Some time ago I submitted some photos of an engine plenum project I was working on http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=48209&highlight=rv6+plenum . At that time I made the rather bold statement that I would have an update and more photos of the finished product within a couple of weeks. Well, as always life and other priorities tend to get in the way of ones pleasure, so only now some eighteen months or so later can I offer an update of some very slow progress.
The attached photos show a mostly completed system apart from minor fibreglass finishing and painting. The question was asked about how I proposed sealing the gap between the plenum and cowl. After some head scratching I made up flexible ducts using Dan Horton's nicely timed articles he wrote for the forum (Thanks Dan, your idea worked a treat!). A simple screwed down clamping system should provide an adequate seal around the edges of the ducts and keep everything in place. The removable plenum 'lid' allows for easy spark plug servicing etc.
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03338.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03337.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03342.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03340.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03339.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03335.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03333.jpg
Enjoy.
Clive Whittfield
Auckland
New Zealand
RV6 Saving up for Skyview!!
The attached photos show a mostly completed system apart from minor fibreglass finishing and painting. The question was asked about how I proposed sealing the gap between the plenum and cowl. After some head scratching I made up flexible ducts using Dan Horton's nicely timed articles he wrote for the forum (Thanks Dan, your idea worked a treat!). A simple screwed down clamping system should provide an adequate seal around the edges of the ducts and keep everything in place. The removable plenum 'lid' allows for easy spark plug servicing etc.
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03338.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03337.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03342.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03340.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03339.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03335.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/whittfic/DSC03333.jpg
Enjoy.
Clive Whittfield
Auckland
New Zealand
RV6 Saving up for Skyview!!
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