---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 08/16/12: 15 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:11 AM - Re: Brakes: Comprehensive Reference list and discussion (Mark Roberts) 2. 03:07 AM - Re: Re: Control sticks in position... (Jack) 3. 04:20 AM - Re: Brakes: Comprehensive Reference list and discussion (Jerry Dotson) 4. 04:36 AM - Re: Re: Brakes: Comprehensive Reference list and discussion (Jack Phillips) 5. 05:34 AM - Re: Brakes: Comprehensive Reference list and discussion (pineymb) 6. 07:26 AM - Re: A65 pushrod housing connectors (Dan Yocum) 7. 10:59 AM - Brakes: Comprehensive Reference list and discussion (Douwe Blumberg) 8. 02:06 PM - Re: A65 pushrod housing connectors (Barry Davis) 9. 02:12 PM - Re: Control sticks in position... (aerocarjake) 10. 02:18 PM - Turbo Subaru (Greg Bacon) 11. 05:28 PM - Fw: Adieu (Lawrence Williams) 12. 06:06 PM - Re: A65 pushrod housing connectors (Jack Phillips) 13. 06:28 PM - Re: A65 pushrod housing connectors (aircamperace@yahoo.com) 14. 06:31 PM - Re: Fw: Adieu (Dick N) 15. 07:27 PM - Stromberg for sale (Ryan Mueller) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:11:06 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Brakes: Comprehensive Reference list and discussion From: "Mark Roberts" Thanks Oscar. This is just the point of this thread: to get the pros and cons out there in one common location, and you sure make a good case for hydraulics. Personally, the reasons you mention for good holding power is exactly why I wanted to know what people were doing. Jody, my wife, really likes the look of the larger spoked wheels, and I know I will need better than average holding power with those larger wheels. So, I felt Hydraulics were pretty much a necessity, but that's ME thinking, and I haven't been there, done that yet, so thus the question. I hadn't thought of looking for a used set of Cessna 172 brakes. I know a mechanic here in town that might know a place to get some used parts. He's right across the parking lot from Fresno AirParts that I see mentioned on this forum occasionally. I went there a couple of months ago to see what they had, and they are mostly engine parts. The FBO I the same parking lot is a friend of mine so I dropped in for a visit to both places. I definitely want holding power if I can get it for run up. Thanks for the advice. Mark Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=381007#381007 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:07:06 AM PST US From: "Jack" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Control sticks in position... Jake I always enjoy reviewing your work! When fist posted I didn't notice the tape holding the tubing in place. Is that high temp tape? If so, does it work well to secure the tube while welding? Great idea. Jack Textor DSM NX1929T -----Original Message----- From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of aerocarjake Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:15 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Control sticks in position... Bill, These two posts give the best overview of my steel-tube fuselage. http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?t=88960&highlight=jake+schultz http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?t=87701&highlight=jake+schultz ...and this site has further information on the project: http://www.rotecengines.com/Projects/JakeSchultz.html -------- Jake Schultz - curator, Newport Way Air Museum (OK, it's just my home) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=380981#380981 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:20:33 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Brakes: Comprehensive Reference list and discussion From: "Jerry Dotson" Mark I have Kawasaki 80's vintage dirt bike aluminum wheels using the disc brake rotor that came on them. My brakes are cable actuated mechanical using a Carlisle disc brake calipers that I bought from BMI carts. Like Oscar's my brakes will hold the airplane at full power. I think the discs are 10" diameter. The hubs were bored out to accept bronze bushings with a 1" spindle welded in the 1 1/2" axle tube. I won't debate hydraulic versus mechanical. Either one is good if they work right. I have experience with both that were no good. -------- Jerry Dotson 59 Daniel Johnson Rd Baker, FL 32531 First flight June 16,2012 Started building July, 2009 21" wheels Lycoming O-235 C2C Jay Anderson CloudCars prop 76 X 44 do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=381013#381013 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/a11_164.jpg ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:36:21 AM PST US From: "Jack Phillips" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Brakes: Comprehensive Reference list and discussion Mark, I also have Cleveland brakes on my 21" wire wheels, My brakes are heel actuated and work well. They will hold it for a runup, but won't hold it at full throttle because it takes more torque to hold those big wheels than the brakes can apply. Airplanes quit using big wheels about the time they started using brakes. I made heel brakes because I learned to fly in a J-3 Cub and it just seems more natural to dig in your heels to stop than to point your toes forward like pushing on an accelerator. I used matco master cylinders and other than being a bit troublesome to bleed due to the design of the installation, they work well. Jack Phillips NX899JP Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia -----Original Message----- From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 3:11 AM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Brakes: Comprehensive Reference list and discussion Thanks Oscar. This is just the point of this thread: to get the pros and cons out there in one common location, and you sure make a good case for hydraulics. Personally, the reasons you mention for good holding power is exactly why I wanted to know what people were doing. Jody, my wife, really likes the look