stangflyer
I like 'em "BIG"!
Very sound reminder. Thanks... Got that covered. I re-adjusted the "up" thrust angle to just about 1 degree up. If I need more, I can always dial it in very easily. As for "right" thrust, I typically won't mess with what is designed. But this had an extreme 3.3 degrees right thrust. I reduced it to an even 2.0 right thrust angle. D & B Supply has really great stuff. From Tygon fuel tubing, to bolts to a variety of supplies I faithfully use. They have different styles and designs and different materials for spacers. My favorite is the "Chromed" hardened steel. I can get them in lengths of 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" and 1". Plus they have very cool chromed steel washers too. If I need anything longer on standoffs, then I will order them. But for this application, I feel they will do quite adequately.
Once I had the correct measurements for the spacers (standoffs) A real simple and quick placement on the firewall, drill the four holes and bolt that sucker down.
A test fit of the cowl was a pleasing site when I discovered my hole in the face of it was pretty close to perfect. I knew I would have a little minor fine adjustments once the "dub twin" was mounted. That is why I didn't cut it completely out. Now that I have the motor mounted, I can finish the final angle and cut on the cowl opening.
I placed the Ultimate styled spinner up to the cowl with the 24x10 Falcon. It looks...eeeah, Ok...but I really like the more rounded "bullet" style spinner. What do you guys think?
I am happy with the adjustments I have made to the engine thrust angle. I am actually happy with the progress of the Pitts. Here is that evil word again. "Covering". Perhaps this weekend? I hope so. I really don't forsee any further hold ups.
