Skybrid

A Tost model ?? converted and delivered by Skylaunch in March 2008. Cost of essential maintenance was similar to the cost of conversion: mounted on a twin-axle trailer with large, narrow drums, no paying on gear, new roller boxes and the Skylaunch panel. The winch is powered by an Oldsmobile V8 455 cubic inch (7.5l) capacity engine fuelled with Propane gas. More details about the engine here:Oldsmobile 455 data. The power from the engine is transferred to the drive axle via a GM TH400 automatic transmission unit.

Parts replaced / work done

Oct/Nov 2010:

• Replacement (second hand) manifolds fitted.
• Engine oil and filter changed.
• Transmission oil and filter changed.
• Rocker cover gaskets changed.
• Leaking oil pressure switch replaced.
• Transmission cooler fan switch moved away from exhaust manifold.
• Compressions checked.
• Half shaft nuts re torqued.
• Exhaust system braced to prevent silencers swinging on manifolds.