Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "skellytown flyer"
[quote="michael.d.cuy(at)nasa.gov"]I may be incorrect on this but I swear thatone of Bernards experiments was to use a V-8 engine on one of his planes but thatdidnt make it any more right or wrong than using a Lambert, Continental, Corvair, orSubaru. Im with Jack on reliability though of a Continental. It is all a personal choicebut you takes yer chances. Mike C. > The side-by-side Pietenpol had a Ford V-8 on it-Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Corvair oil

Original Posted By: Jim
OK I expect the oil brand issue is about like asking what kind of glue is best.anyway- I am getting closer on this project I bought from D.J. and thinking aboutdraining the oil and putting in new just because it has sat several years.I am sure he ran it some from what he told me and I have pre-lubed it and ranit a few minutes last summer. still with the same oil he had in it. it has agood quality K&N oil filter so I have no doubt he put good quality oil in it.but as I expect to be flying it before too much longer I'd like to replace itwith new oil just because it has set idle several years.doubt it got much condensationin Arizona or here in the dry Texas panhandle either.I see in the Wynmanual he suggests using 10W40 Rotella T for break-in and then he says Amsoil10/30 synthetic is his choice. I plan on running mostly 100 LL fuel in it atleast for the near future and wondering what is a good oil to deal with the leadedfuel.the Corvair may not have any lead problems but I remember reading aboutit being an issue in the Rotax 912 or 914 engines with certain oils.RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 04:26:26 +0000 (GMT)

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
et>Synthetics such as the Amsoil mentioned have been found not to have the corrosion resistance of mineral oils.- This was reported some time back in a "Sport Aviation" article.- This is important because A/C engines often sit for quite awhile between flights, and that is when the corrosion hits.I have no personal experience in either case.- My aero engines currently have Shell Aero, because they are getting zero use.- I use Castrol Synblend in my cars and a similar Castrol in my Mercedes diesels, and Shell Rotella in my Ford pickup with Navistar diesel engine.- I'd be inclined to use the Rotella mineral oil in my aero engines, after break-in with the Shell Aero 100.- In all cases I believe in putting in the best oil, for it is the cheapest in all cases.- Which one is best is the only issue... right? Tim in central TX-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Synthetics such as the Amsoil mentioned have been found not to have the corrosion resistance of mineral oils. This was reported some time back in a "Sport Aviation" article. This is important because A/C engines often sit for quite awhile between flights, and that is when the corrosion hits. I have no personal experience in either case. My aero engines currently have Shell Aero, because they are getting zero use. I use Castrol Synblend in my cars and a similar Castrol in my Mercedes diesels, and Shell Rotella in my Ford pickup with Navistar diesel engine. I'd be inclined to use the Rotella mineral oil in my aero engines, after break-in with the Shell Aero 100. In all cases I believe in putting in the best oil, for it is the cheapest in all cases. Which one is best is the only issue... right? Tim in central TX -----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Corvair oil

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Corvair oil

Original Posted By: Tim Willis
that's the answers I needed! thanks guys. I'm gonna try and remove the cowl anddrain the old out this weekend as soon as I get done running it to set the timing.ithelps a lot. have a great Easter weekend.RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 12:40:39 -0400 (EDT)

Original Posted By: jeff wilson
Aero Shell 50W. It's worked for decades in these engines.Perry RhoadsPiet N12939 ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: On the subject of oil...

Original Posted By: "taildrags"
no that's not the one-I'm sure it's over now.anyway I have a good one that hasbeen rebuilt on mine.just wanted to give somebody a heads up in case they neededit. but I saw it too late to get the word out.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: cheap Stromberg

Original Posted By: "taildrags"
Yeah... other than the photo being upside-down, that carb should work on our engines.It's a core and will need to be overhauled.--------Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXAir Camper NX41CCRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: On the subject of oil...

Original Posted By: Wayne Bressler
Aeroshell W100 SAE50.--------Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXAir Camper NX41CCRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

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Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Re: Re: Pietenpol-List: Corvair oil

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Original Posted By: Jim

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Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Okay, thanks!Beautiful work.....David Paule>> Those are fibered lock nuts, but not the final fit. The screws are SS Hex> Head #6.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:12:35 -0600Subject: Re: Re: Pietenpol-List: Corvair oil

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Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Re: Re: Pietenpol-List: Corvair oil

Original Posted By:> Ryan Mueller
>> timothywillis@earthlink.net> >>>> Synthetics such as the Amsoil mentioned have been found not to have the> corrosion resistance of mineral oils. This was reported some time back in a> "Sport Aviation" article. This is important because A/C engines often sit> for quite awhile between flights, and that is when the corrosion hits.>> I have no personal experience in either case. My aero engines currently> have Shell Aero, because they are getting zero use. I use Castrol Synblend> in my cars and a similar Castrol in my Mercedes diesels, and Shell Rotella> in my Ford pickup with Navistar diesel engine. I'd be inclined to use the> Rotella mineral oil in my aero engines, after break-in with the Shell Aero> 100.>> In all cases I believe in putting in the best oil, for it is the cheapest> in all cases. Which one is best is the only issue... right?> Tim in central TX>> -----Original Message-----