Original Posted By: "Gene Rambo"
Hey allI am at a real frustrating point. I want to get my A-65 started for thefirst time but am running into one small but large problem.I installed a mechanical oil temperature guage purchaced from ACS. TheACS part # is OT040. The sender has a 5/8x18 NF fitting which has tofit into a 5/8 NFF x 1/2 NPTM adapter. This forms the seal for thesender. Now I cant find an adapter to take the 1/2 NPTM to plug intothe oil screen cover which is 5/8x18 NFF.I have been discussing this with the manufacturer and ACS and they bothact like it's the first time this problem has ever come up. Since theguage is installed and the box is long gone ACS doesn"t want it back. Has anyone else run into this? Would it be acceptable to drill out andre-tap the oil screen cover to 1/2" NPT?ThanksDick________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: del magsam
Re: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: Richard Navratril
no, do not drill the screen! The part you need is a standard part, I'vebeen through this. Let me look at work tomorrow and find the p/n.Gene----- Original Message -----
no, do not drill the screen! The part you need is a standard part, I'vebeen through this. Let me look at work tomorrow and find the p/n.Gene----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: "Brants"
RE: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: "Steve Eldredge"
Hi Javier....Good to see that your still out there. Haven't seen any posts from you lately. Polyurethane or spar varnish is fine for protecting the wood from moisture but they say that the MEK in most fabric cements will soften these varnishes where the fabric is glued toit. If you can't get epoxy varnish you could protect the regular varnish where the fabric is glued by coating it with thin epoxy resin, the type used in marine repairs. Something like the Gudgeon (sp) brothers West system epoxy which brushes on real nicely or any other brand which is similar in thickness. I've heard some guys say that they have glued the fabric right on to Polyurethane varnish but it might depend on the brand of varnish or just plain luck. Glad to hear your still building. Ed G.>From: javier cruz >Reply-To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Serial #s>Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 18:56:47 -0700 (PDT)>>>Hi Friends>Hi Ed>>When i requested the autorization for build my plane>from the DGAC here in Mexico ( something like FAA in>USA) the inspector request for the serial number of>the kit, but ,because it's not build from kit, or we>not have any company that make the kit the>manufacturer are us, and the serial number should be>assigned for us, here, the Piet maybe will be the 001>manual, and on the inspector words that number it's>wrong like airplane serial number, well that in>Mexico, just for comment, maybe the FAA procedures are>different.. don't worry about that..>On the other hand, i would like some help from the>group.. i have complete the fuselage (whitout the>sides for better access), tail grouop, flight>controls, engine etc. And i would like varnish the>wood, Polyfiber recomend epoxy varnish, but here in>Mexico it's very hard to get it, and the cost for the>shipping is very hard,, what do you recomend? maybe>spar, polyuretane etc...I kow this topic has been here>before, but any new comments are welcomed..>>Thanks in advance for your comments..>Javier Cruz>>>HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs>http://www.hotjobs.com>>MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide ... ___Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guageDate: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:20:20 -0600
Hi Javier....Good to see that your still out there. Haven't seen any posts from you lately. Polyurethane or spar varnish is fine for protecting the wood from moisture but they say that the MEK in most fabric cements will soften these varnishes where the fabric is glued toit. If you can't get epoxy varnish you could protect the regular varnish where the fabric is glued by coating it with thin epoxy resin, the type used in marine repairs. Something like the Gudgeon (sp) brothers West system epoxy which brushes on real nicely or any other brand which is similar in thickness. I've heard some guys say that they have glued the fabric right on to Polyurethane varnish but it might depend on the brand of varnish or just plain luck. Glad to hear your still building. Ed G.>From: javier cruz >Reply-To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Serial #s>Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 18:56:47 -0700 (PDT)>>>Hi Friends>Hi Ed>>When i requested the autorization for build my plane>from the DGAC here in Mexico ( something like FAA in>USA) the inspector request for the serial number of>the kit, but ,because it's not build from kit, or we>not have any company that make the kit the>manufacturer are us, and the serial number should be>assigned for us, here, the Piet maybe will be the 001>manual, and on the inspector words that number it's>wrong like airplane serial number, well that in>Mexico, just for comment, maybe the FAA procedures are>different.. don't worry about that..>On the other hand, i would like some help from the>group.. i have complete the fuselage (whitout the>sides for better access), tail grouop, flight>controls, engine etc. And i would like varnish the>wood, Polyfiber recomend epoxy varnish, but here in>Mexico it's very hard to get it, and the cost for the>shipping is very hard,, what do you recomend? maybe>spar, polyuretane etc...I kow this topic has been here>before, but any new comments are welcomed..>>Thanks in advance for your comments..>Javier Cruz>>>HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs>http://www.hotjobs.com>>MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide ... ___Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guageDate: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:20:20 -0600
Re: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: John Myers
RE: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: "Steve Eldredge"
Re: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: John Myers
RE: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: "Brants"
RE: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
I used to have the same problem in my old J-3 Cub. I bought a kit (fromWag-Aero, I think) back in the 1970's that included a blanket to wrap aroundthe oil sump and muffs for the intake tubes. I also used to put a piece ofduct tape over the cowling inlet that blew cool air over the oil sump.Didn't help much as I recall. Best thing probably is to change the oil morefrequently.Jack -----Original Message-----
