Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
Jim Boyer,Thanks for asking! Hope your knee is healing fast...you got some catchin=99 up to do!Not too much change in the picture, however:Fuel is all hooked up all the way to carb.Most of the electric is done.Wingtip bows are made.Leading edges are made.Almost done with metal fittings for wings.Next projects:Finish electricRun engine on FuseStart wingsGary BootheCorvair Powered________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Yaawwn.....new thread needed- Did you ever think...........
Pietenpol-List: Yaawwn.....new thread needed- Did you ever think...........
Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Hello all you G.P's,Did you ever think about how much faith is put into the lowly cotter pin? I warn you, if you dwell on this subject too long you will begin to scare yourself. I remember a few years ago when I did a test run of my engine and I had the airplane completely assembled (no cover) with all the castle nuts just hand tight. After a few minutes of ground run almost every one of those little suckers was on the ground, control cables hanging etc. What if just one of the cotter pins failed on the bellcrank connections? I guess one can console oneself a little, by thinking that most of those pesky little critters can be inspected prior to each flight, but what about the ones you can't look at??? I have scared myself sufficiently, as to contemplate fabricating a "hybrid" safety mechanism for those hidden bellcrank connections............. How about this idea? Take a nylon lock nut, drill a cotter pin hole in it, so it can be threaded-on just short of being tight, and inserting a cotter pin. That way, you can have a nice warm, fuzzy, and secure feeling of having all those AN3 sized bolts double safetied. Dan HelsperPuryear, TN.________________________________________________________________________________
Hello all you G.P's,Did you ever think about how much faith is put into the lowly cotter pin? I warn you, if you dwell on this subject too long you will begin to scare yourself. I remember a few years ago when I did a test run of my engine and I had the airplane completely assembled (no cover) with all the castle nuts just hand tight. After a few minutes of ground run almost every one of those little suckers was on the ground, control cables hanging etc. What if just one of the cotter pins failed on the bellcrank connections? I guess one can console oneself a little, by thinking that most of those pesky little critters can be inspected prior to each flight, but what about the ones you can't look at??? I have scared myself sufficiently, as to contemplate fabricating a "hybrid" safety mechanism for those hidden bellcrank connections............. How about this idea? Take a nylon lock nut, drill a cotter pin hole in it, so it can be threaded-on just short of being tight, and inserting a cotter pin. That way, you can have a nice warm, fuzzy, and secure feeling of having all those AN3 sized bolts double safetied. Dan HelsperPuryear, TN.________________________________________________________________________________
RE: Pietenpol-List: Yaawwn.....new thread needed- Did you ever think...........
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Dan,I'll have to think about your idea, but thanks for the new thread! I did notunderstand a word those guys were saying..Gary Boothe Cool, Ca. Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion, Running! Tail done, Fuselage on gear, RIBS DONE! _____
Dan,I'll have to think about your idea, but thanks for the new thread! I did notunderstand a word those guys were saying..Gary Boothe Cool, Ca. Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion, Running! Tail done, Fuselage on gear, RIBS DONE! _____
Pietenpol-List: Re: Rounded Seat for Delrin Needle, Stromberg Carb, Conti...
Original Posted By: "Piet2112"
Today I disassembled my Stromberg NA-S3/B carb to verify the venturi andjet were correct for my C-85. The venturi was correct and the jet appears toa #49 jet reamed to a #45 which is correct. I too have a neoprene needlethat appears to be in great conditiond, but the seat is a sharp edged one for the stainless needle. Dave, If Matt doesn't want you seat, I sure could use it in my carb. If hedoes, does anyone else have one they'd like to swap?Curt MerdanFlower Mound, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/stro ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rounded Seat for Delrin Needle, Stromberg Carb, Conti...
Today I disassembled my Stromberg NA-S3/B carb to verify the venturi andjet were correct for my C-85. The venturi was correct and the jet appears toa #49 jet reamed to a #45 which is correct. I too have a neoprene needlethat appears to be in great conditiond, but the seat is a sharp edged one for the stainless needle. Dave, If Matt doesn't want you seat, I sure could use it in my carb. If hedoes, does anyone else have one they'd like to swap?Curt MerdanFlower Mound, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/stro ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rounded Seat for Delrin Needle, Stromberg Carb, Conti...
