---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 02/08/04: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:09 AM - Re: Firewall penetrations (Bryan Martin) 2. 05:08 AM - Chop Sawchop saw (Gsrth@aol.com) 3. 09:13 AM - XL plans for sale (Joe Kerr) 4. 01:13 PM - Re: Saw (David Tellet) 5. 06:57 PM - primer applications suggestions (Joemotis@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:09:29 AM PST US From: Bryan Martin (by way of Matt Dralle ) Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Firewall penetrations --> Zenith-List message posted by: Bryan Martin (by way of Matt Dralle ) on 2/7/04 5:17 PM, George Swinford at grs-pms@comcast.net wrote: > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "George Swinford" > > My 601HD will be Stratus Subaru powered and has the 8 gallon fuselage tank. My > electrical system will run two batteries, both located behind the right seat. > If any builder out there is running a similar setup I'd appreciate knowing > where you made the various firewall penetrations. Pictures would be very > helpful. > > George > I used a 12 place Molex connector from radio shack for most of my engine electrical connections. I mounted one side of the connector in a hole in the firewall and the other end plugs into this from the inside of the cabin. I put the hole in a convenient place near the right upper longeron and riveted a galvanized steel flange around the connector and filled the area around the connector with high temp RTV. Basically there's an inch deep steel dish surrounding the connector filled with RTV to seal the hole and provide some fire resistance. I have a similar steel flange surrounding the water hose entry point for my cabin heater. This area I filled with several layers of fire resistant foil-backed insulation and then sealed around the foil with RTV. For the main battery lead, I found a pass-through battery connector from Jegs. This is just an insulated brass stud that passes through the firewall and the battery cable is connected to each side of it. See: http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=1631&prmenbr=3 61 For ground connections I used the 24 tab grounding block from B&C Special products. This includes a brass bolt for the main engine to battery ground to pass through the firewall. See: http://www.bandc.biz/cgi-bin/ez-catalog/cat_display.cgi?26X358218 About a third of the way down the page. -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru. Airframe construction complete. Panel and engine installed. Nearly done. do not archive. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:08:29 AM PST US From: Gsrth@aol.com Subject: Zenith-List: Chop Sawchop saw --> Zenith-List message posted by: Gsrth@aol.com Thank to Monty Graves I will get a new blade for the mitre saw I have in the basement. I checked the catalogs yesterday and was going to order a "CHOP SAW' from Harbor Freight today. Garth Dawson 701 rudder builder ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:13:08 AM PST US From: "Joe Kerr" Subject: Zenith-List: XL plans for sale --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Joe Kerr" You all have a great hobby, and I envy the thrill you will have when you take off in the plane you built for the first time, but for me, it is time to throw in the towel (for now at least....maybe some day after retirement, when hopefully I'll have more time, patience and money, I'll be back!) For sale: 601 XL plans, serial # 6-5133, (1/23/03 version) $290.00 Air riveter purchased from Zenith with machined heads, used only for two rudder skeletons, $60.00 Also, in case you're curious, American Affordable Aircraft Vision preview CD, paid $39.00, sell for $25.00 Shipping costs included in prices above. E-mail me off list or call me at 775-287-8064 if you are interested or have any questions. Pay by check or PayPal. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 01:13:12 PM PST US From: David Tellet Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Saw --> Zenith-List message posted by: David Tellet Band saw. Haven't tried the chop saw, but my under-$100 band saw works great on the fittings and smaller stuff - fast and neat. I wouldn't do this without one. David Tellet, 601HD, ~50% done ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:57:51 PM PST US From: Joemotis@aol.com Subject: Zenith-List: primer applications suggestions --> Zenith-List message posted by: Joemotis@aol.com I wonder if anyone out there has a favorite spraygun (brand,price) that they have had good success with spraying Zinc Chromate primer. I have a 220 volt 80 gallon compressor with filtered and regulated air. Any hints, tips,clean up suggestions greatfully accepted. Also any info on the different types of guns and what works best for what is another subject I am unsure of. Thanks Joe Motis 601 XL