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by markb
Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:37 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Alternatives to Proseal
Replies: 4
Views: 9868

No! Proseal is a polysulfide sealant. It is not the same thing as silcone RTV. Actually, in marine applications silicone isn't used that much and its use is restricted to above the waterline. There are suitable marine-grade sealants. Most of the marine sealants are either polyurethane or polysulfide...
by markb
Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:34 am
Forum: Eggenfellner, Auto Conversions, & Misc
Topic: Belted Air Power...CHEVY!
Replies: 26
Views: 56169

by markb
Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:09 am
Forum: Eggenfellner, Auto Conversions, & Misc
Topic: Belted Air Power...CHEVY!
Replies: 26
Views: 56169

There is a Mustang II that has been flying for several years with a Belted Air Power V-6 Chevy conversion. By all accounts, this installation works very well. BUT: The builder of this particular aircraft has a medical issue and has been trying to sell his plane for over two years. The current asking...
by markb
Sun May 18, 2008 3:10 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Looking for input...I'm clueless
Replies: 57
Views: 91809

Check the connections to your master and starter relays. The master relay has the battery connected to the coil rather than the contact. And the wires to the coil and contact are reversed on the starter relay. I believe standard practice is to NOT switch the starter power through the master relay. T...
by markb
Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:41 pm
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: squeezers
Replies: 16
Views: 32410

Hi. I'm a Mustang II builder and a long time lurker on this board. The Tatco clones are quality tools and I highly recommend them. I purchased one from Aircraft Tool Supply, but I believe the Yard sells the exact same squeezer. I've used both the 1-1/2" and 3" yokes, and both give good results with ...