Original Posted By: "Peter W Johnson"
Can any one tell me the timing for the model A engine, and where they found the information? I have a Slick mag and can only find information as to a pin being placed in the engine to set the time.Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.Thank you for your time, Chet________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Model A Engine
Re: Pietenpol-List: Model A Engine
Original Posted By: "Steve Ruse"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Model A EngineHi,Model A timing is 28 degrees before TDC.Source is Will Graff who has been flying his A powered Piet for many years.Thats what I time my A to and it works.Lou Larsen________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Model A EngineHi,Model A timing is 28 degrees before TDC.Source is Will Graff who has been flying his A powered Piet for many years.Thats what I time my A to and it works.Lou Larsen________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Model A Engine
Original Posted By: "ribill7"
Jim,They look GREAT. Keep up the good work. Makes me want to recover someones airplane.I found that part of building to be loads of fun.Cheers,--------Scott LiefeldFlying N11MS since March 1972Steel TubeC-85-12Wire WheelsBrodhead in 1996Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Model A Engine
Jim,They look GREAT. Keep up the good work. Makes me want to recover someones airplane.I found that part of building to be loads of fun.Cheers,--------Scott LiefeldFlying N11MS since March 1972Steel TubeC-85-12Wire WheelsBrodhead in 1996Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Model A Engine
Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A Engine
Original Posted By: "tools"
Are there any websites or good books anyone can recommend for converting a modela engine for use in a Piet as some books and materials are better than others.I figured some of you guys hat have already converted their engines you couldpoint me in the right direction.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A Engine
Are there any websites or good books anyone can recommend for converting a modela engine for use in a Piet as some books and materials are better than others.I figured some of you guys hat have already converted their engines you couldpoint me in the right direction.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A Engine
Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A Engine
Original Posted By: "ribill7"
No one source I know of....So.... Read up on model a engine sites for modifications relating to durability,not horsepower. Like inserted bearings, balancing, better pistons, porting,polishing, blue printing, valve face angles, etc. some of that does give morehorsepower, but it's free. What you want to avoid are the modifications thatreduce reliability. Boring for displacement is a bad idea generally. Then read bhp's original article from the flying and glider manual which containsthe aviation stuff like better oiling, mounting mags, carb mounting, carb heat,prop mounting, etc.Back issues of the buckeye piet association newsletters have a lot of info.Lastly, search the archives here and ask specific questions! Asking how to builda motor won't get much response. However, as you research, and you find conflictinginfo or just don't understand a particular thing, those questions becomeeasier to talk about.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A Engine
No one source I know of....So.... Read up on model a engine sites for modifications relating to durability,not horsepower. Like inserted bearings, balancing, better pistons, porting,polishing, blue printing, valve face angles, etc. some of that does give morehorsepower, but it's free. What you want to avoid are the modifications thatreduce reliability. Boring for displacement is a bad idea generally. Then read bhp's original article from the flying and glider manual which containsthe aviation stuff like better oiling, mounting mags, carb mounting, carb heat,prop mounting, etc.Back issues of the buckeye piet association newsletters have a lot of info.Lastly, search the archives here and ask specific questions! Asking how to builda motor won't get much response. However, as you research, and you find conflictinginfo or just don't understand a particular thing, those questions becomeeasier to talk about.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A Engine
Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A Engine
Original Posted By: "tools"
Thanks Tools. Exactly what I was asking for. A direction to go looking for thenecessary information. I have found lots of sites to look into. I just happenedto buy this engine at a good price and never really looked into anything forthe A. Great suggestions...... ThanksRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A Engine
Thanks Tools. Exactly what I was asking for. A direction to go looking for thenecessary information. I have found lots of sites to look into. I just happenedto buy this engine at a good price and never really looked into anything forthe A. Great suggestions...... ThanksRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A Engine
Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A Engine
Original Posted By: "tools"
Glen;Unless you just want a biplane because it's a biplane, be advised that an Aerialwill weigh more than an Air Camper, take more time to build, require more space,require more power, not cruise any faster, cost more to build, and not haveany better performance.I love biplanes, but to me the Aerial is an Air Camper with extra stuff stuck onit, and the result is no better than an Air Camper. I bought an Aerial asa project a few years ago, with the sole purpose of obtaining the beautiful setof spoked wheel landing gear that came with it. I donated the fuselage andwings to a school in Alaska so that the students could have a project to learnon and build. I have not heard how it is going up there.An Oregon builder could do a lot worse than to use locally available and affordableDoug fir for the build, knowing in advance that the airplane will be heavyand will require more power in order to perform. With 120HP available, youshould have enough power.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A Engine
Glen;Unless you just want a biplane because it's a biplane, be advised that an Aerialwill weigh more than an Air Camper, take more time to build, require more space,require more power, not cruise any faster, cost more to build, and not haveany better performance.I love biplanes, but to me the Aerial is an Air Camper with extra stuff stuck onit, and the result is no better than an Air Camper. I bought an Aerial asa project a few years ago, with the sole purpose of obtaining the beautiful setof spoked wheel landing gear that came with it. I donated the fuselage andwings to a school in Alaska so that the students could have a project to learnon and build. I have not heard how it is going up there.An Oregon builder could do a lot worse than to use locally available and affordableDoug fir for the build, knowing in advance that the airplane will be heavyand will require more power in order to perform. With 120HP available, youshould have enough power.--------Oscar ZunigaMedford, ORAir Camper NX41CC "Scout"A75 powerRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Model A Engine