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'And after several years the Deleon warps and the carburetor leaks worse the ever.

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On Oct 3, 2018, at 11:36 AM, pontiac4024r@yahoo.com [fairchildclub] wrote:


Why are you asking for a stainless steel needle? They have not been available in the overhaul kits for years. The kits have had ...

'Turns out the generator is not charging at all. So we will begin the hunt for the problem.

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On Feb 12, 2018, at 8:17 PM, Robert Etter robertetter@ymail.com [fairchildclub] wrote:


I would have to say that you would need to look at the data plate for each item, and add them up. Modern stuff ...

'What would the average amp output be for generator on the pt-26. Will it keep up with a modern radio, transponder & intercom? Thanks for any input!

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'Bob, thank you for your reply! I am hoping flashing the field or polarizing will solve the problem. I read somewhere that if a generator sits along time without being used the field windings will loose their magnetism, a quick touch from the positive side of the battery to the armature terminal ...

'Generator either not charging or charging very little, I assume it is either the voltage regulator or the generator itself. Having never worked on one, my question is, is there anything in particular I should look for or look out for?
By the way, we resolved the brake issue on this airplane. I ...

'Does anyone have experience or know of someone that has installed a metal propeller on a PT-23 with a w-670 continental engine. A very common installation on a Stearman. The TCDS only specs out wood so a 337 would be required. Any help would be appreciated

Dave

On Jan 16, 2018, at 3:27 PM ...

'We did not bleed them in a 2 point attitude, but we did as the book said , pressurized the system to about 5 psi, pushed the brake pedal down, then open the bleeder. Got loads of air the first time , a little less the second time and very little the third time, none the 4th or 5th time and have ...

'I am hoping someone can offer some advise on my expander tube brakes...no w are not going to convert to Cleveland...at least not yet.

Completely flushed system, replaced both expander tubes with NOS tubes, really old but seemed pliable enough. Installed new brake blocks. Had white post ...

'I am also looking for a couple of master cylinders for my Pt-23

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On Nov 24, 2017, at 1:11 PM, Ranchaero Wing Shop david@ranchaerowingshop.com [fairchildclub] wrote:


Anyone have a PT 1" Goodyear master cylinder they could sell me? It
doesn't need to have good cup or o-ring since I'll be ...

'It is 1/2” , I used a brass plug...I don’t think the manual tells you to replace the vented plug, because as far as I know the airplane should not have had a vented plug in it to begin with.

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On Nov 6, 2017, at 9:59 AM, Steve Link steven_link@msn.com [fairchildclub] wrote:



Dang, I've ...