>
    >> I can no longer avoid making the various fiberglass ducts & whatnot
    >
    > for
    >
    >> my cooling systems.  Can anyone give me some useful citations on how
    >
    > to
    >
    >> work with fiberglass?  I don't have the first clue where to
   begin, so
    >
    > a
    >
    >> beginners book with enough meat to get me through the (hopefully
    >
    > simple)
    >
    >> task of building a few KN ducts would be great.
    >>
    >> On a side note -- I need to make a custom oil pan.  Couldn't I
   make it
    >> out of fiberglass too?  The oil isn't all that hot, and it's not a
    >> pressurized system...  Just trying to kill 2 birds with one stone...
    >>
    >> Mark Supinski
    >>
    >> There are some books on the subject sold by Aircraft Spruce.
    >> I'll check over my collection when I get home to day and
    >> see if I like one better than another.
    >> Go to any boat or yacht shop. They have most of the supplies.
    >> Get yourself a cheap kit and jump in.
    >>
    >> Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.
    >>
    >>
    >>
    >> What about the concept of a fiberglass oil pan?
    >>
    >> Mark Supinski
    >>
    >>
    >> I would not try it. Too risky. Too much to lose if it melts and
   leaks.
    >>
    >
    > Aircraft has a fiberglass training kit which includes a book, foam,
    > glass, and all that is needed to get some practice and get you on
   your
    > way.  The kit goes from $38 to $50.
    >
    > http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/practicekit.php
    >
    > Otherwise, I would suggest getting with someone who is building with
    > fiberglass at your local EAA and see if you can observe or get some
    > training from someone there.
    >
    > Rick Irwin


   Cotronics makes low viscosity high temperature epoxy good for 600F.
   See          http://www.cotronics.com/vo/cotr/pdf/4460.pdf
   Not cheap. Should make an excellent oil pan, especially with carbon
   cloth.
   Jerzy



An O-235 --> O-290 with composite sump:

http://www.ez.org/feature/F0502-1/F0502-1.htm

http://www.ez.org/feature/F0502-1/F0502-2.jpg

Kind of scary looking, but apparently effective.


Matt-


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