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I’m ordering a new gascolator screen and gasket. The old one was pinched. We are pulling the injectors so I’ll make sure if anything got past it they are not clogged but if I’m not mistaken there is another filter past the auxiliary fuel pump. What micron is the screen? Looks like the gasket is 2”x1/8” Tim

There are missing bolts...3 to be exact. You guys are good. Wait, are you guys talking about the one in the case? Is it missing or just not used?

That mark on the flywheel is actually where I started counting teeth to make sure it was the right number...I think it was 149 teeth. At the time I verified it I knew but not sure now. Yep, I started to remove the alternator to get the starter off. Yes, good eye.

The fuel pump is making great pressure so it will stay. Starter is in and I’m working on the gasket. I’ll use sharpened cans of appropriate size to cut holes in rubber mat...wait for photos and it will make sence.

I think I’d rather fix things as I go instead of waiting for a failure but thanks for posting that. Beaides, if I ever get that Ovation I want the new owner to know I did what I could to make it reliable.

I changed the topic name. I found this...hmmm. The guy I bought it from was helping me take the panels off. He didn’t know it was expired.

Thanks, I was just wondering about the felt. Clarence, Lycoming said the bigger one will fit the carb version but will hit something on the fuel injection system. Were they wrong? FYI I called LASAR about the boot between the Power Boost and the throttle body and they said about $300 so I need to make sure I really need it.

Sorry about the rotated pic

Here’s the two starters. Has anyone clearances their sheet metal for the new starter?

Ha. Tractor tight sounds scary. I’ve assembled 3 VW engines and some things were by feel but that’s been some time ago.

I’m starting my first owner assist annual and replacing the MagnaFlite starter with a SkyTec. Does anyone have a torque list? Tim

I’m assuming the HT? Or LS

Lots of good info. I agree that you might have a Mooney guy look at your gear next annual. It takes a little muscle at speed but it shouldn’t be bad. Nerves may make it harder too. Lol I’m glad your sticking with the Mooney for training. This is the best time to learn about energy management. My method is reduce to gear speed before the FAF by throttling back to 15”-16”. Gear down just before FAF. If you pull too early then just go back to around 20” and reduce to 16” for a stabilized approach. Congrats for making the decision to get the IR.

Mine was made in September of 65 but the N number is 5697Q but the SN is higher. That's odd, I figured it would all be sequential.

I'm about to start mine too. Wish I could live on the coast for a couple weeks..burrr!

I'll have to check that out. When I first got my plane the belt was slipping and I had to tighten it.

Not sure what the exact problem is but I know that starter may be reaching its service life so that will be the first step. Next will be looking at the alternator and regulator. I have adjusted the belt but it’s had the same problem (starting) through two batteries now. Mine are Concord.

I need to replace my Magnaflight starter. My prop turns to the compression stroke and stops. New battery too. Looking at the Sky-Tec 149-12HT. Anything else I need to know? What kind of baffling modifications will be needed? I’m about to start the annual so this would be a good time to do it. Just not sure what I need to look out for. Tim

Wow those strobes are bright. I think I'll follow and upgrade mine. How is the landing light at night? Does it provide enough light? Tim

Awesome! Steve told me he had a Mooney flight he was working on. I also wondered if it was part of this community. You did a great job. Tim

This is really great advice. I assume you want to upload on YouTube so I'll tell you my side of it based on that. I personally use the Sony action cams and like them a lot. You can control multiple cameras with the wrist monitor which is about the size of the GoPro backpack monitors and velcros to your wrist. As was stated above, I thought this was going to be an excellent idea but I never use it. It's too much hassle so I don't recommend remote control of cameras. You need to keep it as simple as possible or it's a drag to get all that set up. The best way is to just push record on all your cameras, get in the plane and go fly. When you land, turn them off and go download and edit. If you want to use a single battery you can do it but you'll have to push record and stop a lot and you might miss something. Besides most of us need to concentrate on flying the plane, not playing with cameras so I don't recommend that method.The problem with video recording all of your flight is that you run out of battery. On the Sonys I attach a portable external battery. However I've been considering the GoPro Hero 4 with the additional $50 battery BACKPAC which should double the time and no external batteries to deal with. This camera would go externally. The other thing to consider is if the remote control will 'wake up' the camera or if you have to wake it up manually. Again, I never got that far because it was too much of a hassle. Other things you'll need down the road is a way to edit and audio recording. You'll want to get a post production software package like Adobe Premier (it will run close to $1k on eBay or $20/month for a subscription which isn't bad because you can cancel it) or if you have a Mac you'll save a lot of money on Final Cut Pro X (around $300 if I remember). It's been a while so you'll have to look up the current prices. I've never heard any action camera with great audio. Sony is a lot better that GoPro though. So you'll need a splitter cable for the com line so your viewers can hear what's being said to ATC. You can record it on different devices. Right now I use a portable Sony digital recorder that I tuck away in a pocket in the plane so there's no chords to deal with. I've made a couple videos and I'm playing around with combining ambient sounds from the cameras and com radio sound. Content and some production value is what I'm trying to work on now. I just started recording and it's a bit difficult to get the content that's interesting to viewers...I'm still working on this. There's a lot of good videos on Youtube and a lot of people that drone on about their lives. A couple good YouTubers are Steveo1kinevo, Flightchops, MrAviation 101, Swayne Martin, Martin Pauley...all for different reasons; some are some are educational and well produced and some are just entertaining. Good luck with you decision. Most will work just fine.

I haven't looked at the books but it should be this guy. Seems to be leaking at the parking brake valve

The problem with sitting for 10 years is things go bad. I wouldn't count on the Nav/Com working. There are a lot better deals out there. Find someone that someone has been flying regular.

Thanks for the quick response. I was able to pick it up this morning. A good friend is loaning me a hand pump to pump it in from the caliper location to expel any air. I just need someone to keep an eye on the resivoir. ;-)

I think the fluid is low on my E model. The brake on the right main is mushy and my instructor believes the flaps aren't deploying all the way. What kind does it take? This weekend I'll trace the lines and see where it's going. I have a good idea it's leaking some from the parking brake valve. Tim