N659HB
En-Route
get to take my life into my own hands today. Engine re-installation went pretty smoothly, but we discovered an oil leak at one of the case bolt nuts after the initial start up. It was found while we were trying to sort out why the throttle cable was binding.
If you know little about Luscombes, one of the most frustrating "features" is a solid cowl, which requires removing the prop to remove the cowl and have easy access to the engine bits. Except for that, it's a brilliant design.
Anyway, no test flight until the leak is stopped. We'll try a new washer and confirm proper torque values. Otherwise, the engine started on the first pull and showed normal oil pressure right away. Yes, I wrote pull. No electrical system.
The "repairs" have been in process for five months. I guess waiting another day or two to fly won't kill me.
If you know little about Luscombes, one of the most frustrating "features" is a solid cowl, which requires removing the prop to remove the cowl and have easy access to the engine bits. Except for that, it's a brilliant design.
Anyway, no test flight until the leak is stopped. We'll try a new washer and confirm proper torque values. Otherwise, the engine started on the first pull and showed normal oil pressure right away. Yes, I wrote pull. No electrical system.
The "repairs" have been in process for five months. I guess waiting another day or two to fly won't kill me.
