So many variables. So few people who can work on a 71 and are motivated. You would think anybody can work on a 60+ year old design, guess not....
Is that a dry turbo or water cooled. I have a AirResearch Dry turbo (new) collecting dust in my shop.
If they run well and clear up; Perhaps rebuilds might not be imminent!
Did the shaft appear centered coming out of the log? Engine height and alignment may be the issue. If that's good, You're already on it....
That was a beer. In da fridge, da rum. Got ya. Looks like another Mission Impossible plot (I can hear the music in the back ground already)....
Where's da rum? Just see empty glasses. Wait, wait, is that a beer?? Naw, powdered cleaner... However sober, Great pictures. Thx,, rc
If you're trying to get some extra time out of the other HE,, Do not acid rinse it. You may end up cleaning something that's keeping it together....
Sad part about 71s and modern times, Nobody can run them as needed. The Goo you described could be just low rpm slobber. Lack of load and...
It's 1855 eastern. How'd it do?
Time for an oyster roast. 71s rule, rc
Just found your other post on your Post. Great pictures. Was heading back to this post and you already responded. 15 to 17 knots cruise around...
Can you offer a lil more to guess with? What engines and HP? Ratios? I'm guessing 6-71 ti or tib's but guessing.
Well, I Bo Bo'd and said it. I may have been off base there. How about Stop and get Help.
Well now, everything makes sense now. including my brain fart. thx,
How old are the first 3 pics? New build? Brokerage is for a 2012 nobody knew about (it seems).
Yep, Panic. If it went into the exhaust, even if it's a cracked exhaust manifold (Long shot & not mentioned yet) It's NOT going to drain up hill,...
How deep was the water near where she was lost? Still traumatized? Say your prayers and move on,, or,, good play. How else do you get rid of a...
Wrong cap on expansion tank. Depending on your model, Everything per serial number, you should have around 7 to 12 max. Somebody put auto caps on....
If I remember, these HEs have end caps. Remove the back cap, let it drain, Then pump the system up again. DO NOT exceed 8 to 10 psi. 15 was...
The 1800 bhp 16v149TIs (non DDEC) consume a bit over 90gph on the pins (EACH). 80% load would be lower to that and closer to your figures. Still...
