Original Posted By: "schuerrman"
I'm pretty sure they handle the Marvels as well. Their website is at:http://www.dgsupply.com/You can find all their contact info there. Ask for Russ Romey, explain what you have and that you would like to have it overhauled for use on a Corvair aircraft engine conversion, and go from there.RyanSent from my iPhoneOn May 14, 2010, at 4:07 AM, Kip and Beth Gardner wrote:> >>> Does he handle Marvel carbs too? I have an old one I got on eBay > that I'm planning to use on my Corvair that obviously needs an > overhaul.>> Contact info?>> Kip Gardner>>> On May 14, 2010, at 2:32 AM, Ryan Mueller wrote:>>> >>>>> If I recall correctly, the Stromberg for the Corvair should be >> setup equivalent to the configuration for a C-85. I think the >> difference between that and the A-65 is a venturi change. But if >> the exact nature of the overhaul is unknown, plus it drips or >> dribbles gas depending on it's mood, I would pack it up and ship it >> off to Russ Romey at D&G Supply in MI. He's the go-to guy to have >> carbs overhauled and setup for the Corvair. For probably around >> $400 it will come back good as new, and more importantly it will >> perform and function correctly.>>>> Ryan>>>> Sent from my iPhone>>>> On May 13, 2010, at 5:29 PM, "skellytown flyer" > > wrote:>>>>> >>>>>>> I thought I had seen that somewhere. good idea. I wonder if the >>> clear Tygon tubing I find in the stores is gas proof? Actually I >>> had thought of making something similar but was wondering about >>> finding something like clear plexi-glass tube that would be in a >>> diameter that could be threaded on the end and screwed into a >>> bushing.J.B. Weld always stood up to gas good as far as sealing >>> the threads and I have some white Teflon paste now that is made >>> for gasoline and similar products. it sealed my fuel connections >>> drip proof.>>> I also wonder whether my old Stromberg carb DJ installed has been >>> modified for higher flow. I think that I read somewhere they could >>> be increased some way maybe with a different venturi for larger >>> engines than the A-65.anybody know how to tell by looking? it had >>> a shop tag from a repair shop somewhere around San Antonio maybe? >>> but it does leak bad if you put car gas in it.though only drips >>> when 100LL is in it.I had the bowl off and couldn't see any crud >>> in it but hated to strip it completely down. I am wondering if >>> that heavy looking brass float just doesn't float well enough in >>> this sorry excuse for car gas these days.I can close the fuel shut >>> off and do anyway when not running it.but I'd sure like to verify >>> the changes that might have been made if I go to the trouble of >>> taking it off again. Raymond>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Read this topic online here:>>>>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: fuse construction
Pietenpol-List: fuse construction
Original Posted By: "Douwe Blumberg"
I'm getting ready to put one side of the fuse together and I noticed that there'sno gusset on the second member, on the bottom. (extended fuse)Should I putone there?Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
I'm getting ready to put one side of the fuse together and I noticed that there'sno gusset on the second member, on the bottom. (extended fuse)Should I putone there?Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
RE: Pietenpol-List: fuse construction
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
If I understand the question, the entire bottom will be 'gusseted' when youadd the plywood floor.Gary BootheCool, CAPietenpolWW Corvair ConversionTail done, Fuselage on gear18 ribs done-----Original Message-----
If I understand the question, the entire bottom will be 'gusseted' when youadd the plywood floor.Gary BootheCool, CAPietenpolWW Corvair ConversionTail done, Fuselage on gear18 ribs done-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Re: rib test, wood failure
Original Posted By: "Chris"
Check this out on the testing of a Fokker D.vII rib. You can do the same with aPiet rib.Cheers!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Check this out on the testing of a Fokker D.vII rib. You can do the same with aPiet rib.Cheers!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
RE: Pietenpol-List: fuse construction
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Never notice it before but you are correct the plans do not show a gusset.I put one there and it hasn't been problem. All the other plans show agusset there. So I would say yes put a gusset there too.ChrisSacramento, CaWestcoastpiet.com-----Original Message-----
Never notice it before but you are correct the plans do not show a gusset.I put one there and it hasn't been problem. All the other plans show agusset there. So I would say yes put a gusset there too.ChrisSacramento, CaWestcoastpiet.com-----Original Message-----
RE: Pietenpol-List: fuse construction
Original Posted By: Dan Yocum
Yes, but you might want to wait until you install the ash cross-piece. Thatway the gusset can be cut or formed around the cross-piece. My sitewww.textors.com has some pictures.JackDSMI'm getting ready to put one side of the fuse together and I noticed thatthere's no gusset on the second member, on the bottom. (extendedfuse)Should I put one there?Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 09:46:18 -0500
Yes, but you might want to wait until you install the ash cross-piece. Thatway the gusset can be cut or formed around the cross-piece. My sitewww.textors.com has some pictures.JackDSMI'm getting ready to put one side of the fuse together and I noticed thatthere's no gusset on the second member, on the bottom. (extendedfuse)Should I put one there?Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 09:46:18 -0500
Pietenpol-List: Re: Stromberg NA-S3A1 carb
Original Posted By: "skellytown flyer"
