Chris Engler
Active Member
Getting the cowls fit and using Skybolt fastners on the top and bottom cowls at the firewall. Was planning to use them on the horizontal seam as well but running into clearance issues between the Skybolt retainer and the rocker cover of the XP400 (it's wider than an IO 360). Based on the interference, I'll likely go back to a hinge fastner for the horizontal seam.
Looks like there are several choices for hinge material:
1. Rolled aluminum - MS20257P (supercedes AN257): The hinge Vans supplies with the kit and I currently have.
2. Extruded aluminum - MS20001P: Appears to be a more durable hinge from what I've read in other posts.
3. Rolled stainless steel - MS20257C: I would assume stronger and heavier than either aluminum hinge option but not sure if the strength/weight is necessary.
I'm leaning towards ordering the extruded aluminum (MS20001P)
Thoughts or suggestions are appreciated as always.
Thanks,
Chris
Looks like there are several choices for hinge material:
1. Rolled aluminum - MS20257P (supercedes AN257): The hinge Vans supplies with the kit and I currently have.
2. Extruded aluminum - MS20001P: Appears to be a more durable hinge from what I've read in other posts.
3. Rolled stainless steel - MS20257C: I would assume stronger and heavier than either aluminum hinge option but not sure if the strength/weight is necessary.
I'm leaning towards ordering the extruded aluminum (MS20001P)
Thoughts or suggestions are appreciated as always.
Thanks,
Chris