Original Posted By: "allen smith"
Hello. I agree about the possibilities of the 1.9 TDI engine. I am lookingfor one for my Piet but they are hard to find. Even with the turbo, theweight should be comparable to the Model A.If I can find one, I will probably go with a belt drive to get up into thepower range but swing a big, efficient prop below 2000rpm, however. I surelike the advantages of no ignition requirement and much lower risk of fire.I had a diesel rabbit (1.8 liter no turbo) and it ran for 230,000 miles withNO work before I traded it off. The next guy ran it for at least another50K miles before I lost track of it.Good Luck, Mac in Oregon----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 08/15/02
Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 08/15/02
Original Posted By: "Oscar Zuniga"
Dear Fellow Pietenpol builders and flyers,I would like to hear anyone's initial thoughts about the possibility of powering an Aircamper with a converted 1.9 Ltr. TDI Diesel engine from the new VW Golf. The engine specs show 90 HP at a low enough RPM with a high enough torque to sling a big model A ford A style prop. Of course, the first thought is that diesels have always been to heavy but I am overwhelmingly impressed by the power, smoothness and fuel efficiencies of this amazing engine. Although I have not yet been able to find anyone who could tell me what a stripped engine would weigh, I am inclined to believe that it would be nice match.Let me know if anyone knows of a brand spankin new TDI GOLF that has been rear-ended. I wish no whiplash onto anyone but I am very interested in thinking more about this possibility.I am currently building here in Hood River Oregon and am very lucky to have met so many local Carbon Fiber composite folks. If I'm not careful, I may end up building a Piet that could handle 10Gs + and - with a 1000 mile range between truck stops.Allen SmithMSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide ... __________
Dear Fellow Pietenpol builders and flyers,I would like to hear anyone's initial thoughts about the possibility of powering an Aircamper with a converted 1.9 Ltr. TDI Diesel engine from the new VW Golf. The engine specs show 90 HP at a low enough RPM with a high enough torque to sling a big model A ford A style prop. Of course, the first thought is that diesels have always been to heavy but I am overwhelmingly impressed by the power, smoothness and fuel efficiencies of this amazing engine. Although I have not yet been able to find anyone who could tell me what a stripped engine would weigh, I am inclined to believe that it would be nice match.Let me know if anyone knows of a brand spankin new TDI GOLF that has been rear-ended. I wish no whiplash onto anyone but I am very interested in thinking more about this possibility.I am currently building here in Hood River Oregon and am very lucky to have met so many local Carbon Fiber composite folks. If I'm not careful, I may end up building a Piet that could handle 10Gs + and - with a 1000 mile range between truck stops.Allen SmithMSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 08/15/02
Original Posted By: ANNCARLEK(at)aol.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 08/15/02> > > Dear Fellow Pietenpol builders and flyers,> > I would like to hear anyone's initial thoughts about the possibility of > powering an Aircamper with a converted 1.9 Ltr. TDI Diesel engine from the> > new VW Golf. The engine specs show 90 HP at a low enough RPM with a high> > enough torque to sling a big model A ford A style prop. Of course, the > first thought is that diesels have always been to heavy but I am > overwhelmingly impressed by the power, smoothness and fuel efficiencies of> > this amazing engine. Although I have not yet been able to find anyone who> > could tell me what a stripped engine would weigh, I am inclined to believe> > that it would be nice match.> > Let me know if anyone knows of a brand spankin new TDI GOLF that has been> > rear-ended. I wish no whiplash onto anyone but I am very interested in > thinking more about this possibility.> > I am currently building here in Hood River Oregon and am very lucky to> have > met so many local Carbon Fiber composite folks. If I'm not careful, I may> > end up building a Piet that could handle 10Gs + and - with a 1000 mile> range > between truck stops.> > Allen Smith> > > MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: > http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx> > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------Can a Web portal forever change your life?Win up to $25 Million on iWon - click here!________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 08/15/02> > > Dear Fellow Pietenpol builders and flyers,> > I would like to hear anyone's initial thoughts about the possibility of > powering an Aircamper with a converted 1.9 Ltr. TDI Diesel engine from the> > new VW Golf. The engine specs show 90 HP at a low enough RPM with a high> > enough torque to sling a big model A ford A style prop. Of course, the > first thought is that diesels have always been to heavy but I am > overwhelmingly impressed by the power, smoothness and fuel efficiencies of> > this amazing engine. Although I have not yet been able to find anyone who> > could tell me what a stripped engine would weigh, I am inclined to believe> > that it would be nice match.> > Let me know if anyone knows of a brand spankin new TDI GOLF that has been> > rear-ended. I wish no whiplash onto anyone but I am very interested in > thinking more about this possibility.> > I am currently building here in Hood River Oregon and am very lucky to> have > met so many local Carbon Fiber composite folks. If I'm not careful, I may> > end up building a Piet that could handle 10Gs + and - with a 1000 mile> range > between truck stops.> > Allen Smith> > > MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: > http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx> > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------Can a Web portal forever change your life?Win up to $25 Million on iWon - click here!________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 08/15/02
Original Posted By: ANNCARLEK(at)aol.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 08/15/02In a message dated 8/15/02 11:53:43 PM, pietenpol-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes: >>I deliberately moved my seat back one inch at the top after sitting in an old Piet that was donated to the chapter. This was the old short fuse, so my rear cockpit will be three inches longer and a lot more comfortable. I'm also dropping the front seat bottom as far as possible, so the stick's connecting link will have to be bent to clear the seat bottom. There can't be any strengh problems with the truss (fuse) , especially at the top longerons behind the rear seat. Carl L (another one!)________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 08/15/02In a message dated 8/15/02 11:53:43 PM, pietenpol-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes: >>I deliberately moved my seat back one inch at the top after sitting in an old Piet that was donated to the chapter. This was the old short fuse, so my rear cockpit will be three inches longer and a lot more comfortable. I'm also dropping the front seat bottom as far as possible, so the stick's connecting link will have to be bent to clear the seat bottom. There can't be any strengh problems with the truss (fuse) , especially at the top longerons behind the rear seat. Carl L (another one!)________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 08/15/02
Original Posted By: "Brants"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 08/15/02In a message dated 8/15/02 11:53:43 PM, pietenpol-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes: >>Righr on, the fuse is shown from the bottom looking up, and from the top looking down. Did you catch the 1/2" X 1" dimension for the bottom struts and braces?I drilled the holes for the metal parts before joining the sides, so that I could use the drill press and get them right on. But I did not drill the metal parts in matched pairs - big mistake! Soo now I'm reworking these parts, and holes. Now I'd recommend drilling only one part, then only one hole in the other. clamp firmly in place and drill the other holes carefully!________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 00:35:30 -0500
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 08/15/02In a message dated 8/15/02 11:53:43 PM, pietenpol-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes: >>Righr on, the fuse is shown from the bottom looking up, and from the top looking down. Did you catch the 1/2" X 1" dimension for the bottom struts and braces?I drilled the holes for the metal parts before joining the sides, so that I could use the drill press and get them right on. But I did not drill the metal parts in matched pairs - big mistake! Soo now I'm reworking these parts, and holes. Now I'd recommend drilling only one part, then only one hole in the other. clamp firmly in place and drill the other holes carefully!________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 00:35:30 -0500
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Original Posted By: "Brants"