---------------------------------------------------------- RV4-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 05/04/08: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:50 PM - RV-4 Firewall Modification / Governor Retrofit... (Matt Dralle) 2. 05:34 PM - Re: RV-4 Firewall Modification / Governor Retrofit... (Brian Vickers) 3. 07:33 PM - Re: RV-4 Firewall Modification / Governor Retrofit... (ceengland@bellsouth.net) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:50:58 PM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: RV4-List: RV-4 Firewall Modification / Governor Retrofit... Hi Listers, I'm working on the prop governor firewall retrofit on my RV-4 firewall and its actually is coming out pretty nice. Here are a few pictures of what's involved if you've not yet had this pleasure... http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout1.jpg http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout2.jpg http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout3.jpg http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout4.jpg http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout5.jpg http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout6.jpg http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout7.jpg So here's my question: What type of rivets are used for the retrofit? Considering that I will be using that yucky, gray gunk to seal everything coupled with the fact that access to both sides of the rivets will be restricted at best, I'm wondering if some pop rivets might be in order? I note that the type of rivet isn't called out in the little instruction sheet that came with the retro kit (a flat sheet of stainless.) Anyway, what's the consensus on using pop rivets here? If it seems okay, what type would be best? As always, thanks to all for the help, Matt Dralle RV-4 #1763, N442RV to be... ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:34:53 PM PST US From: "Brian Vickers" Subject: RE: RV4-List: RV-4 Firewall Modification / Governor Retrofit... Nice work Matt. It looks very good. I used regular old AN426ADXX. The firewall is pretty accessible so driving them by yourself is not difficult. Stainless seems to be a little more resilient to mis-use of the rivet gun and bucking bar. See photos attached. Brian Vickers -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv4-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv4-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 3:48 PM Subject: RV4-List: RV-4 Firewall Modification / Governor Retrofit... Hi Listers, I'm working on the prop governor firewall retrofit on my RV-4 firewall and its actually is coming out pretty nice. Here are a few pictures of what's involved if you've not yet had this pleasure... http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout1.jpg http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout2.jpg http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout3.jpg http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout4.jpg http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout5.jpg http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout6.jpg http://www.matronics.com/MattsRV4/MiscPictures/GovernorCutout7.jpg So here's my question: What type of rivets are used for the retrofit? Considering that I will be using that yucky, gray gunk to seal everything coupled with the fact that access to both sides of the rivets will be restricted at best, I'm wondering if some pop rivets might be in order? I note that the type of rivet isn't called out in the little instruction sheet that came with the retro kit (a flat sheet of stainless.) Anyway, what's the consensus on using pop rivets here? If it seems okay, what type would be best? As always, thanks to all for the help, Matt Dralle RV-4 #1763, N442RV to be... ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:33:34 PM PST US From: ceengland@bellsouth.net Subject: Re: RV4-List: RV-4 Firewall Modification / Governor Retrofit... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv4-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV4-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/rv4-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv4-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.