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06-17-2013, 11:22 AM

Cub Builder replied to a thread starter help in Cafe Supercub

The starter should be marked as either 10/12 pitch, or 12/14. The 10/12 goes with the 122 tooth ring gear and the 12/14 goes with the 149 tooth ring...

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06-13-2013, 04:59 PM

Cub Builder replied to a thread Supercub Brake Lines in Cafe Supercub

The caliper will accept 1/8" NPT. Depending on the fitting, that can go to either 1/8" or 3/16", or 1/4" using an AN816-2D, 3D, or 4D nipple...

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06-12-2013, 02:20 PM

Cub Builder replied to a thread Certified & Experimental Engines in Experimental Cubs

1. Yes. It can be re-certified following a field overhaul provided it has a data plate and serial number. 2. Yes. As long as the engine complies...

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06-10-2013, 01:27 PM

Cub Builder replied to a thread Super cubs and horses in Cafe Supercub

With the ongoing drought in Northern NM, usable pasture land is getting really scarce. Last year, one of the neighbors of a nearby airport turned...

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06-05-2013, 09:10 AM

Cub Builder replied to a thread Playing the blame game in Cafe Supercub

It's pretty clear that the family is trying to get someone to pony up to pay the medical bills and hopefully fill a future nest egg for them. It's...

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06-05-2013, 08:49 AM

Cub Builder replied to a thread Remote tuning knobs for comm radio in Cafe Supercub

I don't see anything in the Becker drawings that would give you access to do remote switching. This is something I was looking for in a radio when I...

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06-04-2013, 05:26 PM

Cub Builder replied to a thread Best Mags to use on an A-65 in Cafe Supercub

That 'splains why I have never seen one on a plane, although the other flying bunch I hang out with would probably want to use them if they could...

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06-04-2013, 03:01 PM

Cub Builder replied to a thread Best Mags to use on an A-65 in Cafe Supercub

Never had the occasion to work on an engine with Case mags, so no experience. :lol: -CubBuilder

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06-04-2013, 11:50 AM

Cub Builder replied to a thread Best Mags to use on an A-65 in Cafe Supercub

There really isn't a "best" mag. Slicks are readily available and light weight. Since Champion bought them, they are now also incredibly expensive....

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05-30-2013, 12:03 PM

Cub Builder replied to a thread Poly Fiber v. Randolph in Tips and Tricks

ref: Jason's comments today at http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?38765-Stewart-System-Paint/page5 regarding new formulation. I...

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05-29-2013, 04:00 PM

Cub Builder replied to a thread Poly Fiber v. Randolph in Tips and Tricks

Personally, if there were two identical planes, one with dope and one with Polyfiber, I would take the one with dope. Many others would choose the...

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05-29-2013, 09:28 AM

Cub Builder replied to a thread Poly Fiber v. Randolph in Tips and Tricks

I've covered with Dope, Polyfiber and Stewarts. FWIW, based on price and ease of work, I prefer covering with Nitrate/Butyrate. However, I think...

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05-23-2013, 11:46 PM

Cub Builder replied to a thread Been to Hawaii? in Cafe Supercub

If you know someone in the Navy at Pearl Harbor, see if they can reserve a bungalow on Nimitz beach at the SW end of Oahu. My son has done this for...

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05-22-2013, 02:21 PM

Cub Builder replied to a thread Cub Fabric Tape coming undone in Tips and Tricks

Using straight tapes is usually an option in covering, but sometimes has the issue you are seeing. We had the same issue on a Citabria covered...

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