funpilot
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I can't think of a better thread to support the one I started for creating manuals. Now, I have another idea that I will post. It will be on "Maintenance Mentors"
50 hour service for Robin PT 425s
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funpilot
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I can't think of a better thread to support the one I started for creating manuals. Now, I have another idea that I will post. It will be on "Maintenance Mentors"
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toolz_not_toyz
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I just discovered a couple of months ago that they will no longer sell less than $50 in 'parts', so I can't even buy their overpriced hydraulic oil filters any more unless I buy a two year supply at one time.
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What? Are you kidding me? That is absolutely not right. The PT has so many custom parts. That policy makes no sense.
Just to bring closure to this thread. I'm attaching a photo that will help others pinpoint the location of the hydraulic bleeder port of recent PT 425s (possibly 422s as well?). The port is quite accessible but space is tight because it's located under a bunch of hydraulic hoses. TIP: make your life easier by removing the heat deflector (situated between the muffler and the battery).
Also, you can see from this photo the gas seepage problem I've been experiencing (note the discoloration on the fuel tank).
I just discovered a couple of months ago that they will no longer sell less than $50 in 'parts', so I can't even buy their overpriced hydraulic oil filters any more unless I buy a two year supply at one time.
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What? Are you kidding me? That is absolutely not right. The PT has so many custom parts. That policy makes no sense.
Just to bring closure to this thread. I'm attaching a photo that will help others pinpoint the location of the hydraulic bleeder port of recent PT 425s (possibly 422s as well?). The port is quite accessible but space is tight because it's located under a bunch of hydraulic hoses. TIP: make your life easier by removing the heat deflector (situated between the muffler and the battery).
Also, you can see from this photo the gas seepage problem I've been experiencing (note the discoloration on the fuel tank).
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toolz_not_toyz
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I just discovered a couple of months ago that they will no longer sell less than $50 in 'parts', so I can't even buy their overpriced hydraulic oil filters any more unless I buy a two year supply at one time.
)</font>
What? Are you kidding me? That is absolutely not right. The PT has so many custom parts. That policy makes no sense.
Just to bring closure to this thread. I'm attaching a photo that will help others pinpoint the location of the hydraulic bleeder port of recent PT 425s (possibly 422s as well?). The port is quite accessible but space is tight because it's located under a bunch of hydraulic hoses. TIP: make your life easier by removing the heat deflector (situated between the muffler and the battery).
Also, you can see from this photo the gas seepage problem I've been experiencing (note the discoloration on the fuel tank).
I just discovered a couple of months ago that they will no longer sell less than $50 in 'parts', so I can't even buy their overpriced hydraulic oil filters any more unless I buy a two year supply at one time.
)</font>
What? Are you kidding me? That is absolutely not right. The PT has so many custom parts. That policy makes no sense.
Just to bring closure to this thread. I'm attaching a photo that will help others pinpoint the location of the hydraulic bleeder port of recent PT 425s (possibly 422s as well?). The port is quite accessible but space is tight because it's located under a bunch of hydraulic hoses. TIP: make your life easier by removing the heat deflector (situated between the muffler and the battery).
Also, you can see from this photo the gas seepage problem I've been experiencing (note the discoloration on the fuel tank).
MossRoad
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Mine has the same discoloration. A little simple green cleaner will remove most of it, but the entire tank turns a little darker color over the years.
MossRoad
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Mine has the same discoloration. A little simple green cleaner will remove most of it, but the entire tank turns a little darker color over the years.
Barryh
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Thanks for the update, and picture. Now I have to go check my 180 as my 50 hour will be coming up soon. Once again forum members to their own rescue. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Barryh
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- Former owner of a P T -180 / Kubota BX-1500 .. A Craftsman Yard Tractor / John Deere 140 H-1 / Cub Cadet 108. And now ( Little Red ) a Power Trac 1425
Thanks for the update, and picture. Now I have to go check my 180 as my 50 hour will be coming up soon. Once again forum members to their own rescue. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
MuncyBob
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WOW!! I can hardly recall when my PT looked that clean!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
MuncyBob
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WOW!! I can hardly recall when my PT looked that clean!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif