---------------------------------------------------------- RV6-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 01/26/04: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:45 PM - Bolt torques (Dean Psiropoulos) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:45:48 PM PST US From: "Dean Psiropoulos" Subject: RV6-List: Bolt torques --> RV6-List message posted by: "Dean Psiropoulos" Anyone have any idea how much to torque bolts holding the plastic bearing blocks used in the manual flap handle and rudder pedal mountings? I tightend them to the standard torques for the size of bolt used but that seems to compress the plastic quite a bit. Maybe it's not a problem but I would like to know for sure, any takers? Also the bellcrank bolt torques, I started tightening the elevator bellcrank down to 75 inch pounds but the bolt looked like it was starting to bow so I backed off. Anyone know what these assemblies are suppose to be torqued to (recalling that they are only supported in the center by thick wall aluminum tubes and the ball bearing assembly)? Thanks. Dean Psiropoulos RV-6A, canopy headaches PS: Anyone had to hack 1 inch out of both rear bows on your old style canopy frame? I did and I let Van's know I wasn't too happy about it either (I'm not supposed to manufacture small parts they are)