Don Patrick
Well Known Member
Hey Rick,
Just following up..any news?
Don
Just following up..any news?
Don
Guys, I have about 10 sets of bushings ready to go. Sorry for the delay, I was traveling for work. Same deal, $20 shipped for qty 8 bushings. Contact me either via PM or email (from my profile).
Rick 90432
Yes, I read Paul's comment too, and so that was the first thing I tried. This may have been true with the fittings that used to be provided a long time ago, but unfortunately none of the standard size AN washers are really even close to the size of the holes in the fittings that I received from Crow. AN4 washers, for example, are quite a bit too large in their O.D. to fit, even with a squeezer."I was one of the very early adopters of the Crow belts, back before they knew that they were going into an airplane rather than a race car. The attach fittings came with the large holes, but I found that two AN washers fit perfectly into the holes when pressed in with my pneumatic squeezer, and then fit the bolts perfectly! I've been using them ever since, and when I take the belts out for maintenance (of other stuff, not the belts), the washers stay put where they were pressed, They fit great in the -8 - have never had any chafing problems." Paul Dye
I just drilled out the hardware to 31/64 and just lightly filed the hole out and the AN4washers tapped in snugly, two, one from each side and made perfect bushings that don't fall out.
I love the new harnesses by the way.
That was my first choice Widget - then I found out I didn't have the right size drill bit on hand, and at the same time, my better half said "why weaken the seat belt attach points?" While I doubt that it would weaken them sufficiently to cause a problem, I found the bushings to be the path of least resistance this time. When I installed the Crow's in the -8 about six years ago, the AN4 washers pressed right in - holes must have been bigger.
Paul
If I hit the ground that hard I doubt it'll make much difference![]()
By the way old belts from my RV6 free (except for shipping) if any one wants them.
I obviously can't tell you what YOU want Mike, but I have 3" Crow belts in the -8, and we put the same thing in the -3....I like them, especially for Acro.
Paul
Thanks Paul, did you go 3" all around or just the lap belt and 2" for the shoulders?
Thanks.
Thanks Paul, did you go 3" all around or just the lap belt and 2" for the shoulders?
Thanks.
I find the 3" a bit bulky on my shoulders and would probably prefer the 2", although the 3" does give a nice, secure feel. I expect broad-shouldered guys wouldn't have the same issue. Nonetheless, you might consider 3" for the pilot and 2" for the GIB.
Now that ACS is carrying them, does anybody know if the holes in the anchor point holes are now sized for the RV's or does one still need an adapter (washer), or drill new holes beside the existing?
Bevan
I did not install the 5th point anchor system and will not be flying aerobatics in my 9A. I like the Crow harnesses but they do not offer a 4pt harness. Can I simply just not install the crotch strap? From the earlier comments about releasing the shoulder harness, that seems like a possibility. Or does Crow make a custom 4pt harness for RV's?