Hi! Brian.
Long time ago since I did it but it certainly only goes in with difficulty.
I recall that it kind of pivoted in either top first to start or bottom
first to start. The key is to remember that the bottom members need to be
snug to the floor and sides of the tunnel and similarly the top members need
to snuggle up to the top corners of the inside of the tunnel.
If you can keep it going parrallel to both positions at the same time you'll
get there.
I used a rubber mallet as per tin bashers type !
Hole sizes I don't remember but you can't go any higher than in line with
the top of the tunnel and similarly no lower than the cockpit floor.
Hope this helps?
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG 337 Europa MKI /Jabiru 3300
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From: owner-europa@post.aviators.net
PCD
Subject: Landing Gear Mounting Frame
I am trying to get my landing gear mounting frame into the front of the
firewall. Boy, it's a tight fit! How have people gone about this?
I tried hitting it with a mallet, but there was not much progress.
Also, how do you get it in: put the lower legs into their holes and
then pound the top in, or try to get it to go in simultaneously?
And finally: how did you drill the holes for the lower legs? I don't think
I have a very good position marked, so if I use a minimum sized hole of 3/4"
they will probably not be in the right place.
Brian
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