Any interest in after market fuel senders and cowl motors

[patrolpilot]

I'm buying one from Don Nieser. My logbooks are very solid and detailed. I am certain the motor is original. About two years ago, I had to replace the front. Same story, no record of change, looked like had been on the airplane from the start.

I kept the front, ate the $500 core charge on it, and sent it to JBL for a rebuild so I have a front spare. I'm going to do the same with the rear.

[RandyArizona]

Originally Posted by patrolpilot

I'm buying one from Don Nieser. My logbooks are very solid and detailed. I am certain the motor is original. About two years ago, I had to replace the front. Same story, no record of change, looked like had been on the airplane from the start.

I kept the front, ate the $500 core charge on it, and sent it to JBL for a rebuild so I have a front spare. I'm going to do the same with the rear.

What, or who, is a “ JBL”.?

[patrolpilot]

Originally Posted by RandyArizona

What, or who, is a "JBL".?

Dang, I'm glad you caught that! Wrong initials!!!

RBL

RLB Accessory Service
630-543-9213

971 N Babbit Ave
Addison IL 60101

When you call, be prepared to talk for a while—lovely older gentleman.

The trouble with the motors tends not to be electrical unless they truly burn up. He tells of small gears in the motor that are nearly impossible to find. From age, heat, and wear, they crumble. I believe he finally found a limited source for the gears. I did buy a cheap motor on eBay a couple of years ago as a core. It was burnt up and rebuildable. He told me that given the age of these things, there is a high probability of a failed unit being just that. Owners don't want to hear it, but we are dealing with a motor from 44 to 59 years old.

[rmorris]

What is he charging to rebuild/repair your spares?