---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 04/16/08: 17 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:56 AM - Sikaflex Canopy Info (Jef Vervoort) 2. 05:42 AM - Re: Louvers on the bottom of the cowling on RV6A (N395V) 3. 06:28 AM - Re: Sikaflex Canopy Info (rvtach) 4. 06:34 AM - Sikaflex Canopy Info (James H Nelson) 5. 07:06 AM - Re:Cowling Hinges (John Barrett) 6. 07:30 AM - Re: list member or guest? (Bubblehead) 7. 08:03 AM - Re: Re: list member or guest? (Tim Bryan) 8. 09:17 AM - Re: Re: Cowling hinges (Jim Fogarty at Lakes & Leisure Realty) 9. 02:54 PM - Re: Re: Sikaflex Canopy Info (Carl Bell) 10. 03:11 PM - Re: list member or guest? (N395V) 11. 05:08 PM - Re: list member or guest? (N38CW) 12. 06:06 PM - RV-4 Navaid installation question (Charlie England) 13. 06:54 PM - Re: Louvers on the bottom of the cowling on RV6A (John Fasching) 14. 07:20 PM - Sikaflex Canopy Info (James H Nelson) 15. 07:40 PM - Re: Re: Cowling hinges (Fiveonepw@aol.com) 16. 08:05 PM - Re: Re: Prop wrench (David Cudney) 17. 08:20 PM - Re: Re: Prop wrench (Larry Bowen) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:56:10 AM PST US From: "Jef Vervoort" Subject: RV-List: Sikaflex Canopy Info This is the slider that I know of http://www.skypassion.com/web-content/FUSELAGE/Project.html . You can find him also via Vans website - Links- RV7 - Paul Paeleman, Belgium. I myself am preparing also my sliding canopy for this application; the most critical part until now is to have a good ( perfect ?) fit of the plexi around the forward and rear bow. Jef Vervoort; 91031. _____ Van: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] Namens Carl Bell Verzonden: woensdag 16 april 2008 0:17 Aan: rv-list@matronics.com Onderwerp: RV-List: RV8-List: Re: RV8- Sikaflex Canopy Info Hi I am also working on my canopy and would like the use Sika. Has anyone out their done it on an RV 7 or RV 9 slider using the horizontal square side tube that runs from the forward bow the rear bow? If so out did you attach the canopy skirt with out drilling? Any help is really appreciated. I have printed all the articles, instruction and list information, but I mostly find RV 8 instructions. I could really use some help on how to do it on a RV 7 Slider. Thanks CJ _____ From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of japhillipsga@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 2:14 PM Subject: RV8-List: Re: RV8- Sikaflex Canopy Info Dear Builders, I'm going to use Sika adhesive to attach my canopy. Todd's canopy's has a couple page DIY instructions from Bob & Karen Brown that describes the U295, cleaner and primer process. When I found the Sika products on the web there are various cleaners and primers listed and the only 295 is listed as 295UV not U295. I understand you have to have the correct three products. Who out there knows is 295UV the same as U295 ? and which primer and cleaner is appropriate for the canopy and 295 adhesive? I appreciate any help, thanks, Bill of Georgia -----Original Message----- From: RV8-List Digest Server Sent: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 2:57 am Subject: RV8-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 04/14/08 * ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:42:11 AM PST US Subject: RV-List: Re: Louvers on the bottom of the cowling on RV6A From: "N395V" I had serious CHT problems in my F1 especially climbing on hot days or fully loaded.. Glassed the louvers in the lower cowl. Project can be seen here..... http://www.bearcataviation.com/album_frame.asp?menuID=6 Amazing difference in CHTs after. Did not see any change in speed or performance. -------- Milt 2003 F1 Rocket 2006 Radial Rocket Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=177166#177166 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:28:19 AM PST US Subject: RV-List: Re: Sikaflex Canopy Info From: "rvtach" I Sika Flexed my -7A slider which has the square side bows. I documented the process I used in a Picasa photo album: http://picasaweb.google.com/rvtach/GluingMySliderCanopy Read the long paragraph on the left hand side of the page for an overview and then click on the "slideshow" button to see the photos and descriptions. Hope this helps. -------- Jim McChesney Tucson, AZ RV-7A Finishing Kit Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=177175#177175 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:34:05 AM PST US Subject: RV-List: Sikaflex Canopy Info From: James H Nelson Hi Jef, I have a "9-A" and used the Sikaflex system to attach the canopy to my a/c. The rear canopy has the sikaflex on all attachment areas except along the horiz square tube for the skirt. The front bow and the center support that runs from the front bow to the rear bow and the rear bow are all bonded to the frame. I chose to drill the skirts and use bolts there. There is one issue that must be considered when using the sikaflex system. The canopy will be spaced upward from