If your battery is on the firewall, make sure nothing blocks it from sliding out of the box.
Drilling the firewall is a pain. Take advantage of predrilled rivet holes where ever possible.
Here's what I did after calling VP. They said the PPS was designed to fit where the OEM contactors, etc are attached. So, I fabbed an assembly. It mounts to the four nut plates on the firewall intended for the contactors. No drilling required. I just hope it doesn't interfere with anything coming next.
Where does the oil cooler get mounted?
Lower right side.
Here's what I did after calling VP. They said the PPS was designed to fit where the OEM contactors, etc are attached. So, I fabbed an assembly. It mounts to the four nut plates on the firewall intended for the contactors. No drilling required. I just hope it doesn't interfere with anything coming next.
Hi rockitdoc, I am also building 14A and was wondering if we have recent pictures of your build. I am particularly interested in seeing if the PPS was in the way of any other firewall forward components, as I am planing to install it on the same location as you did.
Appreciate any feedback.
Thanks!
Hi rockitdoc, I am also building 14A and was wondering if we have recent pictures of your build. I am particularly interested in seeing if the PPS was in the way of any other firewall forward components, as I am planing to install it on the same location as you did.
Appreciate any feedback.
Thanks!
PPS mounted using aluminum plate milled to fit.
PPS mounted using aluminum plate milled to fit.
I did use a milling machine to make it, but if you don't have access to one, there are plenty of places, including online sites, that would make it for you. Simple design. I didn't weigh it, but it is fairly light. Made from 2024-T3. I have a cad drawing in PDF I could share with you if you'd like. Be tomorrow before I can get it sent off.Did you CNC that mount? I'm doing a 14, as well, and suspect that would work for me but I'm not a machinist by any stretch. What does the mount weigh?
This is how I mounted a PPS in my RV14. I positioned it far enough left to miss the oil breather tube. See …
Seems to be a robust method, no problems yet after 30 hrs.