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Forum: Messages 07-03-08, 01:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,985
Posted By Richard
336 Rear engine temps

New 336 owner here. I'm finding out where the 336 got it's reputation for a hot rear engine. I have new baffles, GAMI injectors, and new exhaust. When I close the rear cowl flap, cylinders 1 and 2...
Forum: Messages 06-12-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 29,734
Posted By Richard
I should have went out and bought a lottery...

I should have went out and bought a lottery ticket yesterday, it truly was my lucky day. I found a bankruptcy liquidator that had a NEW cowl flap motor in inventory. They didn't know what it was,...
Forum: Messages 06-12-08, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,607
Posted By Richard
These kind of stories, I have to admit, makes me...

These kind of stories, I have to admit, makes me sick to my stomach. Look and the experience this pilot had. It makes me think, "is there any hope for me?"

The next question that comes to mind...
Forum: Messages 06-08-08, 09:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 29,734
Posted By Richard
The front and rear are both a MIL SPEC 8609-...

The front and rear are both a MIL SPEC 8609- motor, the 24 10,000 rpm motor is still the same, but that is the end of the similarities. (unless you are talking about early 337s and 336s, they have...
Forum: Messages 06-07-08, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,983
Posted By Richard
Wow, that is a truly pathetic show of what the...

Wow, that is a truly pathetic show of what the governing powers to be have served to work against us. For some, "weird" reason I thought they were working for us.

I'm just trying to get along with...
Forum: Messages 06-07-08, 04:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 76,481
Posted By Richard
A few details on this new bird. It has 1102...

A few details on this new bird.
It has 1102 hours total time on the airframe and engines. Yes, the engines are original and never overhauled or had any jugs changed. It was stored in a hanger for...
Forum: Messages 06-07-08, 04:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 29,734
Posted By Richard
This is going to be my next step. Fortunately,...

This is going to be my next step. Fortunately, I've found a source that has a few used / functional units. We are negotiating on price right now. They are front motors and require me to take all...
Forum: Messages 06-07-08, 04:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,983
Posted By Richard
I've been logging time towards my A&P. I really...

I've been logging time towards my A&P. I really like the work and enjoy the types of people in the GA industry. It's sad because I don't see much of a future. I see these invoices and know that...
Forum: Messages 06-05-08, 09:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 76,481
Posted By Richard
Well, I went ahead and purchased the 336. Love...

Well, I went ahead and purchased the 336. Love it. Simple, easy, and familiar. This is Skymaster #4 that I've owned. So far my impressions are that performance will be missed, but the cost of...
Forum: Messages 06-05-08, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,983
Posted By Richard
Cost of parts is driving me to drink.

I know we are not going to solve the GA problems here, but I wanted to rant a little on the cost of parts. Here are some examples:

Hydraulic filter screen (about the size of a .50 coin, thickness...
Forum: Messages 06-04-08, 03:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 29,734
Posted By Richard
Any ideas why these things cost so much? Cessna...

Any ideas why these things cost so much? Cessna (if they have any in stock) are asking over 3k for these. I've owned 4 Skymasters and all of them have had one or both fail. Only when I started...
Forum: Messages 05-11-08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 76,481
Posted By Richard
Some sage advice there, thank you. I love the...

Some sage advice there, thank you. I love the comment “a well maintained 336 than a clapped out 337”. Just so happens one of the 336s have recently new exhaust systems and less than 1550 hours on...
Forum: Messages 05-10-08, 11:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 76,481
Posted By Richard
I'm in the North West United States. I'm looking...

I'm in the North West United States. I'm looking at a few 336s for sale here in the states. All about the same condition. I own a T337 now, but having some issues with it that might take a few...
Forum: Messages 05-10-08, 08:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 76,481
Posted By Richard
I'm looking into buying a 336, but a little gun...

I'm looking into buying a 336, but a little gun shy. Other than the hit from performance, what things should I look out for?
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 05-10-08, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,520
Posted By Richard
Still have it for sale? Where can I get more...

Still have it for sale? Where can I get more photos?
Forum: Messages 12-09-06, 04:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,971
Posted By Richard
They are not hard to rebuild, but kind of a pain...

They are not hard to rebuild, but kind of a pain to remove. What I found most troubling on the unit is the cork gasket. They tend to shrink over time and can start to leak.

If you are experiencing...
Forum: Messages 12-09-06, 04:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 29,646
Posted By Richard
They are not hard to rebuild, but kind of a pain...

They are not hard to rebuild, but kind of a pain to remove. What I found most troubling on the unit is the cork gasket. They tend to shrink over time and can start to leak.

If you are experiencing...
Forum: Messages 08-18-06, 10:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,212
Posted By Richard
Two separate radiators, but siamesed together...

Two separate radiators, but siamesed together into one.
Forum: Messages 08-17-06, 10:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 47,286
Posted By Richard
Is this a 337 with the resistive senders? If so,...

Is this a 337 with the resistive senders? If so, you will note they are notoriously erroneous. I just replaced 3 ($590 each). (Makes me soooo mad too. Silly SW units that look IDENTICAL to my $25...
Forum: Messages 08-17-06, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,212
Posted By Richard
Update. Corvette powered Skymaster.

I've been quite busy finishing my engineering degree, and CNC shop, but still finding time to design the Super Skymaster III.

For those of you who don't know me. I'm the tinker(er). I own a...
Forum: Messages 08-17-06, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,588
Posted By Richard
I made my own as well. My unit is a manual one. ...

I made my own as well. My unit is a manual one. I used a large manual hydraulic pump and a large reservoir. The Skymaster system doesn’t use a tremendous amount of flow. Total cost was about...
Forum: Messages 06-20-06, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,325
Posted By Richard
If memory serves me, Performance Airparts in...

If memory serves me, Performance Airparts in Oklahoma is where I sent my unit. I ended up having to buy a new one.

My pump burnt up because of too little voltage in Low Speed. Easy varible...
Forum: Messages 06-20-06, 08:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 9,726
Posted By Richard
Standard 6 pack

Do you know how hard it is to get a standard 6 pack configuration with long instruments? It's tough!

Does anyone have any pictures of Skymaster panels with this configuration?

My problem is I...
Forum: Messages 04-27-06, 10:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 111,476
Posted By Richard
Sounds like they are trying to put the final...

Sounds like they are trying to put the final nails in the GA coffin.

You know. You can make them fairly easily removable.
Forum: Messages 02-23-06, 08:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 31,230
Posted By Richard
I've called EI on their nice display. As of yet...

I've called EI on their nice display. As of yet it is not STC'd, but would be a fairly easy field approval. Also, two of them are a REALLY tight fit. They really take up alot of the Skymasters...
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