Its OK to install the engine before front screen. Just make sure you support
the front of the engine with a trestle or sling or something. Dont let the
fuselage carry the weight.
Chances are you will need to remove the engine before painting anyway and
this is the best time to bond in the screen. It only takes half a day to
remove and disconnect the engine (less in fact). Just make sure you label
everything you disconnect. Also detatch the engine by the bolts in the
crankcase (not the bolts in the frame/ lord mounts). It is a bit tricky
reattaching the engine but very easy with a jack (if you know how - just ask
!).
Im assuming you are using a Rotax engine ?
Carl P
----- Original Message -----
From: "hedley brown" <hedley@hedleybrown.flyer.co.uk>
Subject: Fw: Canoe top & Engine Installation
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: hedley brown <hedley@hedleybrown.flyer.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: Canoe top & Engine Installation
>
>
> > I have been having a very exasperating time having to take the engine
> ff -
> > would you believe - to affix the WINDSCREEN!!! I had left the screenfix
> 'til
> > last because the instrument panel is such a sod to insert with the
screen
> > there (with all connectors safely sealed BEHIND the firescreen). I was
> told
> > by our highest authority that the windscreen is a structural component
and
> > must be stuck in before the engine goes on. So.... if you're thinking of
> > putting the engine in before the lid goes on the boat, full marks for
good
> > sense - I wish I had thought of doing everything possible, including the
> > middle bulkhead, before lidding the boat - but you'd better keep the
move
> to
> > yourself, as it won't meet with the approval of our censors.....h
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Fred Fillinger <fillinger@ameritech.net>
> > Subject: Re: Canoe top & Engine Installation
> >
> >
> > > Others have responded well, but I'd add also that installing engine
> > > just once was beyond my ability to plan ahead and think of
> > > everything. Especially in tri-gear, re tunnel access issue (and now
> > > bungees...!).
> > >
> > > R/R of engine (without fluids to drain) can be a snap. I have a
> > > made-in-Taiwan electric hoist with remote up/dn buttons. The engine
> > > mount bolts (installing) can be a bear, so I used temp threaded rods
> > > with nuts. They're looser. Thence, one by one, swap with the good
> > > ones, still hanging just so on the winch to ease loads on them.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Fred F., A063
> > >
> > > > Friends,
> > > > Can any of you comment as to whether I would be well advised to do
the
> > installation of the engine prior to bonding on the fusulage top to the
> > canoe?
> > > >
> > > > It seems as though it would be easier running the plumbing and
> electrics
> > prior to bonding on the top? Any recommendations?
> > > >
> > > > Cleve
> > > > A198 MonoXS
> > > > Detroit,MI
> >
>
>
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