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yeah but it's still a Honda Civic

There is an Engineering Drawing that allows removal. You won't find it in the Service Bulletins. @Andy95W posted it a couple years ago but the link no longer works. Maybe he can post it again. Don't forget to revise the Weight and Balance when you remove it. It is over 2 lbs on the nose.

What we (might) have here is a failure to communicate. Or something like that. The bolt through the collar that retains the shock discs is a standard AN5-16A (AN5-15A in my early IPC). Less than a dollar ea. on Spruce, and $1.08 from LASAR. However, the bolt at the bottom of the shock link is an AN7-22A, $3.60 from Spruce. BUT, this bolt has a shaved head so it can be installed past the ears on the spindle assy… which you won’t find for sale on Spruce. LASAR sells this bolt for $270.06 (almost $300). I guess you could take the Spruce bolt to the bench grinder, but it won’t be nearly as pretty as the Mooney version. A machine shop could probably shave the head of a Spruce bolt and re-cad plate it so it looks pretty, but I’m not sure what they might charge for that service.

I know some would not replace the prop, but despite being rebuilt in 1999 the serial numbers show it is from 1977 when 1TF was hatched. I have decided to go with the Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BFP/F7497. With that comes a new backing plate, spinner and bulkhead. The prop govornor is working fine. Very responsive and does no leak or overspeed issues. I've had this aircraft 20 years and thinking it's time to overhaul that, but I'm willing to be talked out of that if someone has some good reasoning. The shop offered some on exachange on the old McCauley C212.

I threw my shock away in 1989.

They now say there will be a usable ramp this Friday.

The Ford Taurus made a hell of a fine race car. This was me at NASA Nationals at Miller Motorsports Park in 2009 taking 2nd in national championship (my first time attending nationals). Set a lot of track records with that car.

My 1968 F is in the J numbers but took a lot of work to get it there. 10000 ft - 75% power - 160 kts ROP 11.5 GPH 10000 ft - 100% power - 168 kts ROP 17000-18000 ft - 75% power 175-180 kts. 11.5 GPH. (turbonormalized) Take a look at my Album page - You cannot tell it is as F - there is only one - all speed mods except inner gear doors. John Breda

I was once a poor, young person. I bought clapped out, auction cars for most of my youth. I don't have a problem with loud pipes, I have a problem with installing ridiculously loud stereos to compete with loud pipes and subjecting everyone to the noise pollution. Stupid is stupid. I don't care how old the driver/pilot is. Ever see a staggered wheel set on a front wheel drive car? I'm sure it was a fun project for the guy doing it, but it does not make it any less dumb. Ditto for the number of after market spoilers I've seen installed with positive AOA. In maintenance circles, Mooney owners define the product. We are stereotyped almost universally as...cheap. Almost any shop owner can give a colorful example of the stereotype. The shop owner that I worked for in college used to say "Mooney owners are so used to going fast for so little gas that it is hard for them to comprehend that other aspects of airplane ownership are expensive."

In this day and age we are seeing much of our young people that have been convinced that driving cars and let’s be honest even mowing our lawns with anything powered by gas is going to destroy the planet and don’t even want to get a driver’s license. And oh yes the evil piston airplanes we love so much are included in that. So any one who has a passion for driving and modifying what they can to make it more fun I’m in support of. once upon a time I was that guy. Some do it better than others but I think the desire is coming from the same place. Unfortunately with our certified aircraft we can’t just start replacing camshafts and pistons and connecting nitrous for more speed we are very limited to what’s possible for improved speed which brings me back to the point about your quest for speed. Following the suggestions before you might gain a few knots but other than a turbo which I think is still possible you’re pretty much there already. Depending on the weather I can get 140 to 145 knots if I push it but 135 is a nice easy pace for my D/C and I’m just fine with that. Regardless have fun with whatever ever you do.

Call South West Texas Aviation. They also repair the leg via welding and heat treat. It was a year ago now, but I sent them a leg from my F model and while it did not have the shock absorber installed, it did have the extra hole in the leg. Maybe you'll get lucky!

A picture would help, but it’s probably the thing that’s not required.

I believe there is an SB to remove it. Mooney states something along the lines of " serves no useful purpose". At least this is true for my C model.

Quite often the clevis bolt that secures the collar over the shock discs needs replacing. That is a $300 “Mooney” part if you use the “Mooney” part but a standard AN clevis bolt will do fine. Those are more in the $30 range, and you can’t get that part out of Mooney right now any way This is from a mechanic -- could anyone comment on the clevis bolt being proper "mooney" vs "non-mooney"?

If you were a cop in the 50's you would of loved pulling over Little Ford Coupes what with their exposed flathead engines and fenders removed. Hooligans! Young whippersnappers. Why I outta...

Some people that live by airports want them closed down because...you know...noise. How dare they!

Ya, you need to work on your reading comprehension? Did not call YOU a troll. Called the first Gbody poster making absurd civic comparison a troll. Then I said the R is a good comparison to the E based on speed/performance. You then doubled down on ricers with Harley riders suck because they enjoy loud exhausts that you apparently find offensive. FYI young primarily men can't afford a vintage jag so they have fun tuning their rides and paying money that supports many in U.S. that have business's that cater to them. Your perception is that they are a problem instead of young people having fun. I learned a long time ago how to avert my eyes vs. looking into high beams. I believe the appropriate response to you might be O.K. Boomer...

Many of our older Mooneys once had a shock absorber on the nose wheel; my 1970 C has the (empty) brackets on the leg. Apparently Mooney decided they were not necessary, and they quit putting them on at some point. There may be an SB allowing it's removal. I've owned my C since 2007, there was no shock when I bought it.

Hi all Someone damaged the nose wheel "Leg Assy" by over steering. I think this part is also known as a "Truss" My nose wheel has an extra shock absorber fitted. Anyhow my understanding is that the shock absorber is unique to the "F" and therefore requires a unique "Truss". I just got. off the phone with Lasar and they inform me that they rarely see this type of truss. ATM there is nothing second hand available. Can anyone tell a little bit of the history of the shock absorber on the "F" and if it is still needed given that Lasar told me the only "early version" of the truss is available without mounting holes. I'm assuming it is not required. Look forward to your replies. Cheers Barney PS I have tried to ring Mooney about this but no answer for now.

Give Hector a call at AeroComfort in San Antonio (https://aerocomfort.com/). Buying all new plastic pieces, which all have to be trimmed, still will not equal the product that Aero Comfort produces. They take your basket-case pieces, repair them, reshape them if necessary, and then cover them with ultraleather, which is stitched around edges and seams. The end result will look like a new interior which you'd find on a brand new airplane made today. It will be quieter also.

I would try to sell as is at a discounted price to account for the needed work. I don’t think that the financial risk and headache of doing major work is going to be worth it considering you never intend on flying the plane again anyway. Let the person who wants to fly it handle that. It really sucks that a highly depreciating event happened right before selling.

https://www.supercub.org/forum/attachments/continental-sil00-7a-oil-dipstick-specs-pdf.31712/ It seems like the Mooney 231 is the only airplane those dipsticks are used on. Aren’t you lucky….

Where is it broken? A pic would be good. Can it be repaired? Can you make one?

If I read this right, the AP also found an issue with the cam so, selling with that would mean discount for overhaul or IRAN $ in the price… -Don

Air Power says they have 2 in stock. And they are the cheapest. https://www.airpowerinc.com/632062-2a1 Oops, Google screwed me, wrong PN.