how to remove this engine!!

getback Sat Nov 02, 2013 12:25 pm

got this plane from a yard sell engine is seized up and needs cleaning don't see any screws ? don t know if maybe the cowleing was glued on? do people do this knowing you will have to service it sooner or later!! any advice before I start cutting in to it?

**Cribbs74** Sat Nov 02, 2013 12:47 pm

I would try removing the prop/spinner. It looks like the cowling was made to be removed. It could be screwed into the bearers. Once you pull the spinner off you may see some screws.

Ron

Ken Cook Sat Nov 02, 2013 3:37 pm

I'm curious about the plane. I see a Fox .36X hidden in there and I bet that it moves out. On another note, I wouldn't run that prop with that spinner unless the spinner gullets were filed waaaay out. That would easily cut through the wood prop and allow the blades to come flying off without warning.

pkrankow Sat Nov 02, 2013 9:25 pm

I think the real question is
"How do I remove this spinner?"

Phil

Mark Boesen Sat Nov 02, 2013 9:42 pm

use a nail, or something with a very slightly less diameter then the spinner has.

I wouldn't run that prop period, it looks like a nylon prop and would be very brittle.

getback Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:31 am

thanks Ken got the spinner off! yeah and you hit the nail on the head that is a fox .36x in there,it must of been really moving when it went down from the look of the damage !! o yeh the cowling was jus a tight fit?? don t get that but was hard to remove. rotten fuel lines ,dirt, some fuel soakage at one time . its going to have to be a colder day to getback on this I think I could fix that shoestring easier ! Never got the chance to fly one of these big birds and would like to before the winter sets in!! THANKS GUYS UR GREAT IN MY BOOK!!

pkrankow Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:01 am

Pull the engine and start de-oiling. Use cornstarch mixed with alcohol (rubbing or denatured) to make a wet paste and apply. Let sit in a ventilated area till dry, dispose of the now oily cornstarch, repeat till the desired results are achieved. Use well thinned clear dope to stabilize any extra soft areas that might exist after 5 or so rounds of de-oiling. It also helps to apply some alcohol before applying the paste.

Messy, yes.

Saves the airplane, most likely.

Phil

getback Fri Nov 22, 2013 9:57 am

pkrankow wrote:Pull the engine and start de-oiling. Use cornstarch mixed with alcohol (rubbing or denatured) to make a wet paste and apply. Let sit in a ventilated area till dry, dispose of the now oily cornstarch, repeat till the desired results are achieved. Use well thinned clear dope to stabilize any extra soft areas that might exist after 5 or so rounds of de-oiling. It also helps to apply some alcohol before applying the paste.

Messy, yes.

Saves the airplane, most likely.

Phil

got a question about the cornstarch and alcohol mix ,is that for the plane or engine or both never used this concocktion before . thanks as always!!

SuperDave Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:08 am

get:

Remember any tool you use should fit the application properly and DON'T use tools like pilers that are very sure to cause damage.

Tools are like words. Just the right one can make a HUGE difference in the result.

SD

getback Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:33 am

SuperDave wrote:get:

Remember any tool you use should fit the application properly and DON'T use tools like pilers that are very sure to cause damage.

Tools are like words. Just the right one can make a HUGE difference in the result.

SD

QUESTION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE THANKS I HAVE THE COWEL / SPINNER OFF

SuperDave Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:49 am

get:

Question? What question and how does it relate to my response?

SD

getback Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:16 am

getback wrote:
pkrankow wrote:Pull the engine and start de-oiling. Use cornstarch mixed with alcohol (rubbing or denatured) to make a wet paste and apply. Let sit in a ventilated area till dry, dispose of the now oily cornstarch, repeat till the desired results are achieved. Use well thinned clear dope to stabilize any extra soft areas that might exist after 5 or so rounds of de-oiling. It also helps to apply some alcohol before applying the paste.

Messy, yes.

Saves the airplane, most likely.

Phil
got a question about the cornstarch and alcohol mix ,is that for the plane or engine or both never used this concocktion before . thanks as always!!

pkrankow Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:52 am

getback wrote:
getback wrote:
pkrankow wrote:Pull the engine and start de-oiling. Use cornstarch mixed with alcohol (rubbing or denatured) to make a wet paste and apply. Let sit in a ventilated area till dry, dispose of the now oily cornstarch, repeat till the desired results are achieved. Use well thinned clear dope to stabilize any extra soft areas that might exist after 5 or so rounds of de-oiling. It also helps to apply some alcohol before applying the paste.

Messy, yes.

Saves the airplane, most likely.

Phil
got a question about the cornstarch and alcohol mix ,is that for the plane or engine or both never used this concocktion before . thanks as always!!

The wood. The alcohol will float the oil out of the wood and the corn starch will absorb and hold the oil. Since the oil ends up more or less evenly distributed through the alcohol, several re-applications will be necessary to reduce the oil saturation in the wood. The first couple rounds should have the most effect.

Phil

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