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« on: October 29, 2022, 10:10:41 AM »
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« on: October 23, 2022, 09:34:58 AM »
i can say my dads ppump 12 valve/4500/205 with 37s and 4.56s in a ~6500Lb kaiser gets 17 all day. started out around 15 but was told by a fairly reputable and knowledgeable cummins pump builder that a newly built cummins will progressively get better mileage (by 30% or so) up to 50k miles. and since his motor was brand new built from top to bottom, that is tracking along about right. i didn’t believe it. but it’s there. and he drives it alittle hot in my opinion. (shifts alittle higher than i would but it’s his truck. hah)
you should have a 263 in there if it’s from an 80e. which it seems like it is. if not, get a 263 from a truck with 80e. will have 32 spline unlike the duramax 263s which are 29 spline and i believe a different bolt pattern.
if you do the 5 speed, a 241 DHD will bolt up to the 29 spline 360 as/is
if you’re doing full EMP or battery proof, a ppump 5 speed would be the option. ppumps don’t even ‘require’ a battery to run. it can be jump started down a hill and can be held on mechanically to fully eliminate any need for electronics. VEs take 12 volts to hold open fuel
shuts. that doesn’t sound like exactly what you’re going for. but just some food for thought.
Yes the stick shift trucks do get better, my 06 2500 jumped like 3mpg once I got to 60-70K its an auto. Speed has a lot to do with it , now in most place in the US you can run like 80mph and the RPM starts getting up there. My Company has a new f350 4x4 crew club cab long bed with the new 10sp auto, technology is nice at 80mph its only turning 17-1800rpm VE pumps dont need power either, you can take out the plunger in that solenoid and use the manual shut down lever with a cable attached.to shut it off. That little plunger actually stranded me once. Last thing about a stick shift, 99% of the population cannot drive them anymore, so if you get hurt and nobody can drive you to safety it will make for a very bad day.
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« on: October 22, 2022, 07:58:38 PM »
I run the VE, typical mods(pin, spring, timing) Good injectors and good turbo.
So the RC was 7K lbs with no gear and 3/4 tank of fuel.
it had roughly 4" lift and 33, tires with the stock 3.54 gear.
The only 1st gen dodges I have ever heard of getting close to 20ish MPG are the 2wd 5speed running empty of course and not running 75mph
People say a lot of things, reality is a different story.
I was all the way up to FL37
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« on: October 22, 2022, 05:23:21 PM »
Just a couple thoughts,
I like your Idea but do you really want to give up all the creature comforts that your current rig has? You will loose a lot of convivence items that make a more modern truck nice and make the truck nicer to have/use. That Cummins will not give you what you think it will. The time you invest you will never get back, if its a project to kill time and you enjoy it 100%understand.
You will always be chasing gremlins with a setup that only YOU will be able to work on, the days of taking it to someone to get it fixed will be gone.
Maybe buy a rig close to what you want where most of the heavy work is finished?
All the people that say just write the check! Don is 100% spot on with his logic, an example if I had hired someone to get my T28 airworthy just the labor hour cost alone most likely would be more than what I paid for the plane and thats not adding in parts cost, same goes for my Cummins powered RC.
What always happens is something big will break and you will find out it wasn't built correctly and the number one thought will be "I should of built this myself" almost 100% of the time this is what happens.
I say that but I will reassemble my Cummins RC and that will be the last time I do a project like that(I think) Factory trucks are very capable now but I would have a hard time beating up a 80K+ truck on trails and driving thru the brush, I have come to enjoy the comfort/capability of the modern trucks and have a warranty at least for the first 5yrs.
I'm getting older myself and I want to enjoy the things I can physically still do before I get to the point I cant do them any more, my idea of a good time is not spending all day at a pick-a-part.
the 1st gen setup is the most basic way to go and the quietest, please resist the urge to p-pump this truck those engines are SUPER loud and is not a fun time to listen too for hours and hours.
The other side of the $5K suburban question: What other vehicle can I find these days that are just as capable that could get 20-25MPG? And run off waste motor oil as well? That group just got pretty small. I drove a diesel Land Cruiser in Kirkuk, but I'm sure some bad people wearing all black took that and drove it right to the point where some USAF F-16 smoked it and turned the vehicle into a shallow pond.
