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 Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 9:43 am Post subject: Corvair Engine (was Cable Ties) |
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I'm not trying to start a long discussion here, but I did want to clear up
one point you brought up. I certainly agree that these are experimental
aircraft and we should all do what we are most comfortable with. Do what is
safe and gets you flying.
But for the record, I didn't build the Corvair engine just for economy. I
did it to learn more about my airplane and to build my own engine. I also
did it because I met William Wynne, Grace Ellen, Gus Warren and Keving Fahy.
They have taught me more about aircraft than any other group of people,
bar none. They are also some of the best people in experimental avaition
today. They support the true EAA, homebuilder spirit of do-it-yourself.
They were instrumental in the layout of two major systems in my plane: the
fuel system and the electrical system. They explained exactly why they made
their recommendations and supported me throughout the process. My plane is
safer and simpler than it would have been otherwise, even with an
off-the-shelf Jabiru or Subaru installation.
Other than Corvair bulders, very few homebuilders can say, "I built the
plane AND I built the engine." It doesn't hurt that I saved about $10,000
over a Jabiru either!
You can see updated pictures of my plane flying at
http://www.flycorvair.com/hangar.html There are pictures at the top and
bottom of the page.
Phil Maxson
N601MX
XL/Corvair
3 Hours on the Hobbs
| Quote: | From: "Edward Moody II" <dredmoody(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Cable ties (Use PVC instead)
" No offense intended, but I think the "conduit" idea is overkill."
No offense taken Phil. I think a Corvair engine conversion is overkill in
pusuit of economy. That's why they're called experimental aircraft.
Ed
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Kevin Bonds
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| Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 10:01 am Post subject: Corvair Engine (was Cable Ties) |
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Ditto!
Kevin Bonds
Nashville TN
601XL Corvair powered; Plans building.
Empennage done; working on wings and engine.
http://home.comcast.net/~kevinbonds
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| Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 10:32 am Post subject: Corvair Engine (was Cable Ties) |
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I think many builders have chosen the Corvair for reliability/longevity,
with the econony part just being a nice bonus reward for rolling their own.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 11:22 am Post subject: Corvair Engine (was Cable Ties) |
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Perhaps I am a little bit confused by this whole issue.
I thought the Corvair engines were all manufactured over 40 years
ago. I also know the only one I ever drove in a car burned up when
the fan belt broke at an Interstate Toll Booth. Lately, it seems
like the crank shafts on these engines have been developing cracks.
So, how is it that these engines are chosen for
reliability/longevity? What engine are they superior to in this quality?
Paul
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| Quote: | I think many builders have chosen the Corvair for reliability/longevity,
with the econony part just being a nice bonus reward for rolling their own.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:38 pm Post subject: Corvair Engine (was Cable Ties) |
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Paul
I'm just barely financially able to build another aircraft at all. Like many
builders I have to save money every where I can if I am ever going to finish
this one. William Wynn is dedicated to his product and I feel that I will
have a safe and reliable aircraft if I follow his advice. I would love to have a
3300 but unless I hit the Powerball jackpot tonight its just not going to
happen.
Carroll Jernigan
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pmaxpmax(at)hotmail.com
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| Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 4:16 pm Post subject: Corvair Engine (was Cable Ties) |
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Corvair engines are not for everyone. Many people want or need an
off-the-shelf solution. If a plans-built engine is not for you, please read
no further.
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| Quote: | From: Paul Mulwitz <p.mulwitz(at)worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: Corvair Engine (was Cable Ties)
I thought the Corvair engines were all manufactured over 40 years
ago.
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The block and crank in my engine were manufactured in 1965. Every part of
the engine has either been reconditioned, upgraded or replaced. More info
is available at flycorvair.com.
| Quote: | I also know the only one I ever drove in a car burned up when
the fan belt broke at an Interstate Toll Booth.
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Whew! Thank God we throw away the fan belt and fan! There's a big fan on
the front of most airplanes.
| Quote: | Lately, it seems
like the crank shafts on these engines have been developing cracks.
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Of all Corvair engines that have flown since the late 1960s when Bernie
Pietenpol first converted this engine, a few of the latest ones have
developed cracks. My plane has a nitrided crank in it which is now
considered an essential modification. Much more info is available at
flycorvair.com and on the Corvair mailing list.
| Quote: | So, how is it that these engines are chosen for
reliability/longevity? What engine are they superior to in this quality?
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I believe this engine is superior to or equal in
quality/reliability/longevity to any other aviation engine on the market.
Of course that is an individual choice. If you disagree, by all means,
install another engine. I may not be able to keep you informed of all the
fun, simplicity and performance I'm enjoying, since I plan to do a lot of
flying this summer.
Phil Maxson
N601MX
601XL/Corvair
Northwest New Jersey
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dredmoody(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:07 am Post subject: Corvair Engine (was Cable Ties) |
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Man, am I ever sorry that I opened a can of worms about the Corvair engine.
In the future, I will pass on making any remark that might set off a storm
of defense of choice.
Sincere apologies,
Ed Moody II
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| Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 4:35 pm Post subject: Corvair Engine (was Cable Ties) |
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Sorry Paul, have to say this, no offense intended.
Not looking at the "idiot" light of the generator in time, dose not makes a "bad" engine.
Scanning the instruments (and knowing what is wrong) is important to save an engine, in any car or airplane.
Hope you scan your instruments when you fly, without that, even a Rolls Royce Merlin Engine will blow 
What brand of car do you advise that will allow driving without the fan belt?
(now water pump belt, with the use of electric fans)
Saludos
Gary Gower
Paul Mulwitz <p.mulwitz(at)worldnet.att.net> wrote:
Perhaps I am a little bit confused by this whole issue.
I thought the Corvair engines were all manufactured over 40 years
ago. I also know the only one I ever drove in a car burned up when
the fan belt broke at an Interstate Toll Booth. Lately, it seems
like the crank shafts on these engines have been developing cracks.
So, how is it that these engines are chosen for
reliability/longevity? What engine are they superior to in this quality?
Paul
XL wings
| Quote: | I think many builders have chosen the Corvair for reliability/longevity,
with the econony part just being a nice bonus reward for rolling their own.
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