Pictreed
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Yes Clark, trade that Family Truckster in for a Mooney! If you can take another Mooney owner, or better yet if he's on the board, to look at prospective buys it may help to weed out the ones you shouldn't bother with. I recently picked up a '65 E for about the range you're looking for. I've seen a few good ones since then so they're out there. It took me a few months to decide what I wanted so like you I started this time of year and purchased in the spring. I'be seen some good ones in the classifieds here too. Tim
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I think I'm jonesing over it too much. I've departed Midland with over 5000' density alt in a 172RG that was in horrible shape engine wise with a worried pax because we weren't climbing but it wasn't that bad. I need to make sure I go over the performance charts. I'll get with some local CFI/Mooney Spacers to do some patterns to see their technique when I get there.
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I was taught Jeff's method. It will be for a possible trip to Fort Collins in a couple weeks. I will definitely leave early in the morning on the way back. I might get some instruction while I'm there.
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I'd like to hear different methods for setting mixture for high density altitude takeoff. Tim
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The 2 Year Annual (well sort of)
Pictreed replied to RLCarter's topic in Vintage Mooneys (pre-J models)
Nice to see another '65. My SN is 815...is that the original N number? I've had a bit of work to do on mine too. Some of it wasn't necessary but made me feel better. Good news on the tanks being leak free. Have you filled them up to see if it stains the carpet? She cleaned up well. It looks good. I especially like the 1 piece windshield. Tim -
Took the part out tonight. I noticed it will take two different rivet sizes with the smaller ones installed first. Once the 3 screws were removed it just slids off the tab.This is looking from the bottom after filter is removed.
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I'll get video or pics or something. The rubber sheet will be on tomorrow so looks like I'll try to get it done this weekend.
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That's hilarious. So true.
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Did you manage to get a ride?
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I see just over 3/4" now so when it's fixed I should see over an inch. Not because I made it better in the open position but because it's worse in the closed position since it's all being diverted through the air filter; however, I won't be sucking in dirt. I have a black sponge type air filter with the sticky stuff on it (looks stock). What is that sticky stuff and how do you clean it in prep for a new coat? I saw a thread here last year about upgraded filters...any thoughts?
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That would be nice. I ordered some 1/16" A60 med-hard hardness heat and oil resistant Butyl rubber sheeting from Carr. It should hold up much better than what the factory used. I'll have to figure out a way to test the bypass spring. I'll post results.
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I may end up removing the cowl to access the mount for the ram air door. Wish me luck!
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I saw some sort of disk with a shaft and possibly a spring. I'll take a look at it too. I'm in the process of putting all of the logs in digital form so I can see what's been done and when.
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This thread is derailed but I'll take an IO over a O any day. My transition trainer was dreading when we shut it down for a stop at an FBO...he has a C but it started right up. But I was shown how to do it properly.
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I did look at the accordion looking part. It has some rough spots but doesn't look that old and no light is shining through it so no holes.
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The valve inside under the dash? I'll order some rubber tonight from McMaster Carr. Any idea on which one? Butyl rubber? LASAR will have the part in on Thursday and is around $165 but I'll see what I can do with my A&P
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Ok...ill be trying to track the induction leak that causes the backfire only when I'm at idle. First I need to get the ram air fixed to keep the dirt out. Looks like it has been falling apart for a while. Tim
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Changing throttle settings can be an induced backfire but this is just at idle. This weekend I'm going to work on the ram air gasket and check for leaks in the induction system.
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I just did a web search for the backfire issue. Seems like several others have had this issue too. I'll check the induction system really good and make sure all is good.
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It's a bang. I don't think it happens full rich, just when leaned.
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Ya unfiltered air is my main concern. I lean on taxi and have noticed my engine backfires occasionally if I'm waiting in line to depart. Is this an indication that something is wrong or just needs to be leaned a bit more?
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It is only frayed off the edges so I think it came off in pieces over the years. I wonder if I could cut out a new one with a laser engraver...hmmm.
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Exactly what I was wondering but I think this may have happened long before I got it. I'll look at the Lycoming manual and see if I can figure out where it could be held up. I'd prefer making one. I'll see what I can figure out. Thanks.
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I know I've seen this here on MS before but I can't find it. I looked at my ram air 'gasket' today and it's gone. So where can we get these? It's on the door Tim
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Check with Gulf Coast Avionics. I got the 440 GPS, 340 transponder, and ADS-B IN (MLB100 or Skytrack) for less than $15k. The 440 was about 11k of that. If you get a chance to demo both brands in other planes it would help make your decision. Tim
