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pbuttles(at)charter.net
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 Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:13 am Post subject: 701 ,801 struts |
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What if anything has anyone done about corrosion protection on701 and 801 stuts?
they are open on top and bottom ,that can easilly lead to rusting on the inside on the tubing ,not easilly seen or inspected !
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billmileski
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| Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:51 am Post subject: Re: 701 ,801 struts |
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After installation (a bad time to do this) I plugged the bottom of the struts with sticky electrical putty sealer and filled the struts with warmed linseed oil, then drained it out at the bottom. Made a terrible mess. To do over, I'd probably (before installation), liberally pour a good metal primer inside, turn them to ensure coverage, let it drip out and dry. Seems like a more permanent solution. This is one of the reasons I'm not a fan of outside storage for these light aircraft.
Bill Mileski
701 912S 114hrs
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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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| Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:45 am Post subject: 701 ,801 struts |
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Bill,
The warm linseed oil solution is excellent and a reason many Stinson
aircraft are still flying. Common primers, other than fish-oil-base or
epoxy primers, are not water-proof, but will hold water and wick to the
metal. Go with the linseed oil.
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
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After installation (a bad time to do this) I plugged the bottom of the struts with sticky electrical putty sealer and filled the struts with warmed linseed oil, then drained it out at the bottom. Made a terrible mess. To do over, I'd probably (before installation), liberally pour a good metal primer inside, turn them to ensure coverage, let it drip out and dry. Seems like a more permanent solution. This is one of the reasons I'm not a fan of outside storage for these light aircraft.
Bill Mileski
701 912S 114hrs
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ifly4fun2(at)sbcglobal.ne
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| Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:50 pm Post subject: 701 ,801 struts |
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Plug the lower end with duct tape, fill it with warm linseed oil, let it set for a couple hours
repeat every annual or sooner depending on geographical location.
Art
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What if anything has anyone done about corrosion protection on701 and 801 stuts?
they are open on top and bottom ,that can easilly lead to rusting on the inside on the tubing
,not easilly seen or inspected !
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zodierocket(at)hsfx.ca
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| Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:55 pm Post subject: 701 ,801 struts |
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I also use the warmed Linseed oil, it is a worthy practice.
Mark Townsend Alma, Ontario
Zodiac 601XL C-GOXL, CH701 just started
www.ch601.org / www.ch701.com / www.Osprey2.com
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