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04-07-2012, 11:06 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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Made a goof need help!!!!
After riveting the left elevator I realized the left balance weight was not supposed to be shaped like the right one. It's in very tight and won't slide out because of the dimples in the front of E-713. Any ideas on how to fix this or do I have to drill out E-713.
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04-08-2012, 12:31 AM
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Welcome to VAF!!!!
Robert, welcome to VAF 
Can you drill a hole in the opposite side from the weight, and drive it out???
A photo could help to figure this out.
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04-08-2012, 05:29 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: WA
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drill the lead out behind the dimples...
you will need to provide some relief behind the dimples to get it out... drill / bore / remove lead to give some relief for the dimples to push lead out of the way as you coerce the block out... take you time.
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04-08-2012, 09:21 AM
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Thanks for the advice, I'll give that a try. I tried to post a pic but couldn't figure out how, if you've got advice on how to do that I'd appreciate it.
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Robert
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04-08-2012, 12:44 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Somerset VA
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Not sure exectly what you mean but it sounds like a similar problem I had. I was able to shape the weight with a rough file without taking it out. I Just put the fairing on it and it fit nicely.
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04-08-2012, 01:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Thanks for the advice, I'll give that a try. I tried to post a pic but couldn't figure out how, if you've got advice on how to do that I'd appreciate it.
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Robert,
Just click on the Insert Pics label on the left top of this page, this will forward you to a complete explanation page on how to post pictures on this site.
Or click here if you can't locate the label just below the warning triangle 
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04-08-2012, 06:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Lee's Summit, MO
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I just did this
I clamped a 2x4 against the side of the bench and placed the counterweight support structure up against the 2x4. Spread the ribs behind the counterweight a bit and hit the lead weight with a hammer. The dimples removed a bit of lead, but the counterweight came out without damage to the structure.
I used the old counterweight as the pattern for drilling the new counterweight. I did effectively route the back of the new lead weight to make it a bit easier to insert.
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Robert Williams
Lee's Summit, MO
RV-8 - Empennage & Wings Done
Working on Fuse
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04-08-2012, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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Robert
RV-8
Tail complete
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Fuselage canoe tail mounted and straight.
Last edited by RGGrant64 : 04-08-2012 at 10:25 PM.
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04-08-2012, 10:29 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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It seems
like we're on similar paths. Do you suppose we are the only guys to machine both counterweights?
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Robert Williams
Lee's Summit, MO
RV-8 - Empennage & Wings Done
Working on Fuse
O-360-A1A
1946 Cessna 120
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04-08-2012, 10:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Vancouver, WA
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I did it too.
Nope, I machined both weights as well. I'm about to start the canopy and still have not done anything about it. I was hoping I could add weight back. Has anyone tried that? After seeing this thread I'm thinking I'll replace it.
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