| jdeas |
10-26-2014 05:21 AM |
Looking better
Jimmy, I am worried about fretting. Another data point for this engine. The engine was torn down to install a new cam then sat pickled on a shelf for more than seven years. From conversations with others, all the seals are most likely dried out and prone to leak. I did replace the sump and front seal.
It may come down to to splitting the case but the option of using a ridged filler (Loctite 290) over proseal was to address how fretting may continue with a soft surface treatment where a solid penetrating sealer would help combat it.
Last test flight was 1.5hr and the leak is pretty much gone.:)
I plan to keep an eye on the seam and if it opens back up I'll re-evaluate the situation to split the case. The engine is old but the hrs are lower than expected. Under 1700 TT and only 150 SMOH
As for the fuel lines, there is another clamp just out of the picture. The engine was in a Piper and the lines are as supplied. Reading the document, I appear to be within compliance as to supported lengths, clamps, etc.
Thanks to all for the suggestions!
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