---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 10/11/04: 24 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:37 AM - new engine (ron wehba) 2. 05:45 AM - Matco axle assembly malfunction! Solid axle option (Philip Condon) 3. 05:50 AM - Re: Matco axle assembly malfunction! (Rick Morawski) 4. 06:06 AM - 701 Landing grear axle (Robert Schoenberger) 5. 06:29 AM - Re: Matco axle assembly malfunction! (LRM) 6. 08:04 AM - Re: Matco axle assembly malfunction! (Paul Moore) 7. 08:16 AM - Aluminum Tubing - 601XL (Scott Laughlin) 8. 09:30 AM - Re: Taxi-Tests 601 HDS Stratus Subaru (Leo J. Corbalis) 9. 10:04 AM - Re: Taxi-Tests 601 HDS Stratus Subaru (Lance Gingell) 10. 10:24 AM - Oil Temperature (Roy Engelke) 11. 10:32 AM - Re: Matco axle assembly malfunction! (Gary Gower) 12. 10:43 AM - Rivet puller? (Dirk Slabbert) 13. 10:43 AM - Re: Oil Temperature (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)) 14. 10:59 AM - Re: Aluminum Tubing - 601XL (Larry McFarland) 15. 11:04 AM - Re: Rivet puller? (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)) 16. 11:06 AM - Re: Oil Temperature (Larry McFarland) 17. 11:55 AM - Re: Oil Temperature (bryanmmartin@comcast.net) 18. 11:57 AM - Re: Rivet puller? (bryanmmartin@comcast.net) 19. 11:59 AM - Re: Rivet puller? (bryanmmartin@comcast.net) 20. 01:03 PM - Re: Aluminum Tubing - 601XL (Monty Graves) 21. 02:53 PM - Re: Rivet puller? (Aaron) 22. 06:52 PM - Mating cabin floor, firewall, and rear fuselage question. (Mark Stauffer) 23. 08:19 PM - FW: 701 upper strut fitting torque () 24. 10:15 PM - Re: Rivet puller? (Gary Gower) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:37:25 AM PST US From: "ron wehba" Subject: Zenith-List: new engine --> Zenith-List message posted by: "ron wehba" new small V-8 http://www.radicalmotorsport.com/news_folder/v8/index.php ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:45:01 AM PST US From: "Philip Condon" Subject: Zenith-List: Matco axle assembly malfunction! Solid axle option --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Philip Condon" Matco axle assembly malfunction & solid axle Cessna 180 (and other back-country, hard use Cessna's) have a option called a P'Ponk mod, STC'ed from a Alaskan mod shop, called the solid axle mod. Its made of brass and is solid brass, not a tube. These axles have been out for a long time and were designed to keep the Cessna OEM axle from snapping off during heavy use. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:50:43 AM PST US From: "Rick Morawski" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Matco axle assembly malfunction! --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Rick Morawski" Mike, Same thing happened to friend of mine except not so much damage, just a dent in the fuse where the departing wheel impacted. He said the same thing about the welding, in fact when he had it rewelded he did the other one for good measure. There must be more of these out there than just these two? Rick Morawski morawski@highway1.com.au ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Sinclair" Subject: Zenith-List: Matco axle assembly malfunction! > --> Zenith-List message posted by: Mike Sinclair > > Just a note for you all that may have the wheel and axle assembly that bolts > on to the main spring. I believe it is from Matco as supplied by Zenith. I made > a landing this evening, a little harder than I would have liked, but nothing > that I feel was excessive, on a semi rough grass strip. The left axle snapped > at the weld. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:06:22 AM PST US From: "Robert Schoenberger" Subject: Zenith-List: 701 Landing grear axle --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Robert Schoenberger" List . . . I'm buying 701 subkits piecemeal and haven't yet purchased the landing gear kit. Has the problem which as been discussed the past few days regarding failure of the axle been addressed in the latest gear kits being sold? Robert Schoenberger 701 40% Do not archive ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:29:29 AM PST US From: "LRM" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Matco axle assembly malfunction! --> Zenith-List message posted by: "LRM" I didn't scratch build from drawings, Zenith supplied the parts which is 5/8". Actually just increasing an 1/8" isn't much improvement and wouldn't make a real difference. The problem appears to be in the weld of the axle to the hub, not the size of the axle. That's why I think a 1" solid machined axle and hub would be better. The next best would to be to make it (effectively) solid by inserting a cold rolled steel rod and weld it to the hub extending thru the landing gear. Larry N1345L ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike and Kerin Gleason" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Matco axle assembly malfunction! > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Mike and Kerin Gleason" > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "LRM" > To: > Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Matco axle assembly malfunction! > Larry > I don't which 701 model you're building, but in my drawings for the 701SP > they secify the 3/4" axle (WH2AXLE7 ) with wheel MH6BD.75 . I was on the > Matco web awhile ago and it appeared to me all you would need to do is > replace the axle and the bearings. It looked like the OD of the 5/8"and 3/4" > bearings were the same with no difference in the hub. I'd check it out with > Matco, a lot less expensive than replacing everything. > > Mike G > N299KM > > > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "LRM" > > > > I know for a fact mine are 5/8". I had aluminum inserts machined to go in > > the outer end in order to mount wheel pants. > > This is scary that Zenith would take a short cut that could cause death or > > injury not to mention loss of investment. The more I think about it the > > more I am determined to fix mine. > > I believe I will do as I mentioned earlier. Which was if some of you > didn't > > read my previous post, was to drill out the backing plate and weld in a > sold > > steel rod. I am considering making the internal rod long enough to go > thru > > (I like spelling it that way) the landing gear and thread the end to put a > > nut on. > > It's either that or buy new axles, wheels and brakes. > > If any one has any thoughts, please feel free to tell me. > > I do know I'm not going to fly it with stock 5/8" axles. I didn't like it > > when Roger told me and I sure don't like it now. > > Larry N1345L > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Mike Sinclair" > > To: > > Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Matco axle assembly malfunction! > > > > > > > --> Zenith-List message posted by: Mike Sinclair > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:04:47 AM PST US From: "Paul Moore" Subject: Zenith-List: RE: Matco axle assembly malfunction! --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Paul Moore" Larry, a couple of things I'd do before you try welding in a solid rod. 1. Replace your current assemblies with better ones. The current 3/4" design is an option, as long as it fixes the quality problem at the same time. Maybe the Grove model, or at least something that will be technically better than what you have. These, at the very least, have a "history" of problems (at least one failure and at least one additional bad weld identified). 2. Your rod idea isn't that bad, but I think I would not weld on the current axle setup for two reasons: a. Additional welding will tend to recrystalize the metal and further decrease it's strength and ability to survive without failing. b. It isn't necessary in order to get the same strength enhancement you are seeking. Instead, if this is your preferred fix, drill the back plate as you described, but use a grade 8 bolt instead of the solid rod. You can put a supporting washer under the head on the gear leg side, pick the right length to add a nut on the outside, and it too would server to not only strengthen your current axle, but serve as an adequate backup in case of failure. Just remember to add a rigorous inspection to your checklist to verify the assembly isn't cracking and failing over time. Paul - speaking from a career of engineering experience. Time: 06:30:05 PM PST US From: "LRM" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Matco axle assembly malfunction! --> Zenith-List message posted by: "LRM" I know for a fact mine are 5/8". I had aluminum inserts machined to go in the outer end in order to mount wheel pants. This is scary that Zenith would take a short cut that could cause death or injury not to mention loss of investment. The more I think about it the more I am determined to fix mine. I believe I will do as I mentioned earlier. Which was if some of you didn't read my previous post, was to drill out the backing plate and weld in a sold steel rod. I am considering making the internal rod long enough to go thru (I like spelling it that way) the landing gear and thread the end to put a nut on. It's either that or buy new axles, wheels and brakes. If any one has any thoughts, please feel free to tell me. I do know I'm not going to fly it with stock 5/8" axles. I didn't like it when Roger told me and I sure don't like it now. Larry N1345L ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:16:19 AM PST US From: "Scott Laughlin" Subject: Zenith-List: Aluminum Tubing - 601XL --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Scott Laughlin" Fellow 601XL Builders: Can you provide me with the actual O.D. of the aluminum tubing from your kit for 6-B-21-1? It's the aluminum tubing that forms the top of the rear fuselage. The drawings call for 3/4" X .058" tubing. My supplier tells me that 1/2" tubing has an O.D. of .84" which is bigger than 3/4". I'm a little confused as to what size to get. Thanks for any help you can provide. Scott Laughlin www.cooknwithgas.com Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:30:14 AM PST US From: "Leo J. Corbalis" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Taxi-Tests 601 HDS Stratus Subaru --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Leo J. Corbalis" You think you have troubles ? I wear size 15 ! It isn't often I have it tougher than thou. Best Leo Corbalis do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim & Diane Shankland" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Taxi-Tests 601 HDS Stratus Subaru > --> Zenith-List message posted by: Tim & Diane Shankland > > During a familiarization flight at Flypass a couple of years ago I was > told the same thing about sliding my feet back and just have my toes on > the pedal. What I did was lengthen my pedals by 1 1/2 inch so that the > ball of my foot is on the hinge point. The next year at the builder > dinner at Oshkosh I saw Chris Heintz, I put my foot next to his and told > him that was the problem. He was a little confused by my remark until I > told him that his size 8 or 9? used a lot smaller pedal than my size 12's. > > Tim Shankland > > Andrew SanClemente wrote: > > >--> Zenith-List message posted by: Andrew SanClemente > > > >Bill, > > I will give that a try, Im a size 12 and the day of my tests I > >didn't have the best shoes on (too big). I was trying to use my heels > >and keep my toes back with some success (gets tiring after a few > >tests). I may purchase some of the "booties" used in car racing to > >allow protection from fire but good feel. I also hope that with the > >bolt issue solved, I won't be required to do as much "dancing" on the > >pedals as I had to during the tests with that left wheel getting > >pulled over. > > Thanks! > > Andy > > > >DO NOT ARCHIVE > > > > > >On Sat, 9 Oct 2004 20:01:58 -0400, Bill Morelli wrote: > > > > > >>--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Morelli" > >> > >> > >>Andrew, > >> > >>With regard to the rudder pedals. > >> > >>They do stink if you comapre them to say the pedals on an Cessna. > >> > >>What I found works for me (with size 11 feet) is that during > >>takeoff roll and when landing, I place my feet on the pedals with > >>the inside of my feet almost touchig. This keeps you away from the > >>brakes. I have been flying like that for 375 hours. Once you get the > >>feel for having your feet close together like that, it almost seems > >>natural. > >> > >>Regards, > >>Bill (N812BM - 601HDS - Tri - Stratus (RAM Heads) - Vermont - > >>375.6 flight hrs. - 502 landings > >>web site -> http://homepages.together.net/~billvt/ > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 10:04:35 AM PST US Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Taxi-Tests 601 HDS Stratus Subaru From: "Lance Gingell" --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Lance Gingell" You think you have troubles.... I wear a size 6, so I can't find shoes anywhere, let alone reach the pedals at all!!! ;-) Its going to be fun when I get to the pedal building part (I'm about to start my 601XL fuselage), since I'll have to modify the pedals for my short legs. ..just thought I'd share the other end of the problem! ..lance -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Leo J. Corbalis Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Taxi-Tests 601 HDS Stratus Subaru --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Leo J. Corbalis" --> You think you have troubles ? I wear size 15 ! It isn't often I have it tougher than thou. Best Leo Corbalis do not archive ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 10:24:43 AM PST US From: "Roy Engelke" Subject: Zenith-List: Oil Temperature --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Roy Engelke" Can any of you soob guys out there tell me what your manufacturer (Stratus, NCI, Ram, etc.) is listing as desireable and maximum allowable oil temps. ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 10:32:42 AM PST US From: Gary Gower Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Matco axle assembly malfunction! --> Zenith-List message posted by: Gary Gower --- LRM wrote: > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "LRM" > > Mike, if you/NTSB prove that the axle was the cause of your problems, > I > would think Matco might have a liability issue. > > Larry N1345L > I dont think that will be a good idea... First liability is what is killing aviation in USA. Second, now every experimental airplane parts seller and builder use all type of disclaimers to prevent this to happen. Maybe all that he could get is an axle replacement... But I am sure they (Matco) will do what is in their hand to improve or prevent future problems. Just a thought. Saludos Gary Gower Do not archive. "Men is the Architect of ist own destiny" - Local radio news man. ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 10:43:25 AM PST US From: "Dirk Slabbert" Subject: Zenith-List: Rivet puller? --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dirk Slabbert" 'Evenin list, So far I pulled all rivets by hand, but looking at fuse full of clecos sort of makes one change your mind?! Which is the best tool for this job? Thanks, Dirk. 701 SP ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 10:43:25 AM PST US Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Oil Temperature From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" Stratus suggests 260F on the oil and 230F on the water...I personally would never run them that high. Frank Stratus with Ram heads 334 hours Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Roy Engelke Subject: Zenith-List: Oil Temperature --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Roy Engelke" Can any of you soob guys out there tell me what your manufacturer (Stratus, NCI, Ram, etc.) is listing as desireable and maximum allowable oil temps. == direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. == == == ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 10:59:48 AM PST US From: "Larry McFarland" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Aluminum Tubing - 601XL --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland" Scott, Aluminum tube of the size needed is available at Aircraft Spruce, P/n 03-36300 @ 1.64/ft. Ph 1-877-477-7823 Think I'd hang with the size required. Larry Do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Laughlin" Subject: Zenith-List: Aluminum Tubing - 601XL > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Scott Laughlin" > > > Fellow 601XL Builders: > > Can you provide me with the actual O.D. of the aluminum tubing from your > kit > for 6-B-21-1? It's the aluminum tubing that forms the top of the rear > fuselage. The drawings call for 3/4" X .058" tubing. My supplier tells > me > that 1/2" tubing has an O.D. of .84" which is bigger than 3/4". > > I'm a little confused as to what size to get. Thanks for any help you can > provide. > > Scott Laughlin > www.cooknwithgas.com > > Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and > > > ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 11:04:22 AM PST US Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Rivet puller? From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" Here in the USA (by your greeting I think you are in Europe) we have a marvelous institution called www.Harborfrieght.com purveyor of cheap (sometimes junk) Chinese tools. The phumatic riveter therin will pull all the rivets at the touch of the lever...but you'll have to have ZAC modify your rivet heads unless the ones from your hand puller will fit...they may very well. FRank -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dirk Slabbert Subject: Zenith-List: Rivet puller? --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dirk Slabbert" --> 'Evenin list, So far I pulled all rivets by hand, but looking at fuse full of clecos sort of makes one change your mind?! Which is the best tool for this job? Thanks, Dirk. 701 SP == direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. == == == ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 11:06:03 AM PST US From: "Larry McFarland" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Oil Temperature --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland" Roy, The Engine Manual for the Stratus EA-81 shows 260-deg F as max, 120-deg F min temps for oil. Most of the time it doesn't reach over 198-Deg F. in my plane. Larry McFarland - 601HDS @ www.macsmachine.com Subject: Zenith-List: Oil Temperature > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Roy Engelke" > > Can any of you soob guys out there tell me what your manufacturer > (Stratus, NCI, Ram, etc.) is listing as desireable and maximum allowable > oil temps. ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 11:55:30 AM PST US From: bryanmmartin@comcast.net Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Oil Temperature --> Zenith-List message posted by: bryanmmartin@comcast.net Stratus lists the maximum temp as 260 F for the EA81. -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru. In phase I testing. do not archive -------------- Original message -------------- > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Roy Engelke" > > Can any of you soob guys out there tell me what your manufacturer (Stratus, NCI, > Ram, etc.) is listing as desireable and maximum allowable oil temps. > > > > > > Stratus lists the maximum temp as 260 F for the EA81. -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru. In phase I testing. do not archive -------------- Original message -------------- -- Zenith-List message posted by: "Roy Engelke" Can any of you soob guys out there tell me what your manufacturer (Stratus, NCI, Ram, etc.) is listing as desireable and maximum allowable oil temps. =============== ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 11:57:29 AM PST US From: bryanmmartin@comcast.net Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Rivet puller? --> Zenith-List message posted by: bryanmmartin@comcast.net I used the cheap Harbor Freight rivet puller. It has lasted long enough to finish the plane and still works. -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru. In phase I testing. do not archive -------------- Original message -------------- > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dirk Slabbert" > > 'Evenin list, > So far I pulled all rivets by hand, but looking at fuse full of clecos sort of > makes one change your mind?! > Which is the best tool for this job? > Thanks, > Dirk. I used the cheap Harbor Freight rivet puller. It has lasted long enough to finish the plane and still works. -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru. In phase I testing. do not archive -------------- Original message -------------- -- Zenith-List message posted by: "Dirk Slabbert" 'Evenin list, So far I pulled all rivets by hand, but looking at fuse full of clecos sort of makes one change your mind?! Which is the best tool for this job? Thanks, Dirk. ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 11:59:40 AM PST US From: bryanmmartin@comcast.net Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Rivet puller? --> Zenith-List message posted by: bryanmmartin@comcast.net I modified my own riveter heads, it's not too difficult. Check the archives for the procedure. -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru. In phase I testing. do not archive -------------- Original message -------------- > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" > > The phumatic riveter therin will pull all the rivets at the touch of the > lever...but you'll have to have ZAC modify your rivet heads unless the > ones from your hand puller will fit...they may very well. > > FRank I modified my own riveter heads, it's not too difficult. Check the archives for the procedure. -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru. In phase I testing. do not archive -------------- Original message -------------- -- Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" The phumatic riveter therin will pull all the rivets at the touch of the lever...but you'll have to have ZAC modify your rivet heads unless the ones from your hand puller will fit...they may very well. FRank ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 01:03:05 PM PST US From: Monty Graves Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Aluminum Tubing - 601XL --> Zenith-List message posted by: Monty Graves The problem is the supplier or the person working there. 6061 T-6 alum tubing 3/4inch X .058 thick wall is 3/4 inch OD. What the guy at the supplier quoted is normal water pipe dimensions, where the Inside Diameter is the normal number. Try Wicks, Air Craft Spruce, or Air parts Inc. Or Shapiro Supply at www.shapirosupply.com Monty At 03:15 PM 10/11/04 +0000, you wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Scott Laughlin" > >Fellow 601XL Builders: > >Can you provide me with the actual O.D. of the aluminum tubing from your kit >for 6-B-21-1? It's the aluminum tubing that forms the top of the rear >fuselage. The drawings call for 3/4" X .058" tubing. My supplier tells me >that 1/2" tubing has an O.D. of .84" which is bigger than 3/4". > >I'm a little confused as to what size to get. Thanks for any help you can >provide. > >Scott Laughlin >www.cooknwithgas.com > >Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and > > > ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 02:53:29 PM PST US From: "Aaron" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Rivet puller? --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Aaron" The question was "what is the [best] tool" IMHO it is a Huck riveter Aaron >So far I pulled all rivets by hand, but--- >Which is the >([- best-]) tool for this >job? Thanks, Dirk. ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 06:52:31 PM PST US From: "Mark Stauffer" Subject: Zenith-List: Mating cabin floor, firewall, and rear fuselage question. --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Mark Stauffer" To all the 601XL builders out there. Today I mated all three parts together and made the templates needed to move forward. I finally got the firewall set to 77 degrees (what a frustrating job that was by myself) and the upper longerons in place. My problem is that I had to shim the front of the cabin floor (under the firewall) to get the upper longerons level. I used the plywood templates listed on drawing 6B-14 that is supposed to bring the floor to 3 degrees. I had to shim those another 13mm (total of 63mm vertical distance) to get the upper longerons to level out, but now it looks as though the angle is about 3.5 degrees. (I'm using a "magnetic protractor" - Sears sells them as "angle finders") Did anyone else have this problem? My bench is level, I've checked it literally dozens of times. Also, the only place the cabin floor template actually touches the bench is at the forward edge (under the firewall). I've got the tail raised so that the rear upper longerons are level and the they're level from side to side. I also had a heck of a time getting the gear channel level fore/aft and side/side. I'm just making sure I'm not missing something. I believe this is a very critical point in building and don't want to screw it up. Any suggestions on how you set your fuselage up will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Mark Odenton, MD 601XL Tail finished, wings 95% finished, working on fuselage. ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 08:19:46 PM PST US From: Subject: FW: Zenith-List: 701 upper strut fitting torque --> Zenith-List message posted by: >From: >Reply-To: zenith-list@matronics.com >To: zenith-list@matronics.com >Subject: Zenith-List: 701 upper strut fitting torque >Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2004 17:07:30 -0400 > >--> Zenith-List message posted by: > >What torque are folks using for the three AN#-5A bolts/nuts which attach >the front upper strut fitting to the strut angle / spar ? Does it matter as >long as they are tight ? >Peter in Canada. Tail done, wings 70% > >Scan and help eliminate destructive viruses from your inbound and outbound >e-mail and attachments. > Start enjoying all the benefits of MSN Premium right now and get the >first two months FREE*. > > Take charge with a pop-up guard built on patented Microsoft SmartScreen Technology Start enjoying all the benefits of MSN Premium right now and get the first two months FREE*. ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 10:15:32 PM PST US From: Gary Gower Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Rivet puller? --> Zenith-List message posted by: Gary Gower They are good enough (for the price). I used to buy the expensive ones for my workers, lasted 5 years, now I buy chinese and last average of 3 years, a couple of them have already lasted 5 years, sometimes only a year but at 50 bucks a piece... Sometimes with two of them broken I can assemble one... Plain luck. Is like cars, if you buy one assembled in Friday, will "live" in the repair shop all its life :-) An old mechanic used to explain this about bad cars (any brand could happen). Saludos Gary Gower Do not archive --- bryanmmartin@comcast.net wrote: > --> Zenith-List message posted by: bryanmmartin@comcast.net > > I used the cheap Harbor Freight rivet puller. It has lasted long > enough to finish the plane and still works. > > -- > Bryan Martin > N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru. > In phase I testing. > do not archive > > -------------- Original message -------------- > > > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dirk Slabbert" > > > > 'Evenin list, > > So far I pulled all rivets by hand, but looking at fuse full of > clecos sort of > > makes one change your mind?! > > Which is the best tool for this job? > > Thanks, > > Dirk. > > I used the cheap Harbor Freight rivet puller. It has lasted long > enough to finish the plane and still works. > > -- > Bryan Martin > N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru. > In phase I testing. > do not archive > > -------------- Original message -------------- > > -- Zenith-List message posted by: "Dirk Slabbert" > > > 'Evenin list, > So far I pulled all rivets by hand, but looking at fuse full of > clecos sort of > makes one change your mind?! > Which is the best tool for this job? > Thanks, > Dirk. > > > > > > > > > _______________________________ Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com