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I’m a very satisfied M20B owner. They’re identical in body and engine to the C with minor differences. ALL M20B’s were made in 1961. Only 223 were built and 115 are still flying. The differences to the C are mechanical flaps, no hat rack, slightly lower useful load. That’s it. They all have manual gear. Cons: It’s hard to find an autopilot for the B. The GFC500 is not STC’d for the B. The only autopilot I’ve found is the trutrak. It’s hard to find A&Ps with B experience. Asbestos in the firewall. Pros: very easy to work on yourself. No hydraulics (except for brakes), everything is mechanical. You can find these for cheap still. Avionics upgrades are easy to do with the easy access to the avionics compartment. PM me to chat more about the B

We have the same engine. Since you’ve already burned up a cylinder I’d stop doubting your JPI. It doesn’t sound like a probe issue. Check baffling/dog house. One baffle or misplaced dog house panel can throw your temps off. Don’t lean so early. Consider keeping your fuel pump on longer until cruise. Avoid prolonged taxi. Keep the runup short. Climb out at 120 MPH. I live where it gets 100+ in the summer and my home airport has a 10,000’ runway. I never use full length to avoid overheating. Mooneys are not known for great cooling. This is just a way of life for us…

Does anyone have any experience with the famous Mooney wing tank resealing company WeepNoMore out of Minnesota? Called to make an appointment and they’re booked 2 years out. Good for them, that’s an excellent problem to have. Wondering if it’s worth the wait or if I should go elsewhere. Local A&P on my airfield can do it for $1500 per wing. Pro: 10 year warranty. Done right the first time. Con: 2 day trip to MN each way plus airlines and hotels. $7500 per wing. 2 year waitlist.

Would you happen to have an M20B cad file? Preferably without the bend. Thank you in advance. -Tom

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