RV-9A: Front Deck/Firewall - 5/27/2010
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 Started on the Firewall Forward Kit
Looks like I need to order my engine. The instructions in the firewall forward kit only go so far, then it's engine time. So I'm going to do as much as I can, to the point of needing the engine. Here I've install a nutplate for the clamp that holds the breather tube. I'm hanging the clamp now so I won't have to go looking for it later.
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 Installed the nutplates for the oil pressure hose clamps
Tomorrow I will install the fireward inset. Oh boy! Proseal....
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 Time for the battery tray
The instructions suggest drilling these lightening holes. I bought a 2 inch drill bit from "Second" Home Depot. I noticed that two 2x4's fit perfectly inside the tray to support the drilling. The tray would flex under the pressure of the downward force of the drill press otherwise.
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 Time for sanding the edges
I have a whole bag of these course sponge sanding blocks. I stuck them in the holes and just twirled them around in a circle to get a nice rounded edge.
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 Final touch with Rustoleum Flat Black paint
Looks good...
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 Made the Retainer Strap for the battery
I rounded off the edges with my scotchbrite wheel. I used my unibit to make the 3/4 inch holes. I drilled one side down to the 3/4 mark and then flipped the strap over to finish the hole on the other side.
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