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Today, 07:34 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Suggestion for Stromberg repair - re-jet in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

A quarter turn at a time Glenn Pete's better then me, I have to sneak up on it slowly

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Today, 06:57 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Suggestion for Stromberg repair - re-jet in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

Ha, 15+ years ago I called Fresno Airmotive who had a guy who was a Bergh guru. I told him my stumbing problem and said I should mention that my carb...

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Yesterday, 09:15 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Suggestion for Stromberg repair - re-jet in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

I've sat at Bob's table at Oshkosh many times. He knows what he's doing. What I don't like is he tries to scare all who ask about their Stromberg....

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Yesterday, 07:08 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Suggestion for Stromberg repair - re-jet in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

One of the simplist carbs ever built, 1940s tractor carb. Easy to take apart and put back together. If you sink the float in boiling water it will...

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Yesterday, 02:53 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Exhaust systems and Federal Skis in Modifications

My buddy Dave had a funky right side spring on his Summit skied Super Cub after 2 ski seasons. Cooked by the exhaust. Good catch Randy;-) Glenn

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01-17-2021, 11:33 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Mogas/HP/Compression/Timing/Operating Cost in Cafe Supercub

But I seem to remember you having a stuck valve on your Pa11? Glenn

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01-16-2021, 03:34 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Mogas/HP/Compression/Timing/Operating Cost in Cafe Supercub

The ignition system on newer snow machines automatically adjust to whatever fuel is put in it. Ex Cub should be able to do the same? Glenn

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01-16-2021, 10:07 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Mogas/HP/Compression/Timing/Operating Cost in Cafe Supercub

Using MMO is by choice, I have never had a stuck valve. And those around me running it in little C engine haven't either. I picked up an old 3.5hp...

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01-16-2021, 09:47 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Mogas/HP/Compression/Timing/Operating Cost in Cafe Supercub

8a Pete, I forgot about my Stearman R680 time. Add 1700+ gal of 87 Oct from 6 gal cans that held 7gals. I fueled it by myself, long way up to top...

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01-16-2021, 12:17 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Mogas/HP/Compression/Timing/Operating Cost in Cafe Supercub

23,000+ gallons, savings?8) I could be flying 3 cubs instead of 2 Glenn

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01-15-2021, 11:53 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Mogas/HP/Compression/Timing/Operating Cost in Cafe Supercub

Love mogas, 23,000+ gallons so far. Plugs last 800 hrs. 8.6 compression. What's not to like? Glenn

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01-14-2021, 11:22 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread TCM C90 Push Rod Tube Leakage in Modifications

That's the one I was looking for when I posted the other picture. This is the one Dan used on his C85 in his J3. Stopped the leak Glenn

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01-14-2021, 06:41 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread TCM C90 Push Rod Tube Leakage in Modifications

You can buy a tool like this to expand the loose tube while on the engine buy just pulling the pushrod and rocker. But if you cleaned it good...

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01-14-2021, 10:26 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread HDHP: Dr. Randy Corfman - 98.6 Winter Survival Medicine - Tonight! 1-13-21 in Supercub Gatherings

Did Randy jump in and demonstrate the technique? Glenn

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01-13-2021, 07:37 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Glenn Guilfoyle takes his Annual Dip in Cafe Supercub

Ummm. It was dark Glenn

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01-13-2021, 04:49 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Glenn Guilfoyle takes his Annual Dip in Cafe Supercub

One of my favorite places in the whole world. Amy was supposed to go swimming with us there a few years back but chickened out. Maybe the water being...

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01-12-2021, 07:05 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Phillips 66 X/C SAE 20W50 Use in Honda CRF450L motor? in Cafe Supercub

We had a Beech 18 around here that had the DEC/ENCON approved equipment installed with the appropriate brick under both engines Glenn

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01-11-2021, 03:14 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread C130 too close and no radio contact in Take Action Jackson

One of the coolest and scariest was when I was heading home into a setting sun with a bug obscured dirty windshield at about 1200' 15 miles west of...

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01-11-2021, 08:56 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread C130 too close and no radio contact in Take Action Jackson

We have an Air guard base 30 miles East of me and right in the middle of where we all play some days. Been that way for a long time. Some of our...

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01-08-2021, 11:45 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Beringer ALG vs. Acme Aero for FX3 in CubCrafters: CC18, CC11, CC19 Top Cub, Carbon Cub, and X-Cub

I do love my T3, 1930s Tiger Moth TW inovation re-invented Glennis

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01-07-2021, 06:06 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Super cub with O-320 blue prints in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

No two are the same Glenn

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01-05-2021, 09:49 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Distractions in the Cockpit in Cafe Supercub

Did you do any research to find out if Clyde is related to Douten? :pop: Glenn

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01-05-2021, 08:02 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Brake Fluid PA18 -150 in Tips and Tricks

Most likely Dot3 brake fluid. It destroys paint and some rubber. Glenn

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01-05-2021, 08:01 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Brake Fluid PA18 -150 in Tips and Tricks

All Piper J4 used automotive brake fluid. Master cylinders were car wheel cylinders. I have had to change out an expander tube on my J4 but all of my...

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01-04-2021, 10:53 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Pirep on Summit Skis in Ski Flying Forum

Dave understands the system better then anyone I've ever seen. In his spare time he helps keep Rhinebeck alive Glenn

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01-04-2021, 11:29 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Pirep on Summit Skis in Ski Flying Forum

Oops, cost less, quality is superb. Summits are 5K to over 7K Glenn

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01-04-2021, 12:07 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Pirep on Summit Skis in Ski Flying Forum

Summits are a great ski. But with limited HP on a short strip there were days where I couldn't get out and a couple times I was lucky to get back to...

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01-02-2021, 10:54 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread PA-11 C85-12 Prop recommendations in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

What prop are you flying now? Glenn

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01-02-2021, 10:49 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Has anyone shipped floats within the last few years? in Float Operations

I used some muffler type clamps to attach 2- 2x6x8s to my factory cross rack then screwed 2-2x6x12 on the ends perpendicular to them, screwed a 2x2...

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