wally
Well-Known Member
I thought I would pass along an update on how my Pitts S-1 is coming.
Lately I have been struggling to come up with the right combination of tubing and AN fuel fittings to get from the tank to the engine. The last 4 times I opened the package from Aircraft Spruce I go "Duh, what was I thinking when I ordered that fitting" and "Dang, I am going to need 3 more of those thingies".
I think I have it almost sorted out now. I am using a Holly Blue fuel pump and 13 psi regulator with a check valve to bypass all of it. I have a Bendix PS5C pressure carb of unknown condition for the engine. A new engine-driven pump is on my Christmas wish list too.
I also just bought the correct landing gear bungee cords. Wow, are they short, fat and stout! Some previous owner put some on but they are way too small. I did talk to a guy I work with who has an installation tool. They look to be almost impossible to strech in place without it.
I also bought a used engine flywheel from a place called ENPARTS in TX. Nice folks. Of course the old starter I have doesn't match my "new" 149 tooth flywheel. Oh, well, I really need a lightweight one anyway - yep, another $400.00 on the visa.
I needed it before I could start on the engine cowling Then a little more cockpit work. And then it should be about time to take it out of my garage and to the airport. I have the flying wires so I can put the wings on kinda permanently.
Still a bunch to go but if I can just keep doing a little bit every chance I have, maybe some day it will all be done. Fun, fun and more fun.
Wally
Lately I have been struggling to come up with the right combination of tubing and AN fuel fittings to get from the tank to the engine. The last 4 times I opened the package from Aircraft Spruce I go "Duh, what was I thinking when I ordered that fitting" and "Dang, I am going to need 3 more of those thingies".
I think I have it almost sorted out now. I am using a Holly Blue fuel pump and 13 psi regulator with a check valve to bypass all of it. I have a Bendix PS5C pressure carb of unknown condition for the engine. A new engine-driven pump is on my Christmas wish list too.
I also just bought the correct landing gear bungee cords. Wow, are they short, fat and stout! Some previous owner put some on but they are way too small. I did talk to a guy I work with who has an installation tool. They look to be almost impossible to strech in place without it.
I also bought a used engine flywheel from a place called ENPARTS in TX. Nice folks. Of course the old starter I have doesn't match my "new" 149 tooth flywheel. Oh, well, I really need a lightweight one anyway - yep, another $400.00 on the visa.
I needed it before I could start on the engine cowling Then a little more cockpit work. And then it should be about time to take it out of my garage and to the airport. I have the flying wires so I can put the wings on kinda permanently.
Still a bunch to go but if I can just keep doing a little bit every chance I have, maybe some day it will all be done. Fun, fun and more fun.
Wally
