The letter is nice, but you might consider a little stronger approach if you are a voting resident. Tell the council chief and/or the members WIIFM (What's in it for me - or in this case... them). If these are elected officials who wish to stay elected officials (and most do), you might approach...

Anyone know if a Narco DGO 10 can be hooked up to a MK12D with GS? Also, what is the "converter" for that some units have? Thanks, Mike

Finally found an 810+/r to replace the Com 120. Since I bought Jay's unit as a spare when he did the same thing, I now have 2 120s. Anyone interested in buying one of these? Considering offers over $200 + shipping for one of the units. If nobody from the group wants it, it goes on...

We made a 250NM trip from the Chicago area up to Eagle River, WI this weekend and it was the first cross country with the new 396. The weather reports were not stellar and normally we would have never tried a trip under anything less than perfect conditions. But, the thought of having quick...

I have a 74 Cherokee 140 that does not have any panel lighting other than the red overhead. The 2 VOR/ILS indicators are internally lit as is the VC compass and clock. These are all running off the one lone factory dimmer. On full, the indicator lights will illuminate the cabin, so I run them...

I did have the GA-25 antenna all the while I had intermittent lost sat reception. Bought a new high-gain replacement on line and did the swap last weekend. For 2 days prior to the swap, I would lose reception completely on a S-SE heading. The new antenna shows 10 sats 3/4 way up or better....

I have had intermittent problems with 0-320 exhaust studs working loose, usually with overhauled cylinders. I understand it if I have a stubborn nut to remove for a gasket change and the stud comes out with it. I figure that if I reuse that stud/nut again I am asking for it to work back loose...

As the 74 Cherokee ages, the engine baffling (0-320 E3D) is starting to show its age. Various places have been stop drilled over the years and it is time for replacement. I really don't want used salvage parts because they are likely in the same condition as what I have. The intercylinder...

I have owned this Cherokee 140 since 1994. I have logged over 1000 hours in it through the original and the now installed overhauled engine. Oil temps were usually at 180 degrees (both engines)when OATs were between 50-80 degrees or so. It would read 1 needle mark higher when it got to be 95+...

My PAI 700 has performed quite well for the past 4 years or so until now. I bought the "official" mounting bracket after seeing others that were mounted without the bracket failing badly. Lately, even after recalibration, I have noticed it seemed to be off 5 degrees or so between 350 and 10...

Tired of the ugly bow tie yokes (and the repetitive inspections). Anyone have 2 ram's horn 1.125" yokes for sale? Piper P/N 79276-00V. Thanks, Mike

O.K. I have threatened to redo the Cherokee's interior for several years and I am FINALLY going to actually pull the trigger. I had written previously about my hesitation to go the Airtex route, along with my equal hesitation to spend $6k+ (and wait several weeks/months) for the custom job at an...

Needs to fit a 74 Piper Cherokee. Part number 79590-03 (copilot's side). Prefer copilot's side but will consider pilot's side. Also will consider a unit with a good base but broken seat back. Looking to spend $250 or so. The bone yards want a LOT more. Got one quote for $875 in "as removed"...

Day 8 (Big Box Time) Earlier than estimated, the carpet set arrived. Also, the screws, finishing washers, glue, seat webbing, and extra carpet/material arrived with it. First thing I noticed was THE SMELL! I thought one of the glue cans came open. Nope. The carpet has a very strong solvent smell....

The floor mounted trim wheel on my Cherokee has always been a little stiff to move. Others I have flown are usually pretty smooth and free. The jack screw on the tail is well greased and the pulleys along the way are moving freely. It appears the drag is in the wheel mechanism itself. What is the...

For those who have not been following this DIY project, I am writing the details of what it takes to replace the seat covers, wall panels, and carpeting in a Cherokee 140 using Airtex "Premium" materials. This project is also "scope creeping" to include the interior plastic and other items that...

I would imagine higher fuel/insurance/operating costs will drive the trends already in motion. Namely, more shared ownership, less private (1 person) ownership, and either a shift towards owners in a higher income bracket, or fewer owners overall as the ones struggling with the expense drop...

When I had my tanks out in 1999 for the paint job and hose replacement, I also noticed stains from the sending units downward. I decided to replace the gaskets and reseal the things "while I was at it". The local wrenches said that getting the screws around the sending unit to seal completely was...

Well, did my first seal swap on the 140 on all 3 legs. Took me and the wrench about 5 hours total. Completely slimy, dirty job. Remember, I worked in my father's body shop as a younger man, so I am no stranger to being filthy. This was worse. Being dirty WITH oil/grease involved is way worse than...

I am in a quest to troubleshoot an oil temp that has crept up a bit in the last 100 hours or so. Checked all the baffling and"usual stuff". I was going to check the accuracy of the gauge via testing. 2 things that I cannot find: the part number of the oil temp sending unit and a supplier. This...