MooneyMitch Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 Man, that is some great looking engine! Thank you for posting those photos. Tell us about the process if you would please. Whoops, I meant Jezzie, sorry. Quote
jezzie Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 Happy to share, Once all the pictures are a little more complete I will show the before and after in my gallery. The restoration process on my J has been quite an experience, primarily cause the previous owner would not relinquish the log books. After sending out about 20 letters to previous owners and A&P mechanics, plus communicating with Lycoming, we determined that the engine had anywhere between 880 to 1200 hours on it. Transport Canada regulators are very fastidious when it comes to rules and regulations about importing an aircraft into Canada, basically I had no choice but to overhaul with all new parts. There are some very good engine shops in the US at very good prices, and decided to use someone local cause then I could be part of the process. After the tear down we found that one of the bearings had some wear and the lobes on the camshaft were worn, otherwise it looked like a normal 1/2 time engine with no internal corrosion which is remarkable considering the plane sat out in the elements for 4 years in BC. The comment the Engineer said after I told him the colors, was " I guess I'd better make sure there are no leaks". I powder coated everything except the cylinders which were sprayed with a high temp enamel. For powder coating the 2 halves had to be bolted together then torqued down before we sprayed and put it in the oven. Dan at Lasar was the inspiration behind all this primarily with the landing gear. Powder coating has also extended to some other parts, rudder petals, control yokes and some push pull rods. The refurbishing of this Mooney is certainly better than it has to be, and I can hardly wait to get airborn. M20J N999VM soon to be C-GJEZ Quote
MooneyMitch Posted June 30, 2010 Author Report Posted June 30, 2010 Looking forward to the final product. You are REALLY getting to know your Mooney. Quote
Immelman Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 I have to agree. I saw those photos and was white with envy What a beautiful machine. Quote
flight2000 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 Just out of curiosity, why wouldn't the previous owner relinquesh the logbooks? Nice engine by the way. Should be easy to spot any leaks, that's for sure. Brian Quote
231Pilot Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 Beautiful engine! With the powder coating added in, what ball park price range did the O'haul reach (including removal and re-installation)....you certainly don't have to answer any questions about costs if you don't want to....just wanted to know how much I should be saving if I am going to copy your efforts :-). Very nice! Quote
KSMooniac Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 Very beautiful work! The powder-coated landing gear are outstanding too. Keep up the good work and you'll be flying a beautiful Mooney in no time. Quote
MooneyMitch Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Posted February 8, 2011 Ok, I'm getting more excited about your NEW Mooney! Can't wait to see it at AirVenture 2011. Thank you for posting more photos!! Quote
mooneygirl Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 Hey Eldon, wow. That is something else! We will see you at AirVenture. Plan on being there the whole week. Quote
thinwing Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 Jezzie...very nice restoration...similar in scope to a friends Beech t34,and it took grand champion that year.I hope to see this at Kosh this year also...kpoc Quote
Vref Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 Truly amazing! Congratulations!...it has become a golden Mooney Quote
jezzie Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks everyone, I get all my inspiration and ideas from this group. Vref and KSMooniac and Mitch are great examples. Quote
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