Fairchild Club Forum

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> Dave,
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> Do they need to be wire wheels? I may have a pair with brakes.
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> Gene Lehman
> 937-833-5456
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'Never heard of Harris. A month is not bad at all. The shop I use that is
in the same building as I am is running an easy month as well.

I would go with Forest Lovely but he is out on the big Ford Tour at the
moment..

Regards,
Gene Lehman'

'Chris, I do Fairchild valuations, prebuys, insurance checkouts (Butler Brown Ins. 1-800-934-7763), delivery pilot services, etc. We can even restore one to your desires. I am moving to Phoenix Sept. 1st. so I will be easily accessible to you. I will be helping manage a restoration shop there. Red M...

'John,

Can you email a picture of the tailwheel strut to me?

Thanks,

Gene Lehman
Gene@vintagewings.com



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'For those of you trying to locate Phillips XC 25-60. You can order it through Johnson's Oil in El Reno, OK. 405-262-1966 JJOC2501@aol.com They can ship it to you or maybe help find a local distributor through Phillips. Gene Lehman Vintage Wings, Inc. BY the way. We need the FWF for a 165 Warner 24W...

'IT is Phillips 25-60 xc. Try that and i will contact my distributor.

Gene Lehman


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'Earl,
I use the first method. I have found the second method can make it hard to start a hot engine. When using the first method you just prime it, open the throttle a little and start it.

For what it is worth.

Gene Lehman


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'Tom,

Thanks. I hope everyone will try it! I can buy it locally but I will pass this on also.

Gene


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'You guys need to make sure they are clean and the proper Asbestos lining material. Then check your bands for a week spot. Some times they will flex only in one spot due to fatigue. Also make sure they are of the same thickness and the drums are the same thickness. (One may have been replaced and no...

'You guys need to make sure they are clean and the proper Asbestos lining material. Then check your bands for a weak spot. Some times they will flex only in one spot due to fatigue. Also make sure they are of the same thickness and the drums are the same thickness. (One may have been replaced and no...