Hi David,
I've found a place that makes F1 exhaust systems (one of the advantages with
living in Oxfordshire) and they are going to widen the pipes to fit. Should
have the system back late week. Then I will be able to see if it fits on the
'plane with all the bends in the right places.
Certainly the bolt flanges bent on the original non-s/s system and I very
soon got to using spring locking washers (not supplied) as I lost 2 or 3
nuts in quick succession early on.
Notwithstanding the necessary 'self quality control', it is great to fly and
I am sure you will look back on these incedents with almost fond memories
once you get into the air. Enjoy!
Regards,
Peter Davis (#152 and first flew 13/8/99 - Friday 13th!!!)
pm.davis@ntlworld.com
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From: forum-owner@europaclub.org.uk
david.hillam@cwctv.net
Subject: Re: Classic Stainless Exhaust
Yes, I had a similar problem but not as bad as yours. I took an hour or two
to reduce/smooth the fitting surfaces to get the front port side to fit. I
think it is now OK but I haven't tried to remove it yet and the plane hasn't
flown.
A further problem that I have is that the captive flanges and studs have
distorted when tightened to 177 lb in. I posted a message about this a week
or two ago but it didn't appear. Discussion with Graham Singleton and Kim
Prout suggested this is a common problem with the Mark 1 Classic and I
understand that there are some special locking bolts available that prevent
loosening when tightened to lower torque settings. I intend to give them a
try.
The exhaust systems appear to be a Europa weakness. My original mild steel
system did not fit. Europa wanted to cut the tubes and re-weld them. I was
unhappy with that and ended up having to buy a new stainless system (at only
a very modest discount!). Unfortunately, all the SS systems in their stock
were faulty
and it took several weeks to get all the parts. I now await their comments
on the
distorted flanges and studs.
The moral of the story? - do your own quality control because Europa and
their supplierss seem to have some problems in this area.
David Hillam
#113 (soon to fly!)
David Hillam
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