Dont want to rain on your parade or be a nay sayer BUT you will never and I mean never see that kind of mileage, when my RC was operational the absolute best i EVER saw was 15MPG. Now I know all the internet experts all get 25mpg pulling a 40ft 16K trailer up a 20% grade and don't even feel the trailer back there. But the reality is nothing close to that! When I got 15mpg that was @ 55mph and a 100mph tail wind and down hill(30% grade) once you get the weight up and with your rig being up in the air it will take its toll on the MPG I know what people say but those gal/miles don't lie, its called math and works 100% of the time. you can always look for truck someone built OR a newer used Power wagon and convert that to diesel then you will have everything your looking for EXCEPT MPG. Drive that 5K Suburban because IMO you can buy LOTS of fuel for 30K+ even at todays prices.
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« on: October 22, 2022, 10:19:31 AM »
Just a couple thoughts,
I like your Idea but do you really want to give up all the creature comforts that your current rig has? You will loose a lot of convivence items that make a more modern truck nice and make the truck nicer to have/use. That Cummins will not give you what you think it will. The time you invest you will never get back, if its a project to kill time and you enjoy it 100%understand.
You will always be chasing gremlins with a setup that only YOU will be able to work on, the days of taking it to someone to get it fixed will be gone.
Maybe buy a rig close to what you want where most of the heavy work is finished?
All the people that say just write the check! Don is 100% spot on with his logic, an example if I had hired someone to get my T28 airworthy just the labor hour cost alone most likely would be more than what I paid for the plane and thats not adding in parts cost, same goes for my Cummins powered RC.
What always happens is something big will break and you will find out it wasn't built correctly and the number one thought will be "I should of built this myself" almost 100% of the time this is what happens.
I say that but I will reassemble my Cummins RC and that will be the last time I do a project like that(I think) Factory trucks are very capable now but I would have a hard time beating up a 80K+ truck on trails and driving thru the brush, I have come to enjoy the comfort/capability of the modern trucks and have a warranty at least for the first 5yrs.
I'm getting older myself and I want to enjoy the things I can physically still do before I get to the point I cant do them any more, my idea of a good time is not spending all day at a pick-a-part.
the 1st gen setup is the most basic way to go and the quietest, please resist the urge to p-pump this truck those engines are SUPER loud and is not a fun time to listen too for hours and hours.
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« on: October 18, 2022, 07:51:51 PM »
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« on: October 12, 2022, 01:41:11 PM »
It would depend on a couple factors figure 3K ft You can do it shorter but like I said factors come into play
landing same thing but figure 2.5K.
Ideally if you have a 4K strip you should be golden from an operational standpoint.
And this is at sea levielish performance.
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« on: October 06, 2022, 09:10:54 AM »
Well lets put this in perspective.
First the plane was worth nothing! thats the idea behind free!
lets go back when we were all 20yo and in military, all of us had large amounts of unlimited cash(not)
Lets say someone is giving you a D10 Cat free! all you have to do is fill up the diesel and arrange transport and find a place to keep it until you are done with your next deployment. And how many of us had resources to even know people that can help with getting all of this done.
Most of us are older now and forget what those days were like,
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« on: October 05, 2022, 03:05:24 PM »
True but nobody has a crystal ball, then remember you have to maintain and put fuel in it and so on. P51's were around then and he had access to them when he wanted to fly one, it wasnt until they started racing them in the 70's the price came up.
BUT its worse, in 1960 when my dad was still in the AF he was offered a flying P38 FREE! now all of you are saying WTH, remember those planes were not worth anything then, typically a company bought one to do a certain task and then they scrapped them or left them to rot. they were not well kept nothing like the full resto's you see now, those planes were just abused.
The P38 had a survey nose on it and the airport manager said all my dad had to do was put fuel in it and fly it out. My dad made $50 a month and fuel was $0.25c a gallon. the P38 carried 400gal do the math. Then where do you keep it.
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« on: October 05, 2022, 02:03:07 PM »
Couldn't agree more, the machine is only as good as the person operating it becomes an extension of the operator .
Skill and confidence can go a very long way, up and to the point the machine cannot do what the operator wants it to do.
Its super sad to see those planes get cut up especially the ones as you said if they could talk, the stories those birds could tell and what they went thru the people that operated them.
