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For the Mechanics in the group. Helping out with a top end on a Lycoming IO360 A1A wide deck and came across something different. The four cylinder assemblies are all new lycoming and all came with caps for both the intake and exhaust valve stems. Here's the rub, with these caps installed the rocker arms will not install. Without the caps the dry tappet clearance is within specs. The jugs that were removed did not have caps on the intake or exhaust but the overhaul manual shows caps on the exhaust. Our IA is checking with Lycoming on Monday but I thought I'd ping the group.

Congrats! I fly a 70 F and love it. Let me know if I can help.

I've used Wilkerson tires for years on many different aircraft without incident. Great product and a fine family run business!

Was airspeed indicating normal. My F failed to retract during a pito static problem. Pressure switch thinks your still on the ground of the AS is low.

Update- I was doing some PM and noticed my SkyTec was separating between the halves. (mine is an inline unit) Shipped it to SkyTec and got a call the same day they received it to notify me it was repaired. Since it was several years out of warranty I ask about the charges. Response-this never should have happenned, no charge. I gladly offered my FedEx number and a giant thanks. Something went wrong, the company acknowledge it and made things right. My kind of folks!

Someone else using the same heater with semi rigid hose.

Sorry, this pic didn't post previously.

$18 at Wally World. Add a piece of dryer vent hose and stuff it in the cowl flap. Complete the system with a moving blanket ($10) and remote cell phone switch ($200). Total system with remote start and stop for under 250. Without remote- about 35 bucks. I purchased a vent hose with a louver on the end and it wedges perfectly between the handles on the face of the heater. (Remove the louvers ) I like this set up because I can set it away from the plane and mitigate the risk of fire. On the down side- not so good for traveling. Here is a pic I found via google of someone else using a similar set up. I I used flexible vent hose via the cowl flap. One of these works great in the baggage compartment. Get the little one. It's maybe 16" tall. I set mine very low and maintain 45-50 degrees or so. I've always worried about drying out my leather on the back of the seats over time with high heat. Not sure if this is a valid concern but 50 feels great when its in the 20s outside.

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Thanks for the info!

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I'll have to look but I'm guessing these jugs have 500+ hours on them. All LOP except the break-in. Never run over 375 for any length of time and I cruise the hottest at 350. 330-340 for the rest. Usually 2,4,and 1 are all within 5 degrees CHT and 3 runs plus 10 or 12. The #2 shows a wet bottom plug and requires a hot compression test to present good numbers. Burns/leaks a quart of Aeroshell 100W every 4.5 or so and the oil turns pretty quick. (it's always been this way since a top overhaul) I'd like to pull the #2 and remedy issue but she runs great.

25 dollar Chinese ebay camera. Yes, you can see both valves but there isn't much to see on the intake side. Useless for cyl. walls.

Played around with my cheap dental camera today and thought I'd post the pics for expert review. http://mooneyspace.com/gallery/album/14125-valve-pics/

Good Morning, Can't seem to find a specific answer using search so here goes. I have small, persistent leaks (seeps) from the elbows coming out of the rocker boxes to the drain lines. Seems to be coming from the threads going into the jugs. Is there specific sealant I can use during reassembly? Also, the rubber that connects the lines under the jugs- is it a standard hose? Thought I'd replace it while I had things apart.

Current Regs require Second Class Medical, PPL and an FAA Certificate of Authorization with 5 nm of an airport for any UAS ops. Great idea pulling them into the fold.