport use a hanger for "non aviation" purposes? IE storing wood for their carpentry business, or boats, Etc. Is there a strong EAA group or some such conclave of pilots? that can support your position. Do the other hanger tenants know that they will probably have to agree to the same type of rules will that effect them? You many not have to gather them with burning torches, Just let everyone know what is happening. Having said that as aircraft owners we can't "crap where we eat" in that we need to have a place at the airport and so must get along with the management somehow. Blue Skies, Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "amsafetyc@aol.com" Subject: Pietenpol-List: The hits just keep on coming > > Not enough my A&P takes a powder. I am still setting up my hangar > when > Tom,toothless Tom the maintenance guy gets around to fixing my > doors so they > open and decides he's not liking my use of extension cords to power > the > fixtures I hung in the dungeon so he decides to rat me out to the > airport > manager. The both go look and decide in their collective wisdom > that it was > an unsafe condition that could cause the all metal building to > catch fire. > So now I have to go over hard wire my lights as to provide the > brain trust > piece of mind to the point that I get permission to keep building. > This was > after signing a special lease agreement saying I am assembling not > manufacturing and no use of open flame devices torch gas weld. > > No going to rewire to gain permission and approval. The airport > manager did > not like my industrial grade tools full size air compressor, full > height > drill press and lathe something about a section of the hangar > looking like a > machine shop. Wow all of that and a safety consultant too and all > by > qualified safety professional resources there is more to the rant > but I have > bored and burdened you enough > > Stay tuned for the next thrill packed episode of star alingment > caema and > signs from above discouraging the progress of the build. > > John > > Do not archive its just not worth it > Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 11:44:36 AM PST US From: "Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG FORSCOM" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Is White Pine Acceptable? Build the mock up and give it to your kids to play with. Just a thot. Steve D ----- Original Message ----- From: Billy McCaskill Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Is White Pine Acceptable? > > My suggestion would be to use your stash of white pine for building a mock-up fuselage with to make sure you will fit with reasonable > comfort, seat back is at the proper angle for you, and to make sure > your instrument panel is located properly where you can see it > easily. Buy some spruce for building the real thing, and use the > white pine for shelves or furniture. You could also maybe build a > wing rib or two from the white pine just for learning experience > and to have a cool decoration to hang on the wall of your > shop/hanger/mancave. > my $.02 > > do not archive > > -------- > Billy McCaskill > Urbana, IL > tail section almost done, starting on ribs soon > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=344662#344662 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 01:36:58 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: lycoming 0235 C1B experts From: "Jerry Dotson" John, I just built an O-235 C2C which is very close to being exactly the same. There are some AD's that need to be tended to oil pump gears,push rod material, carb venturi and float material, maybe some more. I remember the pushrods and float being reading the AD's closely to determine if it applied. The oil pump is very clear in that it requires 2 hardened steel gears. My log book lied. It was written that the oil pump AD had been done and it had not. Make sure you knock the sludge tubes out of the crank and clean the krud out. If you are very careful you can reuse them as it is experimental. I bought an oak dowel the same OD as the sludge tube and sanded it to fit. Measure them to make sure they are still a press fit before you reuse them. If they are not removed and cleaned odds are very great you will have bearing problems as the oil distribution goes around the OD of those tubes. They make like a centrifuge when the engine is running. Some of the krud the filters miss is captured within that cavity. That was not Lycoming's intent. They figured out how to make the crank without those things in later years. I can really find fault though as my crank was in great condition after 2050 hours. I found Dart Aircraft Parts in Waco, Tx the most reasonable. A guy named Steve was nice to deal with. Note I didn't say cheap. Piston rings were $110 per cylinder ! The big picture was intentional as I wanted you to see what collects in there. -------- Jerry Dotson 59 Daniel Johnson Rd Baker, FL 32531 Started building NX510JD July, 2009 wing, tailfeathers done, fuselage rolling using Lycoming O-235 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=344716#344716 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/dsc00295_155.jpg ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 03:36:16 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: model a prop From: "bender" I have wood on the way and a pattern scaled down from a sopwith camel propeller...i also have Dan's prop carving info... love the info Dan now i'm wondering after reading all the post about pitch what pitch to use ?? the F&G manual for '33 says a model a uses a 72x42... same as a lot of you guys use on the 65 cont.. i know Dan carved a 76x46... hows the climb Dan ? i'm thinking 76x 42 or 43 maybe... i have an A with new rods chevy pistons...B grind cam. insert bearings.1.7 inch intake valves and a thomas high compression 6.7:1 head got to be more power than Henry made jeff Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=344723#344723 ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 03:49:32 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: The hits just keep on coming From: "K5YAC" John, you have seen my hangar. When I first spoke to Roger (airport owner) about renting, my first question was, do you mind if I set up shop and build an airplane in there? He said, no problem at all, in fact we encourage that kind of activity. He has seen my empty hangar evolve from two workbenches and a few power/hand tools to the shop it is now. He has no problem with it at all. I don't leave lights burning all night (he pays the electric), but I did have a full size fridge/kegerator in there for a year... he didn't even mind that. I felt kind of guilty having him keep my keg cold all summer during those 100+ degree days, so I downsized to a small fridge and I kill the power on everything except the fridge before I leave each day... he didn't ask me to, but I do... it just makes sense. Knowing you, I'm sure that you have a similar setup... not sure what is so dangerous about that. Sorry it doesn't seem to be working out. I know that this doesn't help your situation in the least, but I guess I'm just trying to say it just depends who you are dealing with. Perhaps there is another field you could check in to? Best of luck! -------- Mark Chouinard Wings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on Fuselage Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=344727#344727 ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 04:08:51 PM PST US From: "Douwe Blumberg" Subject: Pietenpol-List: Don flying his Chief up instead of Piet Now Don. You know I've always thought pretty kindly of you, but your suggestion of NOT flying your absolutely beautiful, classic Piet to Brodhead (for the PIETENPOL reunion I might add!) has me shocked, saddened and rather disillusioned. I'm hoping we can remain friends. "he's a four-flusher Mary Beth!!" Douwe (in jest) (kinda) Do not archive ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 05:39:09 PM PST US From: "l.morlock" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: model a prop Jeff, as a point of reference, I just ran the Model A engine in my Piet last week up in Columbus, IN. It has a 76 X44 Hegy prop. I got 1845 static RPM with a Tillotson carb (which I think you said you are planning to use) and 1860 static RPM with a Model B carb. Your plan of using 76 x 42 sounds pretty good. I could use more revs. Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: "bender" Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 6:33 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: model a prop > > > I have wood on the way and a pattern scaled down from a sopwith camel > propeller...i also have Dan's prop carving info... love the info Dan > > now i'm wondering after reading all the post about pitch what pitch to use > ?? > > the F&G manual for '33 says a model a uses a 72x42... same as a lot of you > guys use on the 65 cont.. > i know Dan carved a 76x46... hows the climb Dan ? > > i'm thinking 76x 42 or 43 maybe... > i have an A with new rods chevy pistons...B grind cam. insert bearings.1.7 > inch intake valves and a thomas high compression 6.7:1 head got to be > more power than Henry made > > jeff > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=344723#344723 > > > ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 07:06:47 PM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: model a prop From: helspersew@aol.com Hi Jeff, Now that I have my engine running better, the next agenda item is to test t he climb performance and record. Won't fly her again till about 7/19. I'll let y'all know. Dan Helsper Puryear, TN -----Original Message----- From: bender Sent: Sat, Jul 2, 2011 5:36 pm Subject: Pietenpol-List: model a prop > I have wood on the way and a pattern scaled down from a sopwith camel ropeller...i also have Dan's prop carving info... love the info Dan now i'm wondering after reading all the post about pitch what pitch to use ?? the F&G manual for '33 says a model a uses a 72x42... same as a lot of you guys se on the 65 cont.. know Dan carved a 76x46... hows the climb Dan ? i'm thinking 76x 42 or 43 maybe... have an A with new rods chevy pistons...B grind cam. insert bearings.1.7 i nch ntake valves and a thomas high compression 6.7:1 head got to be more power han Henry made jeff ead