Author: "Paul Besing" <azpilot@...> Time: Sun Aug 26, 2001 4:37 pm PDT Link
Uh...don't recall a measurement. I used 45 degree fittings (big bucks for
the -8 variety) and it clears by 1/2 inch or so. No sign of contact after
10 hours. Just be creative when mounting your cooler, and don't skimp on
the right angle of fittings to make sure you have clearance, Clarence.
Paul Besing
RV-6A N197AB Arizona
http://www.lacodeworks.com/besing
Flying
----- Original Message -----
From: <rv6bldr@h...>
To: <vansairforce@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 4:31 PM
Subject: [VAF Mailing List] Oil cooler engine mount clearance
> I am installing the oil cooler on left rear baffle. How far from the
> engine mount should the cooler & line fittings be from the engine
> mount to insure they won't contact the engine mount when the engine
> moves.
>
> Jerry Calvert
> Edmond Ok
> -6
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