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by Terry Lee
Tue Jul 11, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: July LAA magazine
Replies: 3
Views: 3277

Re: July LAA magazine

Sorry to see the departure of Jerry Parr. Is this why permit renewals are taking much longer as revealed in the magazine.
by Terry Lee
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:57 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Magneto repairs
Replies: 2
Views: 1822

Re: Magneto repairs

I had one supposedly overhauled by them years ago. There was one guy there, can't remember his name. Who I believed specialised in BTH mags, so I was lucky. If he did them they were usually fine. He retired quite a few years ago. All said I know one other friend who had problems with them.
by Terry Lee
Sun Apr 26, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Insurance during lockdown
Replies: 1
Views: 1109

Re: Insurance during lockdown

Yes, my insurers were very helpful and reduced my policy to ground cover which includes allowance for several hours solo flight for the purpose of test flights etc. How much I will save remains to be seen but it has been on ground over a Month now! I should also add, I received a refund very quickly.
by Terry Lee
Sun May 19, 2019 11:03 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: KLG/Lodge spark plugs
Replies: 0
Views: 1595

KLG/Lodge spark plugs

Does anyone know of a source for obtaining 14mm RC5/4H plugs or the Lodge equivalent ?

TIA.
by Terry Lee
Sat May 18, 2019 8:57 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: KLG/Lodge spark plugs
Replies: 0
Views: 1084

KLG/Lodge spark plugs

Does anyone know of a source for obtaining 14mm RC5/4H plugs or the Lodge equivalent ?

TIA.
by Terry Lee
Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Engineering work
Replies: 3
Views: 2679

Re: Engineering work

Thank you, Mark, for that information, it is useful.
by Terry Lee
Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:23 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Engineering work
Replies: 3
Views: 2679

Engineering work

Has anyone here used Gosnay's for such things as valve guide replacement, valve and valve seat grinding etc on their Gipsy?

If so I would appreciate any feedback,

Thanks.
by Terry Lee
Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Auster on an LAA permit?
Replies: 3
Views: 2867

Re: Auster on an LAA permit?

Yes Austers can and are operated on an LAA permit scheme, but you need to find an approved LAA engineer/Inspector. There is a list of them on this site.
by Terry Lee
Sat Feb 03, 2018 6:11 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Oils
Replies: 2
Views: 2411

Oils

Has anyone used Total D100 as opposed to Aeroshell W100?

Are there any opinions on performance or are they very comparable ? For use in a G Major 10-1-1
by Terry Lee
Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Painting Gipsy Major cylinders
Replies: 1
Views: 2907

Painting Gipsy Major cylinders

What is the best Black paint option for coating the cylinders ? It has been suggested that a ' Rock hard coatings ' product be used, but it works out way to expensive for doing up to 4 cylinders ! LAS list a black engine enamel, has anyone used it ? And if so what are the results like, especially in...
by Terry Lee
Wed May 21, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Aircraft Painting
Replies: 14
Views: 11866

Re: Aircraft Painting

Have you looked at LVLP guns, there are a good range to suit most pockets. Typically they only require 3 - 5 cfm and 25 - 40 psi, just a thought!
by Terry Lee
Fri May 09, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Aircraft Painting
Replies: 14
Views: 11866

Re: Aircraft Painting

Not disputing your figures, Brian, re the 10 US gals of Polytone to spray paint a Cub, I've read that myself in the Poly-Fibre manual, but it does seem like a hell of a lot to me. Would that provide 2 or more coats?
by Terry Lee
Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Gipsy Major nut/ bolt threads
Replies: 0
Views: 2559

Gipsy Major nut/ bolt threads

Does anyone know what thread the small '2 BA' size nuts are that retain the 2 triangular shaped gauze oil filter covers ? A 2BA socket fits the nut externally, perfectly, but the thread definitely isn't BA! I was told they're metric, 5mm is the closest fit but it isn't a standard 0.8mm pitch. There ...
by Terry Lee
Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Inspection/access zips on fabric
Replies: 3
Views: 3827

Re: Inspection/access zips on fabric

Rob, sorry, ignore my last post,I've found them, doh :oops:
by Terry Lee
Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Inspection/access zips on fabric
Replies: 3
Views: 3827

Re: Inspection/access zips on fabric

Rob, what you describe is pretty much how I envisaged it would go, except that as far as I can see LAS, Skycraft, Polyfiber et'all don't list zips pre stitched to a fabric patch! Any idea who does them?