Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Dave Nielsen
Looks good....just curious....which plans page has the step on it? I think I forgot to order that one, just want to pick up a copy from the family...thanks, Ryan On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 11:33 PM, KM Heide CPO/FAAOP wrote: Members: Here are some photos I made of my step which I created last year. The key here is light wall tubing slid inside another tube. The buttons are called step buttons found in aluminum canes or crutches. They will allow for my step to slide out and lock into the correct 6" length. Then push the button in and they slide back into the sleeve. I placed this set-up as as far back as I could under my seat. Used small pieces of ash bolted through my 1/4" thick floor! So now... flame away as I added MORE weight to the rear of the fuse! I will have the nicest easy to get into..outside control horned..looking Pietenpol "brick" in the country! However, I am keeping it to plans! KMHeide-========================-= - The Pietenpol-List Email Forum --= Use the Matronics List Features Navigator to browse-= the many List utilities such as List Un/Subscription,-= Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ,-= Photoshare, and much much more:--= --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Piet ... ========-= - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS --= Same great content also available via the Web Forums!--= --> http://forums.matronics.com--========================-= - List Contribution Web Site --= Thank you for your generous support!-= -Matt Dralle, List Admin.-= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution-= ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Rebuilding an A-65

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
I am rebuilding an A-65 with practically all new parts. Can anyone tell me if there is a specific orientation to the pistons and the connecting rod? The con rods have the oil holes in the bottom. Do the con rod numbers face the mags or the prop? How about the pistons. Or does it make a difference? "Bat Cave" Dave-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Rebuilding an A-65In a message dated 9/22/2011 7:13:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sentuchows(at)aol.com writes:I am rebuilding an A-65 with practically all new parts. Can anyone tell me if there is a specific orientation to the pistons and the connecting rod? The con rods have the oil holes in the bottom. Do the con rod numbers face the mags or the prop? How about the pistons. Or does it make a difference? "Bat Cave" Dave-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Rebuilding an A-65In a message dated 9/22/2011 7:13:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sentuchows(at)aol.com writes:I am rebuilding an A-65 with practically all new parts. Can anyone tell me if there is a specific orientation to the pistons and the connecting rod? The con rods have the oil holes in the bottom. Do the con rod numbers face the mags or the prop? How about the pistons. Or does it make a difference? "Bat Cave" Dave-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: "johnnysdrop"
i have manuals at the hangar... i'll take a look jeffRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Mitsubishi engine run up with prop!

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Hi Dave,I have the Continental Overhaul manual for A50, A65, A75 and A80 enginesbefore me. For the Connecting rods, it says:"(1) Snap both halves of the connecting rod bushings into the connecting rodand cap. (2) Assemble connecting rods in their proper positions on the crankshaftwith the connecting rod numbers pointing up (Fig. 15) NOTE: The connecting rod bolts must be assembled on the connecting rodswith the threaded end pointed toward the piston pin bushing. Fastensecurely with castle nuts and cotter pins."Fig. 15 simply shows a photograph of the crankshaft mounted on a stand withthe propeller end down and the connecting rods being assembled on the crank.>From the above orientation and this figure, the numbers on the connectingrods need to face the rear of the engine (toward the Accesory Case).As for the pistons, it says:"Oil piston pin bushing on connecting rods. Install piston pin plugs intopiston pin. Oil piston thoroughly and work oil into piston ring grooves.Oil Piston pin and install piston (with rings assembled) to the connectingrod. Install piston with the numbers toward the front of the engine. Theconnecting rod must be fully extended through the port."So the connecting rods have their numbers toward the mags, and the pistonshave their numbers toward the prop.I assume you know how to install the piston rings? You can buy a copy ofthis manual from Aircraft Spruce & Specialty for $14.50.http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/b ... _cont.phpI wouldn't try to overhaul the engine without it, if for no other reasonthat to get all the proper torque values.Good luck,Jack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia _____

Original Posted By: Jack Phillips
Thanks Jack, Yes I can install the new rings. Thanks again. "Bat Cave" Dave-----Original Message-----