Jaime Rabins
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  • Chatham, IL
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Viking 140T Belt Tensioner Removal Upgrade

Started 16 hours ago 0 Replies

I recently removed the belt tensioner as recommended by Viking. I used belt 6PK1045 from Mocha Auto Parts, $12.83 with shipping, it is a little longer than the belt supplied by Viking but it is…Continue

Power Panel RSP1 For Sale -Sold

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Radio Stack Power Panel RSP1 from Composite Design. $200 OBO. This goes for $755 on ASpruce. S/N R513030. Call 217/331-3784 with any questions.Continue

Lycoming O235-L2C EFII FWF For Sale - Sold!!!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jaime Rabins Aug 9, 2025. 4 Replies

I bought a Viking 140T and need to sell my lycoming engine 125 hp, engine mount, cowling, EFII (electronic ignition and fuel injection system), warp drive 3 bladed propeller, baffles, airbox, spin on…Continue

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Viking 140T Belt Tensioner Removal Upgrade

I recently removed the belt tensioner as recommended by Viking. I used belt 6PK1045 from Mocha Auto Parts, $12.83 with shipping, it is a little longer than the belt supplied by Viking but it is easier to go on and still is short enough to be tensioned using the alternator.With my tensioner installed the belt was rubbing against the side of the tensioner. See picture. So if you are still using the tensioner, you may want to verify your belt is not rubbing. There was also black dust in the engine…See More
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Aircraft Model
Zenith CH 650
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Viking
Building Experience
No Experience
Flying Experience
Commercial / CFI
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Powered by Lycoming O-235-L2C 125hp and EFII electronic ignition and fuel injection. In July 2025 removed Lycoming and installed Viking VE140T. Trained and tested for Instrument, Commerical, Flight Instructor, and Flight Instructor Instrument in my Zenith. Have LODA from FAA to do transition training, flight reviews, and instrument progress checks in my Zenith. (You can do these in any airplane, but with the LODA you can do them for compensation or hire.)
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
KSPI

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At 8:43pm on July 14, 2013, Bill Carter said…

Hi Jaime,

It's great having you join the group. It looks and sounds like your have been busy with your 650. I am looking forward to meeting and working with you next month.

Wishing you all the best,

Bill Carter

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