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Yesterday, 10:57 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Lift strut dent in Super Cub Repair Facilities

oil or air expands more???? heat strut away from dent to pressurize, then heat dent perimeter to soften and remove dent...... carefully .... ...

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Yesterday, 08:19 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread New SB out in CubCrafters: CC18, CC11, CC19 Top Cub, Carbon Cub, and X-Cub

And what should it look like before failure? Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org

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Yesterday, 05:28 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread constant speed prop on Javron in Cafe Supercub

Does the have the option of front mounted governor? He didn’t specify engine model? Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org

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Yesterday, 05:25 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Finishing tapes ?? in Cafe Supercub

I use https://www.draftingsteals.com/30017.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=30017&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0YfMqpyZ6wIVBBx9Ch2bkg3GEAQYAyABEgLlbvD_BwE Will...

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Yesterday, 11:53 AM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Need advice on new landing gear please in Cafe Supercub

Never seen a failure at top before. Other than ripping the ears off fuselage. Always mid tube failure Was not impressed with the air frames solid...

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Yesterday, 11:45 AM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Lift strut dent in Super Cub Repair Facilities

you guys realize the strut started out as a ROUND TUBE, and was rolled through a series of dies to make it into the streamlined shape...... fixing a...

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08-12-2020, 09:39 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Lift strut dent in Super Cub Repair Facilities

Before they were sealed, you would put air fitting in fork hole, air it up and soften dent with a torch, common... Be creative. Not going to finish...

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08-11-2020, 05:55 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread PA-12 weighing levelling marks in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

The whole point is the original plumb bob method is useless. It’s assuming a plane that’s never been wrecked/bent. Just use a digital level on...

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08-10-2020, 08:22 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread PA-12 weighing levelling marks in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

yes.............

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08-10-2020, 05:54 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread PA-12 weighing levelling marks in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Also if you have a turn and bank or ball set it to center once you have it in level flight (firewall vertical, level fuselage side to side) Sent...

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08-10-2020, 05:52 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread PA-12 weighing levelling marks in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Photos in here with a less than virgin fuselage using plumb bob and taking various measurements with a level ...

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08-10-2020, 02:37 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread PA-12 weighing levelling marks in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Firewall Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org

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08-10-2020, 07:33 AM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread New PPONK in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Same. Cylinder heads move around and valve alignment changes. Normal Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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08-09-2020, 06:21 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Inspection plate below rear stick in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

https://www.univair.com/piper/piper-j-3/view-all/u82461-000-piper-rectangular-inspection-cover/ Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org

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08-09-2020, 10:21 AM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread New kid on the block - Smith Cub in Member Projects in Progress

You system routing is fine(other than you need to plumb into bottom of tank, not top....) but like mentioned above, route each down it’s side to...

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08-08-2020, 06:38 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Need advice on new landing gear please in Cafe Supercub

Boy,I bet it wouldn’t change the reading..... Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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08-08-2020, 11:04 AM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Looking for a rivet squeeze in Cafe Supercub

You just grind one edge off Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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08-08-2020, 09:28 AM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Looking for a fix- high CHTs on SQ2 in Modifications

Block all but outer 6” Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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08-08-2020, 09:21 AM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Weather Cams in Cafe Supercub

I wrote an iPhone app for the Alaska ones to scroll/fit on the small screens devices(back then) in 2008 or 2009 you can get at...

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08-07-2020, 04:25 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Looking for a fix- high CHTs on SQ2 in Modifications

You could also do a quick test by taping over new scoops to block them off. I bet there will be no difference, as your dam is blocking the excess air...

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08-07-2020, 03:33 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Looking for a fix- high CHTs on SQ2 in Modifications

Be interesting if someone will try blocking front middle off at cowl itself. just leaving openings outboard in high pressure area. Bet the effects...

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08-06-2020, 10:45 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Ben Knapp’s PA/12 Project in Member Projects in Progress

Try cleaning the old paint with stitts alkaline cleaner before deciding to repaint. Amazing stuff. Most any paint will stick to a well prepared and...

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08-06-2020, 09:19 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Need advice on new landing gear please in Cafe Supercub

Atlee is the ORIGINAL alternative step STC holder Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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08-06-2020, 07:30 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Need advice on new landing gear please in Cafe Supercub

1.25 is stronger than 1.5 Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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08-06-2020, 05:55 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread PA-12 cabin heater box and other firewall forward jobs :) in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

You could “glue” scat into other. I did a test with silicone mold making rubber(2 part). There’s probably some glue out there? Anyone got a link. I...

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08-06-2020, 05:50 PM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread Need advice on new landing gear please in Cafe Supercub

Or atlee’s http://www.fadodge.com Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org

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08-06-2020, 10:28 AM

mike mcs repair replied to a thread New kid on the block - Smith Cub in Member Projects in Progress

Model is determined by the number of gallons in tanks. And line size Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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