Original Posted By: "Douwe Blumberg"
Gentlemen,This morning at 10:00 am FedEx left with us the first and only 3 forged 4340 Corvaircrankshafts in existence that we aware of. Today is a day that will go downin Corvair-powered aircraft history as these are one of the most importantdevelopments for our engines. We are very excited about their long awaited arrivaland we are, so far, very pleased with the results. More information andpictures are forthcoming this week. For inquiring minds, as measured this morning, the main bearing journal radii are.125", and the rod bearing journals radii are .100". Check our website often for updates on this exciting and long-awaited project!www.magnificentmachine.comThank you,--------Brady McCormickPoulsbo, WAwww.magnificentmachine.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Pietenpol-List: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
Original Posted By: "Brady"
Hey everyone,I am trying to dial in the mixture on my Ford, and really need a probe styleEGT gauge so I can really get it right.Does anyone have one I could borrow for a few days and return? I'll pay allthe shipping and to insure it.Douwe________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
Hey everyone,I am trying to dial in the mixture on my Ford, and really need a probe styleEGT gauge so I can really get it right.Does anyone have one I could borrow for a few days and return? I'll pay allthe shipping and to insure it.Douwe________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
Original Posted By: "ALAN LYSCARS"
Jon,Thank you for your kind words.I was offering the Billet crankshafts at a reduced price until the Forged Cranksare available.The price of the Billet Cranks will be adjusted soon, now that the Forged samplesare here.The Billet cranks are very nice, but they are expensive.The forged Cranks will be available in a 3" stroke, a 3.125" & a 3.25" stroke.They are not made by Callies.They are made over seas by one of the largest crankshaft manufacturers.ISO 9001 & QS 9000 certified.--------Brady McCormickPoulsbo, WAwww.magnificentmachine.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:10:45 -0500
Jon,Thank you for your kind words.I was offering the Billet crankshafts at a reduced price until the Forged Cranksare available.The price of the Billet Cranks will be adjusted soon, now that the Forged samplesare here.The Billet cranks are very nice, but they are expensive.The forged Cranks will be available in a 3" stroke, a 3.125" & a 3.25" stroke.They are not made by Callies.They are made over seas by one of the largest crankshaft manufacturers.ISO 9001 & QS 9000 certified.--------Brady McCormickPoulsbo, WAwww.magnificentmachine.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:10:45 -0500
Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
Original Posted By: H RULE
Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
Original Posted By: "Brady"
I hope your not directing any questions towards me and wanting answers. I justwas researching my next project and went to the web archive. It seemed to fitthe question asked. It would seem that the "modern Pietenpol"has some of these features? I traded emails with someone from the family and Istill don't have a good idea what they are selling. No slight intended, I justwant more info before I lay down any cash.Kevin--------Mark Twain: Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things thatyou didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sailaway from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream.Discover.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
I hope your not directing any questions towards me and wanting answers. I justwas researching my next project and went to the web archive. It seemed to fitthe question asked. It would seem that the "modern Pietenpol"has some of these features? I traded emails with someone from the family and Istill don't have a good idea what they are selling. No slight intended, I justwant more info before I lay down any cash.Kevin--------Mark Twain: Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things thatyou didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sailaway from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream.Discover.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
Original Posted By: "Lagowski Morrow"
Gene,You can rest assured that my crankshafts are not made in a Chinese dairy farm.However, that being said the crankshafts are still not safe for human consumption.Please do not put these crankshafts in you mouth.Do not let your children or pets put these crankshafts in their mouths either.Thank you,:)--------Brady McCormickPoulsbo, WAwww.magnificentmachine.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Gene,You can rest assured that my crankshafts are not made in a Chinese dairy farm.However, that being said the crankshafts are still not safe for human consumption.Please do not put these crankshafts in you mouth.Do not let your children or pets put these crankshafts in their mouths either.Thank you,:)--------Brady McCormickPoulsbo, WAwww.magnificentmachine.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: How do you learn to fly a Pietenpol?
Original Posted By: "Jim Ash"
Good advice-Jim Lagowski----- Original Message -----
Good advice-Jim Lagowski----- Original Message -----
>> Re: Pietenpol-List: How do you learn to fly a Pietenpol?
