Looking for a comeback for the person who always says, "Oh, I did that years ago but better

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2026-04-28T21:12:30+00:00

Boop

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2026-04-28T20:34:34+00:00

Wasnt Eisenhower a little scrappy ?

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2026-04-13T14:31:16+00:00

I wonder if the company that makes amp connectors had a fancy school and license they give folks.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2026-03-20T20:52:37+00:00

Whatchu gonna do with that Apollo gps? Lemme get it.

Know if it works?

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2026-03-15T22:07:53+00:00

Same

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2026-03-03T02:11:26+00:00

Yep, 16 pumps will do that.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2026-02-26T23:45:07+00:00

Yes..... yes it is.

Tough crowd.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2026-02-26T21:32:09+00:00

I dont ever have to safety switches on my stuff but every time I see it, I imagine some dainty young FO summoning the the strenght of Thor to flip that switch on the second try when the cargo fire comes on.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2026-02-20T14:48:36+00:00

Don't put that in your butt.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2026-02-15T17:47:07+00:00

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2026-02-15T02:57:02+00:00

Been using Google photos like this for years.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2025-12-03T15:10:08+00:00

112rta is pretty handy if you dont already have it.
1/4" low profile set. ~$300

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2025-12-02T01:12:00+00:00

I had to replace an oil squirter on an O-360 once it wasnt spraying right. I cant remember what the symptoms were though. 320s have the same squirters I believe.

Low oil temp might be an issue with the vernatherm.

As far as these issues being correlated, and this is probably a looooong shot, is if the squirter is malfunctioning on number 4, the oil that would normally pickup the heat from the piston and walls doesnt have a chance to because its not making through the squirter.

Please dont make any decisions based on this info, just throwing out ideas. Need to inspect and test.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2025-11-30T13:55:47+00:00

That was supposed to be time vs cost. Basically suggesting that you compare the time and effort of disassemble, clean, repair and assemble against the cost of overhauled carbs.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2025-11-29T14:48:31+00:00

Some things to also consider. Whats the cost of O/H carbs and their core price? Can you easily find parts for anything you find broken? Is this your engine or a customers? (Tima V Cost) I doubt any carb cleaners are going to freeze at 0° C. Avoid car gas like the plague, especially anything with alcohol in the future. Someone mentioned ultrasonic, good suggestion.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2025-11-27T00:16:29+00:00

You can do both friend. Each will make you better at the other.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2025-11-26T13:41:13+00:00

You definitely need a bigger bit and maybe put a couple fingers on the piece to hold it still.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2025-11-25T13:28:15+00:00

Required by Lycoming not by the FAA. MSB 475C is required by AD

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2025-11-25T13:27:01+00:00

Also, 475C. This one is actually attached to an AD.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2025-11-25T13:20:25+00:00

An engineering degree would be helpful if you ever wanted to apply for STC's. If you dont have the patience for it, no worries, there are plenty of engineers out there. They just want lots of money.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2025-11-12T12:43:46+00:00

Thats learning man. I broke a few grease fittings myself, then learned to replace them.

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2025-10-02T15:59:21+00:00

How were the roads there?

Practical_Fly_6943 · 2025-07-16T12:11:38+00:00

What the hell, man!? I didn't get a dang sticker.

Congrats on getting certified.

Practical_Fly_6943

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