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  1. Some number of years ago, perhaps in about 2008, I bought several Presto Heat Dish units at Home Depot for about $20 each. They are electric 1500 watt heaters with a parabolic reflector. The reflector on those that I have are about 16" in diameter. Doing a quick search on google and Amazon, they are considerably more expensive now between $40 and $70. They also have more features than those that I have. These little heaters create a kind of heat cone that radiates from the dish. Closer is warmer and farther is cooler. The size of the cone at 15' is maybe 8' or 10' in diameter. Anything inside the cone and at perhaps a distance of 15' to 18' from the unit is toasty warm. Take one step outside of that 8' area and you are quickly reminded how cold it is. That $20 price point is a no brainer but getting 2 or 3 units at $70 is quite different in my mind. When I was in Colorado and in the hanger on those 20dF nights and everything in the hanger was cold soaked and I needed to do a bit of engine work, I placed one unit 15' away from the engine area on the right side and another on the left side. Anytime that I was working anywhere near the engine compartment I was toasty warm wearing only a t-shirt. For me it was the perfect solution short of spending some real cash on insulation and a high BTU heater and vent system. One caution however, if anyone chooses to try one of these parabolic type heaters, beware that the heat is very concentrated. If the unit is too close to you it will feel uncomfortably hot, If the unit is heating your work area as in my example, it is also warming some of the airframe just rearward of the cowl. If the unit is too close, the sides of the airframe can get pretty hot and maybe even cook the paint right off. Just be sure to keep the unit far enough away to prevent any heat damage. Even though they are only 1500 watts, the heated area is very concentrated. Dave
  2. Do you still have that C41?

  3. The last time that I see that the prop was touched was in Mid 2004 and some 1500 hours ago. I have no problem with that. This prop has certainly given good service. I just want to give the prop shop the correct direction to proceed (read - most cost effective). Given that there is no streaking on the cowl, only spattering, I also was thinking grease instead of oil. However, there are no zerks on this hub so there is no real service for this hub other than inspection. Once again begs the question, is this hub lubricated with engine oil? As far as a prop to crankshaft seal, there is no leaky oil inside the cowl. Dave
  4. If Cody happens to see this topic... Cody, this is a McCauley 2 blade on a 231 with a TSIO-360LB. The hub is a 2A34C216 and the blades are 90DHB-16E. I saw your responses about the S model in the Modern Mooney Forum. The fluid coming out of my prop is not red. It looks more like darkened engine oil. I am at the very end of this oil change cycle with about 27 hours on the oil. Does this hub use engine oil for lubrication? Is that different from other McCauley models? I have a spattering of oil on the windscreen (how I first noticed), and on the cowl. There is a bit of buildup inside the spinner. The blade in the photos has the worst streaking. There is no oil inside the cowl. Matt, thanks for recommendations. If American has a pickup service and is equal to the others in performance, that is a huge bonus for me. Dave
  5. It appears that I am going to need a prop reseal. I am in the desert SW between San Diego and Yuma AZ. Does anybody have any direct knowledge of Santa Monica Propeller? Does anybody know of another prop shop in the SW part of the country? A content search did not turn up very much. Dave
  6. "Any pilot should fly a Spitfire at least once." John Blyth. Hell, put me at the top of the list. I'm game. Dave
  7. Is it just me?... I don't think I have ever seen the prop control to the far right and the mixture in the middle. Are all C models set up like that? Yes, I enjoy your videos as well. Dave
  8. Tank, I am in the CA desert and fly right over the top of you on my way to SW Wyoming, Evanston KEVW, when I go for my annual with Kerry Mcintyre -KNR Inc. (307) 789-6866. He has something more than 30 years experience with Mooneys. I originally found him through articles that he writes for MAPA. I have found no better source for Mooney knowledge. I think his inspection rate is $1700 if my memory is not failing at the moment. If you are into mechanical things, he will gladly let you roll up your sleeves and give you some jobs to do on your own aircraft (that might save a few dollars) as well as give good common sense explanations for all that he looks for. Other options might be Lasar and Top Gun, both in California. All 3 have web sites. Dave
  9. Frank, I would love to help you out and I am just around the corner from both Palm Springs and Puerto Penasco. The trouble is that I just pulled the AI and HSI out for overhaul. Give me 10 - 14 days or so to get them back and it could happen. Dave
  10. Dave, Had better cross me off the list for this get together. I will have to try for the next. Dave
  11. I might be able to make it to KSBP, most especially if it is a Saturday. Dave
  12. Definitely I have searched all over the internet as well as the Century web site. They have some schematics of typical installations as well as wiring diagrams but the service manual is $550. Even the one offered on Essco appears to only be the computer service manual but not the system service manual. Someone on BT said that the main manual was huge. Dave
  13. Does anybody have a copy of the Century 41 Autopilot Service manual that they would be willing to share? I am hoping for an electronic pdf copy or similar so that it would be easy/feasible to share. Dave
  14. In addition to all of the above, they are very different airframes. It might work out better for you if you first determine what your average mission would look like. If you need to carry more people and / or weight, then the Bo might be your best choice. If you will most likely be by yourself or carry only 1 passenger plus bags, then the Mooney could be the better move. How do distance, speed, and altitude capabilities fit into the picture? Define your mission first then start looking for the most compatible airframe. Dave
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