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Forum: Messages 05-01-24, 02:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,363
Posted By wslade2
You mentioned stec 55x. Is it already in the...

You mentioned stec 55x. Is it already in the plane? Or are you doing new installation? If new installation, where are you sourcing it from?
Forum: Messages 04-21-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 21,025
Posted By wslade2
I wasn't aware genesys was waiting on deposit....

I wasn't aware genesys was waiting on deposit. sorry, missed that.

I went by all the autopilot booths at sun n fun. situation is pretty much as reported here.

Genesys has the STC's with legacy...
Forum: Messages 12-25-23, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 177,499
Posted By wslade2
When did you work with CiES to update their...

When did you work with CiES to update their design? Trying to see if mine are before or after that. I got them about year and half ago.
Forum: Messages 12-25-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 129,471
Posted By wslade2
Moisture settling must have been what caused the...

Moisture settling must have been what caused the pitting in the walls of my calipers.

may be good idea to intermittently bleed the brakes at some interval besides hardly ever.
Forum: Messages 12-25-23, 05:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 177,499
Posted By wslade2
I haven’t had any motor issues….YET! But sure...

I haven’t had any motor issues….YET! But sure would be nice for it not to be a nightmare when it comes…

Already spent the money on CiES install. My capacitance system was nil. Would be nice to have...
Forum: Messages 12-24-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 129,471
Posted By wslade2
I've posted a few times about brakes as I had...

I've posted a few times about brakes as I had quite an issue with softness. Do not take anything for granted. You need to look at all components as these aircraft are getting long in the tooth. ...
Forum: Messages 11-26-23, 05:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 67,472
Posted By wslade2
Any particular idea of the cause? If one didn’t...

Any particular idea of the cause? If one didn’t have a donor plane, ideas on best repair?
Forum: Messages 09-04-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 130,761
Posted By wslade2
Then it probably is mains actuator. Give us tips...

Then it probably is mains actuator. Give us tips and tricks for pulling that. I have had it in my mind to prophylactically pull and overhaul mine.

But two other things (I'm sure you looked at):...
Forum: Messages 09-02-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 130,761
Posted By wslade2
I had a belly leak that was dripping from seam in...

I had a belly leak that was dripping from seam in belly skin. Similarly left a hydraulic stain about size dinner plate after a week. Floorboards up and hydraulic fluid all over from front to back by...
Forum: Messages 07-26-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 50,018
Posted By wslade2
Reminder: there’s recommendations regarding the...

Reminder: there’s recommendations regarding the alternator coupling. When I did my front alternator, I upgraded the coupler. Prior owner had his rear alternator seize, gears stripped and engine...
Forum: Messages 07-17-23, 12:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 88,002
Posted By wslade2
For tailboom I took a countour copier from...

For tailboom I took a countour copier from hardware store and made replica of underside of boom at the support location. I then test fitted cardboard template from that. I used the cardboard to draw...
Forum: Messages 07-07-23, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 73,326
Posted By wslade2
In a crisis, used some good quality...

In a crisis, used some good quality weatherstripping from hardware store and not a drip since. Interested in sourcing the cam lock screws due to rust. Open to any information on that. My previous...
Forum: Messages 06-15-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 33,586
Posted By wslade2
One other thing: I built a cradle for the boom...

One other thing: I built a cradle for the boom (you can barely see it in the background of my photo) to support the boom and reduce twisting motion of the wing since the panel is part of the...
Forum: Messages 06-15-23, 02:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 33,586
Posted By wslade2
I did CiES probes and took all upper panels over...

I did CiES probes and took all upper panels over the tanks off last year. Out of those hundreds of screws, I think one of everything that could complicate it happened.

Did a screw head break off?...
Forum: Messages 06-03-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 24,722
Posted By wslade2
Ditto. I had fuel seeping from one tank to the...

Ditto. I had fuel seeping from one tank to the other. Valve wasn’t providing positive shut off of tanks. I also couldn’t get shut off during fuel strainer servicing. You can try draining your fuel...
Forum: Messages 05-20-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 37,588
Posted By wslade2
Yup. Every time I think they’re unblocked, they...

Yup. Every time I think they’re unblocked, they get blocked again. Don’t take them for granted or think just because you did them recently they’re ok.
Forum: Messages 04-18-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 117,049
Posted By wslade2
Thinking about this problem I am going to...

Thinking about this problem I am going to compartamentalize.

When hooked up to the mule, system works fine. When hooked up to engine driven pump, it doesn't. Sounds like (at least now after your...
Forum: Messages 04-18-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 169,029
Posted By wslade2
Confirming that the substitute swivel by Phenix...

Confirming that the substitute swivel by Phenix works is some pretty awesome news. Solves a major conundrum for 337 mankind.
Forum: Messages 04-16-23, 11:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 169,029
Posted By wslade2
This swivel only has rotational movement in one...

This swivel only has rotational movement in one axis. The OEM swivel not only twists on the long axis but flexes angularly all around the compass. It was mentioned that originally earlier models...
Forum: Messages 04-13-23, 02:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 63,325
Posted By wslade2
Been using this....

Been using this....
Forum: Messages 04-09-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 29,392
Posted By wslade2
On the side windows, an easy option is to replace...

On the side windows, an easy option is to replace the inners with green tint. Did that. Great Lakes had the window channel too.
Forum: Messages 04-09-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,904
Posted By wslade2
I went through brakes nightmare couple years ago....

I went through brakes nightmare couple years ago.

A definite you report is loosing fluid. So you have a leak somewhere. In my experience the leak wasn't obvious. Look for telltale gummy sticky...
Forum: Messages 04-09-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 23,947
Posted By wslade2
I installed a JPI 790 with fuel flow a year ago....

I installed a JPI 790 with fuel flow a year ago. Here is how I mounted my flow transducer. I did have to use a 90 degree fitting after the transducer. With the fittings on, I kind of planned the...
Forum: Messages 04-09-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,692
Posted By wslade2
I did my front mounts a couple years ago. What I...

I did my front mounts a couple years ago. What I recall was they were hard to get and just took what I could find, having to sources from multiple vendors. Each vendor had 1 or two only and not a...
Forum: Messages 04-09-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 148,254
Posted By wslade2
Doug Neiser, Commodore Aerospace. He specializes...

Doug Neiser, Commodore Aerospace. He specializes in 337 parts.
Texas Air Salvage has a 337 listed that they are parting out.
My A&P/IA seems to be always getting something from somewhere for...
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