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  • lipper03
    lipper03 replied to the thread Cowl Trimming Question.
    Did you even read my post or check out my log? I wrote what I did and I have lots of pictures, so the attitude needs to get checked sir...
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    johnpaul44 replied to the thread Counterfeit spark plugs NGK 3961 Spark Plug - BR8ES.
    i have only been buying from sparkplugs.com or ngk.com , have had no issue so far in the last few years for spark plugs
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    Norman CYYJ replied to the thread Countersunk pull rivets for nutplate?.
    If you just installing nut plates use the cheapest rivets you can find they are not structural they are only holding the nut in place...
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    clarenceoveur replied to the thread Pmag internal temps..
    The old dot comes right off. Clean the area with isopropyl and put your new stickers on.
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    clarenceoveur replied to the thread Pmag internal temps..
    I put in a call to Hartzell yesterday and did get a call back today. The person that called me back seemed knowledgeable and was very...
  • Ironflight
    Ironflight reacted to CF86301's post in the thread Countersunk pull rivets for nutplate? with Like Like.
    Spruce says the CCC-32 is 3/32" and the holes should be drilled to #41.
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    Norman CYYJ reacted to tom_AZ's post in the thread LOP dilemma with Like Like.
    I run ROP for takeoff and climb. I lean modestly during climb, targeting EGTs of 1300 or so, but still well ROP. RVs climb so well...
  • Carlos151
    Carlos151 reacted to DrillBit's post in the thread coast to coast with Like Like.
    We just got back flying our -9A from Livermore, CA to Bar Harbor, ME and back again. Switched to a northern from a southern route on...
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    stigaro replied to the thread Cowl Trimming Question.
    I don’t know, you said you could comment on the EXP-119. What would you tell someone cutting the cowls for a -119? Should I follow all...
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    FlyingDiver replied to the thread Trimming wing skins.
    Any recommendations for a battery operated one? Any experience with the Milwaukee ones?
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    CTCole replied to the thread Trimming wing skins.
    Belt sander, or sanding block, depending on how much to remove.
  • petehowell
    petehowell reacted to lr172's post in the thread LOP dilemma with Like Like.
    The Lyc operating manual tells you for economy cruise to lean to roughness then richen until smooth. For a carb, that will be around...
  • petehowell
    petehowell reacted to FlyinTiger's post in the thread LOP dilemma with Like Like.
    I was skeptical at first about LOP. Then I tested it out over the years on dozens of different normally aspirated Lycoming and...
  • SkyDweller
    SkyDweller reacted to tom_AZ's post in the thread LOP dilemma with Like Like.
    I run ROP for takeoff and climb. I lean modestly during climb, targeting EGTs of 1300 or so, but still well ROP. RVs climb so well...
  • bjdecker
    bjdecker reacted to RV8JD's post in the thread LOP dilemma with Like Like.
    Regarding “too cool” CHTs. From the Lycoming (I)O-360 Operator’s Manual:
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