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1. 01:27 PM - Re: Lycoming tach drive cover. (Noel Loveys)
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| Subject: | Lycoming tach drive cover. |
Drill a hole (1/16") in the edge of the cap, through the kernelled part, if
it doesn't already have one and lock wire it in place. Is there an "O" ring
associated with this cap? If so make sure the hole you may have to drill is
outside the "O" ring seal.
Noel
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> [mailto:owner-engines-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> DEAN PSIROPOULOS
> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 3:02 AM
> To: engines-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Engines-List: Lycoming tach drive cover.
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> <dean.psiropoulos@verizon.net>
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> I'm using a VM-1000 engine monitor that has a hall sensor
> screwed into the
> magneto for tachometer measurements. So...I'm not using the Lycoming
> tachometer drive in the accessory case and ordered a cover to
> place over it.
> It's just a small aluminum cap with female threads and a knurled outer
> surface to provide a good finger grip. Since it does not
> have facets like a
> nut, I assume one is not supposed to put a wrench on it to tighten. My
> question is, is hand tight good enough to keep this cover
> from vibrating
> off? If not should I use something like locktight to make
> sure it doesn't
> come off? Or should I just put some torque seal on it and
> monitor it? What
> happens if this cover were to fall off with the engine
> running? Would I
> lose oil out the hole and if so how fast would it run out?
> Thanks for the
> help.
>
> Dean Psiropoulos
> RV-6A N197DM
> Closing on first flight.
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