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by jchisolm
Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: 3D printers for testing part fit
Replies: 4
Views: 38446

3D printers for testing part fit

I got one of those $200 3D printers off Amazon. I've been using it to "print" parts so I can check for fit. This works well for small parts you might be having to build or machine or get machined. In the past I would use insulating foam panels from the big box stores. This is kind of OK fo...
by jchisolm
Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:55 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: AN bolts/nuts/washers
Replies: 0
Views: 123816

AN bolts/nuts/washers

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com

They have a pretty good selection and competitive prices. Reasonable cost on shipping.

Not affiliated in any way. Needed some AN7 bolts and they were 1/2 price of Aircraft Spruce on the size I needed.
by jchisolm
Tue Oct 05, 2021 3:23 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Express 2000RG
Replies: 2
Views: 31039

Re: Express 2000RG

I'm not sure you will find much on the RG. There are some example POH, WB and such in the documents section. You will need to adjust based on your actual W&B. There may also be a condition inspection list example there. I have not looked in a long time. As far as strut service docs you may be ab...
by jchisolm
Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:19 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Removing tape residue
Replies: 2
Views: 29810

Re: Removing tape residue

I use acetone. Works for duct tape and masking tape. I use a razor blade to remove most of it first then finish up with acetone.
by jchisolm
Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:55 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Air Condition
Replies: 4
Views: 39298

Re: Air Condition

I just looked at one of the manuals from http://www.arcticaircooler.com The manual says you can program a "de-ice" time but the factory default is "off". It probably just shuts the compressor off for some amount of time. Some home hvac units will switch the refrigerant flow so th...
by jchisolm
Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Air Condition
Replies: 4
Views: 39298

Re: Air Condition

I dont have any AC plans (yet). I put the vent in to help cabin air flow. Have you tried to contact Artic Air? They may be able to help. If the evaporator coil is freezing up it could be low refrigerant (not likely in that unit) or not enough air flowing over it. The evaporator needs to absorb heat ...
by jchisolm
Fri Jun 04, 2021 12:23 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Air Condition
Replies: 4
Views: 39298

Re: Air Condition

How big is the exhaust port? I found some round 3 inch louvered vents. I think I got mine from a big box hardware store. Look around where they have dryer vents or hvac supplies. You can search for "marine engine bay vents". I mounted mine in the floor behind the big aft bulkhead. The rule...
by jchisolm
Tue May 18, 2021 12:07 am
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Fuel Tank Repair
Replies: 2
Views: 27989

Re: Fuel Tank Repair

Is this a solid plug or is it like a SAF-AIR drain valve? If it's a drain valve it's probably just a o-ring issue. I think you can get a re-build kit for them or you might have to replace it. I'm not sure what size it might be. If the leak is around a solid plug you might try some fuel lube on the p...
by jchisolm
Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: New owner of a project.
Replies: 11
Views: 137671

Re: New owner of a project.

If you need the fiberglass hard points for seat belts, etc you can get sheets of that from eplastics.com
G10 FR4 sheets. You may have to search around the site to find them.
by jchisolm
Fri Mar 26, 2021 1:19 pm
Forum: Wheeler Documents
Topic: nose gear suspension
Replies: 17
Views: 1426860

Re: nose gear suspension

Who ever built it may have put the solid link in place. I dont like it. If the nose drops down the tire is only going to take up so much of the energy. The rest is going to try and flex the nose gear at the bracket. I have not done the math but some of the load will go to the firewall. Your nose wei...