On Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:12:03 -0500, CaveLamb wrote: Does anyone have a dimensioned sketch of the Ford model A engine? Or a sketch and a reference dimension? The 1932 Flying and glider manual for EAA does have the engine mount dimensions which might help.

There are more updates on the Composite workshop to be held on March 20-21/ 04 http://www.continuo.com/marske -mat

I have a composite kit aircraft, and it is time to paint! But I just hate the idea of painting it WHITE (like most all the others). I understand that HEAT is a big factor in this decision, and that white attracts the least amount of heat which could disrupt the Epoxy over time. Since my plane...

I have just started to assemble my wings on my all wood aircraft. There is a box spar in the front and a 3/4" thick spar in the back. Although this will no dought hold together, it only calls for 1 diagnal brace on each wing. I glued temperary diagnal braces on the inside to hold while I start to...

I have a finished CF sample, a common single-ply weave, that exhibits extreme stiffness, 'thin-ness' and is very lightweight, it looks dry. I have molded a part using a similar weave, single ply, and do not get the same stiffness. I can easily deform the finished part with a press of the thumb. I...

There are many aircraft that allow for a variety of engines. Some engine makers even supply cowling/nose bowl kits for popular types (Rans, Vans) etc. So, what do you think of using a Jabiru 5100 (8 cyl) in a Falco in place of the Lycoming io-360? Jabiru is narrower and less tall, but is a few...

Hello All: I have 10-32 screws with 8s size Tennerman Washers as attach fittings. The cowling holes have worn slowly but surely and now I know it is time to fix this vibration problem. I like the size of the 8s but I suspect I really should use 10s. They are unpainted and not bonded to the cowling....

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I recently bought a set of RevMaster VW I beam rods, they have 3/8 black rod bolts with no name on them. I forgot what the torque spec was and called RevMaster today but Joe was gone until Monday. Does anyone know what the torque spec is. I searched the posts and found no info and also searched...

http://www.sacskyranch.com/faq_continental/FAQ00003.htm Sacramento Sky Ranch has other excellent reading material too, especially on aircraft engines.

If so, let me know ASAP. John

Which is better? Thanks, -- John Kimmel girls = time x money time = money

Just a sampling. There's volumes more in Google, enough to make a stout hog retch: Amen to HBW's comments. I've had the same problems with Spruce; screwed up orders and no one who gives a damn. The fact that they got so big so quickly is not an excuse for ****ty service. Unfortunately, they...

I don't have heat inside my canard plane. Now am considering piping hot engine oil to the cabin through a small oil cooler with a blower. I am looking at a Harley Dyna oil cooler - about the right size. My question is whether such a cooler will stand the typical aircraft oil pressure. My engine oil...

Wanted Continental 0-200 or 0-240 engine still with hrs and bolt it straight in condition. cheers

Hello guys/girls.. We have just updated our website for the XCOM VHF Radio, there is now more detailed information including...... A fully interactive module where you can test the radio and all the functions including Dual Watch, memory channels...

Anybody here have any experience with this little plane? I know it was originally sold as a kit but the company is gone. Are plans available? Is it worth trying to build one or are there better options these days? Tony

Awhile back, several group members were experimenting with cheaper ways to cover a fabric-covered aircraft. I am currently constructing one such aircraft, a Wag-A-Bond and want to cover it with something affordable. Anyone have some ideas? Drew

I just got off the phone with Jay Honeck. The group that had left KIOW this morning arrived at OSH after several holds and an accident on 9/27. Rumors are that a Cherokee pilot perished in an air to ground crash. No other details. For those that are going to the Rec.Aviation.*.* party...

I have found an excellent downloadable library from Stock Drive Products/Stirling Instrument. Their website is www.sdp-si.com Just go to the the Catalog page and click on "Free Download of Technical Library". Takes a while but is well worth the effort.