Fairchild Club Forum

' Great job Frank.  I await your follow-report.I too have struggled with this monster.  Have used a metal stem extender that works well but is a bit of a painto get screwed on the existing stem since it is at such an angle that you have to use a screwdriver (or some similar tool) to clear it from th...

'  I've shared document with you through Google Docs. 


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'Have a 165 Warner on my 24.  Have always used AeroShell 100W Ashless Disperant. Seems to be very good.  Also use it in my C-85 cub.  Only used mineral oil for breakins.Roger StarrN77630  From: "Dennis Strong DStrong@kodiakroofing.com [fairchildclub]" To: "fairchildclub@yahoogroups.co...

'No it was not Karp's. Was Sierra Specialty Automotive.  But they retired in 2013! However their website is still up and they mention Karp's and a couple of others as alternative sources.  You might like to look at Sierra's site.'Roger From:  Thomas Rood tdrood@yahoo.com [fairchildclub]" To: &q...

'Yes, I had my F24 master cylinders sleeved and bored a few years ago by a fellow in CA. If needed I could look up the name.  Was very good job.Roger StarrNC77630 From: "Thomas Rood tdrood@yahoo.com [fairchildclub]" To: "fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 ...

'I have also been advised that some places that deal with motorcylce tires may be able to help.Schwab refused to mount my tailwheel tire.  So use a local independant shop owned by a pilot.Roger StarrNC87330 From: "Curt Kinchen ptcurt@gmail.com [fairchildclub]" To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups...

'Tim,Believe I have the same cylinders in my brake system.  Used some parts from NAPA haudraulic kit #1 to rebuilt them.  Think the cup was one item used.  Also had the cylinders resleeved and bored by a fellow in CA. Roger StarrNC77630 From: "trp.8888@yahoo.com [fairchildclub]" To: fairch...

'John,Would love to see the label.  However, as you may have seen the picture was removed from from your message.  Maybe you could post it to the group site or send it directly to me at rstarr@dslnorthwest.net. Roger StarrNC77630  On Thursday, August 28, 2014 6:19 PM, "'John Ellis' johnee35@att...

'Have a W165 on my Fairchild 24.  Use about 18 - 19 inches which gives me about 1850-1900 rpm.  Have been burning 10.5-11.5 gph.  I a bit higher than I have experienced on another 24 with a 165.  What is you fuel burn?? On Monday, August 18, 2014 7:43 AM, "lowea1@comcast.net [fairchildclub]&quo...

'I use a wheelbarrow inter-tube on my standard 10" tire on my 24.  Purchased at a local tire store. The stem alignment leaves something to be desired.  This could be my installing it!  Tried several times to get to line up, but stem rests against one side of the wheel which makes checking press...