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    FUEL TANK NEEDED

    Is there someone out there that makes new fuel tanks for a 1975 8kcab. The filler cap is to the inboard side of the tank, not centered like the ones you can buy.
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    Leak in fuel tank

    I have a leak in my right gas tank. It was welded and pressure tested and when we stressed the tank a little it developed a new crack So it was welded, pressure and stressed again with no leaks. I'm afraid it may leak again. AC said they don't have tanks that fit the wood spars. Is there any...
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    oil pressure problems

    Oil pressure on my 8KCAB newly overhauled AEIO 320 drops from 85 to 70 After the oil fully warms up, about 2-3 minutes into the flight (with a new oil relief spring). When oil pressure drops it drops very quickly in 2 to 3 seconds. Do's that sound normal? I never have seen that drop before...
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    low oil pressure on my new overhauled AEIO320

    I have a newly overhauled AEIO320 in my 1975 8KCAB. Lycoming and my mechanic said 55 Lbs. is enough to run and fly. Have 4 washers on the spring. American Champion said 80 to 90 Lbs. is needed or don't fly. Working on raising oil pressure to 80 Lbs. with a new spring from Lycoming. So who's...
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    new christen oil system

    My Decathlon has a new christen oil system and my mechanic used the breather adapter from lycoming that mounts where the vacuum pump would go. Does anyone know if that's a legal installation?
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    How do I convert to a Christen 801 in a 1975 8KCAB

    How do I convert to a Christen 801 in a 1975 8KCAB Has someone converted a 1975 8KCAB with an IO 320 E1B to a Christen 801 inverted oil system? I found an STC for 7KCAB but not for the 8. The engine is at Penn Yan now for overhaul and the oil sump baffle is not reparable. I would replace the...
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