What have you done to your vehicle lately?

[kyletxria1911a1]

New front titanium brake rotors and ceramic brake pads!

See I talked about rotors are they called disc's now

 

[TheDan]

A local club member was having trouble with a brand new carburetor on his '75 Spider. The float level, choke tension, and choke pull down all needed adjusting right out of the box.

The car is running great now! Watch the video below on how I made those adjustments.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Billet flywheel, clutch install

 

[BBL]

I installed a new battery. The old one died and almost left me stranded in the middle of the night at a deserted location.
Unfortunately (as expected), the battery was just outside of its 3-year warranty. Those things used to last 8-10 years. You're lucky if you get 5 nowadays. The cheap Chinese soft lead flakes off easy and causes the battery to self-destruct.
Plus the battery cost me twice as much as last time. LGB!

 

[Vaquero]

Odometer hit 190,000.
Running strong.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Got mine inspected, registration next month.

 

[AZ Refugee]

Inspection on my truck today

 

[Charlie]

My old '08 Dodge truck keeps on running like a champ at 140,000 miles!

 

[Tnhawk]

Wasted a few hours in County office getting tag renewal. In past years this has been a 5-10 minute wait. Lets go brandon!

 

[dsgrey]

I installed a new battery. The old one died and almost left me stranded in the middle of the night at a deserted location.
Unfortunately (as expected), the battery was just outside of its 3-year warranty. Those things used to last 8-10 years. You're lucky if you get 5 nowadays. The cheap Chinese soft lead flakes off easy and causes the battery to self-destruct.
Plus the battery cost me twice as much as last time. LGB!

Yes and I haven't seen a battery last but 3 - 4 years over the last 15+ years. It's so bad I began load testing mine 3 or 4 times a year and replace once it's below 75% of stated value.

 

[Tnhawk]

The last several batteries I have replaced were all 3 - 4 years old and failed unexpectedly during hot or cold weather. I have decided to purchase and replace them as a planned maintenance and avoid the approaching unexpected failure.

 

[southtexaspilot]

Troubleshooting erratic egt’s on cylinder #1. Found the probe wiring had been rubbing on the cowling heat shield. Gonna have to order a new probe.


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[Byrd666]

Something tells me that ain't gonna be cheap.

 

[southtexaspilot]

Something tells me that ain't gonna be cheap.

$49.95/ea. Ordered an extra for spare.

W


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[BBL]

Something tells me that ain't gonna be cheap.

If it's not a PMA part, it does not cost 10x.
An EGT probe for a certified aircraft cost 3 digits, depending on brand and thermocouple type.

Nice Velocity, btw. Love those birds!!

 

[toddnjoyce]

Troubleshooting erratic egt’s on cylinder #1. Found the probe wiring had been rubbing on the cowling heat shield. Gonna have to order a new probe.


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Wait. You sold the -14 kit and bought a Velocity while you wait for the sonex kit?

 

[TheDan]

I'm having an issue on my '98 Ram where sometimes it can't get it into gear. Most of the time shifting is fine, but sometimes it feels like I suddenly lose the necessary throw. The lever doesn't move as far as it normally does. After a lot of wiggling and cussing it, I'll eventually get it into a gear and it'll work fine for awhile again.

I thought maybe it was an issue with the shift tower, but after taking it apart and inspecting it I'm not so sure anymore as it seems fine. I'm guessing it's something internal causing the shift shaft to bind. I'm not really looking forward to tearing the transmission apart as I have other things I want to work on for fun as opposed to working on this out of necessity

I made a video taking the shift tower off and inspecting it while I figure out what else to do...

 

[Vaquero]

Wait. You sold the -14 kit and bought a Velocity while you wait for the sonex kit?

He's tough to keep up with.

 

[southtexaspilot]

Wait. You sold the -14 kit and bought a Velocity while you wait for the sonex kit?

I sold the 14, put a deposit on a Sonex, bought a Rans S-10, and then stumbled on this Cozy MKiv. I prefer the Cozy over the Velocity. I like canopy aircraft.

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[PhulesAu]

Troubleshooting erratic egt’s on cylinder #1. Found the probe wiring had been rubbing on the cowling heat shield. Gonna have to order a new probe.


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You need a Round motor on there.