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  4. Replacing nose wheel inner tube

    in Vintage Mooneys (pre-J models)

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    1963 C model.  I am replacing the nose wheel inner tube.  I have looked in both the Parts manual and the maintenance manual and cannot find the proper torque for the through bolts and nuts that hold the two halves of the wheel together.  Anybody have an idea where to look?  I have the Cleveland wheel torque chart which I thought the wheel was but I cannot find the actual wheel assembly model # to compare to the Cleveland torque chart.

    Any advice would be appreciated.  Thanks.

  8. Bird poop on my bird...

    in Miscellaneous Aviation Talk

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    14 hours ago, jetdriven said:

    I don’t get wash wax all. I get washing it and I get waxing  it. I just don’t get how they can be combined. 
     

    I tried it once, and left a smearing of stuff all over the plane, and it set out overnight and when they dew hit it in the morning, it looks like a train wreck. It definitely does not leave an even coating of wax behind. 
     

    Wash All/Wax All takes a little work to get it to look good, in my opinion.  Spray on, wipe clean, new cloth to wipe again and then a microfiber towel to polish and it will come up looking clean with no streaking.  It takes some work and is definitely not a just spray on/wipe off product.  And if I remember correctly, the instructions say not to let it dry on the airplane.  That is probably why it streaks, if it any product is left behind on the paint to dry on its own.  Just my .02.  It is nice to use when you have no access to a hose.

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  9. Fuel Pressure issue

    in Engine Monitor Discussion

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    Quick update.  Removed the fuel pump and replaced with a new pump.  Fuel pressures are back to normal.  No other issues could be found so I elected to replace the fuel pump.  Can these be rebuilt so I have a spare or is it better just to buy new if I need another in the future?

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  10. Plexus backorder update?

    in Miscellaneous Aviation Talk

  11. Plexus backorder update?

    in Miscellaneous Aviation Talk

    Posted

    No information to offer other than if you need it, you may want to look at alternatives to doing the same thing.  I placed an order for Plexus with Aircraft Spruce back in June 2023 and I am still waiting.  I get the occasional email from Spruce saying they are still waiting for it as well.  I just checked my orders and it is still back ordered.

  15. Fuel Pressure issue

    in Engine Monitor Discussion

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    4 minutes ago, 47U said:

    I’m guessing the engine driven fuel pump.  How old is it?  I read on the RV forum that Lycoming recommends a time-change at the 10 year mark.  I’m not sure if any of us CBs are actually doing that.

    I replaced my (‘63C) engine driven fuel pump three years ago when I was experiencing some fuel pressure/flow fluctuations.  That turned out to be a cracked flare on the hardline between the gascolator and the elbow in the pilot’s footwell.  The pump is sitting on the shelf in the hangar… I could send it to you for troubleshooting purposes.  IF you wanted to go through that much pain to install it, then replace it with a new/overhauled pump if the problem is with your existing pump.  It’s really not a fun job.  Might be prudent to check how old your hoses are, too, just because you’re in there.

    If you’re paying shop-rate to do this work, you might be money ahead to just install a new/overhauled pump to begin with. 

    Hopefully someone with more experience than me will chime in with a better idea.

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    @47U, Thank you for the response and the offer.  I am really not sure when or if the fuel pump was replaced but I do not recall ever seeing a logbook entry anywhere regarding replacing the fuel pump.  I am going to go back to the airport to do a little more trouble shooting this weekend.  If I cannot find any issue outside of the fuel pump then I have made arrangements to have it replaced.  I have already ordered a new one and if for some reason we find another issue, then I will either just hang onto it until needed or replace the one on the airplane if that seems to be the problem or I can return the one I ordered as well.

    I read in one of the manuals that if there is a fuel pressure increase than that is likely the fuel pump.  But just want to be sure.  I am troubleshooting this myself since the only good A&P/IA at my airport stopped doing regular maintenance and just does avionics now.  Great avionics shop but leaves a pretty good size GA airport without a good general mechanic shop.  There are a couple but I have not heard any good things about them.  Oh well.... 

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  17. Fuel Pressure issue

    in Engine Monitor Discussion

    Posted

    So, an update and asking for more advice.  I removed the fuel screen on the carburetor and it was clean as a whistle. 

    I was able to tie in a mechanical fuel pressure gauge right before the fuel pressure sensor on the EDM900.  It verified that the EDM 900 is correct and my fuel pressure when the engine is running at 1000 RPM is over 6 psi.  Redline max on my O-360-A1D is 6 psi.  When I run the engine up to 1500 RPM, the fuel pressure goes up to 7 psi.  At idle it stays just above 6 psi.

    Prior to starting the engine, when I turned on the electric fuel pump, the gauge also agreed with the EDM 900 and showed a little over 3 psi.

    So, any advice on where to look next?  The fuel line going to the carburetor is clear and without restrictions just to add.

    Could it be the engine driven fuel pump or a line somewhere else?

    Thanks for any advice.

  21. Fuel Pressure issue

    in Engine Monitor Discussion

    Posted

    I posted this in the Vintage section but then thought it also kind of belongs here: 

    I have read other postings on fuel pressure problems but none seem to apply to what has started with my 63 C model.  It has an O-360-A1D.  It has an EDM 900 as well.

    I went to fly it yesterday and the fuel pressure on the EDM900 after engine start went to 7.1.  Redline is 6.  It stays there at any power setting from idle (600 RPM) to full throttle.  Plane otherwise is running fine with no issues.  The prior flight which was last week, everything was fine.  And with the engine not running and the electric fuel pump on the EDM 900 read 3.5.

    My mechanic who is not at my home airport wants me to put a manual fuel pressure gauge on to see if the EDM is accurate or there is a problem with the sensor.  I am not sure where to tie one into the system and what to use.  I have a call into him to ask but thought I would seek the advice of the incredibly intelligent folks on Mooneyspace.

    I read that other issues could be the fuel pump, a kinked fuel line, a partial blockage somewhere…but it seems to me that the plane would not run well if it were any of these issues.

    So, I was going to tap into the fuel system with a gauge.  Where should I tap into it?  I am assuming somewhere before the carburetor?  Any other thoughts or advice would be much appreciated.

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