Mark89114 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 I have a 2000 ovation with the 310 upgrade (although I don't think that is relevant), but the right tube has a worn spot and the left one looks like the wire has shifted/broken as you can collapse it with your hand. They are wrapped in what I assume is some type of heat resistant covering. My mechanic says they are probably mooney specific parts. any advice on sourcing these? My laptop just crapped out for some unknown W10 reason so I can't look any details up myself. thank you
LANCECASPER Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 These may help (it may be part 15, part number 640001-041) : Since the Ovation is still in production it shouldn't be any problem to get the parts from Mooney through LASAR or Dugosh or any MSC. You could also check with Guy Ginby - he makes aftermarket scat tubes for airplanes that are superior quality than the OEM parts. 1
Mark89114 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Posted January 17, 2017 Thanks everybody, after much swearing and turning laptop on and off it started working again...... Don has parts on hand. I just like to have some idea what I am talking about before I talk to experts.
carusoam Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 That's why MS is here, Mark. Hey, congrats on that 100th post! Best regards, -a- 1
Mark89114 Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Posted January 20, 2017 Got the hoses in.....they seem awfully stiff and looks like they are too long. Bought them from Mr. Maxwell, will shoot him email tomorrow.
Mark89114 Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Posted January 20, 2017 Almost too cheap to mention..... $48 i say that sarcastically
LANCECASPER Posted January 20, 2017 Report Posted January 20, 2017 In the realm of airplane parts that is free.
StevenL757 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Posted January 20, 2017 Mark - you don't want them too short. I've replaced a couple of these, and when they are in proper position, they are supposed to be slightly compressed so they flex back and forth when the engine is running. They should not be fully-extended whilst in proper position, so the part you have looks like it's cut properly. Steve
Mark89114 Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Posted January 20, 2017 Steve, I am thinking they will "loosen" up, but when I just held them in place for sizing, it about pushes the air filter box up against the exhaust system. I just don't know where the compression would come from as these things are damn near rock hard. I assume they would loosen up with heat and vibration. Will advise after installation.
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