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I need to replace mine. What is the part number and who sells it for the least amount of money?

I just went though this yesterday for the first time ever. I was going to change it myself but elected to do an owner assisted oil change at the local shop. I think I will make a video next time as I will be doing it myself. Here is a neat trick to avoid getting oil all over the back of the engine from the filter. Take a sacrificial screw driver or a hole punch and tap a small hole in the old filter and open the filler cap. Take an air compressor and make a good seal around the old hole you just punched in the old filter and blow compressed air into it until you are satisfied the oil has drained out of it...took about a minute or two for mine. When complete, simply remove the filter and you should have very little to no oil remaining in the filter. The other hard part was the safety wire as I have never had to use it before not did I even think about it ahead of time as I do not own pliers for the job. I am very mechanically inclined but you def need some instructions on the correct method when it comes to safety wire. How you loop it in relation to the thread direction on the filter matters and unless you have done it before, this could be easily missed. I shelled out 200 bucks to the shop yesterday but I think the knowledge gained was well worth it. My next oil change will cost me no more than about 60 bucks as I plan on buying oil in bulk.

Looks like the shop had it laying around. Apparently the reason why I had no CHT indication was due to a missing CHT probe.

Where should I look to find the part number for a cht probe on a 63C?

Here is my parts list- 1) Pump: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O8B7VO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I think I would go with a lesser capacity pump because this one moves a lot of water. I'd recommend you keep it around the 200gph mark at most. 2) Plumbing: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UOUBW4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also bought some 1/2" ID tubing for the outlet. The inlet is 3/4" ID 3) 12v cable: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Z0HVHA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 4) Fan: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F7ANK7S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I went with this one to keep the noise level down but I would recommend something that moves a little more air. 5) Heater Core: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009DK66RO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 6) Icebox: Marine grade ice cooler from Walmart for 30 bucks. 7) 3" intake hose from Autozone for 20 bucks. I ran mine today with some ice in it and it worked well. The ice did not last very long because my pump is moving too much water so I may look changing it out. I may also replace the fan with something that moves a little more air than what I have at the moment.

I hope they paid their last insurance bill. I'm sure the insurance company execs will be happy to see the TPS report on this one...or whatever they call it.

Having walked the path you describe here, I think one thing that really separates the military method is that a student is expected to be ready in every sense to execute each flight procedurally before climbing into the cockpit. For a similar training model to be executed on the civilian side, the same would be expected of a student. I just don't know who would have time for that as learning to fly will not be their primary job. I think in some ways a 20C is almost more to handle than a T-34C. There is quite a bit to manage in a Mooney but again, if you chair fly it enough, it isn't impossible.

Here is a look at what i'm making as well. I'm still waiting for the pump to come in the mail so it should be complete by next weekend. I'm also trying to use some high voltage lithium batteries I have sitting around so that I can run it for a half hour or so before hopping in the plane on a warm day. Once the engine is running, I'll flip a switch and run it off the alternator. Here are some pictures. http://mooneyspace.com/gallery/album/14086-cb-air-conditioning/

I use some high power LiPo batteries for a large RC place and while I've never had my garage burn down when recharging, I do treat them with a lot of care. Each battery weighs around 2 lbs, puts out 22+volts and is capable of supplying 150amps continuously for several minutes. Overdrawing will kill the battery in a heartbeat. Overcharging and unbalanced cells is where the danger lies. There is a science to it all but seeing how the 787 has had some issues with them, I don't know if my rickety 20C would be able to manage it all. I will take the weight disadvantage for now.

Lets just say, the politically correct culture in the military is at an all time high these days. Combine this with a lack of funds to do the job we signed up for, the low morale across the different branches, and a chance to actually get hired with an airline that has not really existed for well over a decade, will make the decision easy. The AF doesn't have enough takers for their "bonus" these days...there is a reason for that. My community doesn't have enough pilots to fill the requirements. Families also don't like year long deployments, which is the direction things are going for the Navy...good luck holding on to those pilots. Whether the grass is greener on the other side(airlines) or not, time will tell but I can tell you I know plenty of folks on the military side that are seeing the light. Just my opinion of course.

With the number of mil pilots who are going to be jumping ship over the next few years, I don't think the airlines will have issues filling any seats.

How are we able to add a non certified engine monitor in a certified aircraft? I would like to add an engine monitor as well but I just don't know if I want to dump that kind of money into a C. What kind of savings are we talking with a non certified product? I know I can sell the place as it is for the amount I spent on it, if not a little more. When we start talking thousands in upgrades, I start thinking its better to sell for another plane.

What I find funny is the title they give to all these bullshit fees. They call it an "impact" fee as if they are going to take the revenue that is generated and remove the impact. Now, the average politician barely has enough wits to tie their own shoe laces let alone eliminate made up problems like "climate change". The state of CA forced my dad to buy a new big rig to comply with all the foofoo liberal feel good EPA "science" that is driving this state into the ground. Talk about destroying the middle class in the name of hope and change.

Well, its because you are the 1%'er and thus the biggest threat to a king....or so they say.

Unfortunately, no instruction will occur. I am hoping there are enough folks in the area who are comfortable with it. I haven't done any form flying in a prop plane since my T-34 days so it will take me a couple of flight to get back into it. Although, I'm sure we will have some seats open for others to hop in for the experience. I figure the best thing to do would be to plan for it on a long weekend.