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1. 07:52 AM - Re: Nosewheel shimmy (fcs@jlc.net)
2. 07:40 PM - Dynon Pitot Tube vs. Gretz mount (Bill Repucci)
3. 08:13 PM - Re: Mounting O320 (923te)
4. 08:37 PM - Re: Mounting O320 (Dale Larsen)
5. 08:37 PM - Re: Mounting O320 (Dale Larsen)
6. 08:48 PM - Long trip to Aurora-OR (jc@INFONET.COM.BR)
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| Subject: | Nosewheel shimmy |
--> RV9-List message posted by: "fcs@jlc.net" <fcs@jlc.net>
>... and rubbing against the wheel pant
He said his wheel pants are not installed. A rubbing tire will carve it's
shape into the wheel pant opening in one or two landings, but you're right
to suspect this if the gap were very close. Somehow I think this is a
bearing issue... I have no idea what VANS was thinking to select a
double-taper bearing type wheel in this application. If the wheel were
mounted in an inflexible fork with a more reasonable adjustible axle
tension, this would work fine. But the RV nose fork is not as strong as it
looks and a simple bolt that cannot be tightened down and has no cotter pin
to secure it, is just not right. To use the same bolt to secure the wheel
pant is equally bogus. The bolt can't be tightened!!!
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| Subject: | Dynon Pitot Tube vs. Gretz mount |
--> RV9-List message posted by: "Bill Repucci" <bill@repucci.com>
(The following is not intended to point a finger at either Warren Gretz
or the people at Dynon, it is simply a request for information from the
RV builder community.)
Last weekend was spent cutting the left wing skin and fitting the Gretz
pitot tube mast, which is supposed to hold the Dynon pitot tube I bought
for my future EFIS system.
After cutting the wing skin, drilling holes in the ribs for the AOA
line, etc. I test fit the mast and all looked good until I slid the
pitot tube down the mast and found the pre-drilled holes in the mast
that are to hold the pitot tube in place wouldn't leave any room for
proper edge distance .
I'm currently talking to both Dynon and Warren Gretz about a solution.
BTW, both the Gretz mount and the Dynon unit seem to be top quality
items and I do expect there will be an easy resolution. (I smudged the
chrome pitot tube bracket so the flash wouldn't wash it out. The chrome
finish on the mast appears to be top notch.)
You can see a picture of what I'm talking about here:
http://www.repucci.com/bill/images/dynon%20and%20gretz.jpg
If any of you has a factory built pitot tube laying around, could you
measure the shoulder depth and send me a note? The Dynon unit is
supposed to be identical to what Cessna uses.
Thanks for your help.
Bill
SN: 90737
Finishing up the wings and waiting for the next big box.
www.repucci.com/bill/baf.html
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| Subject: | Re: e: RV9-List:Mounting O320 |
--> RV9-List message posted by: "923te" <923te@cox.net>
What is the trick to installing an O320 on a dynafocal mount?
Thanks,
Ned
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| Subject: | Re: e: RV9-List:Mounting O320 |
--> RV9-List message posted by: "Dale Larsen" <slickrock@been-there.com>
Ned,
I found it was easiest to put the engine mount on the engine, bottom
dynafocal mounts first, then top. Then mount it all to the firewall. It
takes a lot of patience and persuasion (rubber mallet) to get the last two
bolts in.
Others may have an easier method, but that's what worked for me.
Dale
----- Original Message -----
From: "923te" <923te@cox.net>
Subject: Re: RV9-List:Mounting O320
> --> RV9-List message posted by: "923te" <923te@cox.net>
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> What is the trick to installing an O320 on a dynafocal mount?
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> Thanks,
> Ned
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| Subject: | Re: e: RV9-List:Mounting O320 |
--> RV9-List message posted by: "Dale Larsen" <slickrock@been-there.com>
Ned,
I found it was easiest to put the engine mount on the engine, bottom
dynafocal mounts first, then top. Then mount it all to the firewall. It
takes a lot of patience and persuasion (rubber mallet) to get the last two
bolts in.
Others may have an easier method, but that's what worked for me.
Dale
----- Original Message -----
From: "923te" <923te@cox.net>
Subject: Re: RV9-List:Mounting O320
> --> RV9-List message posted by: "923te" <923te@cox.net>
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> What is the trick to installing an O320 on a dynafocal mount?
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> Thanks,
> Ned
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| Subject: | Long trip to Aurora-OR |
--> RV9-List message posted by: jc@infonet.com.br
Hi everyone:
opportunity to learn some tips and see another RVs.
I must tell you that in Brasil we have only three RVs flying, may be one or two
more. I
never flew an RV in my life. Just bought it from internet adds and comments in
magazines.
Ill depart from Aracaju - Brasil, Oct, 10th, to VANs factory, Aurora-OR, by Boeing.
A
~5,000 NM trip. Just to pick up my QB and drive it to Houston-TX, another long
trip, by
Chevy 2500, from Mike.
My arrival date in Seattle, Oct,11th, 07:00 am, arrive in Portland, Oct,11th, aft,
Stay
in Aurora till Oct, 14th, aft.
Any RVs friend will be nice to meet.
JC - Aracaju - Brasil
#90997
waiting for the kit
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