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  1. hammdo
    Interesting quote from Aviation Consumers on Superior’s cam: "Presently, there are three aftermarket camshaft providers: Air Support International was the first company to develop and certify an aftermarket camshaft, followed closely by Engine Components Inc. and Superior Air Parts." "If the cam wont grind and needs to be replaced, there are three aftermarket manufacturers to choose from, plus Lycoming and Continental. For some engines, an OEM cam will be the only choice because it isn’t provided by the aftermarket. Otherwise, of all the cams weve seen, were inclined to favor the Thielert-built Superior products, simply because we've seen how obsessive this company is about manufacturing quality control." https://www.aviationconsumer.com/aircraftreviews/engines/the-camshaft-coin-flip/ -Don
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    Oil cooler was new (installed in 2016 I think) with new hoses so getting those flushed. New alternator belt too. I think the important items will be covered…. -Don
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    Thankfully everything was in stock and shipped today. Cam and DLC lifters should make this a more reliable engine… new cylinders will be awesome… -Don
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    After long discussions with the shop and a very good friend who is an AP/IA, I’m going to do cam, DLC lifters, all new Superior cylinders, new mechanical fuel pump, and IRAN the engine (OH gasket kit). I was very lucky all parts were in stock and should be here in a few days. Shop is in progress with the removal etc. All accessories were already overhauled or replace within the last 200+ hours (mag, SureFly, exhaust), Prop/Governor IRAN/reseal 200 hrs ago. Alternator’s oh 200 hrs ago so not a lot left there. Fine wire plugs with 250 hrs, new harnesses when mags/SureFly done… won’t have to wait long since the shop is on it… -Don
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    Me too but it may be a blessing to have caught it really early… -Don
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    Yep, pulled #4 to replace it since borescope showed rough cylinder…then found that… (autocorrect….:o( -Don
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    Happened fast too… -Don
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    Pics of cam/lifters, really surprised after 70 engine hours since last year’s annual… -Don
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    750 since IRAN, 2100 since official OH, it’s running great. I was thinking CAM and DLC lifters. Bottom was completely rebuilt. -Don
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    Yep, I agree… -Don
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    Got BAD NEWs today -- cam is spalled -- not sure what happened but that sure didn't enter into the equation! Now, while I have some funds saved, I now need to go the OH route -- totally sucks but what can one do? -Don
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    Yep, same one I was looking at! -Don
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    I have a yoke clock and a bracket in mind. I ran a PTT to where the PC button was but not sure if there is more room for a wire. -Don
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    Bumping and adding a couple more pics
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    I don’t recall seeing one but if not that is an inexpensive item that the shop will have. Like AP on/off or circuit breaker - I don’t see in the kit but is often a shop item… -Don
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    Yes it’s just the aluminum adapter that is part of the Duncan STC installation documents. -Don
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    For those curious -- here are the contents in the box from Duncan -- I did email them to see how I get the STC Certification page (from them or Bendix) -- even though the invoice and docs show STC payment:
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    Mine was delivered today! Took just 2 days fedex from Duncan… -Don
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    Got it today! Ill have some pics of what came in. Contacted Duncan about the STC certificate to see if i download it… 2 days for delivery! -Don
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    My old B had the push/pull switch vs yoke button… I changed yokes out on my C and may still have the button. Let me know and I’ll look for it… is for older style yokes. -Don
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    Got my FedEx tracking # and should have the Autopilot kit by this Saturday! Based on that, I'm guessing there isn't any supply chain/delays when ordering! -Don
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    The aerocruze should have a built-in one. GFC500 requires a G5 G5 provides a ‘heading and alt hold’ mode using the bugs when in External mode on the AeroCruze… -Don
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    Duncan is shipping my kit out today! For those curious, I purchased the flat pack. The price included a 3% cc fee, $200 STC fee, and sales tax so the total was $7926.77 (~$22 for shipping included). The Garmin GFC500 was priced at $11930.50 ( not including shipping as it depends where it is shipped from) for a 2 axis kit for comparison… The installation price is the same for both per my avionics shop - currently for my plane at around $4500.00 Garmin: $16430.50 installed NOTE: I already have G5 and GNC 355 so that cost is not included. The G5 adds about $4K to $5k more for a single G5. AeroCruze: $12426.77 installed. G5 is optional but I would want it too… Overall, ~$4000 difference -Don
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    Duncan is shipping out the autopilot today! Ill take pics of the contents once I get it… -Don
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    @cliffy, do you have a pic of the shorted rod link? -Don
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