Pietenpol-List: Spring Struts & Center secton fuel gauges

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 10:12 am

Original Posted By: Rcaprd(at)aol.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Spring Struts & Center secton fuel gaugesPieter's and wannabe'sI need a drawing, or diagram of how to install the as per plans bunji cords on my landing gear. After a year or two of fooling around with bunji's, I toowill probably want to refit with springs. I don't feel like changing them right now, however, I would like to have the best plans, pictures and ideas abouthow to go about it. I could not get the link that Jim Markle posted on this subject to launch.On another topic -- I have just about ruled out the electric (mag. operated) fuel gauge as not right for my plane. I don't like the idea of having a five or six inch sight gauge hanging down for a number of reasons, mainly safety inthe event of an accident. The model A ford and older cessna wing float gauges look great, but that will mean a lot of redesigning of the bottom of mytank. In the '98-'99 AS&S catalogue they listed a 6", 4-1/4" travel spiral actionfloat type fuel gauge that is sealed and the dial is operated magnetically (No leaks possible in case of an accident). That seems like it would really fitthe bill. Except that it is made to be mounted only from the top, and they don't carry it anymore. They carry the 15" and the 19" but not the 6". I called AS&S and asked who manufactured them. It turns out they are made by Rochester Gauges right here in Dallas, TX. So I called them and they still makethem but they have a $125.00 minimum PO. At which time he asked what the application was for, and I assured him it was for a three wheel off road vehicle.He then gave me a number for a supplier in Arkansas, He was still wondering why the gauge needed to be mounted inverted, which he said you could not do. I asked why, and he said because it says so. It's a float and a magnet, he agreedand we concluded I could mount it upside down, but it will register completely backward. The full mark will register empty etc...So, do any of you know if I can take a hermetically sealed dial apart and change the numbers and letters or better yet if anyone makes an inverted 360 degree inverted spiral action float type fuel gauge with a 4-1/4" travel. Still in Pietenpol College,Max Arlington, TX. ________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 9:26 pm

Original Posted By: Dave and Connie

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 9:36 pm

Original Posted By: "Dave and Connie"
You're right on the money Dave... I forgot about the "gamers".... One ofthe greatest things that did happen out here at my airport was the additionof High Speed Wireless. We can now be online inside the hangar with speedsfaster than DSL or cable. The gaming guys are doing just fine with thatarrangement with no complaints. As soon as I can figure out a way to "beam"it to my house, I will make the change. Not only is it screaming fast butit's only $49 a month...Sure works for me...Weav----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 10:09 pm

Original Posted By: Kip and Beth Gardner

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 12:08 am

Original Posted By: Gary Gower

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