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by Dave Taylor
Sun Nov 17, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Crankshaft failure data points - large bore continentals.
Replies: 0
Views: 60

Crankshaft failure data points - large bore continentals.

While at the Pecan Plantation fly-in yesterday, quite by happenstance I was seated next to a gentleman L-IV owner who told the group a story about having a crankshaft failure in his airplane last year over the Panhandle followed by a successful landing to a dirt road. Because the exact same thing ha...
by Dave Taylor
Sun Nov 17, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 2024 0TX1 Pecan Plantation Texas Fly-In
Replies: 5
Views: 113

2024 0TX1 Pecan Plantation Texas Fly-In

I had some photos to share about the event from yesterday, so I'm starting this thread. Feel free to add corrections, additions, or move the post to a different forum. Huge thanks to Bob and Judy Pastusek, to the 0TX1 EAA chapter for their hangar, to Will the awesome tech dude, and all who made the ...
by Dave Taylor
Sun Dec 17, 2023 1:00 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Differential pressure gauge for turbo engines?
Replies: 1
Views: 2168

Differential pressure gauge for turbo engines?

I don't see this gauge in the LOBO rental test equipment. Does anyone know if it is part of the package or not? https://www.lancairowners.com/continental-engine-test-equipment The PortaTest is wildly pricey so that's not happening. Even a differential gauge is expensive for an annual use. Attached i...
by Dave Taylor
Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:48 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Replacing Brake Pads or Inspecting Pads on High Energy Calipers
Replies: 8
Views: 14836

Re: Replacing Brake Pads or Inspecting Pads on High Energy Calipers

Definitely a 'hold your tongue just right' task
by Dave Taylor
Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:38 am
Forum: Lancairs
Topic: Engine install
Replies: 7
Views: 3739

Re: Engine install

Thanks, Brad.
Probably a function of what the dyno needs but EVERY one of the 35-40 fittings are clocked differently than what I need!
by Dave Taylor
Mon Apr 03, 2023 1:14 am
Forum: Bugs, Issues, Suggestions
Topic: Mark All Read
Replies: 1
Views: 2242

Mark All Read

Is there a button I am not seeing?
I did a FAQ search.
I tried looking at all new posts and then logging back in, they are still there.
Thanks. This forum is a lot easier than the previous one.
I appreciate all the efforts that go into this.

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by Dave Taylor
Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:22 pm
Forum: Lancairs
Topic: Engine install
Replies: 7
Views: 3739

Engine install

I am putting my replacement engine in.
What is the general order of the procedure?
Ie here are some general components; would putting them out of order make the process more difficult?
The fuel & intake system is installed already.

Baffles
Hoses
Exhaust
Accessories
Prop

Thanks!
Dave