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1. 08:36 AM - Re: 801 Front Side Skins (n85ae)
2. 01:02 PM - Automotive Conversions Vol 3 (LarryMcFarland)
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| Subject: | Re: 801 Front Side Skins |
Update:
Well two days later, and after totally destroying one part I did both sides
again in about ten minutes total time, and perfectly. I guess sometimes
it just requires wrecking a part in order to work out a method.
Procedure that works:
1 - Mark the sheet with a sharpie indicating the bend area at the firewall
and draw a couple lines from these points to the corner where the 90
degree bend goes. These lines are used as reference indicators when
wrapping the sheet
2 - Slight bend from the corner with hand seamers (about 10 degrees)
3 - Using a 2 1/2" diameter pvc pipe, wrap forcefully the sheet. This will
get the firewall end of the bend about right at first pass.
4 - Add a bit more of the corner bend with seamers. should be at about 45
degrees at this point.
5 - rewrap with the pvc pipe working closer to the sharp corner.
6 - Next hold the sheet tight against a work table (I used the wife's
freezer in the corner of the shop). Use a block of wood and force the rest
of the bend by pushing along the edge of the sheet.
Using the 2 1/2" diameter and overwrapping the bend seems to be the key
as the sheet relax's to a close approximation of the final curve. Also NOT
making the full 90 degree corner bend with seamers, but rather by pushing
the bend into the corner it eliminates distortion in the panel.
Hope this helps somebody save some grief. Using this method My panel
basically pops in place with no necessity to have to push, pull swear drill
and cleco to get it to fit now. No wrinkles, dents, dimples, etc. It actually
looks like it was made to fit where it goes.
The first sheet on the other hand is beyond salvage.
Jeff.
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| Subject: | Automotive Conversions Vol 3 |
HI Guys,
Ive just gotten into the 3^rd Volume of Alternative Engines and its
really great read. 56 articles and project studies have a lot of
conversion information on specific automotive, turbine, diesel and turbo
engines, including Subaru. Each includes a complete descriptive of the
electronic ignition, fuel systems, cooling, mechanicals, installation
variations and performance. Special articles on radiators installation
and sizing, evaluating engine performance, re-drives, planetary, geared
and belted are described for large and small engines. Considerably
strong outlines on the EA81 and the EJ22 Subaru are provided to also
compare them with air-cooled TC engines. Both are described as used with
belted or direct drive props for 100 to 130 hp.
The 3^rd Volume's illustrations drawings and photos are 1000-word
quality, well worth the price for someone considering an alternative
engine. The automotive- conversion can save you a whole lot on initial
purchase, fuel and general maintenance.
For those who would ask, its $42.00, ordered thru
www.ContactMagazine.com <http://www.contactmagazine.com/> or by phone at
1-559-584-3306.
Fly Safe,
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
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