The CKS is behind the harmonic balancer on the driver's side and not visable without removing the crank pulley. THe item in the picture that craby posted is what the oil sensor looks like.

As for military service, I served 5 years in the Navy keeping F14s and E-2Cs in the air. I used to repair the radar assemblies in both aircraft. I agree with your last statement too.

Massey

 

Craby,

Thanks for the Pic., I expected the older shape with just on wire. I see this (per your picture) item (2 wires) in the area where Massey said I'd find it. I'm going back out and disconnect (two wire) the wires and remove it.

I'll install a pipe plug just finger tight and look for signs of pressure. I don't want a big mess, I'm about 90% sure that I still have good oil pressure.

Thank You,

Avery

 

yah if the engine wasnt clattering then you have pressure. never made it into the service but i agree with ya all. everything is upside down now.

 

Massey,

When I was with the Task Force 160th (Blackhawk Down) we used the -- Iwo Jima (Navy Assault Carrier) to stage off of. I did not know until later.. they always deploy with a sub to provide bottom protection. We would operate 18 to 48 hours and those steel deck and all that up & down killed my legs and feet. I had different (gel inserts & rubber soles) shoes the next trip.

I'm looking for a radar system for my sailboat. I'm looking for a late model unit, all complete and good feed back reviews.

 

My wife was stationed on the USS Bataan as her first ship. She is of the same class as the Iwo Jima. Interesting layout inside those ships, I am used to Carriers as I was stationed on the USS Stennis (CVN 74) and the USS Truman (CVN 75). I could handle the steel deck just fine but my knees had issues with the ladders.

Massey

 

Massey,

My Dad (Jack Baker) was in the submarine service in WW2, he had some great stories (hard hat diver, etc.). I read the ships bronze data plate where the Iwo Jima was built in 1961 {I had 1942 date down here, I think the Iwo Jima battle was 1942 my mistake).

The day we left the Iwo Jima... the Skipper had a few words for us (TF 160th). He said, rarely do I have to hug the floor of my ship, never-the-less.. it was great to have you (TF 160th) on board for this mission. The Skipper was referring to an aircraft recovery; one of our Blackhawks had hovered real close to the windows of the mini control tower {do not know ships name for it) on the Iwo Jima. The Skipper & other tower personnel... decided to hit the deck that night. The TF Pilot was very tired after a very (10+ hr.'s) long flight. He drifted within 4 or 5 feet (blade tips) to the windows of the control tower. Forgot to mention, this was in the middle of the night, no ship lighting, because of using night vision goggles with the ship underway. So, not a easy landing deal, especially after a long (pilot fatigue) range flight mission & return.

Avery

 

Massey

I was doing some checking, the Iwo Jima... that I was on in the 80's was in scrapped in Japan in 1993. Also, it was commissioned in 1961. The bronze plate I read must have referred to the battle of Iwo Jima in 1942, was not it's build date (so much for my (poor) memory at 64 YO.

The ship your wife was on (Bataan) was from a (built 1997) new series.

Avery

 

I found the same info myself. There have been 2 landing vessels named Iwo Jima. if you were on it in the 80's it would not have been the one that is the sister to my Wife's ship. I never got the chance to go aboard a ship of that class but they are set up similar according to a shipmate of mine that was stationed on one.

Massey