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Yesterday, 01:18 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Lycoming exhaust oil leak in Tips and Tricks

I had a leak that I would have sworn was oil cooler or case parting-line related, but turned out it was a tiny crack in the engine case. The powder...

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Yesterday, 12:50 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Lycoming exhaust oil leak in Tips and Tricks

One thought - - clean the engine thoroughly with solvent and let it dry. Spray suspect areas with dye penetrant developer powder, run engine until...

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01-23-2021, 10:56 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Engine Dehydrator in Cafe Supercub

Yes, however the heat path thru the crankshaft cross section to the prop is small by comparison. Heat flow rate varies directly as cross section...

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01-22-2021, 04:17 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Stewart System review in Super Cub Repair Facilities

Run test panels to get your gun adjusted optimally.

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01-22-2021, 03:56 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Insurance for a Carbon Cub in Cafe Supercub

I can also recommend Ladd Gardner https://lgainsurance.com/ . My PA-12 premium this year, liability only, was $322. Last time I asked for a hull...

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01-22-2021, 01:45 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Insurance for a Carbon Cub in Cafe Supercub

Wealthy plus proud equals likely trouble. Glenn is one to listen respectfully to.

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01-22-2021, 12:12 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Where did you fly today? in Cafe Supercub

Southbound between Bremerton and Olympia, Wa yesterday.

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01-19-2021, 12:12 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Slip/Skid in Cafe Supercub

This one is a good follow-on. Slightly different explanation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMhoPJYCvXA

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01-15-2021, 11:22 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Mogas/HP/Compression/Timing/Operating Cost in Cafe Supercub

Premium no ethanol here is 91 octane. I use premium mogas with 8.5 pistons, per Peterson STC. I dont notice any performance difference compared...

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01-15-2021, 11:16 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Who fixes HD gear in Super Cub Repair Facilities

Drop the "2", Windy! Oh wait - never mind, you're young yet.

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01-14-2021, 11:18 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Fuselage advice in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

For any bending, buckling or torsional loads, diameter. Pure tension or non-Euler buckling compression, just the cross sectional area of the metal.

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01-14-2021, 12:04 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Hydrasorb/strut attachment question in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Can't tell for sure from the photo, but looks like the bolt holes on the hydrasorb are parallel. They need to be perpendicular to each other. The...

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01-13-2021, 11:45 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Fuselage advice in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

I agree with paragraphs 1 and 2, but don't understand how hoop stress plays into a tubular steel truss?

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01-11-2021, 11:55 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Stewart System review in Super Cub Repair Facilities

I know - was just kidding you..

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01-11-2021, 11:44 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Stewart System review in Super Cub Repair Facilities

Dunno, I've done both and I think each has its advantages. I hated the polyfiber glue, but that was like 40 years ago so probably doesn't mean...

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01-11-2021, 11:41 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Stewart System review in Super Cub Repair Facilities

"Clocks ticking on your bill at $1.50 a minute......" Run and check your anodizing pot:lol:8)

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01-11-2021, 09:41 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Stewart System review in Super Cub Repair Facilities

Can't be in a rush with Stewarts. Give it time, and maybe a second coat. Maybe Marty57 will chime in?

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01-11-2021, 09:06 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Dihedral question in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Mike's the expert, but I'd add to pick "something" to define as level, and then stick with it. Pick a tube that is pretty straight, so that your...

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01-11-2021, 08:31 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Dihedral question in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Rigging instructions. Titled PA-18, but includes PA-12. ...

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01-11-2021, 06:18 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Dihedral question in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

15 threads showing seems like a lot? Bare minimum thread engagement would be 1.5 diameters, depending on class of thread fit and considering the...

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01-04-2021, 01:02 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Javron Cub Complete in Experimental Cubs

Greg - who would you recommend for a DAR? PM, if you'd prefer - -

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01-02-2021, 11:42 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Airframes Wide Body 4" in looking for 3 x 3 gear that fit wide body fuselage in Modifications

A related question - - I'm replacing bungees on my -12 and on disassembly noticed some play at the lower shock strut attachment. I measured the...

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12-31-2020, 10:26 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Airframes Wide Body 4" in looking for 3 x 3 gear that fit wide body fuselage in Modifications

The forward gear leg travel path and the cabane should be in the same plane. Merely angling the cabane will not accomplish that. The axis of...

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12-28-2020, 12:54 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Steve's Gascolator in Cafe Supercub

I use a small bend. Impossible to vibrate loose, but easy to remove and reinstall without fatiguing it

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