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04-29-2018, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bucking ham, Virginia
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Green gunk is most likely fule dye, probably would be a good idea to blow it out.
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Maule MXT-7(daily flyer)
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Raidial RV-8R Ephanage Done, Wings Done, Fuselage on it's tall Grove gear & engine hung
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04-29-2018, 08:27 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VA Maule
Green gunk is most likely fule dye, probably would be a good idea to blow it out.
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I was thinking oil but fuel is more likely, to your point.
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Steve Melton
Cincinnati, OH
RV-9A, Tip-up, Superior O-320, roller lifters, 160HP, WW 200RV, dual impulse slick mags, oil pressure = 65 psi, EGT = 1300F, flight hours = 800+ for all
Simplicity is the art in design.
I was born an airplane nut. I have no explanation for it.
My Artwork is freely given and published and cannot be patented.
www.rvplasticparts.com
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04-30-2018, 08:38 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Inver Grove Hgts, MN
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After having my carb heat door assy wear badly I replaced my carb heat cable with a button-lock cable, an Aircraft Spruce A-700. When the carb heat is off, the door is now tight against the housing and doesn't vibrate. That has really helped.
The button-lock cable will also hold a partial heat setting for carbureted lean-of -peak operation.
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Mike Hilger
RV-6 N207AM w/G3X, 1,800 hours +
South St. Paul, MN (KSGS)
A&P, EAA Tech Counselor
We're all here because we're not all there...
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04-30-2018, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Boulder, CO
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My non-RV has an ARB Carb Ice Detector from Spruce. It reliably tells me when ice is beginning to form. Small amounts of carb heat can clear it at that point, so your locking cable is a good idea.
Thanks!
Dave
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11-18-2018, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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700 hrs - no detectable wear on linkage
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Steve Melton
Cincinnati, OH
RV-9A, Tip-up, Superior O-320, roller lifters, 160HP, WW 200RV, dual impulse slick mags, oil pressure = 65 psi, EGT = 1300F, flight hours = 800+ for all
Simplicity is the art in design.
I was born an airplane nut. I have no explanation for it.
My Artwork is freely given and published and cannot be patented.
www.rvplasticparts.com
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04-27-2019, 08:39 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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750 hrs no detectable wear
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Steve Melton
Cincinnati, OH
RV-9A, Tip-up, Superior O-320, roller lifters, 160HP, WW 200RV, dual impulse slick mags, oil pressure = 65 psi, EGT = 1300F, flight hours = 800+ for all
Simplicity is the art in design.
I was born an airplane nut. I have no explanation for it.
My Artwork is freely given and published and cannot be patented.
www.rvplasticparts.com
Last edited by Steve Melton : 04-27-2019 at 08:43 PM.
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07-22-2020, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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850 hrs
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Steve Melton
Cincinnati, OH
RV-9A, Tip-up, Superior O-320, roller lifters, 160HP, WW 200RV, dual impulse slick mags, oil pressure = 65 psi, EGT = 1300F, flight hours = 800+ for all
Simplicity is the art in design.
I was born an airplane nut. I have no explanation for it.
My Artwork is freely given and published and cannot be patented.
www.rvplasticparts.com
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07-28-2020, 09:10 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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I ended all the issues with the wire Push Pull cable by going to a cable with a threaded end. I use a rod end fitting. No Mickey Mouse issues. This is an important control and this isn't a place compramise.
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George
Raleigh, NC Area
RV-4, RV-7, ATP, CFII, MEI, 737/757/767
2020 Dues Paid 
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01-17-2021, 06:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Conifer, CO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gmcjetpilot
I ended all the issues with the wire Push Pull cable by going to a cable with a threaded end. I use a rod end fitting. No Mickey Mouse issues. This is an important control and this isn't a place compramise.
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What did you use to replace the push pull cable? I have had problems with my carb heat cable (wore out the hole in the door lever and now the cable broke).
Thanks,
Dan
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Navy Vet
Donation made for 2020
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01-17-2021, 07:01 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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my cable and everything else here is original. 850 hrs. no wear. perfect condition.
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Steve Melton
Cincinnati, OH
RV-9A, Tip-up, Superior O-320, roller lifters, 160HP, WW 200RV, dual impulse slick mags, oil pressure = 65 psi, EGT = 1300F, flight hours = 800+ for all
Simplicity is the art in design.
I was born an airplane nut. I have no explanation for it.
My Artwork is freely given and published and cannot be patented.
www.rvplasticparts.com
Last edited by Steve Melton : 01-17-2021 at 08:30 PM.
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