Prop Line Interferance

zav6a · #1 01-02-2009, 08:52 PM

I purchased an ECI, stainless steel prop governor line. It appears I will have interference with the alternator. I use a plane power alternator. Anyone with a similar experience?

I tried it every which way, thinking I may have had it backwards but no luck

O-320 B2A

jbDC9 · #2 01-02-2009, 11:41 PM

Yep, I ran into the same problem on my O-360-A1D with the stainless steel line interfering with the Vans 60a alternator mount. I tried to make it work but ended up getting a flexible, firesleeved line to take its place. I think I got it from Aerosport Power, quick and painless...

Good luck!

kevinh · #3 01-02-2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zav6a

I purchased an ECI, stainless steel prop governor line. It appears I will have interference with the alternator. I use a plane power alternator. Anyone with a similar experience?

My O-360-A1A ECI governor line didn't interfere with my plane power alt. Which part is hitting?

zav6a · #4 01-03-2009, 06:02 AM

The alternator itself. I have the small diameter flywheel pulley and a short belt so the alt is pulled up fairly high but it does not even appear to be close to fitting. Back to the shop this morning.

Rockyjs · #5 01-03-2009, 12:57 PM

Duane,
The original belt shipped with my PP alternator also caused an interference with the oil line. It was a little too small and pulled the alternator up too far. I called plane power and they sent a replacement that worked fine which was the correct part listed in the instructions. There are slight differences in length between manufacturers. I don't have the number of the belt handy, but I also have a Gates I purchased at NAPA that works also.

frankh · #6 01-03-2009, 01:20 PM

I have an O360 and a PP Alt..but I have a longer belt and used the original Vans curved upper bracket as its longer.

No interference.

Frank

zav6a · #7 01-03-2009, 04:52 PM

Several trips to the NAPA store for various belt lengths and all is now good.