Heloman

???? I'm only saying that O-ring doesn't go there, there is another type that does hold an O-ring, the brass piece looks different than yours. I'm not saying they're interchangeable, maybe they are, but probably not; good luck.

FYI...I see pics of properly installed oil coolers here - according to the Mooney parts manual, or improperly installed-according to Pacific oil cooler. They refused my cracked 40 hr oil cooler for warranty because they said I had improperly installed it without "pinch tubes and long bolts that span all the way across to both sides of the mount channel." I told them it was mounted per the manual, and we went back and forth a little bit about it, and in the end they took care of me. Point of the story is... they have a point, minor hardware change here may save some cracked oil coolers.

There's a different style that holds an O-ring. Not sure if you could replace just that piece, I might have one.

A few years ago I was a very new pilot and wanted a Mooney, I was set on a E,F,J but couldn't find one I liked when a nice C came up for sale close by. I ended up buying it, and I think in a lot of ways it's worked out for the best. Being among the least complex maintenance wise has eased the transition into ownership. My only fault with it is that I am in the minority that has no problem flying for 4,5+ hours nonstop if I need to get someplace, and it doesn't have the tanks for that. An F with 12 more gallons and the ability to fly lean of peak could provide around two more hours endurance.

I found the only way I could meet all the requirements of the JPI instructions, was to route it behind the oil sump with straight lengths of fuel line on each side using two 90 degree fittings before and after the required straight sections, than it loops back to the carb, seems ridiculous but I don't believe any other way fully meets all requirements in a less ridiculous fashion. You kind of need to make your own fuel lines upon install to work this mess out somewhat cleanly.Too bad we can't mount the flow meter vertically...

The minor change kit you get with the shoulder harnesses has a clamp that attaches to a tube to mount the initial reel or upper shoulder mount. The nut that goes on this clamp is a PIA to get a nut on because it's behind the interior panel, LASAR sells one that has the nut welded in place. That dumb nut was the worst thing about the shoulder harnesses. I've since changed to the LASAR clamps with the welded nut, thanks to the guys here on MS... and LASAR.

I was doing a little work with them and convinced them to take me for a flight, I got about an hour of flight time and did three water landings and one back at the factory. The airplane is very easy to fly. I describe it as feeling like flight simulator set to easy, it performed well for it's purpose, very light on the controls, made my C model feel like a tank in comparison. I don't believe the accidents were the fault of the airplane's performance; it can circle or make a 180 degree turn in a remarkably small radius, and the stall resistance is quite something, it just sort of shakes a little as it descends with compete aileron authority. Those who have said the kind of flying one does with an ICON is inherently dangerous, flying low level with close terrain interaction, may have a point, but it sure is fun! Now if you only have 400k in your airplane budget this may not be your first pick, but if you got a few bucks and you already have an TBM, an Ultra, and Supercub, and you got an extra garage spot at your lake house...?

Ridiculous sure, but shaking the tree certainly wont leave him with any less Mooneys than he has now.

I had my screen go out on my 430w, but it looked a little different than that, sort of like it was faded out. Anyway, sent it to Garmin for overhaul and it came back looking and operating like new, I'm guessing you'll need to do the same. Good luck!

Sounds like a great setup, but you’re right it’d be nice to have an auto pilot after all that. I love my accutrak2 driven by the 430, why do you think it can’t be repaired? Maybe you can get a upgrade to your brittain to hold you over until something better comes out? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Fuel pump is two or three hours with pushing the airplane in and out, maybe the morning with a coffee breaks, but troubleshooting time can go through the roof sometimes, particularly when multiple problems exist. But you could install new wiring, new breaker, and another new pump in less time. I suspect they’re charging you for dealing with the shop you recommended as well because it was directed by you. As a side note I had my Mooney’s fuel pump overhauled by the shop in Wisconsin I believe you’re talking about and its been great. Have you questioned the charge? Good luck. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Funny! No, my flight went as planned. Unfortunately my old C is as tricked out as it’s going to get with me as the owner. It’s got a JPI700 and an FS450 fuel flow, it’s sort of the “ultimate cheap bastard C.” I want to upgrade my plane for one with more range [emoji24], but I won’t leave this problem for someone ells to figure out. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Yes, they drop all the way down with the master off. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I carefully ran each fuel tank dry on my C model during a long multi leg, flight last week. I’ve been suspicious of my fuel gages for a while. Funny thing is both stopped in the same wrong place when totally empty, a little under half a tank. I wonder if it could have the wrong senders installed? Needles don’t move off of full until someplace around half tanks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Super nice plane! Kind of surprised someone went through the expense of a one piece belly without a gear up, but looking at this F it sure looks as if no expense was spared! Any chance you'd be interested in a nice C and a pile of cash? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk