---------------------------------------------------------- Tailwind-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 07/24/06: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:43 PM - Engine Mount / Axle Placement (Rcaprd@aol.com) 2. 04:02 PM - Re: Engine Mount / Axle Placement (Jerry Hey) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:43:33 PM PST US From: Rcaprd@aol.com Subject: Tailwind-List: Engine Mount / Axle Placement While everyone is off having a great time, I've been here hammering out my Tailwind, and I have a few questions: I extended the forward bay 2" for more leg room, and more fuel. Tailwind Times #1 says place the axles 8" behind the firewall. I think the axle placement should be right below the leading edge of the wind, so with the firewall extension, should I place the axles 10" behind th e firewall ? Should I build the engine mount 0=BA and 0=BA, or should I have a little do wn thrust, and a little right thrust, and how much ? The plans for the tailwheel show the wrap around piece that supports the tailwheel axle, to be .090". I think Jim C. makes it in two pieces, and wel ds it down the forward part, as well as on the inside, then puts the top gusset on . In my notes, someone suggested using .100" for this. I have enough .090" to complete the tailwheel, but I haven't got any .100". Should I order some .100" ? Chuck Gantzer Wichita, KS Pietenpol NX770CG ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:02:22 PM PST US From: Jerry Hey Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Engine Mount / Axle Placement --> Tailwind-List message posted by: Jerry Hey Chuck, I believe you should maintain the 8 inch trail measured from the firewall. regards, Jerry On Jul 24, 2006, at 6:40 PM, Rcaprd@aol.com wrote: > While everyone is off having a great time, I've been here hammering > out my Tailwind, and I have a few questions: > I extended the forward bay 2" for more leg room, and more fuel. > Tailwind Times #1 says place the axles 8" behind the firewall. > I think the axle placement should be right below the leading edge > of the wind, so with the firewall extension, should I place the > axles 10" behind the firewall ? > > Should I build the engine mount 0 and 0, or should I have a > little down thrust, and a little right thrust, and how much ? > > The plans for the tailwheel show the wrap around piece that > supports the tailwheel axle, to be .090". I think Jim C. makes it > in two pieces, and welds it down the forward part, as well as on > the inside, then puts the top gusset on. In my notes, someone > suggested using .100" for this. I have enough .090" to complete > the tailwheel, but I haven't got any .100". Should I order some . > 100" ? > > Chuck Gantzer > Wichita, KS > Pietenpol NX770CG