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by marathonrunner
Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Fuel tank corrosion
Replies: 3
Views: 6749

Re: Fuel tank corrosion

I have some stock tanks if you are interested. Long range can be an expensive adventure pM me if you are interested. Shipping might be a bit expensive compared to down south as I am in Alaska. If you are near where Alaska Airlines flies in General freight is not bad and I am a known shipper
by marathonrunner
Sat Nov 25, 2017 5:59 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Mag Rite Engine Timer?
Replies: 7
Views: 17371

Re: Mag Rite Engine Timer?

So if you have an I phone with a level app you can tape your phone to the prop blade tip and determine TDC on the number one cylinder. Several good ways to do this. Then zero your level and back it up past the degrees before TDC and then advance it to the appropriate number of degrees. Set the mags ...
by marathonrunner
Sat Nov 25, 2017 5:53 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: ADS B
Replies: 61
Views: 148040

Re: ADS B

Once again it is amazing how economics and common sense do not mix. I remember in the 70's when ELTs were mandated. The AOPA among other organizations were outraged about the cost and government intervention making aviation more costly. Nothing mentioned about safety. It was a long time ago when the...
by marathonrunner
Sat Nov 25, 2017 5:20 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Float Kit drawings
Replies: 5
Views: 8876

Re: Float Kit drawings

I sent my drawings from Cessna to the club years ago. If you cannot get them I can supply them.
by marathonrunner
Wed Dec 21, 2016 8:16 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Installed 180 Landing Gear
Replies: 103
Views: 210467

Re: Installed 180 Landing Gear

If it is written in a book it must be true
by marathonrunner
Wed Nov 23, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: ADS B
Replies: 61
Views: 148040

Re: ADS B

Aryana can you send me information on that on unit? That sounds like a good deal
by marathonrunner
Wed Nov 23, 2016 2:38 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: ADS B
Replies: 61
Views: 148040

Re: ADS B

I am getting ADS B as I am always using flight following and it is unbelievable the number of aircraft you don't see and they don't see you. We do have mid airs in Alaska more than should happen. When I give flight reviews I emphasize using flight following and it is unbelievable to me how timid peo...
by marathonrunner
Wed Nov 23, 2016 2:25 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: What to do in Fairbanks
Replies: 12
Views: 21444

Re: What to do in Fairbanks

Actually the AlaskaBowl Company is interesting and they have a video and tour of how they make them using very old techniques and equipment
by marathonrunner
Fri Oct 14, 2016 8:13 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: installing Cessna 175 tanks in my Cessna 170b
Replies: 27
Views: 95559

Re: installing Cessna 175 tanks in my Cessna 170b

I got 175 /172 tanks337 approved with flight manual and the club has the paperwork
by marathonrunner
Sun Dec 27, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Engine upgrade
Replies: 10
Views: 14707

Re: Engine upgrade

You can get a deviation to the STC for a different model. I have the O-360A1F6. Counter weighted crankshaft so I could put on a longer propeller and it runs smoother especially on start up and shut down. There is also an STC I got and Superior now has for a cold air induction for the IO 360 Lycoming...
by marathonrunner
Tue Dec 08, 2015 3:27 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Your go to bar?
Replies: 37
Views: 26428

Re: Your go to bar?

Tungsten has its uses, however don't ever drop it in a hard to get to area. It cannot be retrieved with a magnet like steel ones can. Occasionally one does drop a bar
by marathonrunner
Mon Dec 07, 2015 1:20 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 180 hp conversion nose bowl cracks
Replies: 0
Views: 20583

180 hp conversion nose bowl cracks

Just thought I would post the solution I came up with about 25 years ago for the cowling issues with Avcon conversions. I looked through my paperwork but did not find a 337 but do remember the FAA inspector agreed it was far better. I know I can get a 337 now and pass it on. I can also measure it an...
by marathonrunner
Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:45 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Reason 127 why Franklin engine conversions are a bad idea
Replies: 17
Views: 21726

Re: Reason 127 why Franklin engine conversions are a bad ide

This is how you fix the cowling cracking issue. Get rid of the flexible hose and make this. I am not sure if I did a 337 or just showed it to the inspector and he agreed that it would keep the flow going airwise and stop the cowling from cracking. I have never had a crack since doing this about 600 ...
by marathonrunner
Sun Dec 06, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Vinyl headliner with skylights installation update
Replies: 2
Views: 2611

Re: Vinyl headliner with skylights installation update

Below is the reply I got from the shop in Illnois that installs headliners in 140's. A member gave me their information. I really really will figure this out. It cannot be impossible just difficult. I canprobably live with a few sags but not wrinkles. Oh wait maybe i can I just looked in the mirror ...
by marathonrunner
Sun Dec 06, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Vinyl headliner with skylights installation update
Replies: 2
Views: 2611

Vinyl headliner with skylights installation update

Well, based on the current number of views to my last post about vinyl headliner installation, 66, and the number of comments, 0, I have taken a new tack. Calls to upholstry shops and people who have done headliner installations resulted in no one knowing a good way to get a headliner in with skylig...