My dad back in 1965 could of bought a P51D that were just released from Canadian service the price you ask $6500, well he did the sensible thing and bought a house instead.
Even then nobody really wanted those planes you had to have a interest in them, and alot of those planes were still sitting around rotting on airports all over.
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« on: October 05, 2022, 12:34:02 PM »
I am not a fan of the Merlin, don't get me wrong in its day it was the best option available.
Back in the day when nobody wanted a military and the cold war was over I played a lot with the Merlin, mostly Radials, even sleeve valve engines, and early turbines with a bit of very poorly designed jets.
The warbirds are interesting but the whole issue is the "war" aspect. They were designed and built to be disposable(100hrs), not saying they are bad but never designed for a long hual.
I was told by many people after WW2 was over there was almost a city block of new Packard built Merlins stacked in crates, the scrap guys bought them up and set a smelter on site, a group of guys just going around and breaking away the crate and dumping a new engine into the smelter.
I was told it took almost 9 months to melt all those engines down. Same for the 4360's they were melting them down for the silver in the main bearings. and so many planes met their fate that way.
Sad but true!
I have some pictures of the P51 and TF51 I was playing with but they are film so I will have to dig them up.
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« on: October 04, 2022, 04:16:48 PM »
Twins are nice, but there are lots of choices.
"stay tuned"
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« on: October 04, 2022, 11:53:40 AM »
QUESTION,
If one is good is two better?
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« on: October 02, 2022, 10:03:14 AM »
Just so everyone can get a better understanding what needs to be done on an older airplane, a lot of this would not of been required if the plane have not gotten involved with a very unfortunate ownership and neglected.
1. Prop removal for AD compliance and overhaul. The prop has to come off every 5 years for corrosion inspection, I'm going to have it overhauled/zero timed while that is being done.
2. Prop governor repair/overhaul, working fine but leaking so it will be good time to address it.
3. All engine hoses, why? Because they are 30YO and it better safe than sorry.
4. Fuel boost pump, started popping CB on the flight, not 100% sure its the pump or other issues.
5. Fuel leak, don’t know if it’s the cell or the connection at the cell. (Requires complete defuel)
6. Intercom system.
7. A SLEW of electrical issues and a few radio issues.
8. Numerous soft goods, seals, pads that need love.
9. LOT and LOTs of minor cosmetic issues.
If this was my only function in life most of it could be done in a week or less but I will do as much as possible with the time I will have. The prop alone will be gone for 6-8 weeks.
A lot of the electrical issues will take a lot of time and effort because this plane has very few schematics from when it was rebuilt back in the 90’s.
The core electrical system is the same but all the “new” items are a rats nest of mostly people working on the plane that should not be tying their own shoes let alone touching an airplane.
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« on: October 01, 2022, 09:11:46 PM »
It’s home for the next few months
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« on: September 29, 2022, 07:31:42 PM »
wheels up
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« on: September 28, 2022, 07:00:25 PM »
First the Prop comes off for overhaul, then start work the squaks lots of little things showed up on the flight so I will work on those. Just make it dependable and fun to fly
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« on: September 28, 2022, 06:40:58 PM »
Made it to Brownsville, its in the hanger awaiting a lot of much need love and affection.
Cant be more happier with the flight just a little bit of weather but nothing forcing me down.
TRN yes one shot, three hour flight, remember this plane cruses at 200 KTS I can push it harder and go higher but I was being very conservative for obvious reasons.
just glad we saved another flyable bird from the parts bin.
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« on: September 27, 2022, 11:59:48 PM »
Ok we are airborne after 12 yes of neglect I got it back in the air. Lots of little issues but all in all it flys true. Made it to Hobbs NM. Will finish the trip to Brownsville
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« on: September 15, 2022, 07:33:09 PM »
^^^ good point .
Edit: to expand on that, I, like all of us here, appreciates well made items. Whether it's a tool, a piece of furniture, or a perfectly straight brick wall.
When I received the Starlink system the first thing I noticed was the physical quality. The heft of the routers, and the quality of the power/data weather resistant cords. I should've taken pics.
OK Don, im going to do a little DOT. Ken what you just said about the Starlink system if how it should always be with USA made equipment. just a quick sidenote on that system its 100% built AND packaged right here in USA. lots more going on and I will share will the time comes.
