Author: Mickey

05 Sep 2012 holes to identify in the engine

I have 14 holes that I needed to identify in the engine. A couple hours after posting on VAF (http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=90628) I had all the info! 1. Temperature sensor 2. goes to the top of the oil cooler 3....

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20 Feb 2011 Flareless tubes

I picked up this brochure from Nelson Aerospace somewhere - can't recall where, but was interested to note that they seem to offer some kind of a "flareless" tube fitting. Looks interesting. http://www.nelsonaerospace.com/nas/fittings3.cfm ...

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06 Feb 2011 Torque values

When you see a chart like is in Chapter 7 of AC 43.13-1B it is for standard Aircraft Hardware. The torque indicated in these charts is calculated to pre-stress the standard aircraft bolt to 40,000 psi for...

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04 Dec 2010 Engine Mount

I'm extremely happy that the new engine mount for the Lycoming engine fit perfectly on the firewall. I was very concerned about this aspect of replacing my Subaru engine with the Lycoming. All the holes...

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16 Nov 2010 Propeller arrived

My Hartzell C2YR-1BFP/F74972 constant speed propeller arrived along with my FWF kit, and a few other goodies. The box on skateboards - they are useful for more than just breaking your arm. The packing didn't really seem...

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09 Aug 2010 New engine on order

Finally, I've ordered the new engine. It has been a long time since I've done anything with the project - about 5 years. I ordered a Mattituck TMXIO-360 with roller tappets, a forward facing sump, Airflow...

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12 May 2008 Oil Pickup Screen

The Oil Pickup screen in the engine must be checked and cleaned regularly. Your Lycoming O-360 Operators Manual tells you to clean the screen every 100 hrs in Section 8. http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?p=222246 http://www.avweb.com/news/savvyaviator/savvy_aviator_57_making_metal_197700-1.html Here are the critical bits of info: Screen,...

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