My kit was started by someone else and the clean up seems unending. I was installing the Engine Mount today and looked closely at the Bolt hole for the Nose Gear attach point. One of the holes looks good, not interference fit, but no movement. The other hole is hogged out a bit on the outer edge. This allows the bolt to move in an angular fashion before bottoming out. If I measure the complete hole with a caliper, I get .315. If I measure closer to the outer edge, I get as much as .324. I feel that this should be addressed to avoid potential problems.
My plan was to use a first oversize (+1/64) bolt and ream it to that size. I have only used a reamer a couple of times. My first question is will I have a difficult time reaming the gear leg. I know it is spring steel, so I assume some type of hardening. I remember when I got the SB done they said the threads were machine cut (not with a Die) because of the hardness.
The second question, is will I need to make a drill jig? I am assuming that the reamer won't necessarily follow the wall on the mount. Will I also need a jig for the gear leg or will the reamer follow the hole due to it's depth.
I appreciate any guidance or suggestions that you can provide here.
Thanks,
Larry
My plan was to use a first oversize (+1/64) bolt and ream it to that size. I have only used a reamer a couple of times. My first question is will I have a difficult time reaming the gear leg. I know it is spring steel, so I assume some type of hardening. I remember when I got the SB done they said the threads were machine cut (not with a Die) because of the hardness.
The second question, is will I need to make a drill jig? I am assuming that the reamer won't necessarily follow the wall on the mount. Will I also need a jig for the gear leg or will the reamer follow the hole due to it's depth.
I appreciate any guidance or suggestions that you can provide here.
Thanks,
Larry
