Back in the saddle

[spusmc]

Pete from CubCrafters was quick to respond to this and we think this was the culprit. Around the time mine was built he mentioned the tooling was not as precise as the current set up. There were a few minor imperfections and a burr on one side. Both sides had leaks. They dropped another in the mail- I should be back in action in a few days. I notice on your firewall lower left side of the picture- camera jack I am assuming? I have one to install but haven't done it yet.

 

[Neal]

Yes, that is for the camera. By the way @Cubonaut875 that grommet where your camera wire goes through the firewall should be sealed. Nice path for CO there.

 

[Cubonaut875]

Wow! I hadn't noticed that! Did you seal yours with silicone!

 

[Cubonaut875]

Pete from CubCrafters was quick to respond to this and we think this was the culprit. Around the time mine was built he mentioned the tooling was not as precise as the current set up. There were a few minor imperfections and a burr on one side. Both sides had leaks. They dropped another in the mail- I should be back in action in a few days. I notice on your firewall lower left side of the picture- camera jack I am assuming? I have one to install but haven't done it yet.
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That is interesting for sure, what is your serial number?

 

[Neal]

Wow! I hadn't noticed that! Did you seal yours with silicone!

No, all of the firewall seals use a high temp sealant I believe. I noticed some of mine needed some so I emailed CC (Pete) and learned that. I believe this is what I used based on my Amazon order history.

Amazon.com

 

[Cubonaut875]

Excellent - Thanks!

 

[spusmc]

That is interesting for sure, what is your serial number?

FX3-0162

 

[Cubonaut875]

Gets more interesting! FX3-0164

 

[spusmc]

Gets more interesting! FX3-0164

For sure, the only other real issue I have had is a fine oil mist on my windshield, like micro fine. Barely noticeable but still concerning. Turned out to be coming from the zerk fitting under the prop nose cone , took forever to find the source.

 

[Neal]

For sure, the only other real issue I have had is a fine oil mist on my windshield, like micro fine. Barely noticeable but still concerning. Turned out to be coming from the zerk fitting under the prop nose cone , took forever to find the source.

Yup, you're supposed to grease the prop annually or every 100 hours I think it is. I did my first condition inspection this past summer, greased it and thought I had a big problem. Nope, grease in grease out seems to be the thing with greasing the prop. Still to this day I see traces of grease on the prop. I'll still grease it, better than not, but maybe cut back the amount in the future. Lot's to learn and that's why I like people being here so we can learn from each other.