Charles in SC
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How tough is it to do by yourself on a -7 ?
Does anybody know how long those engine hanging pins are? They look a lot like the pins I turned to use when test fitting my wings.
How tough is it to do by yourself on a -7 ?
I note that your plane is not an "A" model. My only addition would be to put the tail up on a stand to get the plane in a more level attitude. The engine will be hanging fairly level, and it will make things infinitely easier for you!
Good luck!
I did mine solo. I didn't use any drift pins, just a big Phillips screwdriver to lever the stubborn mounts into alignment.
An automotive floor jack came in handy for the lower bolts. I put a section of 4x4 on top of the jack pad vertically, the other end on the edge of the sump. A couple of pumps on the handle, and the setup imparts a nice twist to help with alignment.
Good luck!!