SC3CM
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Hoping I cab get some info from people who know this stuff better than I do!
PA-12 with an O320 (150 hp)
Post flight inspection after my last flight I noticed a broken exhaust stand. Ok. Need to get that fixed.
Then noticed the CO detector was really dark. Certainly not good. I don't want to fly it to my regular mechanic, there is another on my field who does great work just doesn't do cubs all the time so feel the engine/exhaust is a non issue and he'll do a great job.
He found an exhaust leak off the #3 cylinder, a blown gasket on #3, leaks on both sides of the exhaust stacks where manifold goes into the muffler.
He suggests dropping the exhaust and thoroughly inspecting it, re-doing the gaskets, and sealing with hylomar. He said that may become a yearly deal.
Is there anything that people here think might be logical to do at the same time, or other questions i should ask?
I have not noticed any engine/power/performance issues. Engine has 1300 hours on it and gets 100+ a year now.
Rene
PA-12 with an O320 (150 hp)
Post flight inspection after my last flight I noticed a broken exhaust stand. Ok. Need to get that fixed.
Then noticed the CO detector was really dark. Certainly not good. I don't want to fly it to my regular mechanic, there is another on my field who does great work just doesn't do cubs all the time so feel the engine/exhaust is a non issue and he'll do a great job.
He found an exhaust leak off the #3 cylinder, a blown gasket on #3, leaks on both sides of the exhaust stacks where manifold goes into the muffler.
He suggests dropping the exhaust and thoroughly inspecting it, re-doing the gaskets, and sealing with hylomar. He said that may become a yearly deal.
Is there anything that people here think might be logical to do at the same time, or other questions i should ask?
I have not noticed any engine/power/performance issues. Engine has 1300 hours on it and gets 100+ a year now.
Rene