pulling engine with mount and gear attached

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sat Jan 09, 2010 7:16 pm

so anyone else pull the engine, so they can rivet the side hinges. Well I did, by myself!

I was having trouble getting access to proper riveting around the mount, so off she comes. Easy Peasy! I used a ratchet strap to help keep alignment. Anyway here's a couple of pics in case anyone is wondering.

Post by **Spike** » Sat Jan 09, 2010 8:45 pm

Now that is cool!

-- Spike

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sat Jan 09, 2010 9:58 pm

It was easier than I thought it was going to be. I just came in from riveting the firewall and thought about reinstalling it already. I won't hesitate to yank it again if I need access.

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 10:03 pm

Back together. so easy a caveman....and his grandson could do it.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:59 am

NICE PIPES!!!

I heard that single pipes were the rage but I never saw them on a -7 before.

Where did you get them?

Tell me about your heat muffs. What are the plans there? Do you think they will be any hotter or cooler than other styles?

CJ

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:20 pm

captain_john wrote: .....Where did you get them?........Tell me about your heat muffs. What are the plans there?.......

CJ

I have a 4pipe system from Vettermans and have a muff similar to this pic. Except inlet and outlet are straight.

I'll get have some other pics in day or two, as I'll be working on installing the muff. I really like how the pipes fit and performance, according to Vettermans, is pretty much equal to other systems. I think there may some 4 to1 system out there that may perform better, but I couldn't find any tests that showed that.

Anyway the Vetterman pipes are perfect workmanship, price was excellent and he got them to me 2 weeks before he said they would be ready. Call Larry to discuss, just have some time available, he likes to talk. 2 thumbs up

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:52 pm

CJ- here's an installed pic of my heat muff.

I'll have to wait for the baffle work before installing the inlet SCAT.

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:34 pm

That looks like a really nice setup (exhaust and heat muff).
I'll bet you get some nice heat from a double wide unit like that !

Sure could have used it the other day flying in 17 degree weather.