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Well I gave it a shot today....and it worked as far as I can tell so far. I went for a flight and no more creeping. Just be careful not to cut a piece that is too big. I did the first try and it was a real pain to get the leather out of the nut because it was jammed in there and you can’t really tell if you added too much until it is almost all the way tightened. I ended up using pieces that were about 1/8 inch wide and 1/2 inch long...kind of wrapped them around the shafts. Good luck!

I found someone with some experience dealing with creeping prop an mixture controls and they replied as follows: "Take a piece out of an old leather belt. For size, unscrew the tightening knurl and cut a piece of belt just large enough to fit into the area behind the knurl nut so that when you re-tighten the large knurl nut it puts pressure on the shaft and that friction will stop mixture creep." I am going to give it a try sometime this week (if weather works with me) and will keep you all posted. If someone gets to it before me, please let us know how it works. Thanks!

Hi Jim..if you run into that paperwork, I'm intereted.. Thanks!

I am having a little "creeping" of my mixture and prop knob...mostly prop...Good news is I finally realized I am not losing my mind and the RPM was actually adjusting because of the knob.... Does anyone know of a fix for this, or do i need ot buy a bunch of stuff..? Thanks!

OK, so 15 hours later flying my (new to me) Mooney M20J and here is my opinion; * Glad I made the move to a Mooney * Plenty of room * Nice speed..150-160kts (9.5-11/GPH) .....Still working on the perfect configuration * Very easy to fly (both take off and landing) ....you do need to watch your airspeed and keep it tight, but it is pretty easy It feels real stable on final..more so thant he Cherokee and yet when I level off and trim it out, it gets moving real good..NO REGRETS...Thanks for all the previous advice...now I am off to work on hour 16!

6'1' / 215lbs..was plenty comfortable....I guess the only thing better than the Mooney would be a free loaner

Thanks Again! I am going crazy waiting for a break in the weather so I can go get it and bring it home! The 4.5 hours straight I did fly it were great and as everyone has mentioned, it is plenty comfortable for a 6'1" person and you have to love the 150+ kts..

Thank you all for the input and advice..I finally bought a M20J "78".. Just waiting for the weather to straighten up so I can bring it the rest of the way home.. Happy Holidays!

Can someone give me an idea of what the cost would be for a Mooney M20J (77) Major overhaul and for the prop ovehaul. I'm sure there is a wide spectrum, but a general high and low? thank you for any info...

Anyone know of a good, reasonable A/P with Mooney experience in the Ventura, Camarillo area? I am in talks with a seller and would need a pre buy from someone with Mooney knowledge if we come to an agreement.. Thanks for any help!

Thanks again for the additional info. Being 6"1" would I have any room issues and woud there still be room for someone to sit behind me? I walked around a local airport to look at some Mooneys but only found C's and a Bravo (all good looking planes!) but was hoping the F will get me enough room for 2 more in the back....unlike my Cherokee (unless you are a contortionist)

Thanks for the fast response...I wish I knew of someone closer with one (Seattle). i have not been in one for 10 years+, but remember after being in the last one, I was sold that i would someday own one... I have to admit, it does seem like most (if not all) negative talk is by non owners... One of the Mooneys I am looking at has flown maybe 20 hours in 08...the man that owns it was in a battle with FAA and has grown tired of the fight (unfotunate). it has not been hangared though...which is another topic. My porblem is i will not ebable to hangar it either...they are near impossible around here....but i I can assure you it would not sit for months without flying....

I am considering buying a Mooney (M20F) I have been told that they are hard planes to fly and that something like a Bonanza would be better or “easier”. I currently fly a Cherokee 140…a big step up I realize, but you have to do it sometime.. I would be curious to hear from anyone that might have done the same kind of upgrade and the opinions as to how much more difficult the Mooney will be…or just in general the characteristics… Also, one of the Mooney’s I am looking at has not flown much at all in 2008 as the owner list his medical…is this of major concern? I know planes do not like to sit… Thanks for any advice… Joe