Door guide nylon blocks gap target dimension

[bluskydreamin]

Please point me to the dimension for the proper gap between the door lock rod nylon blocks and the fuse door guide nylon blocks. I'm using Plane Around's lock system, blocks and Mcmaster seals. This is the gap between the nylon blocks not perimeter door gap to fuse. Thanks!

 

[Kyle Boatright]

I set mine up with virtually no gap - maybe 1/16 or 1/32 total. I beveled the edges so they serve as a self-aligning mechanism as the doors close.

 

[lr172]

I set mine up with virtually no gap - maybe 1/16 or 1/32 total. I beveled the edges so they serve as a self-aligning mechanism as the doors close.

I also found that if you don't keep the gaps tight (mine are 1/16-1/8"), the door edge will scrape the fuse edge as you close the door. Once the gap is tight, the door won't want to close properly, so bevels are necessary to guide it in. The gas strut forces the door out of proper alignment.

Larry

 

[bluskydreamin]

Thanks for the info guys. Will work to keep the gap minimum and mind the chamfer on the door side.