MTNM20E

I'm am interested in purchasing 2 sets of your Shaw 431/531. Do u have any kits for Swiss electro caps? Thx Aaron Wood Sent from my SM-T713 using Tapatalk

Anyone know the best source for sump fuel drain valves for the M20E? I just spoke to LASAR and they are indicating it requires a flush mount conversion for $349.99 per side. OUCH!!! I don't think we are talking about the same thing. I think the original part# was 610082. Thanks!

I purchased a project 1964 M20E a little over a year ago. Having never flown a Mooney I jumped into Mooney ownership with both feet and now that I have been flying her for about three months now I am so excited I did. Amazing aircraft! Best of luck! I love my J bar Mooney.

I'm really enjoying my new to me 64 M20E. Hate to see one written off but I guess some are just to far gone.

Now that most of the major stuff is out of the way I'm working on some of the smaller items. At some point in time someone twisted a bit to hard on the cabin light switch and broke it off. Anyone know if it is possible to get a replacement or a source for a replacement rheostat?

So with about 10 hours on the aircraft now I just can't get enough. If only there was more free time and money!

I have got a few hours on her and the flying is awesome! I'm still knocking off the rust but I'm very pleased with the progress. I like the feel of the aircraft but am picking up on the more restrictive cockpit environment. My kneeboard is a bit bulky in this cockpit. Do you guys have any recommendations on a cockpit layout and a kneeboard etc that works well in this aircraft. I like to write down ATC instruction and other information pertinent to my flight without having to reach behind the seat for a pad of paper. Thanks!

The BIG DAY finally arrived! We took her for her maiden voyage and she flew like a dream! Looking forward to getting really proficient flying her.

I'm getting ready to reinstall the skin panels over the avionics accessory bay and the previous owner has about 15 different types of weather stripping to seal the panel. Anybody have any advice on the best type of weather stripping to use here. I haven't cut any corners yet so I might as well clean this up while I'm at it.. THX

Interior finished! Before and after photos. Just a few more days to finish the engine and annual and she ill be ready for flight again!

Engine runs today! She is purring like a kitten . Now I can equate the money I spend to the noise it makes at least!

A slow week but with a couple days left on the interior and a couple days on the engine and annual we are getting soooooo close! Won't be long now.

A quick update! Getting close to getting her in the air. I had the exhaust rebuilt and we just got it put back onto the aircraft. Over the weekend I installed the mounts for the new seat belt shoulder harnesses. A new interior is going in this week and with any luck we will be running it next week. Shouldn't be long now. Getting very excited about building some time in her! Pictures to follow

Hit a road block today. Looked like there might be some small cracks in the ends of the exhaust. Had it checked and the initial assessment is that the exhaust might not be repairable. I don't want to look past a safety issue but can an exhaust be repaired? Any recommendations on a good replacement? Not planning on getting a super awesome tuned exhaust yet as I just want to get the girl up in the air safely for now.

More engine work today. The Prop Goes Back ON!!! Making good progress!

A quick update! Started hanging the engine on the aircraft today! Won't be long now I hope. Went to Oshkosh for the first time this year and checked out everything that could possibly relate to my project. Plenty of great ideas but kept my wallet where it belonged until I get the plane in the air. Stopped by the MAPA tent and met Don Maxwell and his wonderful wife. Very welcoming! Became a member of MAPA and am now working on the secret handshake . Learning more about my M20E daily and getting excited to get her in the air!

Thanks for the info RLCarter! The lower cowl is off the aircraft so I'll look forward to about 2 hrs of TLC on the ram air door seal.

The engine is finally going back together and should be hanging on the airplane this month. Very excited! While I have been waiting for the engine I have been taking care of some simple housekeeping issues on the aircraft. Cleaning and touchup paint primarily. I noticed the other day that the rubber gasket on the ram air door was cracked so I just ordered a replacement gasket from LASER. Looks like it secured to the door by flush mount rivets. Anyone ever change one of these and can offer a few pointers? Thanks

Great information! Thanks!

Great discussion but still more interested in the insulation material not the gasket material that seals the panels at the skin. The insulation material is glued to the back of each panel and is aprox 4"x12" and about .5" thick. I have found a few options but wanted to see if anyone could verify the specific type if insulation so I can order the same stuff if possible. THX!

Just waiting on the final engine components to come in so we can finish putting the engine together. While we have been waiting I have been polishing the firewall and have been completing other trivial tasks. There are two upper cowl panels just aft of the firewall that allow access to the back of the instrument panel. These panels have a section of insulation glued to them. The insulation is about a half inch thick with a silver face. It is deteriorating a fair amount so I was going to replace it while I'm waiting on the rest of the engine stuff to come in. Anyone know the spec on this insulation so I can order some up? THX

A quick update. Verified engine mount is gusseted. Pulled engine mount sent to paint shop got back yesterday. Wow it looks really good. Crankcase should arrive tomorrow. New fuel system and mags are waiting. Plane power alternator conversion ready to go on as well. Spent Saturday under the airplane with my mechanic tracking down a small hydraulic leak coming from the flap actuator. Hoses older so will replace along with brake lines as well so we can bleed everything at once. Getting dirty from working on the plane and loving it. Kept the belly panels off for now to clean them up as they have over 40 years of funk on them. Stopped by a friends shop yesterday that does aircraft interiors to get a quote for a new interior. Things are coming along and it's been really fun. This project is going to be a good one as long I watch my budget . Can't wait to get her in the air!

I completely missed the obvious fix. Nothing like a good hangar elf! I might have one myself but if he doesn't work out or pulls the union card I might just take you up on your offer. Thanks for the recommendation!

Just purchased a 1964 M20E and it has a cracked lens cover. I'm having a difficult time locating a new one. It is a cowl mounted landing light. The oval shaped lens cover has a silver grey border ring on it. Any ideas on who makes a part like this as I keep coming up empty? Thanks!

More parts ordered today. 4130 plate for gusseting on engine mount, barry mounts, rapco air pump, oil filter, air filter and a hartzell generator conversion kit. Can't wait to start seeing everything go together. I have a lens cover over the landing light that is broken. Anyone know a part number for it? Can't seem to find it.