Turtle build

[Esser]

Hey Gary sorry for hijacking your thread, I got the instructions for Debra.

If you were in my position, would you switch the top and bottom brackets for the oil cooler? That would lower it an extra inch I think. Or would you go more still?

[TahoeTim]

I had to order another piece of strap from Kitfox to make it work. The piece is just a little too short.

[colospace]

Esser,
I did consider that, but had already riveted the brackets on to the radiator, and no way was I going to attempt to drill them out knowing how close the coils are inside and not being able to actually see in there. I would just double check that there is sufficient clearance between the bottom of the oil cooler and the cowling since the cowling is ramping up as it goes forward.

[colospace]

A bit of wretched excess, but it sure looks pretty . Anodized 6061 aluminum, I just wish it were lighter than it is (1 lb). And yes, that is actually a dip stick for checking the oil level in the can. I will probably add a hose clamp around the canister so that I can lock wire it. The tubing attachment is a bit of a kludge to adapt from the can's -6 fittings to the Kitfox hose. If anyone knows of an -6 O-ring to 1/4" barb fitting (that doesn't cost $20 apiece), I would sure change these out.
I also added a quick drain valve to my oil tank. Drilled the arm and lock wired it.

[colospace]

I was waiting for my aircraft registration to come thru (which it did yesterday) before I put on my N-number and Kittyfox tail art (done by my daughter).

[jrevens]

That looks great, Gary! Now that's a unique logo!

[bumsteer]

Nice!!! Talented daughter.

Rick

[Cherrybark]

That's very nice looking Gary. I decided on red Oratex after seeing some of your pictures and have been wondering what accents or trim to eventually add. How nice to have totally unique art done by your daughter.

[efwd]

Yeah, that's too cool. Having your daughter's "signature" on the plane is awesome.

[colospace]

Thanks guys. Yes it is handy to have "in-house" talent.