I modified the oil cooler mount so I could shut off the cooling air to it. I have found that in the winter here in Canada that it is impossible to get the oil temperature up to operating temperature without restricting the air flow to the cooler. I don't like fixed restrictions that you can only adjust bu pulling the cowl. (What do you do on a trip and the oil temp gets too high) |
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So I added a flap into the oil cooler mount. The hinge is rivited to the firewall using blind pop rivits. (the ones used in the fuel tank back bulkhead) |
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The door does not go completely flush againts the firewall when open due to the small bracket that the cable connects to. |
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It does close all the way. I don't know if the air pressure at 200 mph will be enough to force the door open in flight. I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. |
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I made some cable anchors for the throttle, mixture, and prop cables from 1/2 inch bulkhead fittings. The ID of the fitting is 3/8 in which matches the cable outer diameter. I cut the fittings lengthways, and put a crosscut at the end. Cable goes in, nut gets tightened to firewall, and the end nut and ferrel go on the end. When tightened, the cable is held very securely. A bit of high temp silicone or proseal when final assembly should complete it. |
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