Hartzell spinner options.

[GEM930]

I'm thinking a polished spinner might be a nice option for my new c/s propeller install but all I can find for sale at a reasonable price are the type that mount directly to the flywheel. Is it possible to use this type? Obviously some cowl fiberglassing would be in order. This is not a huge issue as I need to do some glass work on the inlets anyway. Is there some other reason to avoid this type mount? As always, any info would be greatly appreciated.

[Bob Axsom]

Someone was offering to crome plate fiberglass spinners a few months ago. I don't know how that worked out. That would be smooth, shiney and of course mount on the two spinner bulkheads.

Bob Axsom

[GEM930]

Any feedback on the plated glass spinners? I have to admit the idea of bolt on and go with the metal spinner is a little appealing. No one is using this type (bolt to flywheel) spinner?

[GEM930]

Help? Bueller? Bueller?

[Captain_John]

Well I am USELESS with the plated plastic one but I have been looking at your plea for help and thought I would chime in.

I bought a used Hartzell 2295-P like this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-2295-P-Har...-/170780451561

Mine was cheap, used a kindah scratched. This one is new and shiny! They sell for more than 2 large new!!!

I think I will have to build up the top of the cowl about a half an inch in order for it to look right but I am not sure. I will know more this summer when I fit the prop onto the project.



I think it should look good!

CJ

[edsong]

Don't rush it. Measure the distance from the prop flange to the back of the spinner. I think it's about an inch further aft than the Van's spinner. It's been done before but I think it will take some major modification to the cowling to make it fit. I think I've seen pictures of this installation on VAF before but I can't remember the guys name.

[GEM930]

I'm planning to hang the engine in the next week or two, so maybe I'll get a better idea of what will be involved. Thanks for the advise.

[Captain_John]

Originally Posted by edsong

Don't rush it. Measure the distance from the prop flange to the back of the spinner. I think it's about an inch further aft than the Van's spinner. It's been done before but I think it will take some major modification to the cowling to make it fit. I think I've seen pictures of this installation on VAF before but I can't remember the guys name.

Ed, Tell me more about what you know. Do you have any pictures? I don't have my prop yet and don't know what you are talking about. Can you give me some more details?

CJ

[edsong]

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