Joshua Blackh4t Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 Hi, My mechanic has found a couple of holes in the intake boot on my '65 E. I've noticed that these are in short supply so I'm starting here. Does anyone have an intake boot for sale and would they be able to post to Australia? Thanks, Joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRM Posted April 30, 2022 Report Share Posted April 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Joshua Blackh4t said: Hi, My mechanic has found a couple of holes in the intake boot on my '65 E. I've noticed that these are in short supply so I'm starting here. Does anyone have an intake boot for sale and would they be able to post to Australia? Thanks, Joshua These boots are made of Uo (unobtainium). Some wrenches have repaired them with rubber compounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted April 30, 2022 Report Share Posted April 30, 2022 Frank Crawford at the Mooney Factory is our key contact for Mooney parts challenges… Inviting @Jonny to see this request… Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpravi8tor Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 Has anyone considered using a flexible rubber sealant such as flex seal? https://flexsealproducts.com/products/flex-seal?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvLOTBhCJARIsACVldV2R0Pngwg-6HI4ZPJRrseYaroWQYDMHUsnPlc1h3JMCWUtPYmz90gIaAga-EALw_wcB My thoughts are if the intake is still structurally sound and only needs an outer coating this might keep you flying until you can get the part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 I’ve written about repairing them. Others have too. Use the search function. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Blackh4t Posted May 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, N201MKTurbo said: I’ve written about repairing them. Others have too. Use the search function. Thanks, yeah, I have seen that and much appreciated. I would still prefer a new one if possible. I probably will repair it for now but will keep looking for a new one. Especially since I fly out of dusty dirt strips. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 I believe that these are made by the Thermoid Company. https://www.thermoid.com/product-category/aerospace/ Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 There seem to be lots of self fusing silicone tapes out there. You just want to be sure that nothing from the old boot is going to get injested by the engine. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZU53UJ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?pd_rd_i=B01LZU53UJ&pd_rd_w=lgBUG&pf_rd_p=0c758152-61cd-452f-97a6-17f070f654b8&pd_rd_wg=8gQJS&pf_rd_r=9KHD5A750MNCEETDDPFJ&pd_rd_r=6c0649b2-5f70-49a9-b73f-46d5fe21ec46&s=industrial&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUVJRNVRESzQ3OE1TJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDE0MzMyMUZTSEI4NzZBVjFBNyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjIyOTc3MUZHQUlXWFJDRkg3NCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967 427 Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 Presently the duct on my C is in good shape. They are just as hard to find, but I know when they make a run of these parts I plan on purchasing a spare. If I find a hole in mine before I can get a replacement, I have considered asking my mechanic if he thought this would be a temporary fix. https://www.amazon.com/X-Treme-Tape-TPE-X36ZLR-Silicone-Triangualr/dp/B00HWROMW6/ref=asc_df_B00HWROMW6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241913979791&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1983717323158796772&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031931&hvtargid=pla-402919790058&psc=1 I have used this product at work and it’s pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor_U Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 On 4/30/2022 at 7:02 PM, Joshua Blackh4t said: Thanks, yeah, I have seen that and much appreciated. I would still prefer a new one if possible. I probably will repair it for now but will keep looking for a new one. Especially since I fly out of dusty dirt strips. Thanks LASAR website is saying those are sold out, however you can call them and put your name on the waiting list. Not sure what is the wait time, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Blackh4t Posted May 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Igor_U said: LASAR website is saying those are sold out, however you can call them and put your name on the waiting list. Not sure what is the wait time, though... Thanks, My mechanic found a supplier who has one, for $3799.00. I'm pretty sure we can fix it before paying that. I have tried to contact Lasar, their website says to call them, their phone says that parts are best handled by online chat which promises to email me back..... The joys of aircraft ownership.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 19 minutes ago, Joshua Blackh4t said: Thanks, My mechanic found a supplier who has one, for $3799.00. I'm pretty sure we can fix it before paying that. I have tried to contact Lasar, their website says to call them, their phone says that parts are best handled by online chat which promises to email me back..... The joys of aircraft ownership.... That doesn’t sound too bad. I assume that they’re delivering it to Australia and installing it for you! Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 The last one I bought was in about '05. I think I paid $160 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Blackh4t Posted May 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 30 minutes ago, M20Doc said: That doesn’t sound too bad. I assume that they’re delivering it to Australia and installing it for you! Clarence Haha, yeah, would cover sending a team out here.... there has to be mistake, but i saw the quote. $160 would be nice, sounds more normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragsf15e Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 This seems to be one of those unobtainable but required parts that wear out. We’re lucky there are some methods of repair or we’d be in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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