Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
I live in dallas. When I get done w/my ribs, I'm contemplating just driving outto AS east (Atlanta) and picking up the wood myself. It's just a 12hr drive eachway. Perfect for a little get away/r&r. Now, if I just knew the dimentionsof all the wood and if it's possible to haul it in a pickup truck. I may haveto configure a big mailtube over the top of truck for the 3-piece wing sparsthat I plan to haul. Just a thought.LarryRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: parts list #112 pic

Original Posted By: "Bill Church"

Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
Hmmm, where do I find this "real-time list"? I'm only familiar with the forums.--------MarkRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: parts list #112 picDate: Mon, 25 May 2009 15:27:00 -0400

Original Posted By: "Pieti Lowell"
OK I hope I get some help on this one-I'm trying to make up the fuel lines andhave an aluminum tank with 3/8" thread and aluminum fittings and also a brassbody valve and what appears to be a brass colored steel nipple.all threads subjectto leaking and looks like at least one did when DJ made them up for test.Ithink I Will use Teflon tape being careful not to wrap the first thread buthas anyone got a sure fire sealant that will stand up to both avgas and car gas?RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: fuel line thread sealant

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
NEVER < NEVER use Teflon tape on any plumbing in the fuel system. The Fiesta Piet that came to Brodhead a few years ago, was having engine problems,guess what was found in the carb ? that Teflon tape.I have used the Teflon paste with no problems on 4 Piets.Pieti LowellRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE.I used "Sealube" from ACS on all my fuel system fittings. No leaks after 5years of flying. Unfortunately you have to buy a quart of the stuff, whichis an infinite supply. You will need a total of about a tablespoon for yourentire fuel system.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
I used Sealube also. I took a small pill bottle over to the local A & P and he gave me a dab (about a tablespoon). Much better than buying a whole can. I make it a point to not only stop in and BS every so often but I also take him a can of very cold pop on hot days and a hot cup of coffee on cold days. He always makes me feel welcome in his shop.Gene----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright

Original Posted By: "skellytown flyer"
I'm with Jack all the way... NO teflon tape on fuel or oil fittings.I used "EZ Turn", which is the same as fuel lube, available fromAircraft Spruce or from your neighborhood aircraft supply house ;o)Aircraft Spruce shows a 5 oz. tube available along with a 1 lb. can,and like Jack says, a little goes a long way. I bought the can ($22)since the 5 oz. tube costs $11 but even the tube is probably more thana lifetime supply unless you run an A&P shop. The stuff never goes bad,never hardens, and is resistant to all the fuels and oils you're likelyto find in aircraft.The one thing about it is that it is worse than honey. It will find itsway onto you no matter how careful you are, and it's a bit sticky. Ikeep a popsicle stick on top of the can lid to use as a spreader since I don't like to spread it with my finger, but the stuff isn't toxic oranything.Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: fuel line thread sealant

Original Posted By: "Skip Gadd"
Thanks for the good responses.i have known how Teflon tape gets into things ifused wrong for years.I use it every day at work.but I'm careful to not wrap thefirst thread and when fittings are removed they always shed some in the fitting.Iexpect 9/10's of the problems are from folks that take them back apart andthen put them back together again without thoroughly cleaning out the remains.butI'll either try the Teflon paste or get some fuel lube from my friendlymechanic.i used to get it to lube the selector valve and gas cap gaskets on mytri-pacer.but didn't keep any extra.I mainly want to insure i don't gall anythreads as well as seal it up.guess either one should guard against that.theheavy aluminum bung welded to the bottom of the tank is very thick so I shouldn'thave to worry about splitting it.RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Original Posted By:> Don Emch
Don,That is the same weekend as our Hales Landing spring picnic. I would onlybe able to come up Sunday, would there still be stuff going on?Skip> [Original Message]