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« on: September 12, 2022, 01:13:45 PM »
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« on: September 08, 2022, 06:39:17 PM »
I think you meant to ask do I stick out or look the part of a non contributing to society person.
well, lets go down the list
1. I don't have any Tats,
2. Nothing on my body is pierced, no rings hanging from anywhere.
3. I have all my teeth and none are gold and no grills.
4. I have a valid DL
5. I have insurance.
6. My cars/trucks are registered and registered to me.
7. All my cars/truck have veteran plates one car with deployment ribbon.
8. None of my cars look like they just left a demo derby.
9. I dont drive drunk or high or use any drugs.
10. I speak English.
11. I am white.
12. I still turn my headlights off when approaching the border check point.
So I guess down here I do not fit in, I drive older car as it not a good idea to have nice things here, I try to keep low profile and maybe that draws attention.
Funny story, my inprocessing brief at this site was all the normal BS BUT this was added,
"You people that work late, it you see a naked woman laying on the road dont stop and get out to help, drive down to the border station and let them know"
Now Ken I didnt say naked whale laying across the road you loving H didn't get away.
And Don I dont think anyone was hating on LE it just shows how bad behavior from any profession ruins it for lots of people. everything is wonderful.
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« on: September 08, 2022, 12:07:22 PM »
JR you are 100% spot on, I have done a few PSD up in your neck of the woods and have worked with some great PD's and I have had total trash experiences to the point in one case one officer assigned to assist with the detail actually gave me a really hard time the day before, total A-- Hat!
Once he saw me the next day at the meet/greet first words out of his mouth were "why didn't you say something" well IMO I shouldn't have to say any thing I treat EVERYONE professionally until they give me a reason not too.
Dont think Nate is haten just making a point!
An example in the last 2 months I have been stopped 6ea times here in lovely South Texas ZERO tickets, so all of them were fishing expeditions 100%.
Let me go thru the reason I was told, starting from the most creative
1. Your rear tire pressure looked low I stopped you to let you know(it wasn't)
2. Half of your third brake light is out, wanted to let you know. (it was)
3. Your window tint looked dark but i can tell now its OK. (it wasn't)
4. I clocked you at 58 in a 55. (maybe)
5. You swerved back there, (giant hole in the road) but then said I saw why you swerved but just want to make sure you were OK.
6. You didn't have a front plate (don't need one) car not registered in TX. they should be able to tell by the rear plate!
So in every one one these stops I am always 100% professional, windows down, light on if at night and hands on the wheel, yes/no sir/mam. and I could of reported all of these as with the warning slip there are like 6 places to call or email too but what's the point.
I did point out to everyone of the officers I felt it was a fishing expedition.
I understand we are in a extremely high crime/trafficking area but you can see where it gets old especially after I just worked 18hrs.
On top of all of that I have to prove I'm a US citizen EVERYDAY sometimes twice a day.
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« on: September 07, 2022, 10:13:20 AM »
To Dons point, https://www.rvtravel.com/state-motorhomes-exempt-california-smog-plan/the retards running the state have now changed their minds again and WILL require out of state registered motorhomes be checked. they are setting up mobile sniffers to verify compliance on the spot. Now all of you say how insane this is but it gets better, starting in 2025 you will have to have your motorhome/trucks/equipment checked QUARTLY thats right every three months! All of you ask how CA was going to to completely switch to EV cars, this is how they will make it ecumenically unfeasible to own or operate anything else. Pay attention here as thsi will be the blueprint of how other social issues will be a reality.
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« on: August 30, 2022, 09:58:24 PM »
Static check went fantastic. Passed with flying colors full IFR cert. Real close to getting in the air. Once I have ferry permit and weather stays acceptable I’m outa there!
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« on: August 26, 2022, 04:48:07 PM »
I am sure you have already noticed how fast the car slows down on its own. One thing you should be ready for is tire wear, if you push it hard you will only get about 30K out of a set. If your wife drives 60K.
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« on: August 23, 2022, 10:59:21 AM »
Congrats Don, you just bought the most USA made vehicle. About 90% of that car is made right here in USA. It can be done with all technologies if the effort is made and its thought out.
