Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Posted: **Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:09 am**

Original Posted By: "Don Emch"
I seem to recall a knowledgeable person (the guy on the Bower's list??) positingthat flooding was caused by using the mags to shut the engine down. Becausethe engine is still sucking fuel, the plugs get fouled. He suggested shuttingthe engine down using a fuel shutoff valve close to the carb fuel supply andopening the throttle as it dies to get more air through. Also has the advantageof stopping any dripping due to float level issues. Something to think...DaveRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Spar Routing

Posted: **Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:51 am**

Original Posted By: Ken Bickers
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Spar Routing

Posted: **Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:08 pm**

Original Posted By: "Don Emch"
Ken,I would agree with you. Thanks for the input!Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Spar Routing

Posted: **Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:25 pm**

Original Posted By: Jim Markle
Curt,I'm not arguing in any way. I'm just sharing my thoughts on it and what I haveseen in building up different wings. The manufacturers had something in mindin the late 20's when they were going from the heavy, big 90hp OX5 to the morepowerful radials because many of them increased the spar thickness. Just reportingon what I've seen. Carry on...Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 13:53:00 -0500 (GMT-05:00)