Original Posted By: "899PM"
Charles:I like your initiative regarding a locally available engine. Looks like itheHolden most closely resembles an 6 cyl Chevy inline engine as found on theearlier Chevy NOVA over here.a quick goggle on the Holden engine shows this:http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/ho ... tions.htma.. 3.05 "186" X2 Engine: a.. Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres) b.. Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston typewith 6 cylinders c.. Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline d.. Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder e.. Fuel System: Twin carburettor f.. Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm) g.. Power: 145bhp (108kw) at 4600rpm h.. Torque: 184lb-ft (249Nm) at 2200rpm i.. Compression Ratio: 9.2:1http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/holden_re ... des.htmHow stout is the crank and what do the thrust bearings look like in thatHolden engine?In recent years the Corvair conversion went through some teething issues dueto that detail. Several close calls and several broken cranks because theysimply were not designed to take a prop yanking around on the crank with itsrelatively narrow atomotive application bearings.http://fly.hiwaay.net/~langford/corvair ... mlproblems seem to be solved with the addition of a 5th bearinghttp://www.fly5thbearing.com/5thbearing.htmlMi ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: NEW (old) TO PIET LIST
Pietenpol-List: NEW (old) TO PIET LIST
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Original Posted By: "899PM"
Making good progress on Air Camper. Started 10 years ago. Restarted in earnestlast September. Fuselage is 2" wider and 2" deeper than plans. At 6'2" and 215,I have room to spare. Enjoy.--------PAPA MIKERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_ ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: NEW (old) TO PIET LIST
Making good progress on Air Camper. Started 10 years ago. Restarted in earnestlast September. Fuselage is 2" wider and 2" deeper than plans. At 6'2" and 215,I have room to spare. Enjoy.--------PAPA MIKERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_ ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: NEW (old) TO PIET LIST
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Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Looks great! Keep up the work!Barry -----Original Message-----
Looks great! Keep up the work!Barry -----Original Message-----
Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright
gcardinal(at)comcast.net wrote:> Can you give us some details on the wheels? They look interesting. > > Greg C. > > ---I would also like to know about the wheels. Are they spoke behind the disc oris it a built-up disc wheel? Thanks.............WillRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 22:13:34 -0400
gcardinal(at)comcast.net wrote:> Can you give us some details on the wheels? They look interesting. > > Greg C. > > ---I would also like to know about the wheels. Are they spoke behind the disc oris it a built-up disc wheel? Thanks.............WillRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 22:13:34 -0400
Re: Pietenpol-List: Okoume Plywood Gussets?
Original Posted By: walt
Of course there is an AD requiring removal of all of those cardboard gussets from Aeroncas!Gene ----- Original Message -----
Of course there is an AD requiring removal of all of those cardboard gussets from Aeroncas!Gene ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: 80th anniversary today?
Original Posted By: hvandervoo(at)aol.com
Pietenpol-List: Re: NEW (old) TO PIET LIST
Original Posted By: "899PM"
The wheels are 21, built up with my own aluminum hub design, spoked cross -2,and aluminum skinned. The ones currently on my Piet are my prototypes to checkfeasibility of the conic skins. The intent was to emulate the old Bendix Airwheels.At the urging of the late Al Kelsh, I made (3) more much refined sets forcustomers. These later models accepted both Tri-Pacer hydraulic brakes andthe old mechanicals from an Aeronca. Far too labor intensive to build and sellat anything past break-even. The later wheels finished at 19# complete. whichis exactly what a 600-6 with tube and tire weighs. I have materials to makeone final set for myself someday. Following are some pics of the later stylewheels.--------PAPA MIKERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/whee ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: NEW (old) TO PIET LIST
The wheels are 21, built up with my own aluminum hub design, spoked cross -2,and aluminum skinned. The ones currently on my Piet are my prototypes to checkfeasibility of the conic skins. The intent was to emulate the old Bendix Airwheels.At the urging of the late Al Kelsh, I made (3) more much refined sets forcustomers. These later models accepted both Tri-Pacer hydraulic brakes andthe old mechanicals from an Aeronca. Far too labor intensive to build and sellat anything past break-even. The later wheels finished at 19# complete. whichis exactly what a 600-6 with tube and tire weighs. I have materials to makeone final set for myself someday. Following are some pics of the later stylewheels.--------PAPA MIKERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/whee ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: NEW (old) TO PIET LIST
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Original Posted By: "899PM"
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Original Posted By: "rameses32"
Walt wrote-> If you get divorced in the south=2C Is she still your sister?I'll bet you started a little north-south skirmish with that one=2C Walt =3Bo) I'd be checking my six if I were you. We southerners are known for our hospitality=2C but we haven't forgotten "the late unpleasantness".Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio=2C TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: NEW (old) TO PIET LIST
Walt wrote-> If you get divorced in the south=2C Is she still your sister?I'll bet you started a little north-south skirmish with that one=2C Walt =3Bo) I'd be checking my six if I were you. We southerners are known for our hospitality=2C but we haven't forgotten "the late unpleasantness".Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio=2C TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: NEW (old) TO PIET LIST
Original Posted By: "Patrick Panzera"
Oh my, what a terrible looking Pietenpol, shoddy craftsmanship, such a shame, ifI were you I would be too imbarassed to show that contraption in public. Tellyou what though, since we are such good mates, why don't you pack it up andsend it to me, I'll hide it for you and nobody will ever know about it. You mightas well throw in any of thoes wheels you have laying around and I'll hidethem for you aswell. And don't worry, I wont charge you a dime for my troubleseither, all you have to do is pay the shipping.CharleyP.S. Please make sure and include the wings, they, umm, will make it easier tohide, yea, thats it.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Oh my, what a terrible looking Pietenpol, shoddy craftsmanship, such a shame, ifI were you I would be too imbarassed to show that contraption in public. Tellyou what though, since we are such good mates, why don't you pack it up andsend it to me, I'll hide it for you and nobody will ever know about it. You mightas well throw in any of thoes wheels you have laying around and I'll hidethem for you aswell. And don't worry, I wont charge you a dime for my troubleseither, all you have to do is pay the shipping.CharleyP.S. Please make sure and include the wings, they, umm, will make it easier tohide, yea, thats it.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
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Original Posted By: "Will42"
> To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com> >> > cut 'em bigger....these holes pass size 13 sorrels with no problem.> > --------> PAPA MIKE> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 811#244811> > > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0966_246.jpg> > > > ============================================> > > _________________________________________________________________Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail=AE.http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: NEW (old) TO PIET LIST
> To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com> >> > cut 'em bigger....these holes pass size 13 sorrels with no problem.> > --------> PAPA MIKE> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 811#244811> > > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0966_246.jpg> > > > ============================================> > > _________________________________________________________________Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail=AE.http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: NEW (old) TO PIET LIST
