In this video we take apart the landing gear strut to replace the chevrons. It has been leaking since I bought it and we finally got the chevrons located to fix it.
Glenn, so sorry about what happened with the Electra at Butts County - but thoughts and deepest prayers are with you all for a speedy and complete recovery. Best from Texas.
Glenn, I am saddened to hear about your accident. I am praying for your rapid recovery. I hope you release a preliminary video to help extinguish all the rumors and speculation. Godspeed friend.
A appreciate everyone’s comments. As of June 22, 2024, we are all doing ok. Lots of things to still fix but we are all still alive and able to fly. Will post video of exactly what happened when I get to feeling better.
Thanks for sharing the fine video. You do realize the proper way to install a threaded faster like a bolt or screw is to tighten the nut and not turn the bolt or screw head as a standard practice. Basically you hold / secure the head of the faster and then turn the nut. Good luck in your recovery and rebuilding the nose of your finer effect.
I know I've told you this before but i absolutely love the maintenance videos. I'm glad to see you're doing well and have truly missed your videos. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us all.
So sorry to learn all that has happened but thrilled to learn you are all going to recover fully( I hope this is correct) hang in there Glenn and get well soon you are a great American we can’t afford to lose you. From Indiana
Hey Glenn. I know right now you'll probably be in recovery, so you won't see this comment. I knew through Dan's channel that you're all OK, apart from some bruises 😊. Hope you all get well so we can continue "flying " with you guys. Good winds and happy landings from Portugal 🇵🇹
Sorry but you are not using the shrader valve correctly. Take dust cap off, attach hose fitting and that will depress the valve stem. Set required pressure on your bottle secondary gage, the use 3/4" wrench and open the shrader valve to allow the nitrogen in. Check the gage for correct pressure in. Then close shrader valve with wrench and remove the hose. You shouldn't have to remove the valve stem ever. Hope that helps.
I got a little nervous when you were jacking the plane up a little with someone under it. I always stayed clear while jacking. Great video. I hope the plane can be repaired after the incident on Jun 17th.
@@jpilot12 That's great. I love the old planes. I used to work on the old SH-34D helicopters. There aren't many of them left. I'm glad no one got seriously hurt.
@@JoystickTX1 yup, my dad has 7 broken ribs and facial bones but he should make a full recovery and in the mean time we’re finding a new nose for the Lockheed!
Your Pops is one cool guy, Gryder also. He let us check her out at 4k during the Whiteside County Show. The place Dan had the mishap in the 152. Pray for Speedy recovery of all.
Seemed a little sketchy. Guess the NTSB report will clear things up. Short cuts are (generally) ill advised when it comes to aircraft maintenance… especially antiques.
@@jpilot12When they opened the brake did they bleed it? Did they swing it and then bleed it again? Gryder says he lost the right brake. This maintenance on the right brake is going to be examined closely, I would imagine.
Taper bushings need to be driven in with a bronze punch until seated THEN put the bolt through and torque. Shouldn't draw the taper Bushings in with the bolt. I know the maintenance manual is not very detailed but do you have one?
WOW! Not a torque wrench in sight while they are bolting that strut back together. Did I miss the part about having to bleed the hydraulic brake on that strut after reassembling everything to the airframe?
That 'plunger' is probably a damping rod. Motorcycle suspension systems use them in the front suspension. When the suspension compresses and rebounds, the resistance caused by the oil passing through and around the plunger gives a damping effect.
Is this in anyway connected to the recent accident which harmed Dan Gryder of the Probable Cause TH-cam channel which suffered a landing gear/brake failure on a similar Lockheed airplane?
@@JoystickTX1 No wonder it crashed after watching this video. Their work seems sketchy to me. No torque wrench to tighten things up; no discussion of bleeding the brakes afterwards; filling up the strut and "hoping" that they used the correct amount of strut oil; not knowing how many chevron seals were required to rebuild the strut. This has disaster written all over it.
@@mikedx2706 I'm sure they did more than what is shown in the video. A lot of planes don't have detailed maintenance info and you just need to rely on best practices.
We are installing new 10:1 pistons and ground cam. Supposed to put out around 175-185 HP when we are done. Also installing. new ground adjustable prop and ACME tail wheel system.
Watching the video of the landing, it’s clear the tail wheel was not locked. As soon as you touchdown, the back end of the plane started to come around. Why the oversight?
