Al,
Sorry for not going into detail. I unsoldered the end with an
iron. Using a torch would get kind of stinky. You might be able to get
new corks from a wine making supply place, but both Univair and Skyport
have the right size (last time I checked.) I used a 10" long #40 drill
bit to drill the center hole for the wire. I didn't dip the cork, I
painted the epoxy on with a brush. Dipping would waste a lot of
expensive epoxy. I brushed two coats on. As I said in a previous post,
I have a quart of epoxy, and will coat corks for people if they wish.
Syd
AJ DeMarzo wrote:
Someone really needs to do a step by step description of how to
replace the corks.
Do you unsolder the end with an iron or with a torch?
Can you just make your own corks?
How do you get a clean center cut and what size is best?
How many dippings?
Varnish (20 year lfe) vs Epoxy (50 year life)
How about cost to acquire vs cost to manufacture?
----- Original Message -----
From: Syd Cohen <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: ercoupe tech <mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 8:00 AM
Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] My float sank!
Darick,
Are John's floats coated with epoxy varnish? If so, that's
great. In the old days they came coated with shellac, which is
not good. John, what's the story now? Shellac or epoxy?
Syd
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I had a similar problem, but after seeing how much this varnish
cost, I bought my corks from John at Skyport for about $3.00
each, already coated. Syd, I don't mean to undermine your
advice, I just thought this was easier.
Your suggestion is probably better in the long run, because one
can then attach the corks first, then coat them which will seal
up the hole which you've had to drill thru the cork to insert the
wire indicator.
Darick
-------------- Original message --------------
From: Syd Cohen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Tommy, I recommend that you buy a brand new cork float and
coat it with two coats of Polyfiber Epoxy varnish, available
from Aircraft Spruce.
1. Stits Epoxy Varnish EV-400/EV-410
<http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/ev400varnish.php>An
excellent clear gloss epoxy varnish for interior and exterior
use. It provides superior weather durability and excellent
chemical and solvent resistance. Can be used over a one
component var......
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/csp
ages/ev400varnish.php
<http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/ev400varnish.php>
Syd
Tommy Terry wrote:
I know this has been discussed on several occasions but I do
not remember the conclusion.
It appears that the gauge float has gotten saturated and has
sunken, there was some discussion on what the correct
product was to seal the cork. Does anyone remember?
Tommy
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