Raymond wrote:>I also wonder whether my old Stromberg carb DJ installed>has been modified for higher flow. I think that I read>somewhere they could be increased some way maybe with a>different venturi for larger engines than the A-65.>Anybody know how to tell by looking?You have to pull the venturi out of the carb and it willhave the throat diameter cast into the side. Or you canuse an inside caliper. Pulling the venturi means takingthe carb apart. If you go here:http://www.bowersflybaby.com, you'll find the best resourceavailable for small Continental engines and their carbs. Onthat page you'll find a link to the parts interchangeabilityfor the small engines and you'll see that the C85 and C90use a 1-3/8" venturi while the A65 uses a 1-1/4" and the 75uses a 1-5/16" (both of those are too small for the O-145Corvair). There are also differences in the main jet.If I had to guess, I'd say DJ probably knew this and providedthe proper venturi, but all it means if he didn't is that youmay not develop full static RPM without changing the venturi.>it does leak bad if you put car gas in it. though only drips>when 100LL is in it.My experience with these carbs has been similar. Exactly my experience. You can run both fuels in them, but if you set itup properly for one fuel, it won't be right for the otherexcept when the engine is running. I run mine exclusively on100LL. There is a very simple little metal gauge that you canmake to set the float bowl fuel level so the carb won't drip;that info is also on the Fly Baby site. I set mine using thattool and have had zero problems with it since then.>I am wondering if that heavy looking brass float just doesn't>float well enough in this sorry excuse for car gas these days.Like I said, if you set it up for auto gas, it won't be right foravgas and vice-versa. Set it up for one or the other. The viscosity and some other characteristics are just differentenough to cause the carb to drool if you set it up for avgas andthen run auto gas in it. The engine doesn't mind, but like yousay- shut off the fuel when the airplane is sitting, run thefloat bowl dry when you shut the engine down, and when you turnon the fuel, be ready to start the engine or you'll start seeingfuel in the carb intake air box.Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Stromberg NA-S3A1 carb
Raymond wrote:>I also wonder whether my old Stromberg carb DJ installed>has been modified for higher flow. I think that I read>somewhere they could be increased some way maybe with a>different venturi for larger engines than the A-65.>Anybody know how to tell by looking?You have to pull the venturi out of the carb and it willhave the throat diameter cast into the side. Or you canuse an inside caliper. Pulling the venturi means takingthe carb apart. If you go here:http://www.bowersflybaby.com, you'll find the best resourceavailable for small Continental engines and their carbs. Onthat page you'll find a link to the parts interchangeabilityfor the small engines and you'll see that the C85 and C90use a 1-3/8" venturi while the A65 uses a 1-1/4" and the 75uses a 1-5/16" (both of those are too small for the O-145Corvair). There are also differences in the main jet.If I had to guess, I'd say DJ probably knew this and providedthe proper venturi, but all it means if he didn't is that youmay not develop full static RPM without changing the venturi.>it does leak bad if you put car gas in it. though only drips>when 100LL is in it.My experience with these carbs has been similar. Exactly my experience. You can run both fuels in them, but if you set itup properly for one fuel, it won't be right for the otherexcept when the engine is running. I run mine exclusively on100LL. There is a very simple little metal gauge that you canmake to set the float bowl fuel level so the carb won't drip;that info is also on the Fly Baby site. I set mine using thattool and have had zero problems with it since then.>I am wondering if that heavy looking brass float just doesn't>float well enough in this sorry excuse for car gas these days.Like I said, if you set it up for auto gas, it won't be right foravgas and vice-versa. Set it up for one or the other. The viscosity and some other characteristics are just differentenough to cause the carb to drool if you set it up for avgas andthen run auto gas in it. The engine doesn't mind, but like yousay- shut off the fuel when the airplane is sitting, run thefloat bowl dry when you shut the engine down, and when you turnon the fuel, be ready to start the engine or you'll start seeingfuel in the carb intake air box.Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Stromberg NA-S3A1 carb
Original Posted By: "ALAN LYSCARS"
Thanks again for the info. I will get back to the carb when I get a chance andcheck the Venturi diameter.I can handle that and since I am planning on running100LL for the near future at least when I get the thing complete I'm not goingto sweat the rest if it only drips occasionally -just close the valve as normaland move along.the diameter was the big thing I needed.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Thanks again for the info. I will get back to the carb when I get a chance andcheck the Venturi diameter.I can handle that and since I am planning on running100LL for the near future at least when I get the thing complete I'm not goingto sweat the rest if it only drips occasionally -just close the valve as normaland move along.the diameter was the big thing I needed.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Stromberg NA-S3A1 carb
Original Posted By: "skellytown flyer"
You can buy rebuild parts, including the venturi, metering needle & seat, etc. from: Fresno Airparts, Chandler Field, Fresno, CA.Al LyscarsManchester, NH----- Original Message -----
You can buy rebuild parts, including the venturi, metering needle & seat, etc. from: Fresno Airparts, Chandler Field, Fresno, CA.Al LyscarsManchester, NH----- Original Message -----