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Forum: Messages 07-09-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 147,112
Posted By tomcomet
Thanks for watching. I am glad you got something...

Thanks for watching. I am glad you got something out of the episodes and that it turned out the way it did.
Forum: Messages 07-09-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 147,112
Posted By tomcomet
My New Youtube Channel

Hello. I just published my new YouTube channel about my flying adventures in my Cessna 337 Skymaster among other things. The first two part episode is all about ferrying two Lake Buccaneer aircraft...
Forum: Messages 04-10-19, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 137,020
Posted By tomcomet
Great, yet another awesome thing I need to add to...

Great, yet another awesome thing I need to add to my "must get" list...
Forum: Messages 04-09-19, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 137,020
Posted By tomcomet
Bikes in a 337- Yes!

I often take two bikes with me in my 337. It is awesome! The only caveat is they are folding bikes like this - https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5053-259/Origami-Bicycle and I am lucky enough to have a...
Forum: Messages 02-11-19, 07:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 318,072
Posted By tomcomet
I have a few but they are not great. Will take...

I have a few but they are not great. Will take all the cowl covers off and do full pics soon.
Forum: Messages 02-08-19, 02:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 318,072
Posted By tomcomet
We have tried changing probes and the high heat...

We have tried changing probes and the high heat issue does not move so it is not the probe. Yes, checking the injector is one of the next things on our list, however, these are all new GAMI...
Forum: Messages 02-07-19, 04:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 318,072
Posted By tomcomet
Follow Up Question...

On both front and rear engine #1 & #2 start out colder for both EGT & CHT. The only difference on the front engine the temps all converge and stay together for the most part once warmed up whereas in...
Forum: Messages 02-07-19, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 318,072
Posted By tomcomet
#1 Rear Still Hot

So the factory remans are in and I have 30+ hours on them. The breakin went smoothly, temps and oil consumption are down and everything is going great except for my old nemesis - high #1 rear...
Forum: Messages 11-13-18, 08:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 453,824
Posted By tomcomet
I just signed up for Savvy Pro last night. I am...

I just signed up for Savvy Pro last night. I am waiting to see their take on things now...
Forum: Messages 11-13-18, 08:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 453,824
Posted By tomcomet
Very low. 1qt per 10 hrs aprox...

Very low. 1qt per 10 hrs aprox...
Forum: Messages 11-12-18, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 453,824
Posted By tomcomet
We are going to change the oil at 20hours. Using...

We are going to change the oil at 20hours. Using around 1QT per 10 hours now. I don't subscribe to the paid Savvy service. Perhaps I should...
Forum: Messages 11-12-18, 03:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 453,824
Posted By tomcomet
I will get this...

I will get this...
Forum: Messages 11-12-18, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 453,824
Posted By tomcomet
2 New Engines & High Temps

So I recently replaced both my 40 year old past TBO IO 360Gs with factory remanufactured IO 360 GB2Bs on my 1977 Reims F337G. I had a cracked cylinder in the rear and that led us down the rabbit...
Forum: Messages 08-14-18, 05:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 866,318
Posted By tomcomet
They could but that was going to make the cost to...

They could but that was going to make the cost to rebuild higher than buying a factory remanufactured straight from Continental WITH a warranty and a higher TBO (1700hrs as opposed to 1500). The...
Forum: Messages 08-13-18, 05:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 866,318
Posted By tomcomet
My issue was that I had non-VAR crankshafts so no...

My issue was that I had non-VAR crankshafts so no shop would rebuild my engines and all of them suggested I buy factory remanufactured right from Continental. I had very few options...
Forum: Messages 08-13-18, 10:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 866,318
Posted By tomcomet
$43KUSD each. Yikes..!

$43KUSD each. Yikes..!
Forum: Messages 08-13-18, 05:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 866,318
Posted By tomcomet
Thanks!

Thanks for the assistance. I have decided to bite the bullet and go with two factory remanufactured engines from Continental. Big $$$ but hopefully the end to my problems for good.
Forum: Parts For Sale 08-13-18, 04:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 151,633
Posted By tomcomet
Thanks!

Thanks for the assistance. I have decided to bite the bullet and go with two factory remanufactured engines from Continental. Big $$$ but hopefully the end to my problems for good.
Forum: Messages 07-31-18, 09:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 866,318
Posted By tomcomet
I agree. It is a very sound AC and I have grown...

I agree. It is a very sound AC and I have grown somewhat attached to the old girl. Lets find a solution and some cost effective engines...
Forum: Messages 07-30-18, 08:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 866,318
Posted By tomcomet
The front engine has the exact same history and...

The front engine has the exact same history and symptoms so it is almost certainly in identical shape. The rear engine was running great apart from running hot (like all 337s except for John...
Forum: Parts For Sale 07-30-18, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 151,633
Posted By tomcomet
Wanted - IO360G Engines

I need to replace one and eventually two on the engines on my 1977 F337G Skymaster. Mine are non-VAR crankshafts so rebuilding is too $$ and factory remans are way too much $$$$$$. Any assistance...
Forum: Messages 07-30-18, 08:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 866,318
Posted By tomcomet
I like this in concept but I am told overhaul is...

I like this in concept but I am told overhaul is NOT an option for me due to the non VAR crankshafts. By the time a brand new crankshaft is factored in factory remans become a more viable option at...
Forum: Messages 07-30-18, 03:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 866,318
Posted By tomcomet
My Sad 337 Engine Story

So I went ahead and bought the 1977 Reims F337G with the high time engines for what I thought was a good price. I had the knowledge that the engines would "one day" need attention, rebuilding or...
Forum: Messages 12-12-17, 05:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 270,801
Posted By tomcomet
Gear Swing Video

This is what it looked like in the shop this morning - https://vimeo.com/247046941
Forum: Messages 12-12-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 270,801
Posted By tomcomet
Our Progress Today...

I wouldn't call that a rant but it is a pretty great story and a really good way to get your point across. Thanks for sharing that!

I visited the shop in order to witness the gear swing today so I...
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