Somewhere I was told that you had to increase the trim tab and put on some cooling shields down around the carb. True or not true?
--- In [email protected], Len Buchta <airslot4...@...> wrote: > > Changing a 75 to an 85 is simple. Change the carb jetting and remark the > dipstick. You will also have to change or repitch the prop and remark the > tach Continental will not issue a new data plate however but there are > several sources where they are available. Starter and gen require no change. > From my perspective the best move is to replace the innards with 0200 > crankshaft ect. Major improvment in performance but a bit pricey > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 25, 2010, at 4:52 PM, "ruben29578" <ruben29...@...> wrote: > > Ok I know it is an old topic, but I am restoring an Ercoupe and would like to > convert the C75 to a C85, the SB M47-16 does not state anything about the > starter and generator. > The TCDS of the plane tels you the starter and generator are no longer > allowed, i.a.w. note 308 and 107. The TCDS of the plane does, as far as I can > see, not give any replacement P/N for both. > The TCDS of the engine states the same starter P/N for both engines. > Also the P/N of the generator is useable on both engines i.a.w. the engine > TCDS although, if I had to change it, I would go for more capacity or > probably an alternator. > > I am studying to be an A&P, only have the practical exam to go, but even I am > lost here. > > Who can help me out? > > Ruben > > --- In [email protected], "John Cooper" <john@> wrote: > > > > > > Question: If your 415C "under TCDS A-718" is converted to a C-85 is the > > starter still legal? > > > > Good catch! Read on, and you'll see the generator has to come off also! ;) > > > > > > > > John Cooper > > > > Skyport Services > > > > 518 797-3064 > > > > www.skyportservices.net > > > > _____ > > > > _ > > >
