---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 10/03/09: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:40 AM - Side Cowl Pin Size () 2. 06:54 PM - Paint (not primer:-) ) for the cabin (Charlie England) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:40:56 AM PST US From: Subject: RV-List: Side Cowl Pin Size On my RV-6, all of the hinge pins are normal sized except the top firewall hinge. All of my pins fit easily except the same side pins that you are having problems with. As noted in follow on messages, the pins initially fit very tight but after a few hours of flying, they become loose and easy to install. However, a couple of suggestions: Make sure all the eyelets in both the top and bottom cowl hinges are perfectly straight. Insert the pin in only the top cowl side hinge and check for ease of installation. Carefully adjust any eyelet that causes even the slightest binding. Repeat for both hinges on top and bottom cowl. You can also polish the hinge pins using a ScotchBrite pad. Oil the pins as suggested by others or use a graphite powder. Good luck. Charlie Brame RV-6A N11CB San Antonio ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Time: 06:55:16 PM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: RV-List: Side Cowl Pin Size... Dear Listers, I'm happy to report that the cowling on the 'ol RV-8 is complete and came out very nice. I was able to get the seams all around very nice and tight. Here's my question. On the bottom cowl firewall pins and the top cowl firewall pins, the plans call out undersized pins. These go in nicely and I've got no complaints. However, on the side pins that join the top and bottom cowling pieces, the plans call out an AN257-P3 hinge and don't mention using an undersized pin. I am able to get the side pins in and out with a drill but its a lot of work, especially going in, and it just seems like this is going to wear out the hinges after a while. In the kit, I noticed that Van's shipped two different types of hinges in the three-foot lengths required for the cowling sides. There are two, 3' long AN257-P3 pieces and two, 3' long that seems to be steel instead of aluminium like the AN257-P3. The pin inside of these steel hinges is about 2/3 the size of the pin in the AN257-P3 hinges. So, my logical thinking lead me to think that you're suppose just use the pins from the steel hinges on the sides for easier pin insertion/extraction. Am I reading this right? Or is it just a coincidence that they sent the steel hinges? I don't know what else to do with them. Thanks! Matt Dralle RV-8 #82880 N998RV ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:54:07 PM PST US From: Charlie England Subject: RV-List: Paint (not primer:-) ) for the cabin Well, it's time to glue the canopy & back glass in my tipup -7, & I need to paint the interior before the back glass gets glued in. For a variety of reasons, I used NAPA 7220 self-etch primer prior to assembly on all parts that show, in the baggage area and cockpit. Can anyone recommend a tough paint for the interior that will work over the 7220? Desired features are: sticks to 7220, tough, ease of application, and high probability of survival during/after application (not necessarily in that order). I'll probably go with just paint & upholstered seats, & will use a very light gray since exterior color has not yet been selected. I thought about one of the automotive 'trunk' paints, but don't want a speckled look. Anyone been there/done that with some recommendations? Thanks, Charlie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.