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Well, I replaced the breaker after testing it and it had no power on one leg. After the replacement of the CB, the gear cycled. We had already removed the belly pan, so I cleaned the up and down limit switches with electric spray. the relays seemed very clean and fresh. Hopefully nothing to see there in the near future. After the breaker was pulled removed, I found it in the open position (tripped). I did not know whether that was from me forcing it open with pliers, or an event that tripped it, so the cleaning of the plungers on the limit switches made me feel better for some cheap insurance. They did feel more free after being clean, but they were wet at the time, so yeah. We closed it all up, and I'll hope to get out next weekend and test it in the real world. Fingers crossed. I definitely feel that it won't be every time buy one part prior to any real testing, replace it and everything works after, so I'll take this little win (knock wood)! Thank you all for the input! Glad we have such a helpful community.

Finally got it in with a mechanic, no power to the relay, but relay is actuating with 80 mph airspeed, deactivating at 70 mph. but no power to relay for gear actuator, so tomorrow when I get back out, we'll check the limit switches first. Was already mentioned in other people's cases too, so maybe that's it! I did get in touch with Frank, who was very helpful, @PT20J Thank you for the reference. I'll report back with findings.

You're right, only breaker. in the catalog, I see "gear control" and it shows 5a, so that is why I'm referencing the red 5a button as a cb (when it is different). and you're also right, mine is confusing in that it is a 66, but it has a 67 serial number, 6 digits not 4, and it is, by serial number, covered by the IPC I'm using, but by year it is not. . . aren't I lucky. I'll look deep in logs today. I'll look him up. thanks

Agreed, just a detail I didn't include. What I am struggling to find is the specific 25a CB (for the gear in the left hand manual retract area) in the IPB . The reference I found in another thread seems to point to a 24v cb, and the "gear control" i find in the IPB seems to be a 5a (the one the manual lever hits?), not the 25a I'm looking for in this somewhat blurry catalog. (but I also don't see the actuator/motor, so I'm at a loss here).

also, to be clear, the motor definitely did not engage/run. I hear it every time, and not hearing it is why I kept my eyes on the illuminated green light.

I will get helicoil for it. Now, where are you able to find the LASAR tiedowns? shows out of stock.

The 25a breaker in the manual handle area. I was unable to pull it, so even if not part of equation, that's not so great if I need to manually extend. I've discovered that's a pricey breaker! although not as pricey as it breaking when I need it.

ah, I forgot to mention I don't have the override button. I'll add relays to the initial checklist. I had a green light the whole time, so I had ruled limit switches out. . I'll check them

I think so, so perhaps a helicoil in my future if I buy a set. . . I'll be doing gear swings, so this purchase is on my mind.

While getting out to get into the pattern and do some work, my electric gear didn't retract ('66 m20f). No motor noise, Green light stayed illuminated. after about 6-7 seconds I placed the handle back down. At that I did a low approach with tower verifying gear visibly down, then one more pattern to land. Last time out I thought the gear motor sounded odd, but I also had a weird seal to my ears on my ANC headset, so during that flight everything seemed louder, so I wrote it off. Now it is something I'm considering as a potential issue (motor/actuator issue). Once on the ground, I found that the CB for gear could NOT be pulled. So, I'll get one of those ordered while awaiting appt with my A&P. Also, I did not find a squat sensor on Left main, so I believe mine is airspeed switch (I was well above the airspeed threshold it would be set at when attempting to retract gear). I'll be diving through logs today, but am open to wisdom and guidance from the pros. Thanks

I was going to purchase these, then my mechanic told me the Left wing is a larger bolt/thread, so I paused. I verified, it is indeed larger. Is this typical or if I buy these, I'll have only one, lol?

Closing the loop. . . New shock disks installed, washer installed after measuring the tracking limits (which were VERY far forward after new pucks). Old pucks and new were not* all too different in height, which I found a bit shocking. The aircraft is a night and day difference on the runway now at speed. totally controllable. Very thankful for the insight and encouragement from you all on my new venture into aircraft ownership. Oh, and other good news is that the slop noticed with nose gear when on jacks had no affect on runway, just the slight play during slow taxi. Thanks again!

Thanks.. In preparation for the job I finally sourced the washer, and for a lot less than listed elsewhere, thankfully. I definitely would be interested in the other hardware, as there is some slop I will narrow down and address. I'll PM you

Used the manual, and many thanks for the download.

Okay, have the nose up and and am replacing replacing the discs with my my a&p. There is There is a bit of slop both forward and aft as well as yaw/rotation. We'll tye to check through it and tighten anything loose and that doesn't require parts. How much slop is normal in the nose gear? I've read that there is always some, but don't replace parts too early as there will quickly be slop again... Just trying to learn what's normal.