67 m20F chump

Aircraft spruce may have it and superior parts too.

Gann did the engine on my B55. I’m a very satisfied customer. He also can make your hoses in house.

I would go with the F but I’m biased. Get an annual from a reputable shop if the prepurchase inspection goes well. Even with that it’s possible to get burned so have some oh shit money left over when you buy. Enjoy it!

The nose is the tricky one.

I think someone told me continental cranks only had one turning in them. I don’t know if that’s true or not. Any of you know? IE only one oversized bearing offered.

Not to be a jerk but it looks like the oil return line has been rubbing on the thing that supports the baffling front to back. I had the same issue with my return line.

Here is a photo of the one I copied. This picture is on the internet if you search Mooney nose gear tool.

I thought the guy who owned Dawley retired. They did great work for a reasonable price. I’m sure the new shop will be glad to charge you more.

I think it’s Sabermech that came up with the design. If I’m not mistaken he had a write up on what to do with measurements. I don’t think it would be expensive to have a welder make one. I have a mig welder for car work and made my own. I’m definitely not skilled but it did the job.

I thought the 2 blade from a J wouldn’t work on the motor in the F. I think the F doesn’t have a counterweight on the crank.

That’s the one I made. I also read one guy that used the strap that you crank down. If you don’t have a welder it may be worth a try.

It was on a IO-470L. I used to have a B55. I was able to pull the pump without too much trouble. When I had the motor overhauled they had to replace the pump housing because of how chewed up the old one was.

I was facing the same issue with a continental. I talked to a rebuilder about it and he said I could do it on the cheap and get some life out of the engine but before I do that I should look at the inside of the oil pump. When I did that I could see scratches from where all those little bits were flying around inside the motor. I went with a field overhaul and it ran great. I slept better at night too. It sucks at the time of payment but then it’s done.

I lost my medical for a year. I feel for you.

I have an F. The weight of the plane was enough for the main gear on mine. Have a friend rock the wing if needed. I made a tool for the nose. Google will come up with a picture of it. I read one guy that said a tie down strap with the crank on it will work on it too. I can believe it.