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I got it in and put gasket cement on it.

Happy thanksgiving

Dave

Another one of my dumb questions. I got the crank back from ECI but the plug was gone. I got another plug . My question is do i use casket cement on thee threads while installing it? My guess is yes.

Dave

Paul, I talked to DivCo this AM. They gave me the following info: Yes the cases can be machined to accept the multi piece front main bearing. They quoted a price of $100 dollars and a one day turn around, The proper bearing is an A-4 setup. This is what they said to me and of course is for the A-65....

You guys are great. I'll call Divco. Then see if I can get ahold of Bill Pancake. Sorry I'm getting old and forgetful, it's an A-65

Dave

Today I tried to order crankshaft bearing from Aircraft Specalties. I talked to Chad, who asked what kind of thrust washers I needed. That was new one on me. Chad e-mailed me a chart to identify my cases. There is one case that will not accept thrust washers. It uses a one piece front main bearing. ...

Sorry to take so long to answer Mike. Yes, Divco took care of the case. Let me explain. I bought three engines for $1000. Obviously a lot of parts envolved. One engine was disassembled without a crank. There were no carbs and one engine had a pair of Bendix mailbox mags on it. The disassembled engin...

Thank you so much. I learned something today. The crank is on it's way back form ECI. I'll place an order for the bearings, front seal and the spring.

Dave

Thanks Paul. Any advice on the oil pressure relief spring?

Dave

Two more questions. 1. I now have two sets of lifters. A long set that came out of the engine I'm rebuilding. They are older. I also have a short set that are almost new. Can I use the short lifters in the original lifter bodies? 2. I have no idea what length oil pressure spring to get from Fresno A...

Can I mix short lifters and long lifters?

Dave

Is there a Bendix mag for an A-65 that has an impulse? Where would I find em?

Dave

I have known Greg for sometime. While I have not taken any instruction form him, I know many who have. He is highly recomended.

Dave

Has anyone bought the overhauled Bendix SF4's from Fresno Airparts? I need to buy some mags and that price looks pretty good. Anybody have input about them?

Dave

Josh, I was from Omaha. I live in the mountains of North Carolina now. Harry Dirgo was the flight instructor at the time. I bought the plane for $18oo. $7.50 an hr for the instructor and $.57 for Av Gas. My family still lives in Denison Ia. Not to far from you.

Dave

While perusing a site on the web I found a picture of my old Champ. This is the plane in which I learned to fly. My plane is sitting behind a Cub in this picture. According to the Faa It is now owned by a fella up in New York state. This is a fun site to check out. Have a good time. Dave http://memb...