dan
Well Known Member
I have an IO-360-A1B6. Angle valve. Oh, also, it's an angle valve.
So I'm looking for a Lycoming ST-310 fixture to do a wobble test. Seems like a few sources will sell me one for just north of $2000. Sign me up for two.
I ran across Lycoming Service Letter No. L234B. Subject: Tool Rental Program.
Score! So I contacted my local Lycoming distributor (Aviall in Cincinnati) and they had no idea what I was talking about. I've tried contacting Lycoming but haven't gotten a response.
I've of course seen this one: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/valvewobble.php?clickkey=34395 ...for about $200, and it *says* it "will work on a angle vaule engine" (but should I believe the 4th grader who wrote that?).
Do I have a cheaper option? Anybody out there have an ST-310 in their possession, willing to part with it for a week or two? I'll pay shipping plus the cost of bubble wrap and a little extra for your emotional distress in its absence.
All you IO-390'ers out there, somebody's gotta have one of these puppies...
Did I mention I have an angle valve?
So I'm looking for a Lycoming ST-310 fixture to do a wobble test. Seems like a few sources will sell me one for just north of $2000. Sign me up for two.
I ran across Lycoming Service Letter No. L234B. Subject: Tool Rental Program.
"Lycoming Engines is pleased to announce a special tool rental program. This program is designed to support your need for special tools required for maintaining Lycoming reciprocating engines. Please check Lycoming Special Tool Catalog SSP-384 for proper tool application.
This tool rental program will be available through the normal Lycoming parts distribution network.
Contact your local Lycoming distributor to arrange for tool rental. Many tools are available for rental on a first come, first serve basis. A nominal rental fee per tool will be charged. The distributor will provide the factory with customer name and shipping address."
Score! So I contacted my local Lycoming distributor (Aviall in Cincinnati) and they had no idea what I was talking about. I've tried contacting Lycoming but haven't gotten a response.
I've of course seen this one: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/valvewobble.php?clickkey=34395 ...for about $200, and it *says* it "will work on a angle vaule engine" (but should I believe the 4th grader who wrote that?).
Do I have a cheaper option? Anybody out there have an ST-310 in their possession, willing to part with it for a week or two? I'll pay shipping plus the cost of bubble wrap and a little extra for your emotional distress in its absence.
All you IO-390'ers out there, somebody's gotta have one of these puppies...
Did I mention I have an angle valve?