Deal or ?

[Tom-D]

That will be what eventually happens most likely. It's presumably got good engine parts, but I wouldn't bet on it not needing a cam.

Franklin Cams are bullet proof, it's probably a mag timing thing, simple to fix.

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

That will be what eventually happens most likely.

I don't think so. Airplane people are nuts, completely incautious, very emotional when it comes to purchasing. I bet he sells it as is to an overly optimistic pilot. Around that price, it will get snatched up.
I wonder how we can see what the outcome is.

 

[Henning]

I don't think so. Airplane people are nuts, completely incautious, very emotional when it comes to purchasing. I bet he sells it as is to an overly optimistic pilot. Around that price, it will get snatched up.
I wonder how we can see what the outcome is.

Watch for the add in 2 months that advertised the engine for sale for $15,000....

 

[Richard]

BTW, who was talking about otherwise good machines?

Keep this up and I'll tell the story of the fat chick AND the moped.

Anyway, I was thinking of the Scarab cut in half and hauled to the dump. Sure no one wants to pay for twin 350s anymore but it really was the owner which was wrong with that boat. I've seen the same thing with H-28s or numerous S&S designs. Or how bout that Beech Queen sitting in the back forty all because the jerkoff owner kept it as a prized memory of what once was. It became a mouse condo.

 

[Richard]

No ultrasounding wood, you can x-ray it, but the best thing is to cut a hole and take a sniff. The nose will know rot, it's a very distinct sweet smell.

The nose knows but won't locate except to a larger area. You'll like have to go back to the next bay anyway.

 

[Henning]

The nose knows but won't locate except to a larger area. You'll like have to go back to the next bay anyway.

You kinda need to go in them all really, unless you can see the initial compromise and dig to good wood. with no other compromise in site. Do people use good UV varnish on a wood wing before anything else?

 

[Richard]

The problem is two fold. One, an unknown maintenance history. Two, a recalcitrant seller.

The issue was originally presented as a "soft wing walk". So concentrate your efforts there. Then proceed to stick the entire wing with a moisture meter and continue with a sniff test. Repairs (from meter prong holes) of fabric is minor repair, correct? If acceptable proceed with purchase.

Caveat, be sure moisture present is truly in the wood and not from occasional/standing water. Drain holes/grommets should be checked.

People do this every day in marine surveys. Then take that boat into blue water on extended passages. 100% certainty doesn't exist...not even for a moon launch.

EDIT: I believe UV-A and UV-B protection is warranted for a wing. If you mean applied directly to the structural members, I don't know. It makes sense that it would but I would want to research in order to select the best fabric covering.

Additionally, why not boroscope the wing? My brother has a 12' max length scope wand which is like 2 mm dia. with 17" color video monitor.

 

[Dr. O]

Moot point... The ad has been pulled... Guess we raised too many public questions...

denny-o

 

[Tom-D]

Remember what we said about buying it for the engine?

http://barnstormers.com/classified_565308_165+hp+Franklin+Engine+.html

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

that's not the same engine, right?

 

[Tom-D]

that's not the same engine, right?

No, but it shows the value of those old Franklins.

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

roger.

 

[Henning]

No, but it shows the value of those old Franklins.

There are a lot of ramp and hangar queens out there that should be turned into parts stock.

 

[flyersfan31]

There are a lot of ramp and hangar queens out there that should be turned into parts stock.

Anything that hasn't moved in more than a year pretty much fits that description these days. Anyone who thinks they can get rich refurbishing an old ramp queen is a fool. Parting it out, well, that's another story.

 

[wabower]

The advantage of parting out is that you can lose your money so much quicker than by undertaking a project. No matter how hard you work, a project can easily require several years to eat you out of house and home. You can get the same results in less than 60 days by parting out.

Anything that hasn't moved in more than a year pretty much fits that description these days. Anyone who thinks they can get rich refurbishing an old ramp queen is a fool. Parting it out, well, that's another story.