Folks,
Being close to Engine runs I am belatedly endeavoring to install the Starter Contactor Diode in my VERY slow build RV6.
Somehow, (lost in history) I ended up with an Aircraft Spruce supplied contactor Diode rather than the Vans supplied (Blue) ES DIODE STARTER.
The Spruce supplied diode is too short by about 0.5 inch, being approx. 3.4" long center to center.
I suspect that the VANS supplied Contactor (1999 Kit) is sightly fatter than the "standard" ACS contactor.
Has anybody else come across this situation?
i would be very grateful if somebody plse measure the center-to-center length of a Vans starter Diode for me.
You don't want to know how much fun it WASNT to try & install the diode AFTER engine installation, especially on a taildragger which has a much more complex engine Mount that gets in the way of EVERY tool.
I had to shorten a ratchet ring/open ender, but then when the bolt got wound out a bit the rachet end jammed on the contactor body & of course being a ratchet you can't tighten it up at that stage. Talsk about Catch 22.
Result, need to undo more fasteners at about 45 degrees per turn available........ You probably heard me cussing from the USA.
Being close to Engine runs I am belatedly endeavoring to install the Starter Contactor Diode in my VERY slow build RV6.
Somehow, (lost in history) I ended up with an Aircraft Spruce supplied contactor Diode rather than the Vans supplied (Blue) ES DIODE STARTER.
The Spruce supplied diode is too short by about 0.5 inch, being approx. 3.4" long center to center.
I suspect that the VANS supplied Contactor (1999 Kit) is sightly fatter than the "standard" ACS contactor.
Has anybody else come across this situation?
i would be very grateful if somebody plse measure the center-to-center length of a Vans starter Diode for me.
You don't want to know how much fun it WASNT to try & install the diode AFTER engine installation, especially on a taildragger which has a much more complex engine Mount that gets in the way of EVERY tool.
I had to shorten a ratchet ring/open ender, but then when the bolt got wound out a bit the rachet end jammed on the contactor body & of course being a ratchet you can't tighten it up at that stage. Talsk about Catch 22.
Result, need to undo more fasteners at about 45 degrees per turn available........ You probably heard me cussing from the USA.