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Well, after finding out that USPS had "lost" my accessory housing I had to bite the bullett and buy another one. I was lucky enough to find one that was in excellent condition in the UK (how I managed it I don't know).
Anyway, that was just the start of the problems....
I have had to install new Superior pistons and rings and new pushrods to boot. The oil pump gear that came from Don George was new and perfect (albeit pricey at $495 + shipping but then I suppose I couldn't expect any cheaper on this side of the Atlantic). Don George's chaps gave excellent service and their communications were faultless.
I had a call today from my engineer to tell me that after two days of getting this lot back together that thpressure is 48 cold and 41 hot. Compressions are 78 all round and I have to say, I can't wait to fly her again.
I have been lucky enough to have been given the use of a Luscombe for the past few weeks. Although a great aircraft (and the one I have been flying is really nice to fly), when Rob let me have the controls of BREY I remembered why I love the T-Craft.
My wife (bless her) anticipated 'NR being ground bound for some time and put a framed pucture of her by my bed! There is little doubt about it, there is something about these T-Crafts that gets under your skin. I am SO excited about getting her back.
Thanks to those who gave advice when I needed it and to the kind person who offered to take some accessory housings to Oshkosh for Rob to bring one back. Had I known that USPS were going to let mine fall off the back of their truck I would have taken up that offer!!!
Safe flying - i'll post an airborne pic' of 'NR when I get one
Jonathan
Anyway, that was just the start of the problems....
I have had to install new Superior pistons and rings and new pushrods to boot. The oil pump gear that came from Don George was new and perfect (albeit pricey at $495 + shipping but then I suppose I couldn't expect any cheaper on this side of the Atlantic). Don George's chaps gave excellent service and their communications were faultless.
I had a call today from my engineer to tell me that after two days of getting this lot back together that thpressure is 48 cold and 41 hot. Compressions are 78 all round and I have to say, I can't wait to fly her again.
I have been lucky enough to have been given the use of a Luscombe for the past few weeks. Although a great aircraft (and the one I have been flying is really nice to fly), when Rob let me have the controls of BREY I remembered why I love the T-Craft.
My wife (bless her) anticipated 'NR being ground bound for some time and put a framed pucture of her by my bed! There is little doubt about it, there is something about these T-Crafts that gets under your skin. I am SO excited about getting her back.
Thanks to those who gave advice when I needed it and to the kind person who offered to take some accessory housings to Oshkosh for Rob to bring one back. Had I known that USPS were going to let mine fall off the back of their truck I would have taken up that offer!!!
Safe flying - i'll post an airborne pic' of 'NR when I get one
Jonathan