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Title: Sterling Aluminum Cowl
Post by: David Shad on October 09, 2009, 10:29:07 AM: So...I have an old C-Series Sterling PT-17 and I would really like to put the cowl on it. The
originals were the spun aluminum 4" that I believe fit most of this series of kit but of course
they are long out of production. Now I know that a lot of the Stearmans had uncowled engines
and I have maintained several but I am doing a cowled version this time.

Question...Is there one in somebodies goody box they might part with? Or is there a sub that
would work for this plane.
Title: Re: Sterling Aluminum Cowl
Post by: Bryan Higgins on October 09, 2009, 11:42:04 AM: David

I saw a few aluminum cowls at Radical RC. You might try them.

Bryan
Title: Re: Sterling Aluminum Cowl
Post by: chuck snyder on October 09, 2009, 01:54:08 PM: try the fiberglass shops; they have an assortment of radial cowls.
Title: Re: Sterling Aluminum Cowl
Post by: Dennis Saydak on October 09, 2009, 02:47:08 PM: David I have a NIB spun aluminum cowl that is 3 5/8" diameter X 1 1/2" deep. If this is suitable let me know. I don't know what kit the cowl is from.
Title: Re: Sterling Aluminum Cowl
Post by: wwwarbird on October 09, 2009, 05:10:04 PM: Check with Sig Mfg. or someone here that sells there stuff. They still offered one last I knew, and I'm pretty sure it's 4". It's from one of the old Berkeley kits if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Sterling Aluminum Cowl
Post by: Mike Lauerman on December 03, 2009, 04:08:12 PM: Quote from: wwwarbird on October 09, 2009, 05:10:04 PM
Check with Sig Mfg. or someone here that sells there stuff. They still offered one last I knew, and I'm pretty sure it's 4". It's from one of the old Berkeley kits if I remember correctly.

Right...they still offer it, and it's only $2.00! (Brodak also has it for $2.39)
Downside is it's only 3-1/4". They also carry a short "horse collar" type, 360 degree ring for the same price. It tapers down slightly from the front radius, but it is 3-3/4".

I'd look to the fiberglass guys. They have most sizes.
Title: Re: Sterling Aluminum Cowl
Post by: David Shad on December 04, 2009, 07:17:07 AM: Thanks Guys....Dennis sent me one that should be just right. Nice to know there are a few still around.