----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]----Darick,
Lexan should never be used for a windshield that is right behind a fuel cap due to crazing from gasoline. As a matter of fact, it is not even legal in a Ercoupe for a windshield. You can buy new, formed Ercoupe windshields made out of plexiglas from L P Aeroplastics. www.lpaero.com/ They are not cheap, but what in aviation is?
Syd
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----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]----Interesting sequence of events BEFORE takeoff...when my header tank overflowed, the cold gas was fanned back over the windshield and within minutes, the windshield cracked from top, 3/4 to bottom. I understand Lexan will do this with a quick temperature change. I believe a crack was already started at a bolt hole as a few other bolt holes have very small cracks developing.Pros and cons for Lexan? Should it be replaced with another type of plastic? Is this a readily available part or does it need to be fabricated?Overflow line...was disconnected from the header tank and the wing tank, pushed a plastic "weedeater" type filament line through...no obstructions were evident. Blew through it, connected back to header tank and blew through it again. Both times same amount of resistance so I know there is no extra blockage in the one or two inches that couldn't be checked with the plastic line inside the header tank tube. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.Darick============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
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