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Hopefully this will it for maintenance for a month or so. The weather here in washington has been very VFR and its killing me not to fly. Thanks for help fellas.

Thanks! I'll take a look.

Hi all, I've searched as for a while and still cannot find how to fix a leak that seeps up through the wing walk next to the cabin. A few people have said it is an easy fix but how do I narrow it down? And how do I get to it? Through the sending unit hole or through the oval port near the leading edge? Ive owned my 62 C for a little over a year and it is truely amazing how much maintenance a guy can put into a fairly simple airplane. sigh. Good thing I love her. thanks!! Joe

Thanks guys I'll look around. I like the idea of the RPM and manifold in one gauge. Then I could use the other spot for an Electronics International fuel flow! Anyone else do this? Since my fuel gauges are pretty much useless a fuel computer would b very nice.

Fellas, I think the manifold and fuel pressure gauge on my 62 C is in need of rebuild or replacement. When I am at idle the Manifold pressure needle is so low that it actually swings into the bottom of the fuel pressure side. When I am at cruise it indicates what I would assume to be accurate numbers but at idle it is off the chart. And when the engine is not running it doesnt read anywhere close to atmosphereic pressue usually somehere around 22 inches. The gauge face says Mooney so I would assume it is orignal. I cant seem to find anything on aircraft spruce that looks like a replacement. Is there anyplace that rebuilds theses or replacement ideas? Thanks for helping a new mooney owner,

Thanks guys. I'll give it a try!

Hey guys, In my 62 C I have a heck of a time raising and lowering the step by the crank on the wall. Is there any lubrication points or anything that can help here? Most times it takes two hands to raise and lower it. Thanks a bunch!

Mine plain just dont work. They read full (sometimes) when i fill up. Then they move like windsheild wipers during flight. Or, they just sit on Empty. Always makes for an exciting moment when a new passenger notices and I have to reassure them we are not going to fall out of the air. The mostly INOP cluster gauge is one of my biggest peeves with my Mooney.

Also, can anyone help me with making my posted picture my profile picture? I can't seem to do it from an Ipad.

Thanks guys! I got 7.5 hours in her so far and I've been loving it. Did my first cross county in her yesterday. Averaged 140 kt GS the whole way! A beautiful way to spend a clear winter day I the northwest.

Greetings all! Just wanted to make my introduction and say hello. I love the info on this site and I know it will be very useful to be able to poll all of your Mooney expertise. I bought my first plane last month. A M20c serial number 1974. She has 3300 TT and1200 SMOH. So far I only have 6 hours in her but I am in love. I have only cessna 172 time so this is like a rocket comparatively. Looking forward to upgrading some radios in the very near future and start working on that IFR ticket and making some great XC trips. Blue Skies!

Well your first post will be my first post as well. I did it the same way you are envisioning ( almost). I found a club with a 172 that would allow a student pilot. It was a great plane to learn in and satisfied my flying needs for the first two years /150 hrs. I then began looking for greener pastures and wanted to go faster. I never really thought much of the mooney and I heard they were expensive. Then I stumbled upon a 1962 M20c. I fell in love with the manual gear and simple flaps. I had no experience with adjustable props but it's not too hard to figure out after 3-4 hours of flying. As a low time pilot with no retractable time, AVEMCO insurance charges me $1700 a year. I have found other quotes closer to $1200 and I will be switching to one of them after the this quarter. Fuel burn is 2-3 GPH more than 172 so that is a consideration as well. Over 50 hrs that is 150 more gallons you will buy to get your license. As for your first plane, I think you will be much better served with a trainer type. A 150,172, or piper 140, etc, will be more then enough when you first start. If, after your first 20 hrs, you still think you need a mooney right now then get one. I loved the simplicity of the 172 and it was just easy to fly and confidence building. I know for certain the mooney would have made me consider quitting on the early "hard" days of pilot training. Let us know what you end up doing. Good luck!