Oil in tubes

[Armstrong]

What do you guys think about oil in the fuse tubing and are there any places I should be drilling weep holes? Thanks,Rob

[N96337]

Re: Oil in tubes

Rob, once again I'm going to point you to Polyfiber... that's the best tube oil I've ever found..... put a drop of it in a tube with the ends open so you can see through it..... the next morning, the inside will be coated top to bottom. Great stuff, but don't spill it...it's a bear to clean up!!
You and Mike should get the Polyfiber manual (if that's the system you're going to use) as well as a current copy of AC43.13(through an aircraft supplier or book store) and use them along with the mechanic that's going to sign this stuff off... BEFORE you start doing alot of things....that's very important! I've seen guys dive into projects like this in the past, and get a bunch done, only to find that they can't get it signed off the way it's done... that's not a good thing, and it takes the fun out of it for everyone!
JH

[Armstrong]

Re: Oil in tubes

Thanks JH, I have orderd the Polyfiber video and book and have a copy of 43.13.
I am going to a EAA meeting tonight and try to get hooked up with the local people working on their planes. I have an IA and A&P and he said he will help me through the procsess and sign off what I need. I worked for him for a couple years and he does good work and is very tough.
Rob

[N96337]

Re: Oil in tubes

Sounds like you're on the right track to me, then! Keep us posted... pics would be great!!
JH

[Armstrong]

Re: Oil in tubes

Yeh, no reason to cut corners.
I have tried to take pictures ,but it has been raining here non stop since I started( no sun), this has been the worst winter in a long time.
I orderd the stits epoxy primer and that should be here soon.
In the meantime I am going to blast my tail surfaces and repair what damage there is.
The horizontal stabs: are good, no rust or damage except for wallowed out mounting holes.

The elevators: good but , a couple spots of minor surface rust, the right side has repaired damage to most of the ribs( the repairs are pretty good, but I am going to replace them) and both have mishapen trailing edge tubing.

The rudder is good, no corrosion, but the trailing edge tubing is bent and damaged at the bottom where the tail wheel has hit it.
The last owner liked to do full stall landings 10 feet above the ground, he also bent the main gear.
He worked for Emery Air Freight, but could not fly that T-craft worth a dam.
Rob

[Guest]

Re: Oil in tubes

What do you guys think about oil in the fuse tubing and are there any places I should be drilling weep holes? Thanks,Rob

Hi Rob, there is supposed to be a vent hole located at the bottom of the aft side of the tailpost that drains the the H2O from the two lower longerons. Dave.

[Armstrong]

Re: Oil in tubes

Thanks Drude, It was filled and coverd with paint, so I could not see it.
I cleaned it off, and ran a welding rod inside.A small amount of oxidation/ slag the type you see from welding came out.