Fairchild Club Forum

'I know this isn't technically a Fairchild question, but some of you have airplanes made by other manufacturers so i thought I would ask. Do any of y'all have any Kinner K5 parts collecting dust anywhere? Heads, carbs, mags, barrels, etc etc etc. Any leads to the secret K5 stash? thanks, Charley'

'Muchas Gracias, I am not in a wild panic to replace them, as a matter of fact, they are pretty neat, but I know necissity may one day dictate a modern plug. Charley --- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "cgalley" wrote: > > Have you tried the plugguy? http://www.plugguy.com/ 1-800-758-448...

'Yessir, I have talked with them and they don't have any 417-S plugs. I know what the designations mean on the Champ. plugs, but am unsure what other BG plugs will work in the holes I've got with the harness I've got. Maybe I was asking them the wrong question. I'll call em up tomorrow and see what ...

'Howdy guys, I am running a 175hp Ranger in my Great Lakes and I have a sparkplug question for y'all. The ignition harness is built for the old BG plugs (BG 417-S) and I have about 20 brand new plugs left, but I was wondering what the equivalent Champion plugs are (for when I run out and build a new...

'Hey fellas,
I have heard two schools of thought on using shorter stubbed exhaust on
Ranger engines instead of the 3 cylinder collectors. One school says it's no
trouble, another says you shock cool the valves. Which is right?
Charley'

'An old Great Lakes. --- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "John Berendt" wrote: > They are not arable at any price I do not know if any exist.What is the > project you are working on? > > John Berendt > Fairchild Club > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Charley Humphrey" > T...

'Does anyone know where I may find an American Cirrus engine or Wright
Gypsy (to complete a project)? Any hints at all will be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks
Charley'