the normal position. If you have cut the canopy to fit before you take this into consideration, your aluminum skirts will be to short. Ask me how I know. I did a fiberglass rear skirt in place of the aluminum one from Van's. It sure makes a snug leakproof (?) fit. The same issue goes for the front wind screen. So take that into consideration when trimming the bottom of each plexiglass part. You can see my project on the sikaflex canopy at www.websites.expercraft.com/jimn . It took around a month or so to do the sikaflex attachment. Doing the regular attachment via Van's directions is much faster. Jim ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:06:10 AM PST US From: "John Barrett" <2thman@cablespeed.com> Subject: RV-List: re:Cowling Hinges John, I had another thought. We sell .085" diameter pins. You might try some of this material. These are smaller than the standard aluminum hinge pins and might go to place easily for you. If the hinge loosens up over time, you might be able to go back to the original. Regards, John Barrett, CEO Leading Edge Composites PO Box 428 Port Hadlock, WA 98339 www.carbinge.com Checked by AVG. 6:10 PM ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:30:59 AM PST US Subject: RV-List: Re: list member or guest? From: "Bubblehead" Since I see this list via email it took me a while to remember how to find the "forum" itself so I could check out my own profile. For those of you still confused, try this: 1) go to http://forums.matronics.com 2) log in 3) click "profile" Then you can see what everyone is talking about. I checked mine - not much info but the essentials are there. -------- John Dalman Elburn, IL RV-8 N247TD Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=177189#177189 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:03:23 AM PST US From: "Tim Bryan" Subject: RE: RV-List: Re: list member or guest? How does one login if we never had a password on the forum side? If we register will we get double the email? Tim Do Not Archive > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list- > server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bubblehead > Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:27 AM > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: RV-List: Re: list member or guest? > > > Since I see this list via email it took me a while to remember how to find > the "forum" itself so I could check out my own profile. For those of you > still confused, try this: > > 1) go to http://forums.matronics.com > 2) log in > 3) click "profile" > > Then you can see what everyone is talking about. I checked mine - not much > info but the essentials are there. > > -------- > John Dalman > Elburn, IL > RV-8 N247TD > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=177189#177189 > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:17:59 AM PST US From: "Jim Fogarty at Lakes & Leisure Realty" Subject: Re: RV-List: re: Cowling hinges Mark, I just want you to know you have some great idea's, I for one always enjoy reading your post and going to your website. If you are building an RV make sure you take the time to visit Mark's website. Thanks. Jim RV9a ----- Original Message ----- From: Fiveonepw@aol.com To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:34 PM Subject: Re: RV-List: re: Cowling hinges In a message dated 04/15/2008 8:40:17 AM Central Daylight Time, 2thman@cablespeed.com writes: John Testement wrote: I am really having a hard time getting the cowling hinges to go in. I believe some eyelets may have been bent a little out of alignment during paint prep. I would like to hear what others have done to realign the hinges and get hinge pins to go in more easily. >>> Aluminum hinge eyes can be easily bent back into alignment- if the pin easily slides through both halves of the cowling individually, then what you have is something preventing the eyes from each hinge half from aligning. Carefully look for anything between each eye that may prevent this- one telltale is a dark spot where the opposite hinge half is rubbing on the other part. From The PossumWorks in TN Mark Phillips, RV-6A "Mojo" almost 500 hours with cowl and wingtips attached with good 'ol aluminum hinge... http://websites.expercraft.com/n51pw/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Checked by AVG. 4/15/2008 9:12 AM ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 02:54:16 PM PST US From: "Carl Bell" Subject: RE: RV-List: Re: Sikaflex Canopy Info Hi Jim, This looks great; I was contemplating a1/2" aluminum angel where you have the triangle fillet set back far enough to allow for 1/8" of Sika Flex. Do you think this is a good idea or overkill? Have you glued on your windscreen? Are you happy with the way it all worked out? I was really was surprised with gluing your skirt down in the back, Does it look like it is strong enough? