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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:35 pm    Post subject: Engine installation questions Reply with quote
I'm just about ready to hang my engine, and have found I don't know
enough about hooking up one of these. I don't know if there is anything I
want to hook to the engine before hanging it on the plane (have already
put most of what I want on the firewall). Also, I don't know what hooks
where on this thing. Looking for recomendations on where to learn more.

As my questions require pictures, put it online:
http://www.xmission.com/~bifft/engine/engine.htm

Thanks for any help you guys can give.

Brian Huffaker, DSWL (bifft(at)xmission.com)
RV-8A 80091 ready to hang engine
1/4 Starduster II N23UT flying

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:50 pm    Post subject: Engine installation questions Reply with quote
Hi Brain,

Well, rule of thumb is that you don't want anything mounted on the back of the engine that you'd have to take the engine off to service (Ferrari should take a note). On the -8, there's plenty of room between the firewall and the back of the motor to do most things pretty easily.

I would recommend getting a set of Van's RV-8 Firewall Forward plans. They show you pretty clearly where everything should go and what needs to be plumbed where. I'd also recommend Van's FWF kit. All the hoses are cut and terminated to fit perfectly. Saves a ton of head scratching. Worth twice the price.

You can also check out my RV-8 build site and specifically the engine section. There should be plenty of pictures there to give you an idea of what goes where. Here a starter link:

http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/category.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=2972

Start at the bottom of the page and work your way up. Pretty much documents the whole process, at least as far as how I did it.

I'd be happy to take any additional pictures if you don't find them on my site. Also happy to answer any questions.

Best regards,

Matt

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At 07:31 PM 7/25/2011 Monday, you wrote:
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I'm just about ready to hang my engine, and have found I don't know
enough about hooking up one of these. I don't know if there is anything I
want to hook to the engine before hanging it on the plane (have already
put most of what I want on the firewall). Also, I don't know what hooks
where on this thing. Looking for recomendations on where to learn more.

As my questions require pictures, put it online:
http://www.xmission.com/~bifft/engine/engine.htm

Thanks for any help you guys can give.

Brian Huffaker, DSWL (bifft(at)xmission.com)
RV-8A 80091 ready to hang engine
1/4 Starduster II N23UT flying

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Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen"
http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log
http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log
http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
Status: 170+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap...

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:04 pm    Post subject: Engine installation questions Reply with quote
Where are you located?

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From: Brian Huffaker <bifft(at)xmission.com>
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--> RV-List message posted by: Brian Huffaker <bifft(at)xmission.com (bifft(at)xmission.com)>

I'm just about ready to hang my engine, and have found I don't know
enough about hooking up one of these. I don't know if there is anything I
want to hook to the engine before hanging it on the plane (have already
put most of what I want on the firewall). Also, I don't know what hooks
where on this thing. Looking for recomendations on where to learn more.

  As my questions require pictures, put it online:
http://www.xmission.com/~bifft/engine/engine.htm

Thanks for any help you guys can give.

Brian Huffaker, DSWL (bifft(at)xmission.com (bifft(at)xmission.com))
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:35 pm    Post subject: Engine installation questions Reply with quote
On Mon, 25 Jul 2011, Matt Dralle wrote:

Quote:
Well, rule of thumb is that you don't want anything mounted on the back
of the engine that you'd have to take the engine off to service (Ferrari
should take a note). On the -8, there's plenty of room between the
firewall and the back of the motor to do most things pretty easily.

Good point. I should just hang it as is and get the CG forward of the
wheels.

Quote:
I would recommend getting a set of Van's RV-8 Firewall Forward plans.
They show you pretty clearly where everything should go and what needs to
be plumbed where. I'd also recommend Van's FWF kit. All the hoses are
cut and terminated to fit perfectly. Saves a ton of head scratching.
Worth twice the price.


I didn't want to get the kit because what I want (fixed pitch,
inverted oil, minimal electric) is different enough from others as to end
up paying for stuff I didn't use. Looking at the list, I already have a
fair bit of what is on it. I didn't know they would sell just the plans,
that would be worth getting.

Quote:
You can also check out my RV-8 build site and specifically the engine
section. There should be plenty of pictures there to give you an idea of
what goes where. Here a starter link:

http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/category.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=2972

Start at the bottom of the page and work your way up. Pretty much
documents the whole process, at least as far as how I did it.

I'd be happy to take any additional pictures if you don't find them on
my site. Also happy to answer any questions.


Thanks, I'll look around.
Brian Huffaker, DSWL (bifft(at)xmission.com)
RV-8A 80091
1/4 Starduster II N23UT flying

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