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Re: O320
Landed at Don Mueang airport in 1965 for a refueling stop with a load of helicopter engines in a C130 bound for Da Nang. We reported a control system hydraulic leak hoping spend the night in Bangkok. Before we could get out of the airport the efficient Thai maintenance folks had the leak repaired.
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Re: O320
Originally Posted by
Glen Geller
Hi Phil,
There is a GA engine maintenance facility in Don Mueang that might be helpful. I googled Thai Aircraft Engine Maintenance to find this, so I have no experience with them.
https://www.taithailand.com/EN/our_s...nt_maintenance
It's at the "old" airport where the outstanding Royal Thai Air Force Museum is located. If you have not visited that museum I recommend you go, it was pretty great last time I was there (~12 years ago) with some unique planes. Lots of Northrop F-5s!
https://museum.rtaf.mi.th/?page_id=100&lang=en
Good luck!
Glen in Oregon
Thanks, I will contact them.
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Re: O320
Originally Posted by
Glen Geller
Hi Phil,
There is a GA engine maintenance facility in Don Mueang that might be helpful. I googled Thai Aircraft Engine Maintenance to find this, so I have no experience with them.
https://www.taithailand.com/EN/our_s...nt_maintenance
It's at the "old" airport where the outstanding Royal Thai Air Force Museum is located. If you have not visited that museum I recommend you go, it was pretty great last time I was there (~12 years ago) with some unique planes. Lots of Northrop F-5s!
https://museum.rtaf.mi.th/?page_id=100&lang=en
Good luck!
Glen in Oregon
Many thanks. I will contact them.
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Re: O320
All attempts to remove the broken stud stuck in crankcase have been unsuccessful. Including using an extractor up to the stud elastic limit ...
I made decision to remove all cylinders and accessories and send the crankcase for an overhaul to a shop, likely to be in US.
A friend of mine is sending back 2 planes by container from Thailand to Wisconsin, then will stay there for a while and be able to follow up my stuff.
I will send crankcase plus camshaft, crankshaft, gears, connecting rods,oil pump and oil sump (with engine ID plate) for an overhaul.
It is likely I will have to replace at least one cylinder (limits exceeded beyond repair), possibly all depending on checkings.
As I already have OVHed magnetos and carburator, following crankcase OVH and cylinders replacement, engine will be full OVHed.
Questions :
1- Incuding hydraulic tappets int the OVH is a good idea ?
2- If anyone knows some serious shops in Wisconsin area (in the vicinity of Oshkosh ?). It would be very helpful. I will also check DIVCO.
3- Any suggestion is welcomed
Thanks in advance
PH
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Re: O320
Great shop just south of Oshkosh. Our stop for fuel just before we fly into Oshkosh.
https://www.poplargroveairmotive.com/engine-shop/
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Re: O320
Hi,
The poplar Grove shop is in Rockford, Illinois, and very well prepared with dealing with about any problem in house.
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Re: O320
Originally Posted by
Jim
Hi,
The poplar Grove shop is in Rockford, Illinois, and very well prepared with dealing with about any problem in house.
Many thanks
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Re: O320
Originally Posted by
Jim
Hi,
The poplar Grove shop is in Rockford, Illinois, and very well prepared with dealing with about any problem in house.
Full circle….
Post #5
Poplar Grove Will just send it to Divco for you.
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