Ted Hector finished the prep work and started the Gipsy Major C engine today! It started on the first turn and it was amazing to hear first hand what it sounds like!
We were able to check out several systems and need the left mag replaced and the oil pressure gauge repaired.
We've located a left mag, if you would like to help pay for the left mag (total cost estimated at $1000) please write a cheque made out to the Commonwealth Air Museum.
If you have any information on how the original oil pressure gauge sender unit is repaired - we'd love to hear from you.
Thank you to Tony Butt, Bill Gibson, Bryan Kirk and Noel Smith for providing the funds needed to pay for the top coat of paint!
Sincerely
Tiger Moth Restoration Team
I have been restoring a tiger moth the last few years and had an oil pressure gauge U/S. I found one from the UK off eBay but it read low when I finally had it in the plane and the engine running. On one gauge I took it apart at the pick-up and used air pressure to test the capillary there to the gauge. It moved the needle so I used air pressure backwards in the pick-up and made sure air blew out the other hole. It then moved the needle under air pressure.
ReplyDeleteOn the second when the pick-up was separated from the capillary, air pressure wouldn't move the gauge. I applied air pressure while I heated with a soldering iron the little tip in the gauge and then the needle started to move. I then added a bit of solder to the tip in the gauge to make sure it was sealed and put it all back together and tested it again to ensure it worked, which it did. So now I have a spare.
I have been restoring a tiger moth the last few years and had an oil pressure gauge U/S. I found one from the UK off eBay but it read low when I finally had it in the plane and the engine running. On one gauge I took it apart at the pick-up and used air pressure to test the capillary there to the gauge. It moved the needle so I used air pressure backwards in the pick-up and made sure air blew out the other hole. It then moved the needle under air pressure.
ReplyDeleteOn the second when the pick-up was separated from the capillary, air pressure wouldn't move the gauge. I applied air pressure while I heated with a soldering iron the little tip in the gauge and then the needle started to move. I then added a bit of solder to the tip in the gauge to make sure it was sealed and put it all back together and tested it again to ensure it worked, which it did. So now I have a spare.