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm just trying to learn from your experience and I do worry about part flying off at 200mph. Thanks for the help. Carl Carl W Bell New Venture Consulting Mobile: 803.640.2760 www.newventureconsulting.com carlbell@gforcecable.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of rvtach Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:24 AM Subject: RV-List: Re: Sikaflex Canopy Info I Sika Flexed my -7A slider which has the square side bows. I documented the process I used in a Picasa photo album: http://picasaweb.google.com/rvtach/GluingMySliderCanopy Read the long paragraph on the left hand side of the page for an overview and then click on the "slideshow" button to see the photos and descriptions. Hope this helps. -------- Jim McChesney Tucson, AZ RV-7A Finishing Kit Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=177175#177175 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 03:11:27 PM PST US Subject: RV-List: Re: list member or guest? From: "N395V" [quote="n616tb(at)btsapps.com"]How does one login if we never had a password on the forum side? If we register will we get double the email? Tim Do Not Archive > -- No if you register you shouldn't get double e mail -------- Milt 2003 F1 Rocket 2006 Radial Rocket Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=177279#177279 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 05:08:03 PM PST US Subject: RV-List: Re: list member or guest? From: "N38CW" Milt, Thanks for the info about registering. I always assumed I was "registered" since I got the email, but I guess I wasn't. I am now. -------- Bill Settle RV-8 Wings (Still) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=177292#177292 ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 06:06:30 PM PST US From: Charlie England Subject: RV-List: RV-4 Navaid installation question Anyone out there with a Navaid servo installed in the fuselage of a -4 who has pictures to share? I recently purchased a used one & I'd like to avoid drilling off the wing tip, if possible. Thanks, Charlie ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 06:54:49 PM PST US From: "John Fasching" Subject: Re: RV-List: Louvers on the bottom of the cowling on RV6A Thanks for the photo Ron, that shows me what I wanted to know. ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 07:20:02 PM PST US Subject: RV-List: Sikaflex Canopy Info From: James H Nelson Carl, The sika flex is strong stuff. I did bolt the sides of the canopy to the square rail. Maybe I was a bit chicken. But I used about 3/8" gap for the adhesive. You need space to allow for the expansion of the plexi in the heat. The gap on the back is much less around 1/4" or so. The windshield was no problem. Just remember that you need to cut the bottom of the plexi after you space the canopy upward to allow for the glue spacing. I had to remake the side skirts because I forgot about that. THe fiberglass that you put around the bottomof the windshield keep things in place. Plus you put the fiberglass "ring" around the top to cover the gap between the rear and front canopy. I think it will be there for a long.time. Fun priject that added about 6 weeks total to the job. But then I have only a few bolt holes on the square tube. Jim ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 07:40:58 PM PST US From: Fiveonepw@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: re: Cowling hinges (blush) Thanks Jim, appreciate the compliments. If we're gonna get better, we gotta stick together, dontchaknow! Mark - do not archive _http://websites.expercraft.com/n51pw/_ (http://websites.expercraft.com/n51pw/) **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851) ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 08:05:21 PM PST US From: David Cudney Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: Prop wrench > I am torquing my Hartzel constant speed prop. I need a crow's foot > to work with my 3/8 inch torque wrench with at least a 3 inch > offset. I recall reading that someone, perhaps Dan, made one by > welding a 3/8 adapter onto a stub of a 3/4 inch open end wrench. > Surely there must be a tool available out there somewhere. Anyone > have a source? > > > thanks dave > > ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 08:20:22 PM PST US From: "Larry Bowen" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: Prop wrench One option: http://bowenaero.com/mt/2005/04/prop-torque-adapter.html -- Larry Bowen Larry@BowenAero.com http://BowenAero.com On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 11:01 PM, David Cudney wrote: > > I am torquing my Hartzel constant speed prop. I need a crow's foot to > > work with my 3/8 inch torque wrench with at least a 3 inch offset. I recall > > reading that someone, perhaps Dan, made one by welding a 3/8 adapter onto a > > stub of a 3/4 inch open end wrench. Surely there must be a tool available > > out there somewhere. Anyone have a source? > > > > > > thanks dave > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.