How to Change Gear Bungees | Piper J3 Cub

[@mpecue]

What a great video! Love the history of his Dad, the soap, and the tool!

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Same here. Thanks for the feedback!

[@timking2822]

Slick tool for Cubs. I had an experimental that used similar sized bungees. There was no way I could install them on the aircraft, so I used comparable longer smaller diameter bungees. They worked well without the danger/difficulty. Excellent video.

[@FreedomfixerFlying]

The first time I saw one of these tools used I was amazed. Makes Bungee installations so easy. Thanks for capturing the process.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Yes. When used right, it's very easy. Just like factory.

[@flywiththeguys]

It's incredible that I'm looking up J3 stuff and found you Josh. Keep it up man!

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

That’s great to hear! I do have a decent about of J3 content. I’ll keep uploading more how to videos (for reference) on these old Piper aircraft for sure, including the PA-16 & engines.

[@mikeratcliff1446]

Great video. And that tool really got the job done. It’s amazing what home engineering they did years ago.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Yes. Simple and easy really, just need a heavy table and vise.

[@bj.roberts6410]

That was so cool. Old school all the way. Very simple. Lot to learn thanks for posting 👍

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Glad you enjoyed it and learned something. Thanks for the feedback!

[@Robb-jf7vg]

The J-3 has a heritage that extends back to 1937. Not to forget the several "Tens of Thousands" of pilots that got their initial "Primary" flight training in "Cubs" both before and during WW2 ! Today, we think of her as just a Fun flyer. But she began as a real work horse 🐎 of Aviation!

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Very true. 😎 this particular J3 has around 1200 total time and was previously owned by just two owners. The second owner purchased it in January 1947 and owned it for 70+ years

[@spurgear4]

Nice video, My Vegabond has new bungies so it should be a few years before I need to do this.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Thanks. Fly safe!

[@wolfgagger]

Cover your bungees in talc powder it helps em slip off easier

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Yeah that would be quicker than the dial soap method too. Thanks! Have you changed them before? If so, which tool did you use?

[@horseman62]

How clever! I love it!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Avation.Experience]

Interesting from beginning to the end, great video!

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback!

[@PoasLodge]

Looks like fun. Never done one of the old rag wings. My pacer project was advertised with new ones already in place. But I have done a few Comanches. Lots of special tools... none of them worked too good up in the wing as I recall.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Nice. I’m not sure how old my are on the PA22, I’ll need to dig into the logs. I’m thinking with the new gear conversion I’ll change them.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Learned a lot here, perhaps someone else might too. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions!

[@mikehanna3023]

Great vid! Just could do without the “music” causing me to run the volume control up and down to hear the narrative. Otherwise, interesting, informative and well done!

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

@@mikehanna3023 Thanks for the feedback! Also, I'm glad you found it interesting and informative!

[@skipharm]

Damn, you learn something new everyday. Thanks for the video. Luckily our bungees/landing gear were completely rebuilt 2018; how long do you figure you can get out of them?

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

I believe these were 20 yrs + old. However, the last couple years I’ve noticed the right wing a bit lower. This is sign of a week bungee. I’ll show some before and after photos at some point. The right wing was a good 4 inches lower.

[@skipharm]

@@Blaircraft.Engines very interesting. I’ll be sure to make note of that

[@ColeAviation]

Nice video bro. But from the factory they had 2 1/8th leather bumpers inside. One on each end. Not sure why someone had rubber ones. They want last as long as real leather bumpers.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

I just heard on another thread this morning of someone using a thick leather. I didn’t realize from the factory it was used. Thanks! I’ll remember this.

[@mattmeyer7608]

Nice video! Could I get the dimensions of that tool also? I’ll be changing mine soon also. Thanks

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Shoot me an email: [e-mail] and I'll get you a drawing. I apologize for the late reply, I lost access for over a month to my account!

[@yancymoraperez241]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Mr416cat]

What was the reason for the tape

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

I rewatched… what part was there tape used? I don’t recall.. thanks!

[@General-Grant]

I did the cords on my J5 this year. Your tool is much less complex than what we had. Can you post the dimensions of the tool so I can weld one up?

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Yes. Shoot me an email. I’ll see what I can do. [e-mail]

[@General-Grant]

@@Blaircraft.Engines Thanks - just sent email. G

[@duanelundgren7985]

IF it is true that the Date of Manufacture is color coded on each bungee, what is the Key to the code? Thanks!

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

I actually wasn’t aware of the date with color coding. I can confirm we put a different color on, which were decades newer! I wish I had the answer for you!

[@Love2FlyKAP]

Good video but next time do not add the music.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@ronnwalker3743]

Why do video creators feel they need to put background music in these videos? And not only that, background music that sucks? It really detracts from the subject.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

My grandpa told me once along the lines of this... People don't all like the same thing, that's why they make red cars and blue cars. Most people like to have some music, others can turn it down if they choose. I guess I thought the background music was acceptable at the time! lol