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  1. leadsledfan

    Ammeter gauge help

    I am trying to confirm the size of the ammeter in a 14-19-2 cruisemaster. I believe I have the stock ammeter (same size as the fuel gauge). It appears to be 2inch? I am away from the plane on the east coast and need to order a new one for the alternator conversion. Thanks!
  2. leadsledfan

    New Engine Mounts

    It looks like it is time to swap the mounts on the 0-470K in my 1957 Bellanca Cruisemaster. After a bit of research I am showing (2) J3804-14 and (2) J3804-15. Appealing to the Bellanca Gods here, are these the right mounts? I am assuming one set is front and one is rear? The Annual...
  3. leadsledfan

    Ignition Switch Woes

    I went out for a quick flight yesterday and had no mag drop on the right mag, buzzed around the bay a bit and landed, did a mag check and same thing, no drop. Separately, the key slot for my mag switch is also worn, which allows the key to jiggle out when the mags are on. So, it seems like the...
  4. leadsledfan

    AD prohibits acro in Super D's

    Just wanted to make sure everyone saw this: http://www.flyingmag.com/ad-prohibits-aerobatic-flight-in-decathlons?src=SOC&dom=fb
  5. leadsledfan

    Availability of unleaded

    I have noticed an ever increasing availability of unleaded ethanol free car gas, mogas, and swift fuels 94 octane unleaded across the west coast. Some of the airports in Idaho are selling it for as low as 3.35 a gallon (4.29 100ll at the same airport). I haven't filled with 100LL in several...
  6. leadsledfan

    Cruisemaster accident at Falcon Field

    A red and white master had the gear collapse on landing today at Falcon field. I think it might be the master with the extended range wing tanks that was for sale. Everyone was ok, and the damage didn't look too bad.
  7. leadsledfan

    Pictures on Barnstormers

    It is hard enough to sell an airplane. Even harder to sell a lesser known bird like a Bellanca. But in my opinion, it is IMPOSSIBLE to sell an airplane with no pictures. I was lucky enough to sell my Cruisair for my asking price within a week, and had another firm offer on the table, and I...
  8. leadsledfan

    Cruisemaster Check List

    Has anyone generated a personal check list for your Master? Pat Driscoll made a very nice and detailed check list for start up, take off, cruise, hot start, etc, that I inherited with the Cruisair, but unfortunately, the Cruisemaster had no such list. The POH isn't very detailed, and I would...
  9. leadsledfan

    Day 4 of the Great Barnstormers Server Crash of 2016

    The world outside my computer screen seems cold and distant, the flowers on the balcony have lost their vibrant color, and now serve as wilting reminders of a world that used to be. I reach a single finger forward, and hesitantly click a single, soft, click. The Rainbow wheel spins, for what...
  10. leadsledfan

    Spark Plugs & Rocker Cover Gaskets

    I made my way to the hangar yesterday to do some needed maintenance on my Cruisemaster. I had a seemingly random miss on cylinder 4, that seemed to only happen at low power and on cold plugs. I searched through the logbooks, but could not find the last time the plugs were actually replaced. So...
  11. leadsledfan

    CruiseMaster Additional Aux Fuel Tank

    I ran into an interesting fellow with an Stinson L-5 that came up with a fairly simple idea to extend the range. He had a small 13 gallon gas tank (Out of a Buick I believe) that he would strap into the back seat for longer Cross-Country trips. He used a small electric fuel pump and filter to...
  12. leadsledfan

    Unleaded fuel in California - KSQL - CONFIRMED!!

    For those of you that dread running 100ll and TCP, San Carlos Airport (San Francisco) has 94 octane unleaded swift fuel. It is NOT listed on the airnav or foreflight because the operator is selling at a loss until he gets a full tank setup in the spring. Currently selling for 10 cents cheaper...
  13. leadsledfan

    Another avionics shop story

    Tomorrow I will be flying young eagles in my cruisemaster for the first time. Even though I have a 6 place audio panel, the previous owner never wired for rear passenger headsets. The cost of a portable headset splitter was around 100 bucks. I checked with my on field avionics shop and they...
  14. leadsledfan

    Good looking Cruisair on barnstormers

    Just noticed a decent looking Cruisair with the 150 and an aeromatic on barnstormers. Out of annual for several years, but priced right. Might be a good winter project for someone trying to break into a bellanca
  15. leadsledfan

    Limiting speed for Pilot vent window on a Cruisemaster

    I have the small 5 inch by 6 inch vent window on my Cruisemaster which is limited to 120mph if I remember correctly. I have accidentally had it open above the limit but didn't notice any adverse effects besides a whistle and the suction the window created (with the fresh air vents open) Is...
  16. leadsledfan

    Crickets

    What are all of my fellow triple tailers up to?
  17. leadsledfan

    O 470k spark plug suggestions

    I have noticed a widening gap in the mag drops between left and right. My thought is that a couple plugs are probably tired, and the wire leads definitely appear beyond their time. My plan is to replace both sets of plug wires and install new plugs to try to even out the mag drop. This is...
  18. leadsledfan

    Landing light lens for cruisemaster

    Has anyone replaced their wing landing light cover recently? Suggestions on where to buy? Cee Bailey's has it for 100 bucks. Thanks! Also, what goop do you use to seal the new lens in?
  19. leadsledfan

    Concord or Hill for Cruisemaster

    Any advice between the concord and Gill batteries? I am replacing the battery in my -2. -Adam
  20. leadsledfan

    14-19-2 Alternator Conversion

    I have searched the forum and seen conflicting advice. My new Cruisemaster has the original generator on the 0-470k. It has been updated with a skytec starter, and a host of other weight saving measures, and I believe the alternator is next. Here is the other problem, while taxiing at low power...
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