billy's plans built sonex 1735

[Rofomoto]

I guess what I’m asking is do you see a problem drilling the axle weldments first then the engine mount after rotated to the .7 deg toe in. Billy

[Bryan Cotton]

Billy,
I think that would work. I would start drilling in the mount to mark it, head to the drill press to finish drilling the leg, then back to the airplane to punch the hole through the mount.

[Rofomoto]

Billy,
I think that would work. I would start drilling in the mount to mark it, head to the drill press to finish drilling the leg, then back to the airplane to punch the hole through the mount.

Thanx Bryan

[Rofomoto]

Made the hoop!!

[Rofomoto]

Pedals all welded up. Now to add my cable toe brakes

[Rofomoto]

[Rofomoto]

All cleaned up and heading to Corvair College tomorrow Barnwell SC. 10 1/2 hrs away.

[Rofomoto]

Installing main landing gear legs on conventional mount. I have removed all powder coating, and leg fits fine inserting from bottom or top but very tight to completely insert. Does this require hammering in to fit? Thanx billy

[Sonex1517]

Billy,

My gear legs required some light lubrication and lots of wiggling back and forth, but no hammer. I used Boelube which is a drilling lubricant.

Your mileage may vary.

[Rofomoto]

Bin working on this fuel tank installation for 3weeks. Now fit and hung I’m trying to figure out how to secure it front to back to not allow wear on aluminum tank.