Jim:

Just wanted to mention that Jerry's comments about a failed assembly that sent metal throughout his engine and would cause him to miss the Skymaster Fly-in is about two years old. This thread lay dormant from May 2005, when Jerry wrote about his engine woes, to this month, when Larry Bowdish announced this year's EAA Chapter 22 Fly-In for May 6, 2007 in Rockford, IL.

Ernie

It sort of made sense to me to re-cycle the old posting about Rockford, rather than start another.

The fly in at Courtesy Aircraft is huge, is a lot of fun, and a great way to spend a morning.

I agree, Larry. It was a good idea. Except that at least one person wondered how come Jerry was listed in the agenda for the 2007 Fly-in when the RFD thread suggested that his damaged engine wouldn't allow him to make the Skymaster Fly-in. It was hard to see that Jerry's message dated from May 2005 and that he was referring to the 2005 Fly-in in Key West.

Ernie

Assy
 

Hi Jim,

It was the top accessory assy. Purchased it from a Tenn. supplier and it lasted about 20 hours. Showered metal throughout the engine. Are you having a similar problem?

Jerry

No, Jerry, but really wanted to avoid it by being careful of what assembly I might buy - especially in my home State - TN! Thanks.