rapid_ascent
Well Known Member
I can seem to find a drawing that shows the mounting of the VA-186 in my RV-7(A) drawing package. Am I missing it or is it somewhere else.
<edit> Sorry, misread your original post and I am no help on the FW mounted cooler.
take a look at the showplanes mount. It mounts off the engine mount on the right hand side, but you'll need to make different lines I think.
I have one for my 7A with a 390 that I'll be installing as soon as I get the new engine mount from Vans. I mocked it up on my original mount and it fits quite well (hope it fits the new mount) and supports a large cooler easily.
James, Thanks for that reference. The VA-186 seems to be a different hood which mounts directly to firewall and the oil cooler is at a 45 degree angle not horizontal as shown in your reference.
I may need to call Vans. I was hoping to get an answer over the weekend.
Carlos,
Ok it’s on the RV-10. Cool I’m making progress. Also, I am building an RV-7A so I guess I should be more specific in my signature. Do you know the drawing number? Does anyone have the pdf they could send me?
At this point I’m just investigating how I’m going to mount the 11 row cooler.