Original Posted By: "Oscar Zuniga"
William just got done at the impound lot, negotiated the $4500 feedown to $800... he didn't have it all, but obligated himself topaying it. Perhaps we could help?Anyhow, the good news is he found a few things:1. The carb heat lever was in the off position. They were definitely in carb ice conditions that day, no question. The lever should have been in a position to keep ice from forming.2. The engine turns by hand and had compression.3. The distributor is ash, as are the points rub blocks. Otherwise the distributor is useable and turns with the engine, eliminating a concern that the gear roll pin may have sheared.4. Both blades broke off backwards.5. Engine is substantially un burned.6. Intake manifold is bent, but probably not cracked.7. The case is still full of oil.8. Valve covers are still painted.9. Firewall is burned away.This engine will run again.Pat===============================Oscar ZunigaMedford, Oregonmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: More on William Wynne
Pietenpol-List: More on William Wynne
Original Posted By: Pat Panzera
Here's a bit more on William's Corvair (not much else remained of the Piet):===============================
Here's a bit more on William's Corvair (not much else remained of the Piet):===============================