Steve Sampson
Well Known Member
Has anyone else had problems with the dimensional accuracy of the engine frame on the -4? The 20? in the vertical between the corner bolt centres is spot on, but the 23? across is significantly less. Perhaps 22 ??. (I need to re-measure to be sure.) It matters at the lower corner because it is starting to become tangled with the firewall where it turns forward to accommodate the rudder pedals.
In the event that I push VANS for a new one is that a simple replacement or will I then have a problem matching the gear legs to the frame?
I am amazed to have this problem. The model I had as to how you would weld one of these up, was a jig with 4 bolts standing up to mark the corners. Clearly not the case. What has happened when people change the engine frame from the short gear legs to the longer? Or how would you change a frame.
I guess I am wondering if I have a rogue unit or are they all different?
I would welcome comments.
In the event that I push VANS for a new one is that a simple replacement or will I then have a problem matching the gear legs to the frame?
I am amazed to have this problem. The model I had as to how you would weld one of these up, was a jig with 4 bolts standing up to mark the corners. Clearly not the case. What has happened when people change the engine frame from the short gear legs to the longer? Or how would you change a frame.
I guess I am wondering if I have a rogue unit or are they all different?
I would welcome comments.