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Mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:14 am Post subject: Engine removal for SB 14-08-29

Has anyone been successful mounting the engine to the engine mount with 

the prop installed?



During initial construction, I had the opportunity demount and remount 

the engine.   During this the second mounting I attempted to keep the 

prop installed on the engine but found it difficult/impossible to get 

the assembly on the engine mount.



I then removed the prop and found the process to once again be quite easy.



Any insight or experience here welcome.



Bill "executing delay maneuvers before tackling engine removal" Watson

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flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:39 am Post subject: Engine removal for SB 14-08-29

I've done it both ways .... and both ways are a PITA.  Can't say which 

way was easier.  Instead of using both lift rings (no prop) I used the 

aft ring and a strap around the prop blades at the hub (with prop).  I 

find it easier to put the engine on the mount using smaller dia. bolts 

and then replacing them, one at a time, with the correct bolts.

Linn



On 9/13/2014 2:04 PM, Bill Watson wrote:

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 Has anyone been successful mounting the engine to the engine mount 

 with the prop installed?



 During initial construction, I had the opportunity demount and remount 

 the engine.   During this the second mounting I attempted to keep the 

 prop installed on the engine but found it difficult/impossible to get 

 the assembly on the engine mount.



 I then removed the prop and found the process to once again be quite 

 easy.



 Any insight or experience here welcome.



 Bill "executing delay maneuvers before tackling engine removal" Watson

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rene(at)felker.com
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 11:12 am Post subject: Engine removal for SB 14-08-29

During my initial build I found a crack in my nose wheel strut.  Vans sent

me a new one.  To replace it.  I left the engine mounted to the engine mount

and removed the engine mount from the firewall.  Replaced the strut and then

remounted the assembly to the firewall.  I did not have all the wiring done

at that time......



Just FYI, not sure it is an option since you have to remove more than the

strut to affect the repair.



Rene'

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Kelly McMullen

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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 1:06 pm Post subject: Engine removal for SB 14-08-29

One very helpful item is to have a load leveling bar on the hoist, which lets you tilt the engine quite a bit forward or aft as needed. IIRC they are not terribly expensive at Harbor freight, or you may be able to borrow one.

On Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 12:01 PM, Rene <rene(at)felker.com (rene(at)felker.com)> wrote:

[quote]--> RV10-List message posted by: "Rene" <rene(at)felker.com (rene(at)felker.com)>

 

 During my initial build I found a crack in my nose wheel strut.  Vans sent

 me a new one.  To replace it.  I left the engine mounted to the engine mount

 and removed the engine mount from the firewall.  Replaced the strut and then

 remounted the assembly to the firewall.  I did not have all the wiring done

 at that time......

 

 Just FYI, not sure it is an option since you have to remove more than the

 strut to affect the repair.

 

 Rene'

 N423CF

 [url=tel:801-721-6080]801-721-6080[/url]

 

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Mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 1:47 pm Post subject: Engine removal for SB 14-08-29

Yep, I have one.  The one with those       immortal words, "Not to be used for aircraft purposes".

       

       do not archive

       

       On 9/13/2014 4:51 PM, Kelly McMullen wrote:

     

     [quote]       One very helpful item is to have a load leveling         bar on the hoist, which lets you tilt the engine quite a bit         forward or aft as needed. IIRC they are not terribly expensive         at Harbor freight, or you may be able to borrow one.

       

       

         On Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 12:01 PM, Rene           <rene(at)felker.com (rene(at)felker.com)>           wrote:

           [quote]-->             RV10-List message posted by: "Rene" <rene(at)felker.com (rene(at)felker.com)>

             

             During my initial build I found a crack in my nose wheel             strut.  Vans sent

             me a new one.  To replace it.  I left the engine mounted to             the engine mount

             and removed the engine mount from the firewall.  Replaced             the strut and then

             remounted the assembly to the firewall.  I did not have all             the wiring done

             at that time......

             

             Just FYI, not sure it is an option since you have to remove             more than the

             strut to affect the repair.

             

                 Rene'

                 N423CF

                 [url=tel:801-721-6080]801-721-6080[/url]

               

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Mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:07 pm Post subject: Engine removal for SB 14-08-29

So I have removed my engine and will remove the mount this evening.



Questions for the list:

- I'm planning on replacing the engine mount elastomers.  At 500 hours, 

why not except for $$$.  Thoughts?

- I don't know about replacing the nose wheel elastomers.  Afterall, 

they are already compressed and 'set'.  Thoughts?



Bill

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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:17 pm Post subject: Engine removal for SB 14-08-29

I would think this comes under the heading of 'if it ain't broke .... 

don't fix it'.

They will continue to compress, but the rate slows down over time.  They 

should last for 10 years or more.  I'd keep adding spacers until you see 

cracks in the elastomer.

Linn



On 9/17/2014 4:06 PM, Bill Watson wrote:

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 So I have removed my engine and will remove the mount this evening.



 Questions for the list:

 - I'm planning on replacing the engine mount elastomers.  At 500 

 hours, why not except for $$$.  Thoughts?

 - I don't know about replacing the nose wheel elastomers. Afterall, 

 they are already compressed and 'set'.  Thoughts?



 Bill

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