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Forum: Messages 03-26-04, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,879
Posted By kevin
Actually, it occurs to me to ask, if you are...

Actually, it occurs to me to ask, if you are reading this message because you found the site via the postcard we mailed recently, please respond and let us know. If you would prefer not to register,...
Forum: Messages 03-26-04, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,879
Posted By kevin
There has been an increase in the traffic on the...

There has been an increase in the traffic on the site (but not huge), and I've gotten 10 or so emails from folks who found the site from the postcard and wrote to say they were glad to find it. I am...
Forum: Messages 03-23-04, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,036
Posted By kevin
Ken, I have had the surging you are talking...

Ken,

I have had the surging you are talking about in my '73 P, but 4" seems a bit excessive. 2" surges have turned out to be the wastegate, as the other gentlemen suggested. Just lubricate...
Forum: Messages 03-19-04, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,029
Posted By kevin
Man, I hope Larry is still speaking to me after...

Man, I hope Larry is still speaking to me after this thread...

I disagree again. I would never use a shop that has done lots of work for the current owner to do a prebuy. Here is why.

Over the...
Forum: Messages 03-15-04, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,372
Posted By kevin
The document that Jim pointed you toward has a...

The document that Jim pointed you toward has a photograph in it.

Kevin
Forum: Messages 03-14-04, 11:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 29,168
Posted By kevin
Adding to Mark's reply: The buzzing in the rear...

Adding to Mark's reply:

The buzzing in the rear seats does not seem normal to me, or at least it is not normal for a '65 normally aspirated or a '73 P337. I can't think of what it would be.

The...
Forum: Messages 03-11-04, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 40,294
Posted By kevin
I'd like to add one other possibility to Pete's...

I'd like to add one other possibility to Pete's excellent summary. On my 73, I have frequently seen alternator inop lights come on intermittantly, or even solid, due to unbalanced voltage regulators...
Forum: Messages 03-10-04, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,407
Posted By kevin
David, I don't agree with Larry's comment that...

David,

I don't agree with Larry's comment that "as long as you are not making metal, you will be fine." (Sorry Larry.) You can have failures, including catastrophic failures, with no unusual...
Forum: Messages 03-05-04, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,332
Posted By kevin
A title search will find the previous owners for...

A title search will find the previous owners for you, but I know of no place on the web to find the information.

Anyway, that is not one of the airplanes I looked at. Sounds like Rick has some...
Forum: Messages 03-04-04, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,332
Posted By kevin
Kevin, What is the color and N number of the...

Kevin,

What is the color and N number of the airplane you are looking at? And who are the last couple of owners? I looked at purchaseing airplane at DVT a few years ago, I may have some knowledge...
Forum: Messages 03-03-04, 04:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,336
Posted By kevin
I spent $2700 the last time I R&R'd an engine. I...

I spent $2700 the last time I R&R'd an engine. I can't remember the shop rate, I think $55 per hour.

Kevin
Forum: Messages 03-03-04, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,465
Posted By kevin
Mine worked flawlessly, except for AD inspections...

Mine worked flawlessly, except for AD inspections which were a pain, for nearly five years.

Kevin
Forum: Messages 03-02-04, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 14,036
Posted By kevin
Having had one with intercoolers, I can tell you...

Having had one with intercoolers, I can tell you that NOT having them will make your maintenance costs lower. Other than that, the benefits of intercoolers are controversial. CPA's position is that...
Forum: Messages 03-01-04, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,880
Posted By kevin
You are allowed to polish, I had this done to the...

You are allowed to polish, I had this done to the windshield on my P337 once, to repair a small scratch. There are stringent limits about how far you can take this, check with your A&P.

Kevin
Forum: Messages 02-28-04, 09:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 156,335
Posted By kevin
The agenda is posted and the $995 thing is in the...

The agenda is posted and the $995 thing is in the agenda. However, to be clear, the $995 seminar is two days long, we are scheduled for two hours, so obviously it will be compressed and abbreviated....
Forum: Messages 02-25-04, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,284
Posted By kevin
Posting the name and contact info for the company...

Posting the name and contact info for the company is just fine. Thanks for asking.

Kevin
Forum: Messages 02-24-04, 10:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,336
Posted By kevin
I believe, although I am not sure, that the C...

I believe, although I am not sure, that the C engine delivered today has the heavy case as well. I don't think Continental ships the light case for any reman or new engine today.

Kevin
Forum: Messages 02-23-04, 11:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,241
Posted By kevin
One more thing Marco. Please don't post the same...

One more thing Marco. Please don't post the same message in more than one forum. The copy of your message posted in Aircraft for Sale has been deleted. Aircraft for Sale is for listings of...
Forum: Messages 02-23-04, 11:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,241
Posted By kevin
Marco, Jerry's right, there are multiple...

Marco,

Jerry's right, there are multiple opinions, but here are mine, based on owning two Skymasters over the course of six years or so.

1. Cessna did a poor job on designing both engine baffle...
Forum: Messages 02-21-04, 03:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,336
Posted By kevin
I bought two reman engines through Airpower a...

I bought two reman engines through Airpower a couple of years ago, and was very pleased with the service. I too had a warranty issue with one of the engines, and the folks at Airpower bent over...
Forum: Messages 02-18-04, 04:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 47,023
Posted By kevin
As you can see from the rest of this thread,...

As you can see from the rest of this thread, there are a lot of opinions, but I'll start. I would consider them run out. The top overhaul was just a way to get some more life out of engines. If I...
Forum: Messages 02-18-04, 09:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 35,657
Posted By kevin
Here is a thread on 336 vs 337...

Here is a thread on 336 vs 337 models:

http://www.337skymaster.com/messages/showthread.php?s=&threadid=311

Kevin
Forum: Messages 02-18-04, 09:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 156,335
Posted By kevin
The fly-in is currently announced on both the...

The fly-in is currently announced on both the home page of the site (www.337skymaster.com) and the Calendar page. Or you can go directly to the fly-in information page...
Forum: Messages 02-17-04, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,642
Posted By kevin
Greg and all, The files appear to have been...

Greg and all,

The files appear to have been removed from Bob Cook's server, and my login privileges on that server seem to have been revoked. I will email Bob, see if this is a mistake, or if he...
Forum: Messages 02-17-04, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,562
Posted By kevin
Richard, Please send me whatever other pictures...

Richard,

Please send me whatever other pictures you would like posted, rather than put them in messages here. I will expedite making a web page for them in addition to the ones you have already...
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