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03-17-21, 01:46 PM

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Oil in Belly

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Posted By GAdams

Servicing

Servicing the actuator did work. You are on the right track by running the engine and putting the gear handle down and time the gear handle return to the normal position. Use the service manual for...

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08-21-20, 11:06 AM

Replies: 27

Oil in Belly

Views: 16,537

Posted By GAdams

Out of the shop

I finally got the old girl out of the shop. Doors close normally and stay closed. So Far...But not after some real gut wrenching trouble shooting. It took more than twenty gear cycles on jacks before...

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07-14-20, 07:58 PM

Replies: 27

Oil in Belly

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Posted By GAdams

Follow up on Oil in the Belly

I'm still trouble shooting the oil in the belly. We have discovered it is coming from the transmission that houses the worm gear which actually cranks the wheels up and down. Does anyone have a...

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03-12-20, 08:37 PM

Replies: 27

Oil in Belly

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Posted By GAdams

Fluid Consistency

It is not sticky but is a heavier weight feel to it than the oil I use in the engine. But I do recall seeing the same fluid running from the right side of the front engine several months ago. I'll...

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03-12-20, 02:53 PM

Replies: 27

Oil in Belly

Views: 16,537

Posted By GAdams

Picture of oil and area

Here is a picture. It's not oil, it's not 5606, it's not fuel. My mechanic's theory on the hydraulic fluid disappearing after the power back overhaul was, air bubbles were stuck in the system and as...

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03-11-20, 05:53 PM

Replies: 27

Oil in Belly

Views: 16,537

Posted By GAdams

Hot Grease

Oil level is not dropping. Hydraulic fluid level seems to need servicing occasionally. I can always tell because the left main gear door pops open. Put a little fluid in and its fine. That has...

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03-10-20, 02:41 PM

Replies: 27

Oil in Belly

Views: 16,537

Posted By GAdams

Liquid grease

I cannot find an oil leak. The gear transmission or what ever you call it has grease installed at manufacture. Perhaps it is a grease that has exceeded its temperature limit. 200-500 F. If so what’s...

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03-08-20, 10:07 AM

Replies: 27

Oil in Belly

Views: 16,537

Posted By GAdams

Oil in Belly

My 1969 D Model has fresh oil IN the belly in front of the landing gear transmission. No further aft than 1 compartment and no further forward than two compartments. The color of the oil is yellow...

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