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Offline David Shad

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Sterling Aluminum Cowl
« 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.   
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Offline Bryan Higgins

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Re: Sterling Aluminum Cowl
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2009, 11:42:04 AM »
David

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

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Offline chuck snyder

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Re: Sterling Aluminum Cowl
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2009, 01:54:08 PM »
try the fiberglass shops; they have an assortment of radial cowls.
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Re: Sterling Aluminum Cowl
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Sterling Aluminum Cowl
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline Mike Lauerman

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Re: Sterling Aluminum Cowl
« Reply #5 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.
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Offline David Shad

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Re: Sterling Aluminum Cowl
« Reply #6 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.
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