RV-9A Baffle grommet for spark plug wires, Supplier?

[ron sterba]

Aircraft Spruce said they stop selling the grommets. There are two grommet holes in rear baffle plate for the spark plug wires. Was wonder whom might sell them or can I make my own? what to make them out of?
Thanks Ron in Oregon

[JSOliveira]

The grommets came from Vans. I don't recall if they were in the baffle kit or in the firewall forward kit elsewhere.

I got the firewall forward kit from vans and they were there somewhere. Try asking them which kit they come in.

[ron sterba]

Thanks John, I'll recheck that. In the firewall kit I do have two round grommets but only ONE center hole the size of the spark plug wire.Not sure where they go just yet. The two wire grommets from the picture at Aircraft Spruce shows a grommet rectangular in shape with two holes for the spark plug wires. Thats what I have been looking for. When I called Vans I was told yesterday they don't supply them either.I'll keep digging. Much Appreciated.



Ron in Oregon

[AF_Alan]

I heard they come with the enigne but mine didn't.

I got the less expensive version from Aircraft Spruce last year. I see they sell a more expensive version of the 2-hole and still the less expensive for 1-hole or 3-hole.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search...lter=&pageno=1

You might also try Chief Aircraft in Grants Pass or Wag Aero. I don't know what the material.

http://store.wagaero.com/product_inf...ducts_id=15181

Good Luck

[Michael Burbidge]

I just bought this from aircraft spruce a few weeks ago. I like them a lot.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...clickkey=17545

[ron sterba]

Thanks Alan I ordered two at $4.40 each what a deal. Total $10 and change from Wag Aero. Michael looking at your price from Aircraft Spruce they want $40 for two plus shipping. Not sure if Slick mag wires or Reg mag wires require a different grommet. Thanks Guys!

Ron in Oregon

[ron sterba]

Hey John I tore the place apart the other day to look for them. Every shelf nook and cranny, No show! If there in one of those kits I didn't get them. Now theres a possiblity that if they came with the engine then I must have sent them to the dump with the engine crate. OH WELL! Baffle 80% done 15% to go and 5% inspiration.

Ron in Oregon

[JSOliveira]

I think you are right. They probably came with the engine from Lycoming. Mine was a YIO 320 shipped direct from Lycoming, purchased through Vans. There was a bag with some parts in it including a spare set of exhaust gaskets.

[ron sterba]

I guess I'll have to be a little more careful because can't find the gaskets either. Did save all paper work with the engine. I have it down when I build the second RV, if my wife lets me!
Ron in Oregon.

[MauiLvrs]

Originally Posted by Michael Burbidge

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...clickkey=17545

That's what came in our kit. Probably the baffle kit...
Could be the engine...