Forum: Messages
01-15-20, 05:38 PM
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Forum: Messages
01-02-20, 07:53 AM
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Switch location
On top of engine, side of throttle assembly.
Where throttle linkage connects.
An eccentric cam on the throttle shaft opens the switch.
Failure mode is “GAW GAW GAW GAW.”
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Forum: Messages
01-01-20, 03:12 PM
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99% probability its one of those microswitches
Easy to adjust (given small screwdriver and nimble fingers).
Easy to replace.
A common 'microswitch' ...if you're not too hung up on FAA sourcing.
Easiest to wire to switch off aircraft on bench,...
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Forum: Messages
01-01-20, 01:57 PM
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To beat this topic to death GREEN VS GRAY TINT
As is my nature, I keep drilling down until I hit bedrock.
Then I go a bit further until the drill breaks.
Then I grind the bit into the rock for a while too.
Then I throw away the damaged tool...
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Forum: Messages
12-30-19, 06:13 PM
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Forum: Messages
12-30-19, 02:59 PM
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Outer windows clear, inner windows later on
With this annual, I've pretty much decided to go with clear OUTER windows.
Just need to confirm same as front and door as already as done more recently.
Reasons are:
0. BY generally parking...
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Forum: Messages
12-21-19, 01:17 PM
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Speaking of Regulatory Heresy
CERTIFIED VS ....NOT
How many of you know the entire ADS-B system is advisory?
Come on. Show your hands. Tommy? Billy? Susan?
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IN COCKPIT DISPLAY
Moving map displays are to simplify and...
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Forum: Messages
12-21-19, 12:32 PM
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Inner windows are child's play - no riveting
In may 1969 T337D, you
1. Pull out the side trim pieces, and
2. The INNER windows just have rubber seals around them*.
3. The seals just sit in simple press-in frames.
No riveting, no...
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Forum: Messages
12-21-19, 12:25 PM
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Forum: Messages
12-21-19, 12:05 PM
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Can be found on Ebay
Don Nesier, Commodore
Flyingfish has one or two used on ebay.
Electrical motors can also be found.
Apparently the same as 400 series cowl flap motors.
Double check to be sure!
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Forum: Messages
11-16-19, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 6
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1969 version
My older T337D relies on ram air pressure, so you only get good defrost in flight.
On ground, not much at all, just from front prop backwash into ducting.
The only motor is the one mounted on the...
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Forum: Messages
11-16-19, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 6
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Doors opening
A bazillion years ago when I first got my 'thrasher, sometimes the doors would open.
The design is/was that unless the locks are all engaged and circuit closed, doors open.
This prevents the gear...
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Forum: Messages
11-16-19, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 25
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Smoking gun found....I hope
"Once you have eliminated the most likely, the least likely becomes most likely"
(Paraphrasing Sherlock Holmes)
So,
1. NOT flow divider: $500
2. NOT fuel check return valve: $300.
Found...
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Forum: Messages
11-09-19, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 25
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saga continues
I popped the fuel primer line off. That's not it.
It would appear there are only two paths for fuel into cylinders when shut down:
1. Primer and /
2. sump/pump/throttle/flow divider shutoff.
I...
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Forum: Messages
11-08-19, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 25
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Forum: Messages
11-06-19, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 25
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VICTORY - Blessed are the Maintenance Gods
It looks like we finally got it: Like most complex things, simple once understood.
Turned out to be just the check valve beneath the fuel pump, against the rear firewall.
Facing DOWN from the fuel...
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Forum: Messages
10-27-19, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 52,559
Interesting...
I bought an OVERHAULED flow...
Interesting...
I bought an OVERHAULED flow divider from QAA.COM ($450 as I recall).
So assume it was done correctly. But you never know.
I still have the flow divider came out. I think it is...
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Forum: Messages
10-24-19, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 52,559
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Forum: Messages
10-23-19, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 25
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Still dripping
Looked up parts diagram and list
-40 check valve pump to manifold.
Will check that out.
Makes sense.
From the drawing
the check valve appears near / under the elec boost pump
In Engine compartment...
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Forum: Messages
10-23-19, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 25
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Updated rear cowl drain map
I think I have them all traced correctly now.
Believe it or not, many transition to firesleeved hoses so it is a bit confusing!
Retracing a bowl of red spaghetti backwards from each end.
When...
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Forum: Messages
10-04-19, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 52,559
So far
1=
2 = pilot side cylinder drain
3 = pssgr side cylinder drain
4 = eng fuel pump drain
5 = elec fuel pump drain
6 =
7 = oil breather - relocated
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Forum: Messages
10-02-19, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 25
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Rear engine fuel drains
1. Can anyone identify the various drain lines as below?
When topped off I have a steady drip from #2, at least.
If I can find some time will follow the lines up to wherever they go, but I thought...
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Forum: Messages
07-19-19, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Messages
07-06-19, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 10
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2 foot pipe cleaners mandatory
Having had some exciting moments just after I bought my 'thrasher, I realized the importance of those through wing drains.
Every time I was flying to Boston, the front engine would surge over...
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Forum: Messages
03-23-19, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 78,385
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