Fairchild Club Forum

'I have set of 4" wheels and brakes in Alaska that I would trade for the Clevelands. I do not have an original tailwheel. These brakes are on a 135 Cub and I assume that they are the same that are on the J-3. Let me know. --- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "Buell Powell" wrote: > H...

'Thanks for your comments. The Curtis Reed is on the plane covered by a 337 referencing the PT 26 and Widgeon with the 6-440-C5 engine. I am aquiring a wood prop. --- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, danMichael wrote: > On Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at 11:16 PM, longmere2 wrote: > > > Is anyone using...

'Is anyone using a Curtis Reed propeller on their Ranger 200 hp engine
on the Fairchild 24? I have received some conflicting reports and
comments on the benefits or detractions on using this propeller. Any
comments? Is there a benefit of wood over metal propeller?'

'Does anyone know where I can find a hub cap retaining clip for a 10"
Hayes wheel? Also, does anyone have a hub cap for the same wheel?'

'I have a set, but they are back in Alaska. I won't be heading back up until mid May. --- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Mueller" wrote: > > Hey group, > Recently had both front wheels off. Took them to a machine shop to > have them turned down a little, just to clean 'em up, squar...

'I have about 450 hours on my engine, and to the best of my knowledge it has always run on mineral oil. A mechanic suggested that I switch to an AD oil. This has always been a no no. Any thoughts? --- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, Michael Denest wrote: > One thing Mark did not mention is the oil...