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Subject: San Antonio Fly In
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 1996 09:04:56 -0700
From: "Dagley M. Reeves"
Organization: Arizona Light Aircraft
To: stinson@aeromar.com
When is the Fly in San Antonio, I need to put in for vacation. Thanks,
D. Reeves
Subject: Correspondance
Date: Fri, 06 Sep 1996 11:44:42 -0600
From: Kurt Smith
To: stinson@aeromar.com
I'm in the market for 108-2 or -3. I'm particularly interested in a O-470 or O-540 conversion. The plane doesn't necessarily have to be flying but does need to be complete and have all appropriate paperwork. The price needs to be under $20K and depends on condition. I can be contacted at kurt_smith@hp.com, (208) 396-4113 phone, or (208) 396-6731 fax.
Also, I just joined the SWSC and noticed in the membership roster that there are some Stinsons out there with an O-540 engine. I wasn't aware of an STC for this engine. I would really appreciate any info on this conversion, and how well it works, what the drawbacks are, etc.
Thanks!
Subject: Franklin Tucker-power
Date: Sat, 7 Sep 1996 12:27:21 -0400 (EDT)
From: Marcia Gietz
To: stinson@aeromar.com
During the early '50s Air Cooled Motors was owned by Preston Tucker, of Tucker Automobile Co. He bought the company to put the Franklin engine in the Tucker car, of which only 51 cars were built, each hand-made. A few of the air-cooled engines were prepared for prototype, but never tried. He settled on using the Franklin 335 cu.in. 178 HP helicopter engine, rear mounted. The cylinders were removed, and a special aluminum cylinder-head, holding three cylinder liners for water cooling, was designed. (There was even an early prototype using oil cooling in the jacket, but it required too much oil pressure to maintain and starting the engine was a power drain.) He got 166 HP @ 3000 RPM out of it, and vehicle speed was tested to 120 mph. The radiator was slung above the deck lid like an old Porsche. It was fed air from grills in the rounded rear fenders facing forward. A large starter gear was attached to the rotor hub in a bell housing for the transaxle. It used an old '30 "Cord" transaxle, then attached an electric solenoid to the shifter linkage and voila! automatic transmission. The intake manifolds were cast with the name "Tucker" in the metal. The carburetor was mounted above the engine, over the block cover. Only one distributor was used, with top plugs only. But the engine is unmistakably Franklin, and shows it's aircraft design in the block, accessories, oil pan, pump, and gallery. Many engine components were the same. The piston was modified to add a lower ring set to "stabilize" the rocking motion, and used the higher compression helicopter piston.
I got to see these works of art this week in a dirty old barn in Port Lavaca, TX, where the owner of two Tuckers had salvaged five intact engines and one in pieces enough to make a whole (none of which he would even think of considering to sell). One of his cars is in a museum east of San Antonio, so it seemed natural to ask him to bring it to our Stinson Homecoming on April 30, May 1,2,3,4 in San Antonio in 1997. He agreed! Franklin afficionados will get a real treat with this sight.
Marcia Gietz
Subject: Stinson 108
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 13:49:03 -0400 (EDT)
From: TERRY TAYLOR taylor_td.psd@NAVAIR.NAVY.MIL
To: Stinson%aeromar.com%Internet@mr.navair.navy.mil
Date: Sept. 11,1996
From:TDT
I just found your web page, It's great! I recently just purchased a 1946 Stinson 108 serial number 215, with a 150 hp Franklin. The plane has set for ten years with out being flown or the engine started. I am in the process of restoring the plane now (the plane is total disassembled). This plane was metalized in 1964 and the engine has 320 hours smoh. Since the plane has set for so long what kind of problems can I expect upon tearing the engine down? (The engine had new oil in at the time of purchase, engine compression is still good, and the plane set outside. The airframe is in decent shape.)
Also I am looking for the passenger lower door hinge that is attached to the fuselage? Univair does not have this part.
Thanks TDT
Subject: Stinson Voyager 10A For Sale
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 21:07:28 +0000
From: Dale McClung adverweb@ns.cent.com
Organization: Adver-Net
To: stinson@aeromar.com
Stinson Voyager 10A For Sale, Registration: N 36796, registered EAA Antique Classic #14066, 3 place high wing monoplane, restored 1990, fresh annual/100 hour inspection, all ADs complied. Features: Fixed, new wing and struts, built-in slots, N.A.C.A. balance type flaps, three individual seats, sound proofing, dual wheel controls, hydraulic brakes, dual impulse magneto ignition, full electrical system, metal tipped propeller, 90 horsepower Franklin engine, photos and more complete specs at http://adver-net.com/adver-net/stinson.html. Contact direct by telephone: Terry Smith in Ripon, Wis., (near Oshgosh) at (414) 748-2175. Price: $13,500.00, obo.
Subject: Fibergass Nose Bowl
Date: Sun, 15 Sep 1996 13:21:18 -0700
From: ripvw "ripvw@mail"@nwlink.com
To: stinson@aeromar.com
Greetings all,
I have a Wag aero Fiberglass nose bowl for my 108-2. I am in need of a copy of a 337 that has been accepted to use as aproved data so I can get this nose bowl installed on my aircraft. If anyone out here has any data ie a 337 for the installation of this part please contact me at eithe my e mail adress or via snail mail. My snail mail address is as follows:
Rip VanWinkle
15333 SE 310th St
Kent, Washington
98042
Phone (206) 630-6186
If I am not there please leave a message. Thanks a bunch
Regards
Rip VanWinkle N9265K
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 1996 09:49:30 -0700
From: steve adams
Organization: ATTI
To: stinson@aeromar.com
Friday, September 20, 1996
Wanted: Paperwork, Plans on the conversion to the O-470 Continental
for the 108-2. also names and phone# of those that have the conversion
on their aircraft. Also interested in purchasing the STC. Have not been
successful in making contact with the Listed STC holders. Please call,
Steve D. Adams 619-670-4624
PGR: 619-590-9468
E-mail sadams@adnc.com
Subject: Stinson Tri- Moter Model U
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 10:23:37 -0400
From: MDaly dalyart@soonet.ca
To: stinson@aeromar.com
I am looking for any photographic sources for a Stionson Tri-motor Model U.Can anyone help? It is the one with the lower stub wing.I plan on doing a painting of this wonderfull old airliner. Thanks much,Steven Daly
SUPERIOR AVIATION ART
27 ARIZONA AVE,SAULT STE MARIE
ONT.P6A4L7
Subject: L-5E question
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 1996 12:03:48 -0400
From: Tmoradian@aol.com
To: stinson@aeromar.com
Hello My name is Tony Moradian. I have just recently become interested in the Stinson aircraft. I have come across an L-5E. I don't know much about the aircraft. Any information such technical information, pictures, part availabitility, and historical background would be much appreciated. My E-mail address is tmoradian@aol.com, and my home number is 310-550-7484.
My address is
132 South Lapeer Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Thanks
Tony Moradian
Subject: Autogas
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 1996 21:23:26 -0400
From: RMegargle@aol.com
To: stinson@aeromar.com
Looking for help finding a 337 or paper work for burning autogas in
a Stinson 108-3 with a Lyc O-435A installed. Any help would be great. E-mail
please.
Thanks Russ