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Lenny Iszak

Joined: 23 Mar 2008
Posts: 270

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 7:16 pm Post subject: Floating Skybolts

I just realized the SkyBolts I ordered for the firewall are the floating type.

I'm using hinges on the cowl split line.



Would the floating type allow the cowling to move away from the firewall creating a bigger gap than what i've been crafting so carefully? Or should I just order the fixed receptacles?



Lenny

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Jim Berry

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 237
Location: Denver

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: Floating Skybolts

Lenny,



I did a large oil door similar to Dave Saylor's and used the floating Skybolt fasteners at the firewall. There is no discernible change in the firewall to cowling gap. 



Jim Berry

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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:13 am Post subject: Floating Skybolts

My understanding is the floating is for giving a larger area to align the 

bolt initially, once you tighten it down it wont "float".

Pascal



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 I just realized the SkyBolts I ordered for the firewall are the floating 

 type.

 I'm using hinges on the cowl split line.



 Would the floating type allow the cowling to move away from the firewall 

 creating a bigger gap than what i've been crafting so carefully? Or should 

 I just order the fixed receptacles?



 Lenny





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AirMike

Joined: 27 Feb 2007
Posts: 514
Location: Nevada

Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:53 am Post subject: Floating Skybolts

I have them and they are great. No discernible separation. Makes a nice tight fit and the floaters give you an extra bit of wiggle space to fit the cowl. Happy to have them on the top of the cowl. Note: If you use their suggested spacing, the "kit" leaves you two fastenings short. I had to order two extra pieces and they screwed up the order. The kit is made for RV7/8/9's and the IO-540 has a bigger cowl. The Skybolt people are not the easiest to deal with. Contact me off line if desired.

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Lenny Iszak

Joined: 23 Mar 2008
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:55 am Post subject: Re: Floating Skybolts

Thanks guys, i'll go for it then.

It looks as if they float only about 1/16 fwd/aft, and more sideways.

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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:13 am Post subject: Floating Skybolts

Lenny,



The floating ones are actually better than the fixed when you are using many

of them in a cowl. Temperature changes make the cowl dimensions change

slightly. With the floating socket you will have easier engagement and allow

for minor changes due to climate. Once the fastener is engaged the pressure

keeps them from moving.



Rick Sked

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