Gents,
I need to make my final decision on whether to use 1/4 fasteners on the top cowl to firewall attach on my RV-7A or the hinge. I have read all the posts but I still have some unanswered questions on the real life experiences with the 1/4 fasteners in my application.
I actually have drilled the hinge and have some experience with installation and removal of the pins. The cowl fit is very nice but a little awkward getting to the pins.
I actually purchased a kit from Skybolt for the upper cowl to firewall installation but need to decide if I will use it. If not I will post it for sale (at a discount on the forum).
Some of my questions are best answered by those who have installed the Camlocs/MilSpec/Skybolt with floating receptacle for only the upper cowl to firewall attach.
1. With the 1/4 turn retainers installed, can you easily get the top cowl off and on. Keep in mind I have the standard hinges used on the rest of the cowling attach. Some 1/4 owners actually leave the retainers off and use them as no-captive fasteners and have to remove them individually to get the cowl off.
2. Over time (best answered by those with Skybolt 4000 series or equivalent hardware) does the grommet wear into the painted cowl?
3. With the Skybolt kit there are floating receptacle with about +/- 1/16" of float. Do this allow the cowl to move too much even when the 1/4 turn fastener is tightened down. Any sign of abration on the mounting strip or inner cowl surface?
I am looking of the most maintenance free installation over time. 1/4 turn or hinge?
Any information or advice would be appreciated.
I need to make my final decision on whether to use 1/4 fasteners on the top cowl to firewall attach on my RV-7A or the hinge. I have read all the posts but I still have some unanswered questions on the real life experiences with the 1/4 fasteners in my application.
I actually have drilled the hinge and have some experience with installation and removal of the pins. The cowl fit is very nice but a little awkward getting to the pins.
I actually purchased a kit from Skybolt for the upper cowl to firewall installation but need to decide if I will use it. If not I will post it for sale (at a discount on the forum).
Some of my questions are best answered by those who have installed the Camlocs/MilSpec/Skybolt with floating receptacle for only the upper cowl to firewall attach.
1. With the 1/4 turn retainers installed, can you easily get the top cowl off and on. Keep in mind I have the standard hinges used on the rest of the cowling attach. Some 1/4 owners actually leave the retainers off and use them as no-captive fasteners and have to remove them individually to get the cowl off.
2. Over time (best answered by those with Skybolt 4000 series or equivalent hardware) does the grommet wear into the painted cowl?
3. With the Skybolt kit there are floating receptacle with about +/- 1/16" of float. Do this allow the cowl to move too much even when the 1/4 turn fastener is tightened down. Any sign of abration on the mounting strip or inner cowl surface?
I am looking of the most maintenance free installation over time. 1/4 turn or hinge?
Any information or advice would be appreciated.