Crankshaft/Crankcase

[N-43121]

Re: Crankshaft/Crankcase

Rod, is the crank the same as one for the 85-12?

I believe it is the same crank. I had a worn out, non-electrics C85 in my aircraft before the rebuild. I wanted electrics, and I found a C-85-12 that I had completely rebuilt. I had the old engine torn down. The old tapered shaft crank looked good so I had it sent off to be checked. It was magnafluxed and reground to .010 undersize on the crankpin journals and .020 undersize on the main journals per STC SE4247SW. A 337 was completed. I have the crank and the 337 and STC paperwork boxed up and ready to ship if you are interested.

If so, give me a call or PM me.

Thanks,

Rod

[N96337]

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Rod, not to change the subject, but did I see your Tcraft on Flying Wild Alaska last night, being pushed back into the line at Valdez?
John

[M Towsley]

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John,

You beat me to it. I think that was Rod's T-Craft. Rod, you're famous!!!

I kept looking to find a post made by Rod so I could compare the picture. My wife just loves the big wheels on the T-Craft.

[N96337]

Re: Crankshaft/Crankcase

There was a black one flying just a few minutes later...I've seen that one but don't know who it belongs to.
John

[N-43121]

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John and Marty ... Yes, that was my Tcraft making a cameo appearance on Flying Wild Alaska last week!

I wasn't aware of it until I finally got around to watching that episode a couple nights ago. The Valdez Fly In and Air Show is a fantastic event and I particularly enjoyed flying the Tcraft down to Valdez last May. It was fresh out of the shop and had about 3 hours on the tach when I left for Valdez. While there, I was proud to receive the "Best Static Display" award (more of a beauty / popularity contest than the STOL awards). I didn't compete in the STOL or Flour Bombing last year, but I did participate in the "Poker Run" which included a beach landing on Hinchinbrook Island in Prince William Sound. There were a few other Taylorcrafts at the Fly-In ... and they did quite well in the STOL competition. Marty, for pics of my bird, check out the N-43121 posting in the Taylorcraft Registry thread.

It's now the heart of winter here in Alaska and, while cold, there have been a few fantastic days for ski flying recently. We have some great snow cover and it's been a joy to get out and play in the snow over the last week. I had forgotten how much fun can be had on skis. It's also incredible how the percentage of "good" landings goes way up when on skis.

Rod

[M Towsley]

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Well, Rod, it was great to see 'one of our own' on TV! Thanks for sharing the story. It is such beautiful county there.