[NSRCA-discussion] Header coupler

[Bill Glaze]

Matt:
Been out of contact--let me have your phone number offline, please.  Bill 
Glaze
billglaze at bellsouth.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "MATT LIPRIE" <mtliprie at centurytel.net>
To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:27 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Header coupler


> Titanium....
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> Matt
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Paul LaChance" <plachance at cox.net>
> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 9:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Header coupler
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>> George,
>>
>> I had similar problems back when I fly old ys 60's.  I used the green 
>> heater
>> hose for trucks.  Had reinforcing and lasted very well, but was heavy
>> compared to anything else you can use.  Try a good auto parts store or a
>> commercial truck parts or repair facility.
>>
>> Paul
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: <glmiller3 at suddenlink.net>
>> To: "NSRCA List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 6:07 PM
>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Header coupler
>>
>>
>>> Hello all.
>>>
>>> I need to tap the collective expertise here on the web.
>>>
>>> As some of you know, I've been working on a gas conversion of an OS
>>> 160....it is running very well and I'm quite happy with the
>>> weight/performance and ease of use.
>>>
>>> BUT I'm having a problem with the muffler coupling.
>>>
>>> I'm using a Mueller header and an aeroslave carbon pipe.....the header 
>>> has
>>> a 3/4 in outer diameter.
>>>
>>> My first coupling material was teflon tubing from McMasterCarr...the
>>> "thick walled" 3/4 inch ID tubing...
>>>
>>> This held up pretty well as long as I had the space between the coupled
>>> pipes very small...but I was getting contact between the pipes (that was
>>> the metal "tinging" that you were hearing, Lance)..which eventually 
>>> caused
>>> a burr on the tube and resulted in a hole in the coupling.....So I made
>>> the gap a little wider 1/4 inch or so and now the teflon coupler is
>>> melting through in a flight or two.....so I need an alternative 
>>> material.
>>>
>>> I remember that we used to use a thick silicone coupling material for
>>> helicopter header/muffler connections but I can't find it 
>>> anymore...Surely
>>> someone here has some ideas and a source where I can get it.
>>>
>>> Let's hear it!
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>>
>>> George Miller
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