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« on: August 22, 2022, 05:15:24 PM »
Linked 50 is not hard to come by, and as long as you can show to the Feds that it was approved by the military(TO) and the guns a legal they can be mounted 100% allowed.
I help mount 2ea 30 cals in a T-6 back in the day, one thru the prop and one in the wing, that T6 would shoot blanks on the ground as part of the airshows he took it too.
you would need a private range to actually shoot while in the air.
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« on: August 22, 2022, 12:50:53 PM »
I can legally mount the 50cals, not joking!
as long as I get all the gun pod parts and the M2 are legal I am allowed to mount them.
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« on: August 22, 2022, 11:35:55 AM »
You are almost spot on, the book says 177gal.
Remember Don its a trainer, most pilots get tired after 45-60min and want to land. A lot of pilots I have flown with are "not realmen" at least when it comes to endurance or dealing with issues.
With full load in ideal conditions I should have 3hrs wheels up to wheels down. In ideal conditions!
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« on: August 21, 2022, 06:55:09 PM »
Yes I have seen that one and the guy hanging off the bomb racks with his M4.
I'll add this, when I bought the T28 one of my worries were the fuel cells, they were replaced when the plane was overhauled back in the 90's. My concern was they hadn't had fuel in them for quite some time. Every trio up I would put 10-25- 50gal in and then wait to make sure it didn't spring any leaks.
This last trip and after I was done taxing around I was brave enough to top her off.
Everyone thinks they are paying a lot for Diesel/Gas try some AV gas, didn't buy this plane for its fuel efficiency so not a complaint just a statement of how off the rails things have gotten.
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« on: August 18, 2022, 05:17:47 PM »
When you attach that RAM to a wing store, it will really make that airplane look ugly!
Make sure you place a pretty girl on the other side to compensate.
Don it is a Dodge only you Chevy guys call it a Ram. It will always be a DODGE never a RAM. Ram is a way the Europeans used to try to destroy the brand. It does have hard points for racks and guns! maybe a couple 50cal if i can find all the parts necessary.
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« on: August 18, 2022, 04:51:18 PM »
Almost ready, all systems back together just need the static check to get ready for ferry permit.
Slow speed Taxi check went well, Made full power, everything temp wise right were its supposed to be.
its funny how it makes my truck look so small.
Since clearly you need a bigger truck, you should probably sell me little blue 
Never in a 100 years will i sell that truck!
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« on: August 17, 2022, 04:18:32 PM »
Almost ready, all systems back together just need the static check to get ready for ferry permit.
Slow speed Taxi check went well, Made full power, everything temp wise right were its supposed to be.
its funny how it makes my truck look so small.
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« on: July 30, 2022, 12:13:22 PM »
I'd rather own a Ford than work on a caddy. Yucko
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Your comment made me think
About
The future
of guys like you...
These electric cars have so few moving parts that normal/routine servicing is going to become a thing of the past. No oil changes or transmission issues. No pesky engine ticks or exhaust systems wearing out. No fuel pumps failing or bad gas or fuel injectors. No sensors...nothing like that. The battery is armored and would probably just be replaced, or the vehicle is totaled in an accident. The drive unit replaces as a single piece and that leaves tires, some axle shafts and brakes. But since the drive unit slows the car instead of brakes, you'll likely never replace brakes, ever!
Once these things start to account for 25% of the vehicles on the road, there will be significantly less traditional automotive servicing going on. It didn't occur to me until Ken made the comment, but the mom-and-pop service centers are going to be on their way out...WOW!
