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Rcaprd(at)aol.com
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 Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:43 pm Post subject: Engine Mount / Axle Placement |
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While everyone is off having a great time, I've been here hammering out my Tailwind, and I have a few questions:
I extended the forward bay 2" for more leg room, and more fuel. Tailwind Times #1 says place the axles 8" behind the firewall.
I think the axle placement should be right below the leading edge of the wind, so with the firewall extension, should I place the axles 10" behind the firewall ?
Should I build the engine mount 0º and 0º, or should I have a little down thrust, and a little right thrust, and how much ?
The plans for the tailwheel show the wrap around piece that supports the tailwheel axle, to be .090". I think Jim C. makes it in two pieces, and welds it down the forward part, as well as on the inside, then puts the top gusset on. In my notes, someone suggested using .100" for this. I have enough .090" to complete the tailwheel, but I haven't got any .100". Should I order some .100" ?
Chuck Gantzer
Wichita, KS
Pietenpol NX770CG
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jerryhey(at)earthlink.net
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| Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 3:02 pm Post subject: Engine Mount / Axle Placement |
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Chuck, I believe you should maintain the 8 inch trail measured from
the firewall. regards, Jerry
On Jul 24, 2006, at 6:40 PM, Rcaprd(at)aol.com wrote:
| Quote: | While everyone is off having a great time, I've been here hammering
out my Tailwind, and I have a few questions:
I extended the forward bay 2" for more leg room, and more fuel.
Tailwind Times #1 says place the axles 8" behind the firewall.
I think the axle placement should be right below the leading edge
of the wind, so with the firewall extension, should I place the
axles 10" behind the firewall ?
Should I build the engine mount 0º and 0º, or should I have a
little down thrust, and a little right thrust, and how much ?
The plans for the tailwheel show the wrap around piece that
supports the tailwheel axle, to be .090". I think Jim C. makes it
in two pieces, and welds it down the forward part, as well as on
the inside, then puts the top gusset on. In my notes, someone
suggested using .100" for this. I have enough .090" to complete
the tailwheel, but I haven't got any .100". Should I order some .
100" ?
Chuck Gantzer
Wichita, KS
Pietenpol NX770CG
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