Randy_B

A couple years ago I was in for annual and the shop had an E model with Ray Jay turbo in there as well. The E had a bad stumbling and loss of power problem on take-off. The shop went through everything; electrical, ignition, fuel system, hoses, and valve train with no resolution. They were frustrated and running out of ideas. I searched MS and came across a post on the symptoms of a bad fuel selector. The problem ended up being a bad o-ring in the selector. The unit would pass a pressure test all day. However, a vacuum test would produce bubbles, presumably from around the selector stem. The unit was sent to Lasar for rebuild and the plane ran perfectly after it was reinstalled. MS has a lot of great information and insight.

+1 What Joe said. The tube and hoses caused the same issue following my annual a few years back. Interfered with the over-center and push pull rods on the pilot side of the firewall.

$275.00 and I will pay for shipping.

jpjp, I have sent a message to discuss your bezel pieces further. Thanks, Randy

All, I would like to buy 1 or 2 black yoke bezels to dress up my reconditioned yokes. I believe the part # is 917024-001. Please let me know if you have one in good condition or if you know where I can source them. Thanks, Randy 84' M20J

My 84' M20J had 4 machine screws with nuts and washers holding the pilot side of that panel in place. There were also multiple #6 sheet metal screws attached thru the passenger side of the panel at the luggage door opening. My interior had been refinished and the exterior painted prior to me buying it. So, I can't say whether the machine screws were original for 1984. Mooney (2).pdf

I think Turbo has it right. Five years ago we made nearly the same flight when we picked up my Mooney in early July. KOKK, KOTM, KCYS, MBW KRWL, KEVW, KSLC, KENV, KRTS,KTRK, KBLU, KLVK. Our destination was Stead, NV. The route kept us at 12.500 or below and over major interstates thru the higher passes. We only had to dodge a couple rain storms thru central Wyoming. East of Salt Lake we stayed over I-80 and were just under 12,500, so plenty of clearance. The Northern route looks like it about 200nm shorter than the Southern route. What ever route you take it looks like a nice adventure.

I am late to this thread but, it is good to hear that no damage was done. In the first 15 hours of ownership of my 84' M20J I found the evidence of this type of mishap. I was still receiving my dual instruction and we practiced the emergency gear extension procedure by the book. You could feel something was just not right. When pulling the T-handle extension cable lightly and slowly the gear would extend. If you pulled with more than light force it felt like the actuator skipped a gear or past a lobe. My mechanic's investigation found the bronze clutch was damaged. There were other things that suggested the gear override button was pressed while the gear extension lever was open. IIRC I found the bronze clutch at LASAR for +/- $350.00.

My 84' M20J came with a Kennon cover that I have been happy with. Has a smooth lining to protect the acrylic. http://www.shop.kennoncovers.com/Mooney_c38.htm

LOL, I liked the Spinal Tap reference "it goes to 11, its just better".

My #2 Com. crapped out today. If you have a good KY197 setting on the shelf and are willing to sell it, please let know. Feel free to PM with price and condition. Thanks.

Steve, I think you are in the "ball park" with what you are expecting to get for the money. Now you are down to considering your mission. About a year ago, I half-heartedly posted my "J" for sale. I didn't really pursue selling it. At annual this year all of the acrylics and 90% of the interior plastics were replaced. I may still consider selling it. What part of the West are you located in? My mission took me from Boise to Seattle and Boise to Reno. The J model has worked well. Thanks, Randy

You might try Skyline Aircraft Maintenance (http://www.skylineaircraft.com/) in Nampa, ID. I know they had a Q model, I don't know the year, that they own and were rebuilding for resale. I don't believe they had a buyer. You may be able to have it built out the way you want it. No affiliation, they just completed the annual on my J.

If you are talking about the small round aluminum eyeball vents, they are tough. In my 84" J the vents are part of an assembly that is glued to the backside of the two ceiling panels. I recently removed mine to install new ceiling panels. It took some careful cutting and trimming to prepare them for installation onto the new panels.

I agree with Bob. They appear to be blind rivets. Cherry Rivets can be domed or recessed and if sized properly the anvil will break-off at the head surface. You will be able to drill them out.