Hi All-
I have an O320-D1A converted to injection, fixed pitch. Vans does not list a firewall forward kit for the -4. I spoke with someone in the office and she sent me the FWF parts list for an o320 fixed pitch -7 and said I could modify it to fit a -4. I'm unsure though which parts I need to modify/substitute and speaking with a tech at Vans was frustrating as he stated "every engine is different and we haven't built a -4 here for 20 years".
I'm curious if anyone out there has put together their own basic FWF kit list? Perusing the archives, it seems that there is not a lot of savings versus buying piecemeal, but there would be considerable savings in time and shipping to make a single order to Vans of (most) everything I need for FWF.
Any help would be appreciated. I should note I am a novice builder/pilot, if that helps shape your advice.
Thanks,
Eric
I have an O320-D1A converted to injection, fixed pitch. Vans does not list a firewall forward kit for the -4. I spoke with someone in the office and she sent me the FWF parts list for an o320 fixed pitch -7 and said I could modify it to fit a -4. I'm unsure though which parts I need to modify/substitute and speaking with a tech at Vans was frustrating as he stated "every engine is different and we haven't built a -4 here for 20 years".
I'm curious if anyone out there has put together their own basic FWF kit list? Perusing the archives, it seems that there is not a lot of savings versus buying piecemeal, but there would be considerable savings in time and shipping to make a single order to Vans of (most) everything I need for FWF.
Any help would be appreciated. I should note I am a novice builder/pilot, if that helps shape your advice.
Thanks,
Eric