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 Post subject: Alternator/Transponder
PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 5:21 pm 
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Those at OSH are fully aware of my plight for the first few days after arrival. But for those that weren't there, I spent 3 days working on my alternator and transponder that decided to go T$%'s up upon arrival. I resigned to replace my brick of a DeSoto generator (or maybe it was a model T) with an aviation B&C L40 alternator and voltage regulator, the package cost me six Benjamin's and a Grant. The set up came with all the hardware and bolted right into place. Many comments were made by the Thorp congregation that my old alternator had only one attach point and wasn't safe. This one has horseshoe bracket attach points fore and aft, then to the block and weighs in at 6.1 lbs. (I'd attach a photo but for some reason this program won't upload it).http://www.bandc.biz/ProductImages/BossMount.jpg

Oh the transponder:I can't say enough about the "FREE" EAA repair station at OSH. After a day of me upside down with my legs sticking out of the canopy tracing wires (Fraser wanted to help but I didn't think it was a good idea wearing a kilt)(Bernie has the incriminating photos), I gave up and called the repair station. They supplied a gentlemen with the knowledge and equipment (easy Fraser) to sleuth the problem. After several hours in the hot sun and being provided with water and an occasional sweaty brow wipe from nurse Brazell.....problem solved, an intermittent thirty year old circuit breaker, 12 volts in 5.5 out. (The repair station does accept donations, however, for purchase of new equipment for next years event, and they definitely got one from me!) Wow, what a relief to get that figured out so I could now enjoy a little more of OSH, imbibing and not go around class B airspace!

In summary, if you're going to broke down, you couldn't ask for a better place.

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Fraser MacPhee
PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:30 pm 
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Aunt B in a nurse outfit?......at OSH?....sweating?....in public?.....I'm calling a therapist!!

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Rich Brazell
PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:40 pm 
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Chuck is right ! What a great place to brake down ! Free use of tools and even free EAA help with your problem . The good part was the WX . It was not 100 degrees and 98% humidity . I did provide shade to Chuck and the EAA Mech from the emergency umbrella I carry and also made water runs to keep them sweating to maximum capacity ! Chuck wanted a sponge bath after the repair from Nurse Brazell , but I declined as Fraser has much more hands on experience in this area . After all they both play the pipes and wear the Kilt and when the time comes they engage in the secret sponge bath handshake ! ???

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chuck
PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:02 pm 
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And the shade was much appreciated! You're a good man RB

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James Grahn
PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:46 pm 
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So THAT'S what was going on.... I was just sitting in the shade with a cold one...
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Rich Brazell
PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:51 pm 
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Cubes : There was all kind of "action" going on at Chuck's AC ! Butts in the air , cursing , sweating and "I can't fit in there !" ???

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James Grahn
PostPosted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 2:20 pm 
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I guess I found the bubbles in my beer more interesting, sorry.
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Rich Brazell
PostPosted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 4:43 pm 
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After 5 days of Shawn D Tucker , this was a lot more interesting ! ::)

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James Grahn
PostPosted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:55 pm 
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That's THE Sean D. Tucker to you mister..
Just bingo'd out my Titos again! Man they need to make bigger bottles. Oh well, fresh one for KVIS!
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Rich Brazell
PostPosted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:23 pm 
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You funny, funny man ! Go Skinny and go for MAX energy ! You need a Tito Bobble Head on your dash ! ??? It will be fun to share OSH stories at VIS ! BOOM !

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chuck
PostPosted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:58 am 
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No, no, "To your airshow right its ........Shawn ........Deeeeeeee....... Tucker!"........

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James Grahn
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Haha. Speaking of OshKosh, I like the pic of Ginsu's airplane in the late Sport Aviation.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 11:08 am 
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I believe that's "Papa" Ginsu's airplane!

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