Securing Cans...
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Securing Cans...
Yeah yeah, I know, use a bra. Sorry.
Due to some problems I"m redoing the can mounting on my Aeroworks 35% Edge. The engine is a DA 100, and I'm using K&S cans. The original setup was two standoffs per can, with a metal retaining strap holding the can in place. Problem is that the metal straps were fretting the cans, and two of the standoffs broke. I replaced that with a single half bulkhead, with two half moons for the cans to sit. The Half moons are cushioned with split silicone fuel tubing. I need to come up with some way to secure the cans to that half bulkhead, preferablly without any metal to metal contact. I inset some bolts into the bulkhead, parallel with the way the cans run. What's out there that's heat resistant enough to last for more than one flight? Much as I hate the metal on metal, springs seem to be the best option, but if anyone has any ideas I'd be gratefull to hear them...
Andy
Due to some problems I"m redoing the can mounting on my Aeroworks 35% Edge. The engine is a DA 100, and I'm using K&S cans. The original setup was two standoffs per can, with a metal retaining strap holding the can in place. Problem is that the metal straps were fretting the cans, and two of the standoffs broke. I replaced that with a single half bulkhead, with two half moons for the cans to sit. The Half moons are cushioned with split silicone fuel tubing. I need to come up with some way to secure the cans to that half bulkhead, preferablly without any metal to metal contact. I inset some bolts into the bulkhead, parallel with the way the cans run. What's out there that's heat resistant enough to last for more than one flight? Much as I hate the metal on metal, springs seem to be the best option, but if anyone has any ideas I'd be gratefull to hear them...
Andy
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RE: Securing Cans...
Andy;
Here is a great website: http://www.aircraftinternational.com/
Click on the picture to your right that says " 3W Airplane Builders Guide" and scroll down to page 7 and 8. You may find it interesting.
C ya Thursday
Here is a great website: http://www.aircraftinternational.com/
Click on the picture to your right that says " 3W Airplane Builders Guide" and scroll down to page 7 and 8. You may find it interesting.
C ya Thursday