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I've just started my first annual with my M20F. I know that I read on the forum a couple times that guys have figured out how to get the exhaust apart for inspection without removing the lower cowl. having an elusive 200hp bellow between the cowl and throttle body, disturbing it as little as possible is the goal. Would someone familiar with this procedure please describe the process? Thanks! -
Our M20E's generator has died. It's definitely not the regulator. Our local mechanic told me on the phone that I should check the brushes and also, if they are OK, to go ahead and remove the generator. He would then finish the job next week. Since he doesn't have much Mooney experience, I am not too comfortable about this. I looked at it today: Checking the brushes, as well as removing the generator both seem to be a major PITA. I am therefore wondering if I shouldn't rather just drop it off at the Mooney service center (also very time consuming). In order to get access to the brushes or to remove the generator, it appears necessary to remove the center section of the lower cowling, with the cowl flap, the ram air, the oil cooler and the landing light in it. It also appears to be attached with quite a number of screws as wall as a brace on either side. Our plane has an only 3 year old paint job and I am concerned that either I or our mechanic would scratch it up, when removing or reinstalling this section of the cowling. Advice / suggestions are appreciated... Oliver
