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wingnut
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 Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 10:37 am Post subject: Unmounting engine |
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I'd like to address a persistent oil leak in a rear accessory case of my 912UL. It's a slow drip that I could live with if it weren't that it drips on the lower motor mounts. The oil and the heat conspire to ruin the mounts. Only problem is that I have to unmount the engine to get to the problem area. I didn't build this airplane and I've never done any work this involved. Any advice on this? Anything in particular I should look out for?
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| Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:08 am Post subject: Unmounting engine |
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Luis,
If you can assess what you need to with the motor mount in place I would
sugggest leaving the motor mount on the engine and removing the engine/mount
from the firewall. It's been a while, but I remember that getting the mount
on the engine was a bit tricky.
When I took my engine off to make the repair to the stator, I bolted a 2'
x2' piece of 3/4" plywood to the propeller hub, used an engine hoist to
removed the engine, then tipped the nose down and lowered the plywood onto a
knee high stand I made from 2x4s and clamped the plywood in place. This made
an excellent engine stand and was very stable.
To re-mount the engine, just reverse the process. I did it by myself and did
not feel uncomfortableat any point.
Good luck
John Ciolino
Model IV-1200
N9294Y
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wingnut
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| Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: Unmounting engine |
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So I gather you removed the propeller? I was wondering if that would be necessary. I have access to an engine hoist. I'm hoping that will be enough.
Thanks for the tip in the engine mount. I'll give that a shot.
| Quote: | When I took my engine off to make the repair to the stator, I bolted a 2' x2' piece of 3/4" plywood to the propeller hub, used an engine hoist to
removed the engine, then tipped the nose down and lowered the plywood onto a knee high stand I made from 2x4s and clamped the plywood in place |
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