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01-19-2021, 06:17 AM

cruiser replied to a thread Suggestion for Stromberg repair - re-jet in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

Drip. Drip. Drip. Is there anyone on here that does not have a Champ or a Cub in a back hangar on their airport with gas stains down the cowling and...

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01-18-2021, 07:53 PM

cruiser replied to a thread Exhaust systems and Federal Skis in Modifications

Perhaps a piece of fire sleeve or other steel type sleeve would help mitigate that problem Randy.

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01-18-2021, 01:14 PM

Philly5G replied to a thread PA-12 standard landing gear legs drawings with dimensions in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Aha!! Yes, I can see the similarity!!

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01-18-2021, 11:55 AM

Philly5G replied to a thread PA-12 standard landing gear legs drawings with dimensions in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

I like the Funk(y) name!! These are fibreglass and apparently moulded from original Piper ones

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01-18-2021, 10:58 AM

Philly5G replied to a thread PA-12 standard landing gear legs drawings with dimensions in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

These are the pants I have, I did think the "peanut" description was quite appropriate as they are pretty much peanut shape, but now you've described...

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01-18-2021, 08:15 AM

Philly5G replied to a thread PA-12 standard landing gear legs drawings with dimensions in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Thanks SA but I'll continue with my "peanut" versions for now, although these do sound great!!

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01-17-2021, 02:05 PM

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

Not that I recall. The lawnmower story was a good one although it needed more mowers

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01-17-2021, 12:15 PM

Philly5G replied to a thread PA-12 standard landing gear legs drawings with dimensions in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Do you have the fitting brackets for them too? Are you based in the US? I'm based in England and I'm guessing the shipping $ for the pants would be...

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01-17-2021, 11:14 AM

Philly5G replied to a thread PA-12 standard landing gear legs drawings with dimensions in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Yes, England

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01-17-2021, 07:45 AM

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

A wise old fellow told me one time that if your gonna tell a bear story make sure there's lots of bears in it. This one needs more lawnmowers

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01-16-2021, 06:17 AM

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

The only benefit I have seen in going from an 0235 to an 0320 is the ability to purchase 2 gallons more per hour. I predict a painful cost increase...

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01-15-2021, 10:13 PM

Philly5G replied to a thread PA-12 standard landing gear legs drawings with dimensions in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

The airfield and hangars are closed and inaccessible Mike Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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01-15-2021, 08:29 PM

Philly5G started a thread PA-12 standard landing gear legs drawings with dimensions in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

I’m hoping someone has such a drawing that they’d be prepared to share with me please :) I’m making wheel pant brackets for my 12, but as we’re in...

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01-14-2021, 10:24 AM

Philly5G replied to a thread Double groove trim on PA-12 -front pulley location in Super Cub Sick Bay

Looks like you'll be cutting to length and drilling 2 holes ;)

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01-14-2021, 09:59 AM

Philly5G replied to a thread Double groove trim on PA-12 -front pulley location in Super Cub Sick Bay

Glad to help and get you on the path :) This is the email for Boneham's UK sales sales@boneham.co.uk drop them a line, no need to keep on the search...

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01-14-2021, 06:14 AM

Philly5G replied to a thread Double groove trim on PA-12 -front pulley location in Super Cub Sick Bay

I bought mine from Boneham and Turner who specialise in this stuff. I bought a couple of lengths so I had some flexibility in final fit. I also...

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01-14-2021, 12:03 AM

Philly5G replied to a thread Double groove trim on PA-12 -front pulley location in Super Cub Sick Bay

Must it specifically be the Aircraft Spruce one? When I was researching this, there were plenty of suppliers for that spec of pin.

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01-13-2021, 04:31 PM

cruiser replied to a thread Olibuilt 's New Cub project in Member Projects in Progress

Datum actuators are $500 each, American, at least for the 2000’s. Progressive Automations PA-10 that Oli bought are $179. The PA-17, rated at 800 lbs...

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01-10-2021, 06:03 PM

Philly5G replied to a thread Double groove trim on PA-12 -front pulley location in Super Cub Sick Bay

I did exactly this too and cut and fitted an external access panel and makes the whole job MUCH easier. Before I removed the winding shaft, I put...

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01-10-2021, 05:57 PM

Philly5G replied to a thread Double groove trim on PA-12 -front pulley location in Super Cub Sick Bay

I’ve done the oilite bearings mod and I assure you that the trim action in flight is a DELIGHT which is pretty important with the pretty much...

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