----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]----Hi Bettina and Bob,
1. Trace the shape to the opening in the nosebowl onto a sheet of stiff paper, and add about 5/8" to that shape in all directions.
2. Transfer that pattern to a piece of 0.025" Alclad aluminum, carefully cut it out and smooth the edges with a file. This is your Cold Weather Plate.
3. Locate and drill holes about 3/8" from the edge in each corner for #6 screws.
4. Transfer the hole locations to the nosebowl carefully, using clecos after the first hole is drilled, so alignment is good.
5. Install a 6-32 Rivnut or nutplate (I prefer nutplates) in each of the new holes in the nosebowl.
6. Put a layer of duct tape on the back side of the new Cold Weather Plate to cushion it from the nosebowl so it won't chafe the nosebowl.
7. Paint or polish the front side of the Cold Weather Plate as necessary, and install it on the airplane with 4 ea. 6-32 screws.
Happy flying,
Syd
Bettina Latty & Bob Pionteck wrote:
----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]----Hi All...I'm looking for information, pictures, drawings etc for the cold weather kit for the Ercoupe. I saw the ad for one in an old Skyport catalogue, circa 1990, and thought instead of using cardboard and tape I might try something a bit more dignified. I believe the kit had instructions on how to manufacture a plate to block off a portion of the cooling air intake under the engine case.Any help is greatly appreciated, as the temps here are starting to dip.Thanks very much again.CheersBettina and BobCF-LAV415 C/DS/N 719============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers-tech/
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