Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol for sale on barnstormers
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:15 am
Original Posted By: "Rick Holland"
Rob asked->Also the engine appears to be dripping oil, any idea what this is selling >for?As anyone who is involved with the Corvair knows, it can be a leaker/dripper if it isn't assembled using today's O-ring and gasket materials and if a few small areas aren't attended to in the assembly. In the old days, Corvair cars were notorious drippers... to the point that there is even a little book (pamphlet, really) written on this subject. The title of it is, "Stop Corvair Lubricant Leaks" by Fred Johnson. Simple, practical stuff but it targets the Corvair problem areas.The point is, if the engine was assembled using old style O-rings on the pushrod tubes, or reusing old gaskets, or if the pan was not properly converted for the aero engine mount, it will leak in one of those spots or at the valve covers or at the front cover. It's not going to affect airworthiness but it does make for poor appearance and increased maintenance.Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net_________________________________________________________________Rates near 39yr lows! $430K Loan for $1,399/mo - Paying Too Much? Calculate new payment ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 07:42:12 -0700
Rob asked->Also the engine appears to be dripping oil, any idea what this is selling >for?As anyone who is involved with the Corvair knows, it can be a leaker/dripper if it isn't assembled using today's O-ring and gasket materials and if a few small areas aren't attended to in the assembly. In the old days, Corvair cars were notorious drippers... to the point that there is even a little book (pamphlet, really) written on this subject. The title of it is, "Stop Corvair Lubricant Leaks" by Fred Johnson. Simple, practical stuff but it targets the Corvair problem areas.The point is, if the engine was assembled using old style O-rings on the pushrod tubes, or reusing old gaskets, or if the pan was not properly converted for the aero engine mount, it will leak in one of those spots or at the valve covers or at the front cover. It's not going to affect airworthiness but it does make for poor appearance and increased maintenance.Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net_________________________________________________________________Rates near 39yr lows! $430K Loan for $1,399/mo - Paying Too Much? Calculate new payment ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 07:42:12 -0700