cgeyman
Well Known Member
Hi VAF braintrust. I just mounted my RV-9a engine, which is a carbureted 0-360, and am not sure when to start the cowling fabrication/mating. I haven't hung the exhaust pipes or fuel lines yet, or the baffling.
Is it better to finish FWF in the following sequence:
1. exhaust system
2. fuel lines with heat shielding and spacing from hot exhaust pipes as appropriate
3. baffling system and oil cooler
and THEN start the mating, trimming, and mounting of the cowling; with the spinner/prop attached for proper spacing?
Not sure if i should basically finish FWF engine systems before starting the cowl fabrication and fitting. what do you suggest?
Thanks!! (I am again carbureted, and standard build plans with Van's new elastomer nose gear mount)
Cal
Is it better to finish FWF in the following sequence:
1. exhaust system
2. fuel lines with heat shielding and spacing from hot exhaust pipes as appropriate
3. baffling system and oil cooler
and THEN start the mating, trimming, and mounting of the cowling; with the spinner/prop attached for proper spacing?
Not sure if i should basically finish FWF engine systems before starting the cowl fabrication and fitting. what do you suggest?
Thanks!! (I am again carbureted, and standard build plans with Van's new elastomer nose gear mount)
Cal