I used to have the same problem in my old J-3 Cub. I bought a kit (fromWag-Aero, I think) back in the 1970's that included a blanket to wrap aroundthe oil sump and muffs for the intake tubes. I also used to put a piece ofduct tape over the cowling inlet that blew cool air over the oil sump.Didn't help much as I recall. Best thing probably is to change the oil morefrequently.Jack -----Original Message-----
> Re: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
Speaking of oil cooling.....Does anyone out there know if I need to run an oil cooler on my 75hp Franklin? The intake runners are castinto the oil pan/sump. Seems to me this would provide quite a bit of oil cooling in itself. It doesn't sound to me like anyone is running oil coolers on the A65s. Thanks in advance Ed G.>From: "Jack Phillips" >Reply-To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>To: >Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage>Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 05:58:04 -0400>>>>I used to have the same problem in my old J-3 Cub. I bought a kit (from>Wag-Aero, I think) back in the 1970's that included a blanket to wrap >around>the oil sump and muffs for the intake tubes. I also used to put a piece of>duct tape over the cowling inlet that blew cool air over the oil sump.>Didn't help much as I recall. Best thing probably is to change the oil >more>frequently.>>Jack>> -----Original Message----->From: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com>[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steve>Eldredge>Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 12:44 PM>To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage>>>Now there is something we haven't addressed and I have the same, cool>oil problem! Anyone have any suggestions about how to get the temp up?>On a hot day I get the needle to push just over 100 degrees.>>Steve e.>>-----Original Message----->From: John Myers [mailto:jmyers(at)powernet.org]>To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage>>>Richard,>I found an adapter at a very good local plumbing supply and hardware>store. I also added a short brass nipple and coupling to increase the>amount of oil in the screen area to help prime the oil pump. That extra>>ounce or so of oil helped eliminate oil pump priming problems that I was>>having. Oil temp seems to still read the same, but still too cold to>burn>off moisture. Hope that helps>John Myers>> >>>>>>>http://www.matronics.com/browselist/pie ... list>>>MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide ... ______Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 10:19:48 -0400
Speaking of oil cooling.....Does anyone out there know if I need to run an oil cooler on my 75hp Franklin? The intake runners are castinto the oil pan/sump. Seems to me this would provide quite a bit of oil cooling in itself. It doesn't sound to me like anyone is running oil coolers on the A65s. Thanks in advance Ed G.>From: "Jack Phillips" >Reply-To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>To: >Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage>Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 05:58:04 -0400>>>>I used to have the same problem in my old J-3 Cub. I bought a kit (from>Wag-Aero, I think) back in the 1970's that included a blanket to wrap >around>the oil sump and muffs for the intake tubes. I also used to put a piece of>duct tape over the cowling inlet that blew cool air over the oil sump.>Didn't help much as I recall. Best thing probably is to change the oil >more>frequently.>>Jack>> -----Original Message----->From: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com>[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steve>Eldredge>Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 12:44 PM>To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage>>>Now there is something we haven't addressed and I have the same, cool>oil problem! Anyone have any suggestions about how to get the temp up?>On a hot day I get the needle to push just over 100 degrees.>>Steve e.>>-----Original Message----->From: John Myers [mailto:jmyers(at)powernet.org]>To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com>Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage>>>Richard,>I found an adapter at a very good local plumbing supply and hardware>store. I also added a short brass nipple and coupling to increase the>amount of oil in the screen area to help prime the oil pump. That extra>>ounce or so of oil helped eliminate oil pump priming problems that I was>>having. Oil temp seems to still read the same, but still too cold to>burn>off moisture. Hope that helps>John Myers>> >>>>>>>http://www.matronics.com/browselist/pie ... list>>>MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide ... ______Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 10:19:48 -0400
Re: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: "Steve Eldredge"
I have a side by side piet with A65 and my oil temps will run 180-200 on hotday. Clyinders are not out like J3 style. I'd like cool my down a little.mike----- Original Message -----
I have a side by side piet with A65 and my oil temps will run 180-200 on hotday. Clyinders are not out like J3 style. I'd like cool my down a little.mike----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: "Gene Rambo"
Hi GeneAny luck on that part number? I'm still hunting and no luck yet.Dick----- Original Message -----
Hi GeneAny luck on that part number? I'm still hunting and no luck yet.Dick----- Original Message -----
RE: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Richard and corkytry fresno airparts 559 237 4863 or robert weber inc 559 275 3403 or askCorky to get one from Mr. Harvey at Lucien Field. Corky?chris-----Original Message-----
Richard and corkytry fresno airparts 559 237 4863 or robert weber inc 559 275 3403 or askCorky to get one from Mr. Harvey at Lucien Field. Corky?chris-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: Richard Navratril
Sorry, I have been busy, bought a new airplane and have been running aroundlike crazy negotiating, then pre-purchase inspection, AD search, titlesearch, now post-purchase insurance, tie down, etc. Slowing down a littlenow, I'll look today . . . .I promise.Genedo not post----- Original Message -----
Sorry, I have been busy, bought a new airplane and have been running aroundlike crazy negotiating, then pre-purchase inspection, AD search, titlesearch, now post-purchase insurance, tie down, etc. Slowing down a littlenow, I'll look today . . . .I promise.Genedo not post----- Original Message -----
RE: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Hey Gene,What kind of plane did you buy?Jack -----Original Message-----
Hey Gene,What kind of plane did you buy?Jack -----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: oil temp guage
Original Posted By: "Greg Cardinal"