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JoeM

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    1965 M20E, previously 1979 M20K and 1975 M20F

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  1. My 65E has alt hold so not just Js. Kevin is at five 3 niner, two niner two, ofour 7 four. He overhauled mine too.
  2. My plane sits outside so I bought a solar BatteryMinder to match my Concorde 12v and connected it to the battery with Anderson connectors. I use the connectors to power my poor mans Air Conditioner (converted igloo cooler) when it's not connected to the solar charger. It has kept my new Concorde well charged for over a year so far. Of course, this requires an A&P to sign off.
  3. I use regular jumper cables occasionally but the hot can be exciting if you "slip". Since I do stuff like this alot, I use a small 1000 watt generator from Harbor Freight to power a battery charger connected to the battery. That avoids the problem and provides power for a fan to keep me comfy in the cabin, as well as other power tools.
  4. I had a short circuit, blew a fuse on the shunt and now, after repair, the amp load meter is pegged right both when master is on and off. Is the amp meter shot?
  5. I have removed both sides on my 65E. It had vacuum tubes on pilot side which I replaced with a PTT switch (I installed an off-on switch in the panel for the wing leveler.) Remove set screw, remove nut, and tap bolt from bottom. Then twist yoke off shaft. I have not re-attached vacuum tubes, but it looked easy with needle nose pliers..
  6. Looking for Duke's fuel pump part number 4140-00-19A for a 65 M20E serial number 539. In the process of contacting the salvage yards now. Thanks for any suggestions.
  7. Having had an F and a K (231) before my E, (all turbocharged), I have a few observations: 1. Manual gear is easy to get used to and much cheaper to maintain. As long as your shoulder works, it is superior. Not as sexy though. (My E has electric flaps) 2. My E is 10 years older than my F and 15 than my K. There are differences which some people overlook. Lack of sun visors. Older yokes and door handles that break. Steel windscreen tube that messes up the compass. No emergency baggage door unlock. Flying in the yellow arc alot. Fewer autopilot options. Wiring that is ancient and hard to troubleshoot. Vents that don't work the same way. Mooney really did improve the airplane over the years. 3. The K engines usually need a top overhaul about 900 hours. I loved my 231, until I had to pay the bills. Unless you need to fly high (over mountains, weather, or winds) they are a lot more expensive than an F. For me, it wasn't worth the extra money anymore. Which one is best depends on your mission. You are smart asking lots of questions and getting loads of free advice. Good luck!
  8. This antenna is below the belly, with 2 thick blue wires running to behind the panel where they are snipped off. What is it?
  9. I took my K model to a MSC 13 years ago for annual and tank reseal. It needed a top OH, which they did. 10 hours later the crankshaft sheared in flight. Post failure engine inspection determined the cause was excessive side torque on the #5 connecting rod that caused the crankshaft to shear. The shop had no insurance (has since gone out of business) so we had to pay for an OH'd engine. MSC's are great, except when they're not. You always pay more, and usually get what you pay for, but it boils down to who is doing the work, their training, experience, and supervision. I now focus on the individual instead of the shop.
  10. Need suggestions on where to take my E model to get proper rigging in Socal. I know who the MSCs are, but am interested in pireps on A&Ps with experience rigging Mooneys specifically. Thanks in advance.
  11. suggestions for an experienced Mooney mechanic to rig my 65 M20E in Southern CA?
  12. Bob; That picture of the sprocket looks the same as the replacement new ones I received. Don't think it is worn. Does your motor rotate the trim up fairly well? In testing mine, it goes down fine but is a little challenged going up.
  13. I have finally received the replacement sprocket specified in the STC. Have 6 extras if anyone needs one. I bought the new motor from Aerotrim. Still looking for the mounting bracket to attach to the floor next to the trim wheel / rings.
  14. I asked them the question directly when I started with them two years ago. They said it was fine.
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