Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
List,A milestone! After the obligatory honey-do's, I just got my engine on itsmount! I live in the country, as Chris Tracy could verify, and getting help andtool rentals is a bit of a stretch. I thought about hoisting the engine witha block and tackle, but, how would I hold it up with one hand while pullingthe fuse in with the other? I decided to utilize an ancient and proven method: Bury the fuselage insand and build a ramp up to the mount. I live in the woods, so finding logsto roll the engine on was easy. Digging all that sand is a bit of a chore,though. For those that are interested in following this method, I have made a "Help"video which I would be happy to sell for $15! ;-PGary BootheCool, Ca.PietenpolWW Corvair ConversionTail done, Fuselage on gear(13 ribs down.)________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Dang! And me with no Photoshop.Gary _____

Original Posted By: Jim

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
OK...OK. I was just kidding...I really did use the block and tackle. The whole process took less than 5minutes!! As is, that engine and I weigh about the same, so I tested theattachment at the beam with my own weight. The hoisting apparatus is ratedat 250#'s.It doesn=92t take very much more weight to tip it up on its nose, so I put aplastic case of tire chains in the tail area.Gary BootheCool, Ca.PietenpolWW Corvair ConversionTail done, Fuselage on gear(13 ribs down=85)-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: Gary Boothe
Ok, a picture is worth a thousand words. We want to see one of that operation.....Michael in Maine ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Thanks, Darrel! It's amazing how many distractions I can find to keep mefrom making ribs! Advice for Newbies:MAKE THE RIBS FIRST! Building the rest of the plane is just too dog-gonefun!Gary BootheCool, Ca.PietenpolWW Corvair ConversionTail done, Fuselage on gear(13 ribs down.)-----Original Message-----