Original Posted By: SENTUCHOWS(at)aol.com
Matt, I found an official reference about the needles and seats.46-04-02 CULVER: (Was Service Note 6 of AD-730-2.) Applies Only to Model LCA HavingStromberg Model NA-S3A1 Carburetors Installed. When inspecting or replacing carburetor float needle or needle seat, a check shouldbe made to assure that when a rubber tipped needle is used, a seat havingrounded edges is installed. Sharp-edged seats, when used with a rubber tippedneedle, will cause sticking and cutting of the rubber tip. (This matter is also covered by Continental Service Bulletin No. M45-6 dated May25, 1945, and Stromberg Aircraft Carburetor Service Bulletin No. 71.) Curt MerdanFlower Mound, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Matt, I found an official reference about the needles and seats.46-04-02 CULVER: (Was Service Note 6 of AD-730-2.) Applies Only to Model LCA HavingStromberg Model NA-S3A1 Carburetors Installed. When inspecting or replacing carburetor float needle or needle seat, a check shouldbe made to assure that when a rubber tipped needle is used, a seat havingrounded edges is installed. Sharp-edged seats, when used with a rubber tippedneedle, will cause sticking and cutting of the rubber tip. (This matter is also covered by Continental Service Bulletin No. M45-6 dated May25, 1945, and Stromberg Aircraft Carburetor Service Bulletin No. 71.) Curt MerdanFlower Mound, TXRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rounded Seat for Delrin Needle, Stromberg Carb,
Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rounded Seat for Delrin Needle, Stromberg Carb,Conti...I have not heard from Matt. If he doesn't want it you are welcome to it. Dave________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rounded Seat for Delrin Needle, Stromberg Carb,Conti...I have not heard from Matt. If he doesn't want it you are welcome to it. Dave________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Yaawwn.....new thread needed- Did you ever
Original Posted By: "Charles Campbell"
Occam's RazorCorollary; If it's worked for hundreds of years don'tscrew with it.Also, if you want to continue this mind experimentto it's ridiculous conclusion, what have you done bydrilling holes in bolts thereby compromising theirstructural integrity? :-)Oohh... now I've done it! Is your wife going to wakeup tomorrow and find your pajamas filled with amindless puddle........? Oohhhh no Mister Bill!Nasty ClifI have no intention of putting cotter pins throughmy nuts, thank you very much! Subject: Pietenpol-List: Yaawwn.....new thread needed- Did you ever think........... Did you ever think about how much faith is put into the lowly cotter pin? I warn you, if you dwell on this subject too long you will begin to scare yourself. I remember a few years ago when I did a test run of my engine and I had the airplane completely assembled (no cover) with all the castle nuts just hand tight. I have scared myself sufficiently, as to contemplate fabricating a "hybrid" safety mechanism for those hidden bellcrank connections............. How about this idea? Take a nylon lock nut, drill a cotter pin hole in it, so it can be threaded-on just short of being tight, and inserting a cotter pin. That way, you can have a nice warm, fuzzy, and secure feeling of having all those AN3 sized bolts double safetied. Dan Helsper Puryear, TN.------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com03/28/11____________________ ... __________
Occam's RazorCorollary; If it's worked for hundreds of years don'tscrew with it.Also, if you want to continue this mind experimentto it's ridiculous conclusion, what have you done bydrilling holes in bolts thereby compromising theirstructural integrity? :-)Oohh... now I've done it! Is your wife going to wakeup tomorrow and find your pajamas filled with amindless puddle........? Oohhhh no Mister Bill!Nasty ClifI have no intention of putting cotter pins throughmy nuts, thank you very much! Subject: Pietenpol-List: Yaawwn.....new thread needed- Did you ever think........... Did you ever think about how much faith is put into the lowly cotter pin? I warn you, if you dwell on this subject too long you will begin to scare yourself. I remember a few years ago when I did a test run of my engine and I had the airplane completely assembled (no cover) with all the castle nuts just hand tight. I have scared myself sufficiently, as to contemplate fabricating a "hybrid" safety mechanism for those hidden bellcrank connections............. How about this idea? Take a nylon lock nut, drill a cotter pin hole in it, so it can be threaded-on just short of being tight, and inserting a cotter pin. That way, you can have a nice warm, fuzzy, and secure feeling of having all those AN3 sized bolts double safetied. Dan Helsper Puryear, TN.------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com03/28/11____________________ ... __________