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Unread 10-06-09, 10:54 PM
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Thanks Ernie for the info on the dye penetrant inspection, I was unaware of that test.

Herb,
This airplane has been in my family for many years, in storage in a hanger. I know 800 hours is pretty incredible. It's got to be one of the lower time Skymasters around. After I earned my multi-engine rating, I started flying it in January ('09). It's an awesome aircraft. Unfortunately, I had a main gear door actuator fail and result in a main gear up/rear prop strike. Thus, the new engine. See my posts from July. Fortunately, the insurance company is covering part of the engine cost.
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Unread 10-07-09, 10:00 PM
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factory reman.

Todd,

Are you getting the heavy case upgrade,? Looking at my old paper work (05/06/04) it was called:
CD1-TCM Core upgrade $1000.00. guy paris....
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Unread 10-08-09, 01:00 AM
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As I understand it, I am getting the heavy case, the VAR crank, and the new style starter. This is just off the top of my head. I don't have the paperwork and notes with me right now for all the details. I am happy to share any of this info in more detail if you're interested. Also, if there are any pictures anyone would like to see of the process, I'm happy to post them too.
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Todd,
if it were me, I would pass on the new starter and stick with the old style, seems the old one has caused less problems with the starter adapter. When you get the new engine, just swap the starters and keep the one you have. Just my .02
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Unread 10-08-09, 10:09 AM
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Jeff,
Thanks. I have been soliciting opinions on the new starters and have been getting mixed reviews. I still have time to decide which starter to use. Anybody else willing to throw their two cents in?
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Unread 10-08-09, 10:38 AM
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Todd's factory reman.

Todd,

I in my humble opinion would find a core for the alternator and KEEP a almost new old stock one. guy paris
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Unread 10-08-09, 12:34 PM
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Thanks Guy, that's a good idea. I've done that on the vacuum pump, but I didn't think of the alternator.
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