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Old 10-30-2018 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SECRET AGENT
Good advice in reinforcing that engine former, those old IC ducted fan motors used to shake the hell out of everything. If something wasn't loctited with the red stuff, it would vibrate loose! Turbines are so much smoother. But ah the good old days of blown glow plugs, oily residue on everything and trying to turn after takeoff without stalling. Ha! Nope, still don't miss it! But I applaud you for doing it, we all know how colossal a pain in the butt it is to get those things to run just right. We are all a bit spoiled now.
And don't forget about the MESS !!! Good God, you talk'in bout a mess, That fuel /oil gets in every nook and cranny of everything. If everything isn't cleaned and glued good, that oil will loosen up everything over time... The good ole days !!! What a hoot !!!

Danno

P.S. I used to keep a bag of kitty litter in the trailer to clean up the ramp where I had it parked !!! LOL
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