Well I give a little perspective, you are 100% correct the IC engine will become scarce in the coming years at least in the ground transport segment. Once you get rid of the IC engine all the other stuff(transmissions, driveshafts, even brakes, ETC) disappears. The days of working on cars will be fast coming to an end, it will be more of just get a new one. The idea will be you drive for 100-300K and just get a new car OR you forgo ownership and it will be like total recall "johonny cab" type ride share. SOME real big construction equipment is and has been electrified for many decades already. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcmGKsHZXZ8 is an example and most of the large open pit trucks are diesel electric, lets not forget trains, submarines. IC have gotten a lot better, a real good example is if you ever drive to Alaska you will notice the amount of derelict/closed gas stations. Most of you are old enough to remember your home towns gowning up. I know of several cross streets that there were 4ea stations and now 0 Where a town had 10-12 stations now there are 2. Same goes for repair shops. Brakes, tires, suspension, will always need love but everything else will be "sealed for life" and as the USAF found out the electronics made in the 90's will not be supported and you will either have to make from scratch or depend on the Chinaman to not screw you over. It will change, how fast not sure but for sure in my lifetime. I predict fuel will become like micro brewery's you will have to order it in 55gal drums or go to "gas houses" to ride around in the old cars. For those of you that have forgotten how bad the 50-70's cars were go to a muscle car show and stand at the exit of where the cars are lining up to leave, tell me how long before your eyes start watering. Now before all you clowns start saying I have turned into hippie Shawn and sleep in brown packing paper I will own IC until I die. Not saying I wont buy a Tesla because I have a Cyber Truck ordered, change is coming not sure of what the long term affect will be.
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« on: July 14, 2022, 03:52:22 PM »
AHHHHHHHHHH now my eyes hurt!
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« on: July 14, 2022, 12:15:39 PM »
don't feel bad, paid $170 in diagnostics and $200 in flat bed towing to find out I had left the fuel rail harness unplugged in my 1991 Beretta pace car. (bitchin ride btw) and this is 1999 money we're talking about. at least you solved your own mystery.
Dont know which part of this post is the worst part, spending the money on a screwup OR admitting to owning a Beretta Pace Car? it hurts just thinks about it
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« on: July 05, 2022, 11:20:41 PM »
You did all that in two weeks???????????
Have a little experience...Did a "Don style" oil change on my Commanche 250 that involved a new engine...More like two years though!
Congrats.
New parts look great!
Bad mechs just ruin the experience of owning your own airplane.
Yes two weeks, not hard if you know what needs done and focus your energy, keep the goal in sight dont get off track.
Yes i actually did do an Oil change also. Overhual shops are the real issue right now.
You're just admitted to being quite wealthy...Overhaul shops and a T-28...Outta my league
Good on you
Ohio...?? Where?
Please say Lunken Airport.
I dont consider myself wealthy in any stretch of todays definition. I do have more knowledge/experience than most but consider myself slightly below average. If it goes to Ohio it will be NE Ohio.
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« on: July 04, 2022, 12:33:30 AM »
You did all that in two weeks???????????
Have a little experience...Did a "Don style" oil change on my Commanche 250 that involved a new engine...More like two years though!
Congrats.
New parts look great!
Bad mechs just ruin the experience of owning your own airplane.
Yes two weeks, not hard if you know what needs done and focus your energy, keep the goal in sight dont get off track. Yes i actually did do an Oil change also. Overhual shops are the real issue right now.
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« on: July 04, 2022, 12:31:24 AM »
That’s a long list you knocked out. Where will be home base when you’re done?
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Not 100% sure, Ohio or Brownsville.
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« on: July 03, 2022, 02:45:08 PM »
Alright wanted to give an update,
I spent 2 weeks with the girl and got her running again!
Found lots of surprises from previous "mechanics" but overall she is still a very solid airplane.
Below is the list of what I did so far,
1. Reinstall Hyd reservoir and refill and bled the Hyd system, only found 1ea leak. Sad issue on this the previous "mechanic" had removed this for a supposed crack I never did find one, it was
a big job reinstalling this system.
2. Install 3ea new tires and repack wheel bearings.
3. Gear swing, adjust doors and systems as needed.
4. Instrument PNL reinstall, I had to remove many for the primary flight instruments for overhaul anyway and the isolation mounts had failed so those had to be changed.
5. The avionics wiring was a MESS in fact I spent more time cleaning all that up than I did any thing else. A side note, when this plane was "overhualed" back in the 90's it had over I'm guessing
over 100K+ of avionics installed, it even had GPS which was in its infancy then. Sad fact its all pretty much worthless now.
6. Installed new engine driven fuel pump.
7. Install new overhualed carb.
8. Rebuilt Fuel selector.
9. Complete Aircraft Lube.
10. Run Engine and adjust mixture and Idle. Checked all engine driven accessory's
11. Check Mag timing.
12. Refueled, and at 7.50 a gallon it was a head shaking experience. This plane holds 177gallons
13. Kept asking myself why I did this.
All in All it was a positive experience, my parents drove out in their Motorhome for a week and my dad helped me get the gear swing and some other projects finished AND he had a set of jacks so we could do the gear swing.
