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12-09-2022, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Hubbard Oregon
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Originally Posted by moespeeds
I've realized that the material I used is not fiberglass reinforced. It's just regular silicon.
Should I tear it out and replace with the fiberglass stuff?
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It should be fine.
The laser cut seals provided in the RV-14 FWF kit are made of silicone. As already mentioned, they are a bit less durable than the Garlock style seal material though and can tear. Just inspect as they age and replace / repair as needed.
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Hubbard, Oregon
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12-09-2022, 05:55 PM
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wishing...
with all these little improvements, you have me wishing I built a 14, and wish I had the bank account to match.....
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RV9A- Status:
98% done, 2% left to go
To Go: wing mounting, engine baffles, wing tips, move to airport
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12-10-2022, 12:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: T38
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Plen-numb
My good friend Lance fabricated this excellent, simple aluminum plenum while he owned my RV6X. When I bought it back it was faster and cooler with no cowl mod, just baffle material in front.
Win win!
V/R
Smokey
PS: And yes my airplane was in my garage!
Last edited by smokyray : 12-10-2022 at 02:21 PM.
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12-10-2022, 10:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Southwest, USA
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Rampmseal
So i installed the upper cowling ramps. How does the baffle seal against this?
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Dues paid 2023, worth every penny
RV9A- Status:
98% done, 2% left to go
To Go: wing mounting, engine baffles, wing tips, move to airport
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12-10-2022, 11:38 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Gearhart Oregon
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Originally Posted by cajunwings
I like to use retainer strips when possible vs individual pop rivets/washers.
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+1
Originally I had the black stuff from Vans and pop rivets. After drilling all those out when it came time to replace, I decided it was worth the effort to make strips and use those with screws & nuts, against the next time. And makes it easier to tweak and modify to get things to seal just right.
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12-10-2022, 11:44 PM
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Nuts?
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Originally Posted by rv6n6r
+1
Originally I had the black stuff from Vans and pop rivets. After drilling all those out when it came time to replace, I decided it was worth the effort to make strips and use those with screws & nuts, against the next time. And makes it easier to tweak and modify to get things to seal just right.
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This is a good tip. I wonder it is worthwhile to put in nutplates?
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Dues paid 2023, worth every penny
RV9A- Status:
98% done, 2% left to go
To Go: wing mounting, engine baffles, wing tips, move to airport
www.pilotjohnsrv9.blogspot.com
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12-10-2022, 11:52 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Gearhart Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PilotjohnS
This is a good tip. I wonder it is worthwhile to put in nutplates?
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Not in my opinion, since you can get at both sides of the strips easily. I use #8 screws and all metal nutplates.
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RV-6 / O-360 / CS, 1600+ hrs, 1st flight Sept. 1999
Outstanding Workmanship OSH 2000, Craftsmanship award AWO 2000
Airport committee chair & AOPA ASNV for Seaside, OR Municipal (56S), www.seasideairport.org
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12-11-2022, 05:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID
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overlap direction
Quote:
Originally Posted by cajunwings
The seal material usually is shipped rolled up and retains a curved shape when you unroll it. Use that curve to your advantage and cut out the replacement pieces so that the curve is toward the airflow. I like to use retainer strips when possible vs individual pop rivets/washers.
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Looking at your 3rd picture the forward edge of the rear most side baffle pieces overlap the middle ones. Will this catch incoming air and be forced downward or does it not make a difference?
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