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'To the person I was talking with yesterday about an engine, I apologize.. I was in my car, wrote your email address down, then proceed to lose it.. I do have a 200 hp engine almost ready to run on test stand.. The only thing needed is to install new bushings in the engine mounts, assemble on engine...

'No STC I make a log bok entry: Repair leaking front crankcase cover.. John On 9/25/2019 12:09 PM, dave@hadfield.ca [fairchildclub] wrote: > > > Thanks John. > > I don't want to ask anything awkward, but was there a STC for that? My > F-24W is in standard-category. > > Dave > > > '

'Dave, If the main bearings and ball bearing are good, this will work.. I've done this on a couple of engines where customer wanted a positive seal.. Remove the plate, add material, machine bore of plate to hold an oil seal..Remove oil slinger, remove angle and replace.. Probably surface on nut wher...

'Good morning... Engine crankshaft stroke is 5.5 inches.. Engine running at 2200 RPM.. 1 minute piston travels 24,200 inches, 2016 feet 1 hour piston travels 1,452,000 inches, 121,000 feet.. 1 hour piston travels 22.9 miles.. Piston travel never crossed my mind until last night.. John'

'Hi to all Attachment is picture of data plate with stamping just below.. This is my first one.. Have you ever seen an engine stamped like this.. Engine was accepted 1-23-1941 Parks 12-03-41 480:00 480.36 engine time ( 4 days before pearl Harbor ) ( I guess time in service ) Parks 9-30-42 850:36 370...

'Good morning,

As requested copy of SB 116 is attached..?? I also included supplement 5,
referencing SB 116.

John Ellis



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'This FWIW information... I checked into this several years ago with Hastings engineering.. The width of the automotive ring is about .0155 thicker.. The groove may be deep enough to accept .031 thousands more ring, I don't know either way, as I didn't go any farther.. I don't use automotive rings, ...

'Hello, A customer sent me an engine to rebuild along with the accessories to mount every thing on engine mount.. I'm sorry to advise of his passing the week I finished the engine.. After reaching a settlement with the estate, I sold the engine.. I have the accessory items listed below that I haven'...

'Good morning,

I need to have a C-11 tach repaired.. Can anyone suggest
a good shop..

Thanks, John'

'Make up an Aeroquip hose for each size, connect hoses using a AN919- fitting. Don't remember hose size.. Works fine.. John Ellis Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > *From:* "Ranchaero Wing Shop david@ranchaerowingshop.com > [fairchildclub]" > > *Date:* March 21, 2018 at 6:20:23...