this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=344723#344723 -= - The Pietenpol-List Email Forum - -= Use the Matronics List Features Navigator to browse -= the many List utilities such as List Un/Subscription, -= Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, -= Photoshare, and much much more: - -= --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List - -======================== -= - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - -= Same great content also available via the Web Forums! - -= --> http://forums.matronics.com - -======================== -= - List Contribution Web Site - -= Thank you for your generous support! -= -Matt Dralle, List Admin. -= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution -======================== ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 08:00:46 PM PST US From: "Clif Dawson" Subject: Re: RE: Pietenpol-List: lycoming 0235 C1B experts Also join the Matronics Lycoming list? Clif > > John, check with your local EAA chapter. They should know someone who will > supervise your engine overhaul. In the San Antonio area there is an EAA > member who specializes in helping guys rebuild engines. I will be using > one this fall. > > Blue Skies, > Steve >> If you know 'good practices' and have an engine manual, there's >> nothing more >> simple than an A/C engine! >> Gary >> >> Do not archive >> Okay sports fans here's how it goes. I located an A&P who was >> willing to >> help teach supervise and mentor me in the tear down and overhaul of my >> engine. Just as i get ready to order parts he gives one of the >> female we >> need to talk phone messages, knowing nothing good ever comes out of >> conversations that begin that way I was skeptical to say the least. >> Following all the lawyer excuses it came down to the fact he wasn't >> comfortable doing what he had agreed to for legal reasons, again >> with the >> lawyers. Long and short he took a powder on me. >> John ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 08:45:05 PM PST US From: Gene Rambo Subject: Pietenpol-List: Hangar work John=2C I have been through all of this before. Any airport that accepts F ederal funds cannot preclude an owner from performing his own work. That b eing said=2C they can also place reasonable safety restrictions on your act ivities. Open flames or electrical wiring that poses a potential fire haza rd are probably reasonable. I know that if I was to be responsible for eve ry airplane in my hangar row=2C I would be pretty damned careful. Also=2C when I think of some of the doofuses in my hangar row=2C all I can say is t hey better never burn up my Travel Air and Pietenpol for their stupidity! I KNOW they are not insured enough. Nonetheless=2C there are some who stor e fuel in plastic 55 gallon drums in their hangar. I'd hate to have to kil l them!! If I can help in any way=2C please contact me=2C Gene ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 10:22:58 PM PST US From: "Amsafetyc@gmail.com" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Hangar work Gene Thanks for the info,insight and offer. Rather than win a small victory and make an advesary I would prefer to meet the restrictions and maybe make a friend. Ultimately I just want to be left alone to build my airplane without toothless tommy and the airport manager looking over my shoulder. As it is I am at an end row T hangar with no flammable storage in a metal structure. The most flammable item in the hangar is my uncovered fuse wings and til feathers in the event of an electrical event the worst is a spark short to ground and a kicked breaker. The 220 line is 30 amp and is not a pure 220 in serious need of a double pole breaker. I am the only one connected to it or has access to a dedicated welder connection from a previous tennant. All that wire is in conduit all the way to the welder plug. So again any over heating or short goes directly to ground and trips the breaker still no threat to the row. Having a manager that doesn't quite understand electric makes for irrational fears and over rections. Oh well it takes all kinds Thanks again for the help Looking forward to seeing ya at Brodhead this month Fly safe John Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless -----Original message----- From: Gene Rambo Sent: Sun, Jul 3, 2011 03:50:32 GMT+00:00 Subject: Pietenpol-List: Hangar work John, I have been through all of this before. Any airport that accepts Federal funds cannot preclude an owner from performing his own work. That being said, they can also place reasonable safety restrictions on your activities. Open flames or electrical wiring that poses a potential fire hazard are probably reasonable. I know that if I was to be responsible for every airplane in my hangar row, I would be pretty damned careful. Also, when I think of some of the doofuses in my hangar row, all I can say is they better never burn up my Travel Air and Pietenpol for their stupidity! I KNOW they are not insured enough. Nonetheless, there are some who store fuel in plastic 55 gallon drums in their hangar. I'd hate to have to kill them!! If I can help in any way, please contact me, Gene ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.