Original Posted By: "rameses32"
The basic reason for using the updraft carburetor is that the originalPietenpol used gravity feed to get gas to the carburetor--an updraftcarburetor is lower than a downdraft and provides just that much more "head"to insure good flow to keep the engine running in all attitudes. If you goto some other setup you may need a fuel pump.Mac in Oregon----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: Carburator question
Pietenpol-List: Carburator question
Original Posted By: "rameses32"
Did my second rib today. I tailored mine for the 3/4" spar as well. Looks likeI put my brass nails in same spot as you also (heh heh). As they say, Great mindsthink alike..LarRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/dsc0 ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Carburator question
Did my second rib today. I tailored mine for the 3/4" spar as well. Looks likeI put my brass nails in same spot as you also (heh heh). As they say, Great mindsthink alike..LarRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/dsc0 ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Carburator question
Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC Aerospace Corporation]"
Ok, This may seem like a silly question, but it would be even sillier not to askit. Is the reason that all the carbys used on the model A engines are updraftsis to keep the Carb out of the prop blast and to help keep it from Icing up?The reason I ask this is I am still playing with the Holden inline six engine,actually picking one up tomorrow if it is raining. I'm tryin to design intakeand exhaust manifolds and am trying to figure out what carburator to use. Imean I could go with an SU but I think that the oil filled slide would be a hugeicing problem. CHarleyRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Ok, This may seem like a silly question, but it would be even sillier not to askit. Is the reason that all the carbys used on the model A engines are updraftsis to keep the Carb out of the prop blast and to help keep it from Icing up?The reason I ask this is I am still playing with the Holden inline six engine,actually picking one up tomorrow if it is raining. I'm tryin to design intakeand exhaust manifolds and am trying to figure out what carburator to use. Imean I could go with an SU but I think that the oil filled slide would be a hugeicing problem. CHarleyRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Carburator question
Original Posted By: "Pieti Lowell"
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Barber Field, Alliance, OH Auto Engine ConversionFly-InMikee,>>Sure, we love to have the unenlightened join us.
.>>Kip GardnerThank you for the kind invitation Kip but I'd rather remain ignorant:) ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Carburator question
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Barber Field, Alliance, OH Auto Engine ConversionFly-InMikee,>>Sure, we love to have the unenlightened join us.
.>>Kip GardnerThank you for the kind invitation Kip but I'd rather remain ignorant:) ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Carburator questionRE: Pietenpol-List: Okoume Plywood Gussets?
Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
I am looking for some advise. I have spent the last year preparing for my Pietenpol building project. I haveacquired many tools, some spruce and plywood. I have completed my constructiontable along with a rib jig. I purchased some 1/16th Okoume plywood with a BS6566rating from Boulters. I also have some Wicks aircraft plywood I got from afailed builder in Ohio. The Okoume is alot more flexible and looks like it wouldbe perfect for the leading edge and the Wicks plywood seems better for thewing rib gussets. Would this be acceptable, or should I be doing some type ofstrength testing. I am excited about mixing up that first batch of T88, but Iwould hate to start this off with a screw up. Any advice or suggestions willbe greatly appreciated.John C. in Kentucky--------I just hope when it's my turn to reach up and touch the face of God, I don't pokehim in the eye on accident.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Okoume Plywood Gussets?Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 10:51:12 -0400
I am looking for some advise. I have spent the last year preparing for my Pietenpol building project. I haveacquired many tools, some spruce and plywood. I have completed my constructiontable along with a rib jig. I purchased some 1/16th Okoume plywood with a BS6566rating from Boulters. I also have some Wicks aircraft plywood I got from afailed builder in Ohio. The Okoume is alot more flexible and looks like it wouldbe perfect for the leading edge and the Wicks plywood seems better for thewing rib gussets. Would this be acceptable, or should I be doing some type ofstrength testing. I am excited about mixing up that first batch of T88, but Iwould hate to start this off with a screw up. Any advice or suggestions willbe greatly appreciated.John C. in Kentucky--------I just hope when it's my turn to reach up and touch the face of God, I don't pokehim in the eye on accident.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Okoume Plywood Gussets?Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 10:51:12 -0400
Pietenpol-List: Re: Carburator question
Original Posted By: "Pieti Lowell"
Thank you everyone for all of the information. Atleast now I know I am not forcedto use one type of carby only.CHarleyRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Carburator question
Thank you everyone for all of the information. Atleast now I know I am not forcedto use one type of carby only.CHarleyRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Carburator question