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Old 09-24-2018, 07:05 PM
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Default Firewall to Flywheel Distance

I am awaiting my engine and finish kit, trying to figure out how long I can keep the project in my basement. I have a corner to turn when removing the fuselage assemble and not sure if I have enough room to maneuver the corner if I hang the engine? Can some tell me distance from firewall to flywheel?

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Old 09-24-2018, 07:47 PM
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I measure 41" from the firewall to the end of the crank shaft flange.
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Old 09-24-2018, 08:07 PM
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253.5? from bottom of vs spar to prop flange and 41.25 from firewall to prop flange
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Old 09-25-2018, 08:05 AM
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Thanks guys, I am going to clamp some 41" long 2x4's to my fuselage and try to drive it around the corner in my basement....hope it fits!
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Old 09-25-2018, 01:37 PM
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I don't remember if your wheels caster but a couple of either furniture or vehicle dollies from HF may help you make that turn as well. They're both rated for 1000+ lb each and they hold up. I moved my metal lathe that weighs in right at 1000 lb on a couple of the furniture dollies.
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Old 09-25-2018, 07:41 PM
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I don't know what your personal minimums are for clearing the corner, but as you know the engine is not square. The pilot side forward cylinder is about 9" behind the hub and the passenger side is about 7" behind the hub. That assumes you remove the baffles. Hopefully it is not that tight.
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Old 09-26-2018, 08:09 PM
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I don't remember if your wheels caster but a couple of either furniture or vehicle dollies from HF may help you make that turn as well. They're both rated for 1000+ lb each and they hold up. I moved my metal lathe that weighs in right at 1000 lb on a couple of the furniture dollies.
Good idea Jacob. My current wheels do not caster (the are from my wheel barrow), some cdolies would greatly facilitate me making the turn.

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