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  1. lithium366
    It is a piece of the MP vacuum line my mechanic took out and refabricated to fix the issue with MP incorrect readings. I think the plastic piece was behind the dash from the firewall to the instrument. As for the sealant - what is a recommended one?
  2. lithium366
    And here is the chafed piece of the line. Issue is fixed. What is interesting is when we were removing avionics access panel there was a nasty black sticky stuff and mechanic said there should be a silicone and he never saw that black stuff before. Do you guys know what that is on last 2 pictures?
  3. lithium366
    Hm. Can anyone post what they are asking? Pictures are nice but price is a mystery
  4. lithium366
    Did you find a price list somewhere or just call them?
  5. lithium366
    Actually looks very nice. Did you remove radio tray and harness?
  6. lithium366
    Apparently I realized my Mooney had more space than I thought I pulled out old ADF (I prefer music from my phone) and now I think of what needs to be done to turn that hole into a gloves compartment... Should I recalculate weight and balance? Remove tray or just make some insert? Anyone did a similar “upgrade”?
  7. lithium366
    I don’t think it is related. Fuel flow gauge should be calibrated for a proper K factor according to the manual. I just have this airplane for 2 weeks and not sure if previous owner ever calibrated it
  8. lithium366
    Btw 22.5” was WOT with ram air open (poor man turbo) at 7500. Don’t quite remember what was the altimeter setting, I think somewhere in 29.8-29.9 range. Given that MP readings should be around 22.5 + ram effect so looks like in cruse I can trust it. At least WOT as you said at high altitudes
  9. lithium366
    Even worse my IE fuel flow instrument seems to be not calibrated correctly. In my recent trip I used 22 gallons (I don’t trust my fuel stick yet so it is how much fuel I topped off since last top off and 2.5 hours flight with 2 landings). My fuel flow instrument shows I used 32 gallons and fuel flow 12g/h at 7500 rich of peak (22.5” at 2400RPM). Again we are not sure in either fuel flow indicator, MP gauge, fuel stick and how accurately I topped off tanks
  10. lithium366
    +1 for this weekend. Will be glad to meet you guys!
  11. lithium366
    Any advise on how to diagnose where the problem is? I have the same issue and not sure if this is senders or gauges or connections or all together
  12. lithium366
    I have a EI engine monitor and MUX-8A data recorder which I never tried to use. If I figure out how to damp it's data (and more importantly what exactly is being recorded) maybe I can share it then... Looking at https://buy-ei.com/wp-content/uploads/MUX-8A-OIII.pdf if should record both UBG-16 and MP info
  13. lithium366
    What I discovered is that my cap is tightened all the way to the point where nut can't longer move. If I loose it a bit - an entire cap became loose so I assume it is my time to replace the cap unless I can buy a spring separately
  14. lithium366
    The instrument was installed somewhere in 2000 by previous-previous-previous owner. I didn’t find a weep hole when I was inspecting the line yesterday but I think it could be also oil in the line. I will ask my mechanic to check that line as the instrument itself shows correct setting with engine off
  15. lithium366
    The gauge is digital but I can try :)
  16. lithium366
    Just get back from the airport: when engine is off 28.9 inches hg is observed. That corresponds to today altimeter setting minus 1” / 1000 ft airport elevation. All lines and fittings look / feels tight under the cowling but I can’t really access that plastic tubing behind the instrument panel. Will need to bring an airplane to a mechanic. Thank you guys and sorry for dumb question, learning curve
  17. lithium366
    Ok will take a look tonight. The gauge is EI M-1. MP readings correspond to POH on climb / cruise settings
  18. lithium366
    I will check today. What should I see? All the time I was flying the airplane I was avoiding 1950 to 2350 rpm not looking into a MP gauge on final because it didn't feel right to me
  19. lithium366
    Hi Mooniacs I have a 3 blade hartzell prop in my M20E with IO-360-A1A and a limitation placard saying "Avoid continious operation below 15 inches hg between 1950 to 2350 rpm" What is interesting is that I never see MP < 21" even on short final when power is almost at idle. When I taxi / idle my MP is around 22" (sea level). This is my first complex airplane so I am not sure if there is something wrong with my MP gauge or it is normal but my question is: what would be the typical scenario when my MP is below 15 inches hg and rpm is in 1950 to 2350 range?
  20. lithium366
    In the manual it only comes as an assembly part so I could probably buy o-rings from SB posted above and it comes with a cotter pin
  21. lithium366
    Thanks, will try tonight! Are these cotter pins should be for aircraft or any from Home Depot or automotive store will work?
  22. lithium366
    When I am closing my left fuel cap - the lever doesn't feel tight and returns to a partially open (up) position. During the last annual 2 weeks ago o-rings were replaced. I wonder if someone experienced a similar issue and (hopefully) fix is trivial
  23. lithium366
    I just bought my 66 M20E and got 138 kts at 2400 RPM / 21” (full throttle, poor man turbo) at 10500 when was delivering it. I have 3 blades prop. EGT 1380 / CHT around 320
  24. lithium366
    I have that Camelbak Eddy bottle, it surprizes everyone also in a hot day in a car or when I drive in mountains at 5000 feet. I can’t even imagine what will happen at 12k. When I am around people I usually slightly unscrew it first to release the pressure update: mine is Contigo but the idea is the same (sorry, image came up rotated from my phone)
  25. lithium366
    I am thinking of getting this one: https://www.amazon.com/KMMOTORS-Ultra-Pocket-Organizer-Pockets/dp/B01C33ANJ4/ref=mp_s_a_1_85?keywords=organizer+for+car&qid=1560868717&s=gateway&sprefix=organizer+for+car&sr=8-85 I have an electric gear and hope it will go in between seats or I can velcro it to the side of a center panel if I feel that trim wheel has a restricted access. Will post pictures once it is in place
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