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  1. Sprucemoose

    Breezy exhaust testing

    I've been told by more than one person that the Breezy is very loud when observed from the ground. Wanting to do something about it I did some research on various exhaust system designs and finally settled on a C-150 style system from Custom Aircraft Parts of El Cajon, CA. Their service was...
  2. Sprucemoose

    Oshkosh arrival NOTAM posted

    The much-anticipated 2019 OSH NOTAM has been posted. https://www.eaa.org/-/media/Files/AirVenture/FlyingIn/2019-NOTAM.ashx There is very little in there that changed, despite all the problems last year. The biggest change will be the Fond du Lac diversion procedure, which I am very skeptical...
  3. Sprucemoose

    Breezy first flight video

    This is my first attempt at video editing, I ain't Steven Spielberg, and I enjoy building a lot more than editing video. The video takes you through the construction process and and the first flight. It's about 15 minutes. I hope you enjoy it. https://youtu.be/sa3mx3gzQGY
  4. Sprucemoose

    First flight report- Breezy N1879B

    Fellow HBAers, After nearly nine years, thousands of hours and more than a few cubic kilodollars, on Saturday Aug. 26 I took the Breezy up for the first flight. The airplane performed well with no major squawks save for a minor oil leak and some intercom adjustments. I built N1879B from the...
  5. Sprucemoose

    Spark plugs for high compression Continental

    I rebuilt an O-200 with Lycon 9:1 pistons. The stock plugs (REM37BY) have very little clearance to the higher crown of the Lycon piston- very little as in about 1/32 inch. I'm looking to increase this, but coming up short on ideas. The REM series of plugs is the shortest reach plug Champion...
  6. Sprucemoose

    F & M oil filter adapters back in production

    I noticed the ad for Tempest on page 2 of the new Sport Aviation included a small photo of the impossible-to-find F & M T.A.F.-L oil filter adapter for small Continentals. Curious, I called them up today, and they confirmed that they (Tempest, having acquired F & M) put the line of oil filter...
  7. Sprucemoose

    Conical motor mount design

    A question for the engineering types- on a conical type motor mount (VW, small Continental, some Lycoming) there is typically a diagonal tube from one of the lower engine mounting lugs to the opposite lower firewall mounting lug. This tube would appear to take the twisting load applied by the...
  8. Sprucemoose

    WTB O-200B crankshaft

    I'm rebuilding an O-200 and converting to a B model (pusher.) I'm looking for a serviceable crank, either the new part number 653012 or the old part number 531434 are acceptable. Please contact me via private message for my phone number.
  9. Sprucemoose

    Solvent for dried linseed oil?

    Does anyone know of a good solvent to remove dried linseed oil residue? I have a set of non-sealed Cub struts that I need to cut down and re-weld for my project. They are heavily coated with what appears to be boiled linseed oil residue on the inside, and I want to remove that material from...
  10. Sprucemoose

    Oshkosh- new procedure for Homebuilt Camping

    Fellow HBAers, Now that we've ticked over into July, it's time to start thinking about Oshkosh in earnest. Actually, to be accurate, many of us never really stop thinking about it, but the pace quickens as it gets closer. For those of us who volunteer on the Homebuilt Parking crew, this is the...
  11. Sprucemoose

    [SOLD] T-18 project for sale

    I'm posting this on behalf of a former member of my EAA chapter who is trying to sell the project that he started building in the 60's. I do not have any photos, and I don't have any personal knowledge of the project. Any questions should be directed to the seller. His name is Arley Uhrig...
  12. Sprucemoose

    Mix and match Cleveland 6.00X6 wheels and brakes

    Howdy, Looking for a Cleveland wheel expert to help me out here. I've gotten my hands on a set of Cleveland 40-28D 6.00X6 wheels for my Breezy project. They are old and need some TLC but the price was extremely attractive. There were no brakes included. I have a chance to get my hands on...
  13. Sprucemoose

    Wanted- Cessna 150/152 Nose Gear

    I'm looking for the nose gear from a Cessna 150/152 for my Breezy project. P/n Sk150-11. If you have the wheel I might be interested as well but really looking for the nose gear.
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