wireweinie
FOUNDER
Palmer, AK
Sky-Tec starters and Plane Power alternators.
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1953 PA-18 Rebuild
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Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
Looks like you need a new stabilizer carry-thru with the grease zerk and bronze bushings in each end.
Are you using the front mount or the rear baffle mounted oil cooler?
Are you using the front mount or the rear baffle mounted oil cooler?
txpacer
SPONSOR
Iowa Park, TX
How does the Plane Power compare to B and C? They appear similar.
wireweinie
FOUNDER
Palmer, AK
Both make good stuff. I like Plane Power for changing from generator or Inter Av because the have everything in the box except wire/breakers. Alternator, regulator and all mounting brackets. Also uses a simple wiring harness.
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Beaverpilot
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Manitoba Canada
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
I recently installed the B&C STC'd for the front mounted oil cooler and it had everything I needed except the power wire up to the buss. From reading the Plane Power STC it say it is not approved with front mounted oil cooler. What were you finding included with the Plane Power that wasn't in the B&C?
wireweinie
FOUNDER
Palmer, AK
I like the brackets that come with the Plane Power kits. And if a non electrical type installs the kit, the wire harness is easier to figure out. Just my own observations.
The notes I have for Plane Power say that 'rear mounted oil cooler may be required'. Did they change that?
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kevinbarton1
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San Antonio, TX
I was planning to use the rear mounted oil cooler. A guy at Sutton Exhaust gave me this: NDM oil Coolers part # 08-00741
I will call and get a new stabilizer carry through.
As always, thanks Steve for your knowledge.
kevinbarton1
Registered User
San Antonio, TX
I will check on the fly wheel tooth count.
kevinbarton1
Registered User
San Antonio, TX
Progress
We are making some progress now that we have the frame back from the weld shop. Fitting the 3 piece cowling, flight controls, fuel system, pulleys and will hopefully start on the electrical this weekend. We are waiting for the new cables to come in next week and our extended baggage panels. Exciting to see it come together. Also received my new 3 inch extended landing gear from Airframes Alaska along with my new 31" tires!
We are making some progress now that we have the frame back from the weld shop. Fitting the 3 piece cowling, flight controls, fuel system, pulleys and will hopefully start on the electrical this weekend. We are waiting for the new cables to come in next week and our extended baggage panels. Exciting to see it come together. Also received my new 3 inch extended landing gear from Airframes Alaska along with my new 31" tires!
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If you want to upgrade the panel in the future I would pull out that recessed GPS and put a plate over the center of the panel that extends up to just below the tubing above. Put the ball on the top of the plate and surface mount a GPS below that. This will give you room for a transponder above the radio. Just something to keep in mind if you make a eyebrow over the panel. You could also put the electrical stuff in the same area.
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kevinbarton1
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San Antonio, TX
I know, I did not think I would ever put a transponder in it, but the more I think about it, the more I will likely put one in. Sooner than later I am sure.
kevinbarton1
Registered User
San Antonio, TX
I just have the stock tie down rings that bolt on the upper part of the strut. I have never seen the Hurricane tie downs. Frankly hope I never need any!!!
