ELEVATOR TRIM LOCATIONS… (5599) Subject: Re: trim From: Keith Bracht <kab_bjb@skat.net> Jim- Thanks for the trim info. As much as I’d like to keep the original setup, I find myself under trimming just because it is so awkward for me to get to. My wife doesn’t enjoy getting an elbow in the side of her head […]
Continental C125/C145/O-300 Starter/Generator/Alternator – Monty the ANswer Man Archives
KEY START FOR AN O-300A? (9299) From: Lewis & Lily Fisher <LewF@webtv.net> Can key start be installed on a Continental O-300A Swift engine? Lew, Yes, using a B&C starter. It is made in Wichita, KS and advertised in the magazines and Trade-A-Plane. I have one on my O-300A and love it. I formerly had an O-300D […]
Continental C125/C145/O-300 Oil Coolers – Monty the Answer Man Archives
ORIGINAL OIL COOLER INSTALLATION QUESTION…(030500) I am rebuilding the baffling on my C145 powered Swift. Does anybody know if the original oil cooler/baffle installation had a boot or any baffle seal around the square opening in the aft baffle plate? Mine had a makeshift boot around it, but as best as I can tell the […]
Continental C125/C145/O-300 Fuel Pump – Monty the Answer Man Archives
FUEL PUMP PROBLEM??? (9499) Subj: Possible O 300D Problem From: Ed Lloyd <edlloydaustin@juno.com> Hi Jim. Had a fuel leak in my aux tanks. (Alturair Belly Type) De fueled to ” O “. Took the tanks out and had a split weld seam repaired on the left tank and spotty pinhole leaks in the welds repaired on […]
Continental C125/C145/O-300 Cylinders/Valves – Monty the Answer Man Archives
STICKY VALVE TRICKS… From: Geoff Newcombe (GLNEWC@aol.com) I would like to discuss a problem I am having. My Swift has an 0300D with about 185 hours since major. I am experiencing quite a bit of trouble with valve sticking. I have added a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil to the crankcase and also 4 oz. […]
Engine Instruments – Monty the Answer Man Archives
STEVE WANTS TO ASK JUST ONE MORE QUESTION… My Swift has Stewart-Warner engine gauges installed. These gauges are sold by Aircraft Spruce but are not what are considered “aircraft” gauges. They look like and perhaps are more an auto gauge. They appear in this photo of my panel as the four chrome gauges on each […]
Franklin Engine Installation – Monty the Answer Man Archives
Bill Babb’s Franklin Engine Installation – Photos
