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Forum: Messages 11-23-19, 04:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 31,043
Posted By wslade2
similar situation with a rear door. earlier this...

similar situation with a rear door. earlier this year purchased plane, it had sat and reservoir required top off. rear door drooped open and could pull until resistance. Topped off again, little drip...
Forum: Messages 11-23-19, 03:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 43,893
Posted By wslade2
shows value of engine monitor once had similar...

shows value of engine monitor
once had similar situation of a cooler cylinder. plugs and ignition harness did not fix. Was bad distributor cap/rotor found at magneto overhaul.
Forum: Messages 11-23-19, 03:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 52,184
Posted By wslade2
excellent to hear problem solved so sorry about...

excellent to hear problem solved
so sorry about wife, hope she's better
if it makes you feel better....similarly had fuel pump leak issue and also filter drain issue with dripping boost pump to boot....
Forum: Messages 11-10-19, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,361
Posted By wslade2
Thanks for operating manual. This is super!

Thanks for operating manual. This is super!
Forum: Messages 11-10-19, 11:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 52,184
Posted By wslade2
Yes. Are you absolutely sure it is a cylinder...

Yes. Are you absolutely sure it is a cylinder drain dripping?
Forum: Messages 11-09-19, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,361
Posted By wslade2
I don’t have an owners/operating manual for the...

I don’t have an owners/operating manual for the 400 navomatic and having hard time finding one. Any suggestions
Forum: Messages 11-08-19, 05:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,361
Posted By wslade2
this is fantastic. I was recently looking for...

this is fantastic. I was recently looking for this myself.

I already know my control head needs service as the heading knob does not turn. Any suggestions on who I could send the box too?
Forum: Messages 11-08-19, 05:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 52,184
Posted By wslade2
very interesting not to overthink this or mess...

very interesting

not to overthink this or mess with success....the end point for flow stoppage is the cutoff diaphragm in the flow divider. flow will come from increased pressure at the diaphragm...
Forum: Messages 10-27-19, 06:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 52,184
Posted By wslade2
one other thing...you can crack the lines from...

one other thing...you can crack the lines from the flow divider to the injectors with tank open and throttle/flow off. see if any dripping. If not, then that's not the source.

in terms of checking...
Forum: Messages 10-26-19, 08:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 52,184
Posted By wslade2
Also, sometimes the o-rings in the throttle...

Also, sometimes the o-rings in the throttle control can shrink/set/deteriorate and there can be leakage around the shaft into intake. You would have to loosen the clamps to pull back the flexible...
Forum: Messages 10-26-19, 01:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 52,184
Posted By wslade2
Having some work done so I went and checked my...

Having some work done so I went and checked my aircraft, and surprised myself.

I have no drips. With mixture off and tank open, cracking fuel line between pump and flow control/throttle resulted in...
Forum: Messages 10-25-19, 01:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 36,049
Posted By wslade2
very useful! I had been using a fold flat plastic...

very useful! I had been using a fold flat plastic stepstool from walmart...shorter than this.
Forum: Messages 10-24-19, 10:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 52,184
Posted By wslade2
crack the line going from fuel pump to "throttle"...

crack the line going from fuel pump to "throttle" / flow control with mixture in off position, tank valve open. See if there is dripping. My expectation is there should be no flow (ie-cutting off the...
Forum: Messages 10-06-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 52,184
Posted By wslade2
Agreed about the fuel strainer. I recently had a...

Agreed about the fuel strainer. I recently had a pesky drip that required replacement of the plunger.
Forum: Messages 10-05-19, 11:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 52,184
Posted By wslade2
on mine, 1970 E model #1 and #2 are the intake...

on mine, 1970 E model
#1 and #2 are the intake drains
so, yes most likely fuel probably from flow divider not cutting off. As the fuel pressure drops during shut down a spring loaded diaphragm is...
Forum: Messages 10-02-19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 71,072
Posted By wslade2
I'm glad you mentioned the insight Gem 4 engine...

I'm glad you mentioned the insight Gem 4 engine monitor. I think I am going to head for that. I like the vibration analysis capability. My fuel gauge gone so I will likely be doing the aerospace...
Forum: Messages 10-01-19, 03:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 32,818
Posted By wslade2
I recently just had this same item, and obtained...

I recently just had this same item, and obtained from Oklahoma Aircraft Accessories. They sent out a rebuilt and I sent in the old. Don't know about getting just a screw. Looks like broke off due to...
Forum: Messages 09-24-19, 01:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 64,951
Posted By wslade2
Insurance put me at about $4000 with my spring of...

Insurance put me at about $4000 with my spring of this year 337E normally aspirated purchase. I had no time in 337 and will need 25 hrs dual with an experienced instructor or one that has received...
Forum: Messages 09-24-19, 12:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 71,072
Posted By wslade2
I have been looking at CiES fuel sensors and...

I have been looking at CiES fuel sensors and Aerospace Logic display since I got into my plane in March. Have spoken with both CiES and Aerospace Logic. Also Possibly newer Electronics International...
Forum: Messages 09-07-19, 12:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 31,221
Posted By wslade2
I have used AOPA's title and escrow service. They...

I have used AOPA's title and escrow service. They pretty much take you though the steps. There are multiple articles from AOPA.

Title search first: you can find some interesting history about your...
Forum: Messages 09-02-19, 01:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 25,942
Posted By wslade2
engine driven hydraulic pump rebuild

have 1970 E model that has the engine mounted hydraulic pump for the gear. looks like I will be needing a rebuild. wondering about experiences and suggestions. I have used Quality Aircraft...
Forum: Messages 07-15-19, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 47,754
Posted By wslade2
Heavy rain lately . Checked my drains for the...

Heavy rain lately . Checked my drains for the scuppers that fuel caps are located in and by George bug had made a home in one. Scupper was full of water but new gasket on cap held the water out. Pipe...
Forum: Messages 06-22-19, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 110,434
Posted By wslade2
primary engine gauge options

so, the old original mechanical square gauges for primary engine function (oil press/oil temp/fuel level/CHT) are iffy, or not functional or unreadable. Tachs, fuel flow and manifold pressure ok and...
Forum: Messages 06-14-19, 12:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 32,149
Posted By wslade2
I ended up getting a DOFF 10300E. Many suppliers...

I ended up getting a DOFF 10300E. Many suppliers have in stock with almost no waiting. Also after reading other threads on the alternator drive, I have elected to keep the "old style" non slip...
Forum: Messages 06-13-19, 11:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 31,731
Posted By wslade2
I read Herb Harney's post of 6/12 with great...

I read Herb Harney's post of 6/12 with great interest and plan on conducting said test:
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"Let me discuss one issue that some folks have had that the new...
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