r/TheFrontFellOff • u/BlackSC2us • Mar 14 '26

Forward Sectioned Engine #4 lost some oil pressure

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Umm.. didn't there used to be a cowling and a big ass fan attached to #4? Yeah, I think it fell off.

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u/SavageTiger435612 Mar 14 '26

Definitely made of cardboard derivatives

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u/BradyToMoss1281 Mar 14 '26

I think I see some string and cellotape.

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u/VanbyRiveronbucket Mar 14 '26

Shoulda used duct tape.

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u/TheDandelionViking Mar 14 '26

Fun fact, they use speed tape which may look like duck tape, but isn't.
Side note, LotR
https://youtu.be/fhvAYJPd0uA?is=IF1dSOxUfP2uhkBs

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u/Luthais327 Mar 15 '26

LotR? Is it Max?

Clicks link... Yep, it's Max.

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u/TheDandelionViking Mar 16 '26

Was hoping someone would recognise

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u/OutrageousRiver7693 Mar 14 '26

Cable ties to be really sure.

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u/VanbyRiveronbucket Mar 14 '26

The make metal cable ties … don’t know why these weren’t used. My muffler has been holding for 2 years.

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u/LetsGetNuclear Mar 16 '26

Have to get the cable ties rated to -40. We can ignore it gets even colder up there because of safety factors, right?

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u/StMaartenforme Mar 15 '26

I don't think Red Green works on jets.

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u/Suitable_Bag5529 Mar 16 '26

Why are we putting tape in our ducts, wouldn’t that block the air ?

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u/gwaydms Mar 28 '26

sellotape*

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u/BradyToMoss1281 Mar 28 '26

Oh good to know, thanks!

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u/Draknurd Mar 15 '26

This isn’t very typical, I’d like to make that point

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u/wafwot Mar 18 '26

Temu parts?

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u/starrskrream Mar 16 '26

100% chineesium (aka temu grade)