Leo O'Farrell
Pre-Flight
Hi,
My 1959 C172 with the 0300A developed a fuel leak from the carb accelerator pump bowl. I thought about it (perhaps getting parts having a new gasket installed, but from my experience with older Ford trucks) obtained an overhauled carb from Aircraft Spruce who had it in stock.
When it arrives, what is the shop estimate for replacement? Is it likely to have the right idle, mixture and other settings correct from the get go?
My plane is uncowled in my hangar, but I'm aware that this is an AP not owner type job. I'd seen a blue stain in the lower cowl that bore investigation and that's how I found the leak.
Thanks.
Leo
My 1959 C172 with the 0300A developed a fuel leak from the carb accelerator pump bowl. I thought about it (perhaps getting parts having a new gasket installed, but from my experience with older Ford trucks) obtained an overhauled carb from Aircraft Spruce who had it in stock.
When it arrives, what is the shop estimate for replacement? Is it likely to have the right idle, mixture and other settings correct from the get go?
My plane is uncowled in my hangar, but I'm aware that this is an AP not owner type job. I'd seen a blue stain in the lower cowl that bore investigation and that's how I found the leak.
Thanks.
Leo