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Thread: Replacing the engine mount

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    Senior Member Peteohms's Avatar
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    Default Re: Replacing the engine mount

    Quote Originally Posted by Wheels View Post
    I ordered hose for my rubber replacement and almost had a heart attack at the 460.00 bill and the tiny box of assorted hoses. They added up to a little over 10 feet of hose.....

    All hoses on my plane came from auto parts or truck parts stores. Couldn't have cost more than $150-$200. I'd be tempted to skip the expensive stuff unless you are making a show plane.
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    Default Re: Replacing the engine mount

    Quote Originally Posted by HighWing View Post
    Painted and riveted externally. I did start the bend with the a sheet metal brake.

    I used exterior double sided foam tape to attach my sheet metal trim tabs. 4 years and still attached.
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    Default Re: Replacing the engine mount

    requires replacement of Service Bulletetin SB #54 A
    Bushings And shortened tubes. Anyone have a source we
    can purchase these items? Regards Mike

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    Default Re: Replacing the engine mount

    You can buy them from Kitfox or you can just shorten the ones you have with a bench grinder or even an angle grinder.
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