What's it cost to have the carb overhauled by a repair station, nowadays?
----- Original Message ----- From: THOMAS COOK To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 8:29 PM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] engine rebuilding My experience on older engines found other possible problems, also .. Older, weak magnetos may have enough spark to start but the rotating magnets do lose their magnetic charge and need to be re-magnetized, Older carburators have worn shafts, jets, and float valves and also will need rebuilding.Also the proper use of leaning techniques will help on foue consumption Magneto replacement or rebuilding and the same with carbs can do wonders. Good Luck Tom heavensounds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dave From my limited experience, I would say 3 things. 1. Check Compressions (you're doing that) 2. Do Oil analysis on every oil change - pick one lab and stick to it. Consistency of methods is important to identify trends. 3. Install an oil filter adapter, cut the filter every time you replace it and examine the contents, with your A&P. Eliacim ----- Original Message ----- From: David Winters To: 'AJ DeMarzo' ; 'ety' Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 12:56 PM Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] engine rebuilding All, Speaking of engine rebuilding/overhauling, reconstructing what he could from the logs, which were "lost", the previous owner calculated that my engine has about 1200 hours on it. It is 63 years old. Lookis like it had a top overhaul at some point. It seems to use more gas than it did a few years ago, but compressions are all good. I intend to keep flying so long as it keeps running sweetly. SO, What are the impending failure signs for which I need to watch? Any advice? Dave W -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of AJ DeMarzo Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 12:38 PM To: 'ety' Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] engine rebuilding
