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Removing Gearbox

I'm attempting to remove the gearbox for the Flywheel upgrade on my 110 engine but I'm running into trouble.  The gearbox is completely disconnected except for the connection to the rubber couplers.  I've tried everything I can think of to get the ge

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Started by Dale Medendorp
8 Replies · Reply by Joseph S. Mendivil Mar 17, 2018

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Viking Aircraft Engines left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"The style tube you have is fine
 
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yesterday
Viking Aircraft Engines left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"[Paul Gabehart, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, sent us this "builder report" on the day he received his FAA airworthiness certificate, which was just 7 months, 3 weeks from the date he picked up the kit at the factory and attended the hands-on Zenith…"
yesterday
Alissa Daniel left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"Her Robert, this had happened around 650 hours. "
Mar 16
David R. Powell left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"Thanks Bob. I cant figure out how to reply! lol  I wasnt sure if i needed to disconnect the ecu or anything else. Just wondering what the average cylinder pressure should look like??  Also, my Viking View rpm indication is very erratic above 4400. I…"
Mar 10
Bob Turner left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"I just pull all the plugs on my 110 when doing the compression test.  The coils are all removed before pulling the plugs."
Mar 10
David R. Powell left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"Not sure where to ask questions on this site.....maybe this is it. I need some help on the compression test for the 110. I need to know what needs to be disconnected to prevent any type of ignition damage....cant find any info.  Disconnect harness f…"
Mar 9
Robert N. Eli left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"Thanks for all the responses to my question. I am happy to hear that I will not need to modify my oil tank since I am getting very close to finally getting the engine cranked up for the first time. The last thing I need is any more delays at this po…"
Feb 27
Bob Turner left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"The tube isn't welded to the tank.  It runs down through the top and looks like it runs through a O-ring.  The O-ring must dampen out some of the vibration.  I have 280 hours on my 110."
Feb 27
Fred Westbrook left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"What part do you mean welded? The tank seams or the tube not welded to tank?"
Feb 26
Bob Turner left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"Robert Eli and Fred Westbrook.  I have the same oil tank on my 110, sent pictures to Jan and his feeback was that I didn't have the welded tank so mine didn't need to be modified."
Feb 26
Robert N. Eli left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"Jan sent out an Email notice that the tube broke off in the tank. I don't have any other information other than that notice. It would be useful to know how many hours that engine has accumulated since it seems likely to be some sort of fatigue failu…"
Feb 26
Fred Westbrook left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"I have this same tube on my 110. What exactly failed?"
Feb 26
Robert N. Eli left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"I have attached a photo of my Viking 110 oil tank, showing the aluminum oil pickup tube that reportedly failed recently. I have looked throughout the Viking website for drawings showing the internal structure of the tank so that I can remove it for…"
Feb 25
Gui Fernandez left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"I was wondering whether Vikings would get in the ultralight market. I would love to see a honda under 30hp pushing an ultralight, I would be the first one to buy it, and I'm part of a big community of pilots that I know they all would go to the reli…"
Feb 15
Ronald Simonsen left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"Loren, I used the spring attachment to allow for explanation to prevent cracking ( we'll see). Saved two + lbs in weight overall. Sound is about the same."
Dec 10, 2019
Viking Aircraft Engines left a comment on Recent Activity - Add Comments, Videos and Pictures Below
"Tryi g to follow the above. What return are you talking about?
 
airplane looking good. 
the radiator enclosure will cook the engine.  Start out with maximum cooling / least resistance. Close it up later if you must. "
Dec 7, 2019
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