Original Posted By: Michael Perez
Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
Original Posted By: "ldmill"
Interesting comments about Chinese cranks. Most people don't realize it, but theUS has really downsized its foundry capability, and any expansions automaticallygo to low cost countries i.e. China. Over the last 15 years or so, US industries have been exporting huge amounts ofmetallurgical technology and all the associated quality programs to China. Iwork for a business that makes very large industrial equipment (steel and exoticalloy intensive), and during project bids we will occasionally see requirementsthat state US content. In most of these situations, US poured castings aremore expensive (1.5 to 2x) take twice as long to get, and are the same qualityas what comes out of China (and more than occasionally worse, actually almostall major company's quality management will tell you that the majority of Chinametal quality programs are now on par with, and in many instances betterthan those in the US.) Only recently have the export laws really cracked downon US companies exporting the science behind high technology metals. Import/Exportcompliance is a legal mess to deal with, but it is actually starting to helpus keep some home based technology at home. FYI - Actually, without "China Steel" you would be heating your house with woodthis year and would be getting to work on horseback. There wouldn't be any naturalgas, oil or gasoline available at all this year. It all flows through pipesand valves cast/forged or rolled in China.I hate to see so much good US developed technology exported, but if it isn't, mostof the time we would not be able to afford the products it goes into.Lorin-not a China buff - just letting you know the unfortunate state of affairs withthe China metal industry--------Lorin MillerWaiex N81YXPietenpol next upRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
Interesting comments about Chinese cranks. Most people don't realize it, but theUS has really downsized its foundry capability, and any expansions automaticallygo to low cost countries i.e. China. Over the last 15 years or so, US industries have been exporting huge amounts ofmetallurgical technology and all the associated quality programs to China. Iwork for a business that makes very large industrial equipment (steel and exoticalloy intensive), and during project bids we will occasionally see requirementsthat state US content. In most of these situations, US poured castings aremore expensive (1.5 to 2x) take twice as long to get, and are the same qualityas what comes out of China (and more than occasionally worse, actually almostall major company's quality management will tell you that the majority of Chinametal quality programs are now on par with, and in many instances betterthan those in the US.) Only recently have the export laws really cracked downon US companies exporting the science behind high technology metals. Import/Exportcompliance is a legal mess to deal with, but it is actually starting to helpus keep some home based technology at home. FYI - Actually, without "China Steel" you would be heating your house with woodthis year and would be getting to work on horseback. There wouldn't be any naturalgas, oil or gasoline available at all this year. It all flows through pipesand valves cast/forged or rolled in China.I hate to see so much good US developed technology exported, but if it isn't, mostof the time we would not be able to afford the products it goes into.Lorin-not a China buff - just letting you know the unfortunate state of affairs withthe China metal industry--------Lorin MillerWaiex N81YXPietenpol next upRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Jury Strut Attachment at the Spar? Thanks
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-lis
Hi John,I ended up using a valve I bought on ebay, but was planning to use the ball valve ACS sells for $23 until I found the very same valve (same manufacturer, same part number) at Home Depot for about $6. As far as I know it should work just fine.I positioned mine so the shutoff is in the rear cockpit, just under the instrument panel. Kept me from having to run another flexible cable to the firewall.JackNX899JP _____
Hi John,I ended up using a valve I bought on ebay, but was planning to use the ball valve ACS sells for $23 until I found the very same valve (same manufacturer, same part number) at Home Depot for about $6. As far as I know it should work just fine.I positioned mine so the shutoff is in the rear cockpit, just under the instrument panel. Kept me from having to run another flexible cable to the firewall.JackNX899JP _____
Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
Original Posted By: "Brady"
Sent to me. Now sent to you.Maybe someday they'll give us the rest of the engine. :-)ClifVery Cool and you don't even get dirty hands! http://www.undaerospace.com/cbt_files/v ... Engine.swf The only thing that helps me maintain my slender grip on reality is the friendship I share with my collection of singing potatoes________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
Sent to me. Now sent to you.Maybe someday they'll give us the rest of the engine. :-)ClifVery Cool and you don't even get dirty hands! http://www.undaerospace.com/cbt_files/v ... Engine.swf The only thing that helps me maintain my slender grip on reality is the friendship I share with my collection of singing potatoes________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Jury Strut Attachment at the Spar? Thanks
Original Posted By: "Phillips, Jack"
The Port of Seattle got 4 or 5 new Cargo Cranes built and installed several yearsago (1998?) and they are the largest Cargo Cranes on the west coast I believe.I remember it was a big deal.Their origin?China.I think they have some Chinese lifting gear on them? :)No problems that I am aware of so far, I know they keep them fairly busy.You would think that they would do their home work if they were spending that kindof money, and they had that much at stake. Shut a major Port down for a dayand see what happens. Talk about a choke hold.The bottom line is if you go with the lowest bidder that's what you get. If you expect better quality you will have to pay for it.--------Brady McCormickPoulsbo, WAwww.magnificentmachine.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Jury Strut Attachment at the Spar? ThanksDate: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:17:03 -0500
The Port of Seattle got 4 or 5 new Cargo Cranes built and installed several yearsago (1998?) and they are the largest Cargo Cranes on the west coast I believe.I remember it was a big deal.Their origin?China.I think they have some Chinese lifting gear on them? :)No problems that I am aware of so far, I know they keep them fairly busy.You would think that they would do their home work if they were spending that kindof money, and they had that much at stake. Shut a major Port down for a dayand see what happens. Talk about a choke hold.The bottom line is if you go with the lowest bidder that's what you get. If you expect better quality you will have to pay for it.--------Brady McCormickPoulsbo, WAwww.magnificentmachine.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Jury Strut Attachment at the Spar? ThanksDate: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:17:03 -0500
Re: Pietenpol-List: Icom A22 / GPS 12 garmin
Original Posted By: KMHeide, BA, CPO, FAAOP
I am SO, SO, SO sorry!!! By the time I got home last week I was feeling rotten. I left the next morning and was gone on a four day trip, all the while suffering a cold, but trying to hang in there. I completely forgot to call you back, and I apologize.If you still have the radio, I will take it. If you already sold it, I completely understand.Please forgive me! This is not like me.Gene Rambo202-674-1445 ----- Original Message -----
I am SO, SO, SO sorry!!! By the time I got home last week I was feeling rotten. I left the next morning and was gone on a four day trip, all the while suffering a cold, but trying to hang in there. I completely forgot to call you back, and I apologize.If you still have the radio, I will take it. If you already sold it, I completely understand.Please forgive me! This is not like me.Gene Rambo202-674-1445 ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: FORGED 4340 CORVAIR CRANKSHAFTS
Original Posted By: Matt Dralle