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I am rebuilding a set of main gear legs for my Cruisair. Does anyone know the correct kind of fluid to put in the gear legs & the quantity to install? I presume that you put the fluid in at the top of the gear leg. Thanks, Ray

I am going to rebuild the main gear on my 14-13-2. I have new springs, but don't know where to get the lower bushings for the upper gear leg. Also, do the upper bushings usually need replacement. Do any of yopu know where I can find the bushings? Thanks, Ray

I flew to the Golden West EAA fly in at Marysville CA yesterday which is a fairly short hop from Carson City, NV where I am based. It is a very large event and had a great air show. When they reopened the airport for traffic , I took off to go home. I then noticed liquid collecting on my...

What is the best way to jack up a Cruisair for doing the landing gear retraction test during an annual or for working on the gear? I have seen jack points installed (drilled & tapped) in the wing spar attachment fittings. I'm not real sure that the drilling of a hole in them is a good idea...

Have any of you guys converted to electric landing gear operation? I am getting tired of hand cranking. Ray N33GM

My fuel pressure on the Franklin 150 has been pretty steady at around 4 PSI. Recently the pressure on the gauge has started to fluctuate higher and lower than the 4 PSI with each stroke of the pump. So the needle is covering quite a bit of distance now. What do you think the cause is? Ray...

What is the correct air speed in MPH for a 14-13-2 on short final with full flaps? I have been told to maintain 85 MPH and feel that it is too fast. Ray N33GM

I would like to hear from any of you guys who have installed an air filter on a 14-13 with a Franklin. What are you using & how did you get it approved? I have info on using a Grumman air box with a filter, but am looking for other options. I am building a 165 for the bird & hope that oil & air...

I am building a Franklin 165 to put in my '47 Crusair which presently has a Franklin 150. The MA4-5 carb has a much larger air inlet than the MA3-SPA. Does anyone know how Bellanca handled the difference in air boxes & possible intake duct size for the 165 option? It would also be great to...

What is the best way of eliminating play in the main gear scissors? My Crusair has quite a bit of play in them & it has to be effecting tracking of the wheels. N33GM Ray

I have been trying to get the following STCs : STC #SA29EA Held by Thomas Solt Jr. Sensenich M74DR fixed pitch prop on aircraft with Franklin 6A4-165-B3 And STC #SA1-104 Same STC holder as above McCauley 1A170 propeller on a 14-13 series. I have both props. The problem is that the STC...

I have a 14-13-2 with a 150 Franklin. I use 100 octane low lead fuel. Lead & carbon seems to build up quickly on the plugs & valves. I know that the Franklin calls for 80 octane unleaded fuel, but it seems very hard to find. Do any of you have similar problems? How about solutions? Thanks, Ray...

I am in need of the formed leading edge plywood and the 2 ribs closest to the fuselage on a 14-13-2. Does anyone know if Viking parts will work or where I can obtain these parts?