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Old 02-08-2008, 01:31 PM
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Default Cap for the tach-plug needed (I think...)
Hi.

I've a Superior IO-360 with dual P-mags and I think I need a cap plug.

The RPM-indicator get's it's tach signal via a wire from the P-mags (I think?) so the tachdrive-port on top of the aft side of the engine won't be need. ( I think)

Therefore I suspect I need a cap plug of some sort to screw on the tach plug? I mean; that tach plug needs some cover of some sort, right?

I've searched this forum but can't find some info on this?

Any idea where I can get a suitable cap plug?

Sorry for the possibly dumb question guys... (and gals....)

Thanks!
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Old 02-08-2008, 01:37 PM
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Default Doesn't have to be any particular cap.
There are cap plugs available, but they are only "dust" covers. The shaft has an internal oil seal. The cap is just to keep foreign matter out of the tach drive.
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Old 02-08-2008, 01:37 PM
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Hi.

I've a Superior IO-360 with dual P-mags and I think I need a cap plug.

The RPM-indicator get's it's tach signal via a wire from the P-mags (I think?) so the tachdrive-port on top of the aft side of the engine won't be need. ( I think)

Therefore I suspect I need a cap plug of some sort to screw on the tach plug? I mean; that tach plug needs some cover of some sort, right?

I've searched this forum but can't find some info on this?

Any idea where I can get a suitable cap plug?

Sorry for the possibly dumb question guys... (and gals....)

Thanks!
VAF thread:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ght=tach+cover

Part:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...es/tachcap.php
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Old 02-08-2008, 01:40 PM
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You need a tachometer drive cap. I believe Van's, Aircraft Spruce, and Avery tools all carry them. From Van's, it's part number: IE RC-1 CAP.

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Old 02-08-2008, 01:50 PM
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Default Thanks guys!
I REALLY appreciate this forum!

Thanks for the info guys. I'm just about to place an order to Vans this weekend, so I'll include the cap too. Problem solved in less that 10 minutes!

(Guess I've also to be more creative when searcing the forum and not giving up so easliy....)

Thanks again!
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Old 02-08-2008, 01:51 PM
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Default Tach Drive Caps
Chief Aircraft sells one for $6.95.
Aircraft Spruce has one with four tabs so you can safetywire it wherever it happens to be convenient.......$19.95.

I ordered the one from Chief. It does the job.
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Old 02-08-2008, 02:11 PM
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I was given one of the Aircraft Spruce ones by the SOCAL group last fall - it is truly "Presentation Quality"....
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Old 02-08-2008, 06:13 PM
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Chief Aircraft sells one for $6.95.
Aircraft Spruce has one with four tabs so you can safetywire it wherever it happens to be convenient.......$19.95.

I ordered the one from Chief. It does the job.
Let's see - that money will buy a good six pack or a case of beer. Dust cover or beer, hmmm. My plane doesn't have a dust cover, hasn't for the last 800 or so hours. Beer was good.

Seriously, cover not needed.
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Seriously, cover not needed.
It may not be needed, unless you removed the tach drive, as I did.

Even then, for the price of a good six pack, it is probably not a good idea to leave it open
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It may not be needed, unless you removed the tach drive, as I did.
You mean the whole thing, seal and all was removed? If so, that is a different issue altogether.
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