As most of you can relate it was a real challenge some days, I didn't have my full tool box with me so I had to make/buy tools I already had but its hard to bring EVERYTHING with you to get every job done.
So what is left?
Well not much really, I have to fly out on a ferry permit since there is a prop AD due and I want to wait until I get it to a place I can work on the plane end not be rushed or pressured in getting it off the field.
1. Reinstall the primary overhauled instrument's.
2. Piot/static check.
3. ADS-B install.
part of the ferry permit will be a couple 30min "overhead" flights and landings, system verifications/oil screen checks before we head out.
getting close to being in the air again. I plan on returning once I get the instruments and a couple other small items back from overhual
more info soon.
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« on: May 22, 2022, 08:52:39 AM »
That can be arranged.
Are you local?
Yep, Ogden it is
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PM me your cell Ill give you a call when I'm up there.
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« on: May 22, 2022, 08:50:57 AM »
Ken, I don't need to know about the "H" gastro issues I'm sure she has convinced you the smell is pleasant and acceptable.
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« on: May 22, 2022, 08:27:49 AM »
In the past I have never had much problem as long as the plane is up to par and you don't do anything stupid. As you said stay under the radar don't make a mess
I played a lot in the experiential world on a few levels in my younger days and only had to have one discussion with the FAA, IMO they seem to be more helpful now than they ever used to be.
In the 90's(Clinton Years) it seemed all they wanted to do was ground you for anything and everything.
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« on: May 21, 2022, 05:52:32 PM »
Thats the problem with the "standard category" stuff you are so limited what you are "allowed" to do.
That is part of the reason I wanted experiential and I can also do the annuals myself. Or make almost anything it might need part wise.
And not too many planes right out of the box that have the performance the T28 has, 200Kts cruise and very stable flight manners.
This unit was in need of love but nothing that couldn't/cant be fixed.
Only thing that sucks right now is $7 AV gas, @50GPH its makes for a fun day at the pump.
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« on: May 21, 2022, 12:20:37 PM »
Ken, Pilot yes I am not "current" IE medical and so on will have to be updated for me to the "legal" its been awhile since I've been PIC. My current job has taken a LARGE toll on my outside life/fun.
JR, two blade T28A are rare the prop was life limited so most converted to the 3 blade Ham Standard.
The A model had the 1300 Wright rated @800hp the B,C,D, had wright 1820 rated around 1450HP. all the big engine T28 had three blade props.
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« on: May 21, 2022, 11:15:47 AM »
So the A was the only that had two blade Aeroproducts unit, I love Aeroproducts units BTW, GREAT system. There was logic for the small engine small prop(more on that later)
Then the Navy got love in their eyes they wanted big engine and prop + extras, so all the B, C, D are big engine(1820) the C got the tail hook.
D got hard points for guns and racks for pest control.
T28 is a real reflection of what was going on in the world political during its time in service.
I didn't know the Army was given T28's but not surprising could of been B or C.
At this stage in their life they Im sure they are lots of parts from all series to keep them in the air.
Philippines got rid of them in the mid 90's. they were the last foreign operators I am aware of but that doesn't mean they are not out still flying somewhere.
I even saw T28 and F86 in Saudi during the Storm really bad shape but they were there.
North American built about 2K of these and a lot of the A models were converted to BCD later in their life. Its a testament to the design and how over built they were to have such a long life span.
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« on: May 21, 2022, 08:38:15 AM »
Don,
Yes T28-D Trojan. The D models are rare.
This unit is full IFR to 35K ft (will be) is Dual control(trainer).
So these were never in Army service, USAF and then the Squids thought they looked good and didn't want the USAF having all the fun.
LOTS of history with this series it was in use with the Squids until 1984.
Don once i get her back in the air it would be my pleasure to let you take the controls just remember the prop is supposed to be out in front
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« on: May 20, 2022, 07:28:10 PM »
That can be arranged.
Are you local?
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« on: May 20, 2022, 05:58:44 PM »
Negative the T28 is in Ogden. I am everywhere
But very soon will be in Ogden getting her ready to fly again.
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