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For those that have done this mod, is it worth the money? Do you see any increase in speed, cooling or any other advantages? Thanks in advance!

Matt

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KSMooniac Grand Master

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Everything I've read is positive...helps mostly with cooling (which is needed) and a little bit with speed.  I think it helps cosmetically as well.  Also consider the ARI mod, which almost resembles a 201 and requires a 201 spinner to replace the stock F spinner.  More work and more expense, but better performance and cosmetics.

Marauder Grand Master

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I have the cowl enclosure on a 1975 F, a few serial numbers from yours. I gained a 4 knots in speed and had a better cooling profile than before it was done. What I mean by a cooling profile is that my cylinder temps are a lot more uniform. The fronts would run a bit warmer before.

 

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Andy95W Grand Master

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Over two Mooneys, my experience has been that the following 4 mods will get you the best bang for your buck (mph per $):

1.) get rid of unneeded antennas

2.) rig properly by someone who knows what he's doing

3.) cowling closure

4.) flap gap seals

BTW, I have also found better cooling withmthe cowl closure and better rate of climb with the flap gap seals.

IMO, my 64 C looks good with the cowl closure, but your F may look better with the ARI - but then you'll want the 201 windshield. And dorsal fin. And tail root fairings. And wingtips

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Over two Mooneys, my experience has been that the following 4 mods will get you the best bang for your buck (mph per $): 1.) get rid of unneeded antennas 2.) rig properly by someone who knows what he's doing 3.) cowling closure 4.) flap gap seals BTW, I have also found better cooling withmthe cowl closure and better rate of climb with the flap gap seals. IMO, my 64 C looks good with the cowl closure, but your F may look better with the ARI - but then you'll want the 201 windshield. And dorsal fin. And tail root fairings. And wingtips
Let's spend the rest of his money...
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Thanks for the replies! Chris.. That's a good lookin' airplane and you can definitely tell ours are sisters. :).

I am laughing right now because someone a while back said you should not name your plane or you will be spending $$$ in mods. I saw that post a little late so now Riley HAS to have her mods! :)

The ADF antenna will be gone shortly. I know the rigging is off. With the right aileron even with the flap the left one sits down at least a couple of degrees. Does anyone have a recommendation in IL, WI to do rigging?

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Marauder Grand Master

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Us late model F guys need to stick together. The early Fs don't like us because we don't have a Johnson bar sitting in the middle of our cock pit. And the J guys think we are wannabes.. I love my F and have for 23 years. She ain't the fastest, or the prettiest, but she is all mine!

Post some pics. My "Vic" would like to see what Riley looks like.

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MB65E Grand Master

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KS-lol.

There are a few people on here from that area that could help out... Scary what most shops charge these days, but there is some great talent available still.

I have a great friend thats a good IA that way that might be able to help out...

-Matt

N601RX Grand Master

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I had tried to order the ARI cowl about 2 months ago and couldn't get anyone to answer my emails. A couple of weeks later I came across a good deal on a real 201 cowl and other necessary parts for the conversion. It's going to be a lot more work than the other cowl mods, but will be worth it when I'm finished.

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What is kind of strange is that my original gear knob had the same black line on it. Wonder what that was about. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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