Fairchild Club Forum

'I am flying a PT-19 for a friend. What oil level do you find that works best. When I bring it up to 4gal cold, it ends up everywhere. The owner says he thinks it needs 4gal cold but I think that is wrong. He is old and dosn't remember where the plane runs best.

Save me again Fairchild club ...

'Where is the best place to mount an air oil seperator on a PT-19 . Should the return be in tha tank vent?

Michael'

'I have had an interesting string of events with a 440 and am now
considering a total rebuild. Who is the person you recommend as an
expert on this engine so I can decide which path to go down.

Thanks, Michael Steiger'

'This club has helped me with %100 results and I need advise/help again.

In dealing with a sick 440, I found 2 broken valve springs. Both on the
#2 cyl. Upon dissambly I saw the cam dosnt ride on all of the journals
correctly. I do believe it needs a line bore and after running a strait
edge ...

'I centered both mag indexs prior to pulling the mags and did not move
the prop . After mag overhaul, I restabbed and it worked well for the
right but not Quite correct with the left. I would like to find out
how to verify the engine is at 25 degress BTDC and try and stab the
left mag again ...

'Hey, I want to check the timing on the mags of a buddys PT-19. He
has the 200 hp 440. The 3 manuals he has for the pland have no info
on how to do this. What manual is available or can anyone scan the
info??

Cheers, Michael'

'I am currently tracing ignition issues with my 200hp Ranger and
concluded I am in need of a ignition harness. Anyone have any ideas
where to find one. I see J&C might be a source but cannot find a
website or email...Michael'

'James, Your message was scrambled and nothing came across. Please
resend. Thanks..


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> James
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'I need a part # or info on where I can obtain motor mounts for a PT-
19 with the Ranger 440. Lord is being difficult because I dont have a
part # and there is no part # on the ones I have, just the patten #.

Can any body help? Michael'