You know, there is also nothing like making comments about something they obviously know nothing about. How about this, you find me an A&P in Georgia that know anything at all about a Lockheed 12. Then find one that knows anything about replacing the Chevrons in the landing gear. There happen to be no service manual entries that describe this process, there is no parts manual to show how things are stacked or anything else for that matter. They built 140 of these airplanes and you think there exists materials to show you how to do everything? The point is, being an A&P doesn’t prevent mistakes. How many planes fall out of the skies years because an A&P forget to do something that was clearly listed in the manual? In my case, I have no manual. I video tape what I’m doing to the airplane for the simple purpose of helping others and for my own sake when I have to do the left gear in another year. I don’t do it for money. So get over yourself and stop commenting on things you know little about.
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Glenn, so sorry about what happened with the Electra at Butts County - but thoughts and deepest prayers are with you all for a speedy and complete recovery. Best from Texas.
Just heard, ditto.
Thanks. Everyone is good. Dan is out of hospital and I’m shooting for next week sometime. Then I will start looking at getting the big girl started.
Glen and others involved, I am praying for your full recoveries !
Glenn, I am saddened to hear about your accident. I am praying for your rapid recovery. I hope you release a preliminary video to help extinguish all the rumors and speculation. Godspeed friend.
Glenn, I am praying for you buddy! Stay strong and keep fighting. 🙏
Prayers for you and fellow passengers.
So sorry to hear about the accident. Wishing you a speedy recovery. God bless!
A appreciate everyone’s comments. As of June 22, 2024, we are all doing ok. Lots of things to still fix but we are all still alive and able to fly. Will post video of exactly what happened when I get to feeling better.
Who tf are you? lol I thought all 3 were fk’d up pretty bad..? Still able to fly? 🤯
@@Mr.Wednesday. Sorry, I have multiple youtube accounts, but I am the pilot. And yes, we were messed up pretty good, especially me.
Praying for you Glenn!!!!!
Thanks for sharing the fine video.
You do realize the proper way to install a threaded faster like a bolt or screw is to tighten the nut and not turn the bolt or screw head as a standard practice.
Basically you hold / secure the head of the faster and then turn the nut.
Good luck in your recovery and rebuilding the nose of your finer effect.
Glad to see you and the Lockeed back on social media. We’ve missed you
I know I've told you this before but i absolutely love the maintenance videos. I'm glad to see you're doing well and have truly missed your videos. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us all.
So sorry to learn all that has happened but thrilled to learn you are all going to recover fully( I hope this is correct) hang in there Glenn and get well soon you are a great American we can’t afford to lose you. From Indiana
Thanks, we are all good, just banged up a bit.
@@nizexlizzy Blessed. I hope, once you get everything fully assessed, you find you'll be able to put her back in the air. Heal quick, Glenn.
These chevrons are just like the O-rings / packing we use in the heads of hydraulic (oil) elevator jacks.
Glenn, wishing you a very speedy recovery..........Paul in Orlando
Hey Glenn. I know right now you'll probably be in recovery, so you won't see this comment. I knew through Dan's channel that you're all OK, apart from some bruises 😊.
Hope you all get well so we can continue "flying " with you guys. Good winds and happy landings from Portugal 🇵🇹
Very glad you are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for putting in the time to make these videos!!!
all the best my friend.
Sorry but you are not using the shrader valve correctly. Take dust cap off, attach hose fitting and that will depress the valve stem. Set required pressure on your bottle secondary gage, the use 3/4" wrench and open the shrader valve to allow the nitrogen in. Check the gage for correct pressure in. Then close shrader valve with wrench and remove the hose. You shouldn't have to remove the valve stem ever. Hope that helps.
These guys should not be working on airplanes. Scary incompetence. And his political content doesn't surprise me one bit
Great video Glen, glad to see you back 🙂
Welcome back. Love your planes and your expertise. Keep that beautiful 12 flying.
Get well soon.
So nice to see you back on you tube. Love the lockeed and the work you do on it to keep it flying . Always interested in the workings of a plane.
Glad everyone is sending condolences instead of highlighting any mistakes that could have been made about the procedures to secure the wheel.
I got a little nervous when you were jacking the plane up a little with someone under it. I always stayed clear while jacking. Great video. I hope the plane can be repaired after the incident on Jun 17th.
We should be able to repair the front. That’s really all that happend was the front getting crushed.
@@jpilot12 That's great. I love the old planes. I used to work on the old SH-34D helicopters. There aren't many of them left.
