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by MikeDA
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Operation
Topic: Replacement Air Maze Air Filter Element
Replies: 2
Views: 2870

Re: Replacement Air Maze Air Filter Element

I have a filter screen. PM me for details

Mike
by MikeDA
Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:30 am
Forum: Engines and Props
Topic: 200 HP Ranger loses power on one side
Replies: 1
Views: 1664

Re: 200 HP Ranger loses power on one side

Don't know who rebuilt your mags but I can almost guarantee it's not the leads. I've got more than 600 hrs behind a Ranger and your problem definitely sounds like a bad mag or grounded points. The easiest way is to pull the right magneto and test it. Also check your mag switch. I can't see a scenari...
by MikeDA
Wed Sep 06, 2023 5:56 am
Forum: Maintenance of Shared Components
Topic: Oil Leakage
Replies: 7
Views: 2960

Re: Oil Leakage

With a little more than 600 hrs behind a Ranger (three different engines) my experience has shown most of the blow-by occurs during the first 1/2 hour of flight. I'll go through about a pint in the first half hour and after an hour, virtually nothing additional. Depending on the quality of your last...
by MikeDA
Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: Maintenance of Shared Components
Topic: Ranger Cylinder Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 1845

Re: Ranger Cylinder Replacement

Not sure about the long F24 mount but I've done it many times with shorter mounts. Just be ready to spend a lot of time on a short stool looking up. You might even have an easier time because you'll have better access to the scavenge pump behind the cam box. Just lots of wrench turning and safety wi...
by MikeDA
Tue Aug 16, 2022 12:29 pm
Forum: Parts Sources
Topic: Ranger motor mount bushings
Replies: 7
Views: 3600

Re: Ranger motor mount bushings

Brad Ball still has some isolation dampers. Santa Paula, CA.

Who's doing your o'haul?'

Mike
by MikeDA
Thu Feb 17, 2022 3:07 pm
Forum: Parts Sources
Topic: Ranger cyllnder overhaul
Replies: 2
Views: 2227

Ranger cyllnder overhaul

Learned recently that Harrison machine has gone out of business and, as far as I know, they were the only folks who were set up to fully overhaul Ranger cylinders including rechroming, replacing valve seats and guides. Anyone here know of another outfit that can reliably do this work?