of the larger spoked wheels, and I know I will need better than average holding power with those larger wheels. So, I felt Hydraulics were pretty much a necessity, but that's ME thinking, and I haven't been there, done that yet, so thus the question. I hadn't thought of looking for a used set of Cessna 172 brakes. I know a mechanic here in town that might know a place to get some used parts. He's right across the parking lot from Fresno AirParts that I see mentioned on this forum occasionally. I went there a couple of months ago to see what they had, and they are mostly engine parts. The FBO I the same parking lot is a friend of mine so I dropped in for a visit to both places. I definitely want holding power if I can get it for run up. Thanks for the advice. Mark Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=381007#381007 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:34:00 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Brakes: Comprehensive Reference list and discussion From: "pineymb" My Piet originally had a set of Goodyear wheels and brakes (which were very problematic) and replaced them with Clevlands. No more issues with bleeding the brakes and replacing lost or broken clips. As mentioned by Oscar, taxing around in tight spaces or turning on a dime is easy with this setup. PS. I have a half dozen or so clips and buttons for Goodyear brakes if someone needs them as you would know now difficult these are to find. Do not archive Mark Roberts wrote: > Thanks Oscar. This is just the point of this thread: to get the pros and cons out there in one common location, and you sure make a good case for hydraulics. Personally, the reasons you mention for good holding power is exactly why I wanted to know what people were doing. Jody, my wife, really likes the look of the larger spoked wheels, and I know I will need better than average holding power with those larger wheels. > > So, I felt Hydraulics were pretty much a necessity, but that's ME thinking, and I haven't been there, done that yet, so thus the question. > > I hadn't thought of looking for a used set of Cessna 172 brakes. I know a mechanic here in town that might know a place to get some used parts. He's right across the parking lot from Fresno AirParts that I see mentioned on this forum occasionally. I went there a couple of months ago to see what they had, and they are mostly engine parts. The FBO I the same parking lot is a friend of mine so I dropped in for a visit to both places. > > I definitely want holding power if I can get it for run up. > > Thanks for the advice. > > Mark -------- Adrian M Winnipeg, MB Canada Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=381015#381015 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/dsc00317_119.jpg ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:26:24 AM PST US From: Dan Yocum Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 pushrod housing connectors There are reports on the internet that these started to leak after about 80hr in service. :-( Those hog clamps aren't so bad as long as you have the right tool, too. Dan On 08/14/2012 01:28 AM, Ryan Mueller wrote: > And no more fighting those stupid hog ring clamps too. > -- Dan Yocum yocum137@gmail.com ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 10:59:33 AM PST US From: "Douwe Blumberg" Subject: Pietenpol-List: Brakes: Comprehensive Reference list and discussion I'm using large wire wheels and built up drum brakes around some EZ-GO golf cart brakes. They are activated by pedals levers which are made of flat stock and lay just outside the ply cockpit sides, under the fabric. The pedal portion goes through a slot in the ply and protrudes into the cockpit about two inches, just enough for my toe to find. The bottom portion of the lever protrudes from under the covering just below the fuse bottom about 1" where it attaches to the cable that routes down the gear to the brake. Small turnbuckles here allow infinite adjustment (a good thing!) So far I've been a bit surprised how well they hold those large wheels, much more than I anticipated. I can hold up to about 1500rpm or so. Douwe ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 02:06:03 PM PST US From: "Barry Davis" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: A65 pushrod housing connectors What is your "right" tool? Barry -----Original Message----- From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dan Yocum Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 10:18 AM Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 pushrod housing connectors There are reports on the internet that these started to leak after about 80hr in service. :-( Those hog clamps aren't so bad as long as you have the right tool, too. Dan On 08/14/2012 01:28 AM, Ryan Mueller wrote: > And no more fighting those stupid hog ring clamps too.. > -- Dan Yocum yocum137@gmail.com ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 02:12:18 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Control sticks in position... From: "aerocarjake" Thanks Jack... The tape is nothing special - just blue 3M "low tack" painter's tape. I keep it about 4 inches away from any joint that will be welded and it works great to hold parts in place. Disclaimer: ALL the welding that Mike (Ready Weld) does is TIG. I suspect the tape would not work well holding parts in place for GAS welding - too large of a heat affected zone. Just as an aside, most of my focus over the past month has be re-fabricating the instrument panel and attach points/mounts - so the panel will "float" on rubber isolators instead of mount rigidly to the steel-tube structure. It's been a fairly long (and somewhat depressing at times) process to re-do what I already had finished but the instruments should be a LOT happier with less vibration....... -------- Jake Schultz - curator, Newport Way Air Museum (OK, it's just my home) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=381035#381035 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 