FoxMike

You can find green gas in Latin America or the Caribbean.

When I said air intake I meant the air intake for the heater. it connects to the forward baffle.

I would start by removing the the air intake completely The fabric needs cut, then the shroud needs to be carefully removed so as not to permanently bend it. Job is kind of a hassle.

LP1 I looked at the transducer I removed from my Bravo. It is a Patriot 65998 SP 100. It was working when removed.

I have one. Changing over to a GI 275. Could be available in a few days.

I have a 28V turn coordinator that Mid-Continent overhauled for me. After I got it back from the shop I decided not to reinstall it as I was putting in GI 275s. if you want to purchase it let me know. It has about 2000hrs total and 0 since overhaul.

I would suggest you attend Baker. They have a realm high pass rate.

Takeoff power needs to be reduced. In the cold you will reach 100% power at less manifold pressure than the power chart shows.

The KAA-15 in my airplane is located in the tail behind the baggage area.

I have an MT 4 blade on my Bravo. Even using the standard Mooney tow bar you have to be careful not to hit the blades. You need to keep the tow bar close to horizontal to have reasonable clearance. I use a Power Tow tug at the hangar which provides clearance to the propeller. You are smart to question interference potential with a sidewinder. I have never used a sidewinder but it only takes a slight bump on the trailing edge of the prop blade to take a chunk of fiberglass.

Small point but Restaurant at Greeley is open intermittently but is rumored to sell the first of the year.

I live in Denver and if I were doing your trip I would not fly the great circle route. The great circle takes you over the highest, roughest part of the Rockies. In good weather it can e done 13/14K (O2 needed). In IFR you need 16/17K and if turbulent it would be a memorable trip. You really need a turboed airplane for this trip. KABQ will be a much better choice.

I would suggest you locate a CFI to go along with you and help out with the flying duties. That way the airplane is being flown regularly.

My recollection is the same as yours but I have no reference. The 1750df redline was reduced to 1650df and notice may have been through Mooney many years ago. I cruise with the TIT at 1600df. Not having to repair the cracks in exhaust system is worth the extra fuel burned.

Noise and vibration became a big problem for me as I have gotten older. I could only manage 3 hour legs without a break. I replaced the McCauley with a four blade MT. Cabin is quieter so that I can empty the fuel tanks without a stop. Used to wear Bose ANRs but now use a Halo. Very happy with the MT.