willerjim273

OK, Thanks! Jim

I am like a lot of you short legged guys. Anybody have a source on rudder pedal extensions?? 3" would be nice. Anybody know what they cost. I know there are hangar elfs out there. There also are a bunch of different extension setups. My serial is 25-0317. Thanks

Problem solved. Mechanic came up within 2 working days on the fuel leak. We were unable to duplicate the problem. Here is the best theory. 1.The crankcase fuel filter is routed down to the port firewall near the firewall and flap actuator. As it makes the curves, there is a horizontal section that should have more fall. 2. Just outside of my hangar, the pad slopes maybe 5-7 deg. 3. Could be that the plane sat there for 24 hrs with fuel trapped in that section. Then when I pushed it back into the hangar, it drained out. That is the best we can do. Yes pulled the cowling and tried everything. Thanks guys.

Problem solved. Mechanic came up within 2 working days on the fuel leak. We were unable to duplicate the problem. Here is the best theory. 1.The crankcase fuel filter is routed down to the port firewall near the firewall and flap actuator. As it makes the curves, there is a horizontal section that should have more fall. 2. Just outside of my hangar, the pad slopes maybe 5-7 deg. 3.

Problem solved. Mechanic came up within 2 working days on the fuel leak. We were unable to duplicate the problem. Here is the best theory. 1.

I bought my 231 with 160 hrs SMOH. Unfortunately, the engine was corroded due to not being flown. I have her back now with a fuel leak issue yet tbd. Because it was missing on takeoff during the last flight along with the presence of fuel in lower cowl after sitting for 29 hrs, I figure looking at the data would be nice. So I need a cable. . Spruce has this one: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/edmpcinterfacecable.php The data plug ( I believe- see pics) is way different from what is available to buy. Anyone seen a JPI data receptacle like this one?? And what about a converter? My oldest laptop has a 15+ pin connector. Best way to do this? O refer me to archives? Thanks tks

I agree.

Thank you all for the responses. Having just spent a TON of money and hearing from you all, I believe the best course of action is to let the shop that did the work take care or it. If I start messing with things then I open a can of worms, I believe. If it was not a fuel problem, I would just fly it down to the shop and drop it off. Now, it will just take time to have them get someone up here. I have no problem opening the cowling except as above. I USED to have a mechanic that would come to my hangar and oversee/sign off work we did on past planes: EZE, M20E, turbo Vike, and others. I need to look harder for a replacement. Last mechanic's wife got real sick so he dropped out. I am at 7CO0 near EIK and BJC. If anyone has any recommendations on a traveling mechanic in the Denver area, I am game. It has to be a big problem. Otherwise, how does fuel sit in the bottom of the cowling for over 24 hours and not all evaporate? Fuel leaks and turbos mix very well. It's just the big boom that bothers me. The good news is---no oil leaks!! Take care.......... everyone have a great New Year! Jim Oh- and to respond to your questions: No fuel smell while flying it 3 days ago, but there was an unusual miss on take off. After I hit the primer a few times and super tightened the mixture, it smoothed out. I circled the airport for a few laps and went on with the flight. She missed again doing pattern work the same day. Both times on climb out. I landed at BJC and called the shop. The chief mechanic at AA said it could be dirt in a line or ..........etc,etc. I got her home without any issues or misses. I am sure he will take care of it. Just going to take more time to get them up here.

Anyone have any ideas? I am grounded until I get this figured out. 1980 231. Less than 10 ours on new engine. The engine was done by Western Skyways. A local shop, Arapahoe Aero performed the swap. Flew the plane on Dec 28th-. Put the plane away about 4:30 PM. I pulled it out of the hangar yesterday, the 29th, and let it sit on the ramp all day to help my son install a car stereo. We pushed it back in about 7 PM and wow- as soon as I pushed it back, I saw something leaking from the bottom of the cowl. It was gas! looked in through the cowl flap opening and sure enough there was gas accumulated in the bottom flat part of the cowl. So the plane sat for over 24 hours and still had enough fuel in the bottom of cowl to leak out. Not good. Tks Jim

My questions about this topic is this: Did Mooney make adjustable rudder pedals? Tks JIm

They want to sell? Just need one side. Thanks.

Anyone know of a 231 flight instructor in the Denver or Ft Collins area? BJC, FNL, APA Tks