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 Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:35 pm Post subject: Doug's going directly to heaven |
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In the event you stopped reading the ongoing "Romania" thread, please read Doug Sapp's latest contribution to the discussion copied below. It cannot be repeated too often that Doug is the life blood our our CJs. Were it not for Doug in Washington and Jim Selby nearby, ownership our our CJs in the Bay Area would be very difficult if not impossible. And, it's just not the parts. It's the cheerful guidance which routinely comes at no cost. Once again, many, many thanks, Blitz
All,We also have been manufacturing and improving existing parts for the CJ and to a lesser degree the Yak for a long time now, below is a partial list of the items we now either make in house or are having made for us.
Brake drums CJ or Yak) new manufactured stock available in March
Kit to adapt the 285 hp shutters to the M14P available in March
Stainless steel desiccant dryer mod for both CJ and Yak available now
Stainless steel mod for the three port gear and flap valve available in Feb
Snot valve mod, has stainless steel needle valve and hardened brass body available now
Main air valve mod which has stainless steel needle valve available now
Stainless steel overhaul kits for the following:
- CJ6 SS check valve o/h kits available now
- CJ6 SS diverter valve o/h kits available now
- CJ6 SS brake valve o/h kits (for Yak also) available now
- CJ6 SS brake distribution valve o/h kits (for Yak also) available now
Gaskets, to many to list, including red silicone rocker cover gaskets, and all gaskets needed at conditional inspection.
Mag coils for both the M14 and 285 hp engines. We are behind schedule on this one but expect inventory in 45 to 60 days.
Engine mount rubbers we expect our first shipment of M14 type mount rubbers in about 45 days.
Actuators, we now can overhaul main and nose gear actuators with new rams and seals.
We also stock all CJ hoses in 80 inch bulk lengths as well as pre made new hoses for the CJ6.
While manufacturing these "bead and butter" consumables is the logical next step I fear that is not the answer to 100% of the problems which will face us as the supply of parts from both Russia and China dwindle. The lack of sheet metal type parts will pose one of the biggest problems in my opinion. When I first started the CJ parts business 20+ years ago several insurance companies contacted me checking to see rather parts to repair were actually available. They explained that they were hesitant to sell hull insurance if the parts to repair were not available. At the present time most airframe sheet metal parts are in good supply but larger assemblies like wings, lower cowls and horizontal stabilizers are becoming difficult to find. If this situation persists I can see the day when hull insurance is difficult if not impossible to obtain.
Best Christmas Wishes to all,
Kathleen and Doug Sapp
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Byron M. Fox
80 Milland Drive
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-307-2405
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