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I have an 0235 C1B engine I am working on for my Pietenpol which is under construction the engine is now fully disassembled and it looks like 3 cam lobes are showing pitting at or about .005 in depth. Can they be reground to servicable condition and rehardened? Also does anyone have an idea of...

Looking for engine mount, nos/servicable mags/ignition system, cam and other parts for Lycoming 0235 C1 B engine 215-208-8309 John

When looking for the illusive $100.00 hamburger there is a new player in town, Lititz Pennsylvania just 3 miles north of LNS. Gelato Di Babbo Euro Cafe at 635 South Broad Street in Lititz, Pennsylvania in the heart of Lancaster County. The quaint café features a strictly Italian fare of hand...

I reciently purchased an 0235 for my project. The engine was described by the second owner as having a minimal prop strike in to grass at idle just before it nosed over. The logs appear complete the engine was 600 hrs post SMOH, limited details on that. The scond owner told me the engine was...

Hello good people I finally got off my duff and got involved with the blogesphere, I guess thats close enough as a spelling. I am attempting to keep up to date on build and changes as they develop. I encourage you to stop by and see how I am doing, if youre interested you can certainly ask...

Hello good people, I wanted to share my killer week with you all. I picked up my engine it’s a Lycoming 0235 so all that engine stuff is now settled. I also have the chance to have one of the EAA tech counselors do the first inspection on my Pietenpol project. His comments were highly...

Well I got me an engine for my Pietenpol its a lycoming 0235C1B 108 hp from what I have been reading lately about the low compression engine 100LL lead content has a tendenacy to deposit on the the exhaust valve interfearing with a proper seal. That being the case, I am considering setting up...

I got my eye on an engine I saw advertised but I am still hesitant about buying it. Even if I go look at it, how do I know I am not buying a boat anchor? What is the runout on an O235C1 engine anyone have any suggestions on how best to make the decision or the purchase. Naturally the owner...

I am not certain how many of you travel on business, I do. As such I have had the distinct pleasure of visiting other Pietenpol buildersseeing their projects and discussing the build process. Typically that newly established builders ritual for Pietenpolers involves discussions over an adult...

Working on my Pietenpol build, vintage styled experimental aircraft. Soon I will need to purchase instrumentation for it. I am in need of the 6 pack or any combination there of, if anyone has a decent used set they are willing to part with, please let me know. Please include a lsiting of what...

I have contacted 2 resources that I have some familiarity in dealing with but thought I would try posting to the general membership for advice and counsel in what to me is a delima. I am trying to cobble together a system for purposes of recording and producing a build video using 3 different...

I know its been a while since I posted and certainly have missed much. I was curious to learn who is actually building what? John Recine Pietenpol Aircamper NX895 BP (reserved) I reserved the number for 2 basic reasons, first I wanted that tail number as it clearly reflects the...

One of the safety professional boards I belong to had a posting pertaining to a new website to prevent mid air colissions, I asked the developer Craig Schilder if he would have a problem with my reposting in the POA to solicite feed back from pilots. He encourage the idea. Following is that...

With work and out of town, things been gooing kinda slow building lately. I can say that sanding is too exciting however it does have its place in the airplane building process. So its sand some , glue some, wait some and sand somemore. Still trying to score some metal for the spars ad other...

hey gang. I am on the road this week 1:30 flight to Charlotte NC and Greenville SC. Is anyone is interested in getting together for an adult beverage and or a, who knows what? Lemmeno Thanks John

I figured with the all the shop time I have had in building my Piet I should have a name for my shop too. Any suggestions? I was thinking about the famed Skunk works but wanted something a bit more origional, just cant seem to come up with anything. I figure with all those new tools I would...

The Lancaster EAA chapter 540 is holding its Fly in Drive in on Sunday May 27. Pancake breakfast 0800 to 1100 Live music static displays, Antique autos and street rod car show. Admission is free and breakfase is only $5.00 Gates open at 0800 its a good show, nice turnout and an enjoyable...

I just registered my project on Mykitplane.com. The site is free and allows the builder to set up a builders log for free and upload pictures. I got some of my pics on the site. One place is in the builders log section the other is in the photo gallery. I have 2 albums listed one for Jan and Feb...

I had a line on an 0200 through barnstormers that was so good it scared me away from it. The unknowns were issues that appeared to me as negatives so I passed on it. I realize that the engine selection process is a bit premature, however if I can find a core 0200 or 0235 or better yet a complete...

Couldn’t resist anymore, I went down to the shop this morning with the intent of looking at my saw and trying to improve the fence system. I took it apart saw no way to do any good and decided on a ride to home depot. I ended up with a new saw and it appears to be a solid fence system that I can...