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At 08:13 PM 1/30/2004 +0000, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >I just bought a 1965 Alon N6353V. I've flown it about 5 hours. I'd appreciate >some help with the following questions: > >1) It currently has lap belts only. I'd like to upgrade to 3 or 4 point >harnesses. Any idea where to get parts? I know there is a 337 on the >ercoupers web site. The parts should be available at any aircraft supply house. Aircraft Spruce comes first to mind. >2) I have painted indicator markings on my header tank floater tube. The tank >seems to stay at nearly full, then drop to about 4 gallons, then pumps back >up to 6 gallons. Is this normal? Could be. They generally drain down a bit in the climb, due to the angle putting the fuel up against the overflow. Level off and they refill, but when you level off is the time you notice that it's down a bit. On the other hand if you're level and it's going down and up, that's not good, may indicate a wheezy fuel pump. >3) When I purchased the plane, the previous owner gave me two old wing tanks. >He said they had small leaks but could be repaired. I'd like to sell them. >How much are they worth? If they're stainless, and not really fouled up (e.g. sloshed with some kind of nasty compound) then I'd put them at about $300/ea less what it will cost to repair them. >I also have the pant for the nose wheel. Your nose wheel makes you breathe heavy? >4) The canopy has some minor scratches on it. Any suggestions on what polish >or compound to use to remove them? Generally people use a 'micro mesh' kit, available from Sporty's or Aircraft Spruce. Or maybe even from your A&P. >5) I've purchased a reiff preheating system. Any tips for installation? Never done it, but I hear that you have to have the pan scrupulously clean and free of oil and grease. The other advice is operational...run it ONLY when you're about to fly the plane. An engine that is heated all winter is an engine that has a lot of rust on its cam lobes! Greg ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers-tech/
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