02:18:48 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Turbo Subaru From: Greg Bacon Mountain Piet is getting an A75 conversion. The turbo Subaru is for sale, firewall forward. Please let me know if you are interested. Thank you! -- Greg Bacon Prairie Home, MO ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 05:28:27 PM PST US From: Lawrence Williams Subject: Pietenpol-List: Fw: Adieu I hereby relinquish my title and standing as Top Curmudgeon to an ad hoc group until such time as I return to this list. My current passion is paragliding and the attendant travel to foreign and out-of-the-way places sometimes makes it difficult to find wi-fi hotspots. Even if I have access to a computer, time is usually limited so wading through email is cumbersome. I want to enjoy this type of flying for as long as my old body will hold up so I am simplifying my life as much as I can so I can devote time and energy to that end. The irony to this is that I just bought a Sky Scout project! I'll work on it when I'm home as time permits. So you see, I haven't given up on the marque and I still have a big surprise in mind for next year at Brodhead. Until later:1. Build to the plans.2. Build light.3. Don't add any stupid stuff.4. Archive all you want! Larry Williams ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 06:06:14 PM PST US From: "Jack Phillips" Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: A65 pushrod housing connectors I use a pair of Vise Grips with a groove ground in each jaw, parallel to the long axis of the pliers, so you can fit each of the tangs of the hog clamps in a groove and squeeze without them slipping out of the jaws. Continental probably sells a special tool for the purpose but this is cheap and works well. Jack Phillips NX899JP Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia -----Original Message----- From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Barry Davis Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 5:10 PM Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: A65 pushrod housing connectors What is your "right" tool? Barry -----Original Message----- From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dan Yocum Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 10:18 AM Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 pushrod housing connectors There are reports on the internet that these started to leak after about 80hr in service. :-( Those hog clamps aren't so bad as long as you have the right tool, too. Dan On 08/14/2012 01:28 AM, Ryan Mueller wrote: > And no more fighting those stupid hog ring clamps too.. > -- Dan Yocum yocum137@gmail.com ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 06:28:03 PM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 pushrod housing connectors From: aircamperace@yahoo.com This is what I use; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CNL-558/?rtype=10 Sent from my iPhone On Aug 16, 2012, at 5:09 PM, "Barry Davis" wrote: > > What is your "right" tool? > Barry > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dan Yocum > Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 10:18 AM > To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A65 pushrod housing connectors > > > There are reports on the internet that these started to leak after about > 80hr in service. :-( > > Those hog clamps aren't so bad as long as you have the right tool, too. > > Dan > > > On 08/14/2012 01:28 AM, Ryan Mueller wrote: >> And no more fighting those stupid hog ring clamps too.. >> > > -- > Dan Yocum > yocum137@gmail.com > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 06:31:35 PM PST US From: "Dick N" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Fw: Adieu Hi Larry Welcome to the Sky Scout crowd, I am building one at this time also. Dick N. ----- Original Message ----- From: Lawrence Williams To: Pietlist Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:27 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Fw: Adieu I hereby relinquish my title and standing as Top Curmudgeon to an ad hoc group until such time as I return to this list. My current passion is paragliding and the attendant travel to foreign and out-of-the-way places sometimes makes it difficult to find wi-fi hotspots. Even if I have access to a computer, time is usually limited so wading through email is cumbersome. I want to enjoy this type of flying for as long as my old body will hold up so I am simplifying my life as much as I can so I can devote time and energy to that end. The irony to this is that I just bought a Sky Scout project! I'll work on it when I'm home as time permits. So you see, I haven't given up on the marque and I still have a big surprise in mind for next year at Brodhead. Until later: 1. Build to the plans. 2. Build light. 3. Don't add any stupid stuff. 4. Archive all you want! Larry Williams ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 07:27:17 PM PST US From: Ryan Mueller Subject: Pietenpol-List: Stromberg for sale Evening all, I had the opportunity to spend a few days at OSH this year, so I hit the Aeromart looking for carbs suitable for Corvair use. I found an appropriate Stromberg with the mixture pieces tied to it (if one was so inclined). I went ahead and snatched it up, figuring that some Corvaircrafter (or small Continental user) out there might need one. I popped the top, it is intact, with no visible bowl corrosion from ethanol use. I paid $250 for it, I am asking $250 for it, and you pay for shipping. Let me know, thanks... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2314248/stromberg1.JPG http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2314248/stromberg2.JPG http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2314248/stromberg3.JPG http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2314248/stromberg4.JPG http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2314248/stromberg5.jpg Ryan Ryan Mueller rmueller23@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.