This (not very good) photo shows there gap between the lower forward longeron and the weldment. There is about a 1/4 inch gap unless I clamp it, which then induces a bit of a curve in the longeron - I have the same problem altho' to a lesser degree with the top weldments.
Longeron is running from the top of the photo to th e mount. The clamp is loose. There is an extra bit of angle on th eleft which is jigging the firewall and F-404.
I'm wondering if I should split the weldments to make two ears which would then more easily conform to the required angles.....?? I think this is the arrangement on the RV-3
Both sides are the same and I have (again) rechecked all measurements and angles. The problem is with horizontal alignment - vertical seems more or less OK.
Sorry about the quality of the photo.
Chris
Longeron is running from the top of the photo to th e mount. The clamp is loose. There is an extra bit of angle on th eleft which is jigging the firewall and F-404.
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I'm wondering if I should split the weldments to make two ears which would then more easily conform to the required angles.....?? I think this is the arrangement on the RV-3
Both sides are the same and I have (again) rechecked all measurements and angles. The problem is with horizontal alignment - vertical seems more or less OK.
Sorry about the quality of the photo.
Chris