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by pauldonahuepilot
Tue Jan 18, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: model A engine options, opinions from model A experienced folks
Replies: 5
Views: 1705

Re: model A engine options, opinions from model A experienced folks

Thanks for the info and the pics Richard. hope to gain as much info as possible before making a powerplant decision. where can i source a prop hub? and any particular magnetos, carburetors? any other non obvious tricks to share? Paul
by pauldonahuepilot
Sun Jan 16, 2022 3:49 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: model A engine options, opinions from model A experienced folks
Replies: 5
Views: 1705

model A engine options, opinions from model A experienced folks

was wondering what kind of mods are recommended for the Model A engine? does anyone fly with the alum high compression heads? overhead cams? The Burtz block? Antique Engineering engine? touring cam? does anyone provide a turn key model A engine for the Piet? or where to get some of the work done? si...
by pauldonahuepilot
Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:41 pm
Forum: Photo Section
Topic: model A engine options, opinions from model A guys only please
Replies: 0
Views: 1690

model A engine options, opinions from model A guys only please

was wondering what kind of mods are recommended for the Model A engine? does anyone fly with the alum high compression heads? overhead cams? The Burtz block? Antique Engineering engine? touring cam? does anyone provide a turn key model A engine for the Piet? or where to get some of the work done? si...
by pauldonahuepilot
Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:06 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Pietenpol vertical wing strut support.
Replies: 12
Views: 9790

Re: Pietenpol vertical wing strut support.

Not at that point yet but have heard its best to mount jerry strut slightly off center to prevent some type of harmonic vibration. ? Paul
by pauldonahuepilot
Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:01 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Big Piet Tube frame plans
Replies: 1
Views: 2700

Re: Big Piet Tube frame plans

The big piet group refers to a big group of steel tube piet builders in georgia. The "big" refers more to the size of the group i believe. I visited them a few years ago. I think i have their info around somewhere. Terry Hand should also have it. I think i remember the width increased very...