I'm glad no one got seriously hurt.
@@JoystickTX1 yup, my dad has 7 broken ribs and facial bones but he should make a full recovery and in the mean time we’re finding a new nose for the Lockheed!
Your Pops is one cool guy, Gryder also. He let us check her out at 4k during the Whiteside County Show. The place Dan had the mishap in the 152. Pray for Speedy recovery of all.
@@jpilot12 We will be on vacation and passing by Seven Lakes next month, would it be possible to stop by the hangar and see the plane?
Wish you all a speedy recovery. Question are the Mechanics working on the gear FAA licensed and type rated??
Seemed a little sketchy. Guess the NTSB report will clear things up. Short cuts are (generally) ill advised when it comes to aircraft maintenance… especially antiques.
Nothing that he did with the chevron is why it crashed. Actually chevron held up quite nicely after my dad hit the tree.
@@jpilot12When they opened the brake did they bleed it? Did they swing it and then bleed it again? Gryder says he lost the right brake. This maintenance on the right brake is going to be examined closely, I would imagine.
@@jpilot12sending prayers and well wishes for your Dad and the other gentleman still in the hospital ❤ Godspeed
Wishing everyone a very speedy recovery!
Missed your videos. So glad to see you back. Looking forward to much more content if you're willing and able.
Glad to see you’re back I do love that plane. Nothing has changed with TH-cam I hope you can stomach it long enough to post some good content.
Taper bushings need to be driven in with a bronze punch until seated THEN put the bolt through and torque. Shouldn't draw the taper Bushings in with the bolt. I know the maintenance manual is not very detailed but do you have one?
Missed your videos, keep em' coming!
now then what a surprise hope your well glenn you,ve been missed!!!!!
Not a aircraft manual in sight or did i miss it on a table near by cheers
Glenn, Are there any parts available anywhere in the world??? Sure would be nice to find A good nose section!!
Good Luck!!!
Julian
Nothing like videotaping the probable cause of the accident…..
WOW! Not a torque wrench in sight while they are bolting that strut back together. Did I miss the part about having to bleed the hydraulic brake on that strut after reassembling everything to the airframe?
Great question for sure and I’m not a mechanic nor pilot.
That 'plunger' is probably a damping rod. Motorcycle suspension systems use them in the front suspension. When the suspension compresses and rebounds, the resistance caused by the oil passing through and around the plunger gives a damping effect.
Is this in anyway connected to the recent accident which harmed Dan Gryder of the Probable Cause TH-cam channel which suffered a landing gear/brake failure on a similar Lockheed airplane?
It was this airplane.
@@JoystickTX1 No wonder it crashed after watching this video. Their work seems sketchy to me. No torque wrench to tighten things up; no discussion of bleeding the brakes afterwards; filling up the strut and "hoping" that they used the correct amount of strut oil; not knowing how many chevron seals were required to rebuild the strut. This has disaster written all over it.
@@mikedx2706 I'm sure they did more than what is shown in the video.
A lot of planes don't have detailed maintenance info and you just need to rely on best practices.
I’ve missed watching your working videos.
What's up with the new Cub? Engine swap?
We are installing new 10:1 pistons and ground cam. Supposed to put out around 175-185 HP when we are done. Also installing. new ground adjustable prop and ACME tail wheel system.
Watching the video of the landing, it’s clear the tail wheel was not locked. As soon as you touchdown, the back end of the plane started to come around. Why the oversight?
Asking same thing although it might not be cause of runway departure, but I believe is still on the checklist.
Nothing like videotaping the probable cause of the accident…..
PS: the word “HOPEFULLY” shouldn’t be a common word for an A&P / AI!!!
You know, there is also nothing like making comments about something they obviously know nothing about. How about this, you find me an A&P in Georgia that know anything at all about a Lockheed 12. Then find one that knows anything about replacing the Chevrons in the landing gear. There happen to be no service manual entries that describe this process, there is no parts manual to show how things are stacked or anything else for that matter. They built 140 of these airplanes and you think there exists materials to show you how to do everything?
The point is, being an A&P doesn’t prevent mistakes. How many planes fall out of the skies years because an A&P forget to do something that was clearly listed in the manual? In my case, I have no manual. I video tape what I’m doing to the airplane for the simple purpose of helping others and for my own sake when I have to do the left gear in another year. I don’t do it for money. So get over yourself and stop commenting on things you know little about.