Hi! Ferg.
A more substantial similar brush like material is "Cats Wiskers" used
on HGV mudguards for anti road spray reduction it is very robust and the
brush material is about 3" long. In the UK it is marketed by Capital
Rubber & Plastics Ltd. Unit 11 Deans Factory Est. Lambs Lane Rainham
Essex Tel:- ..
+44 (0) 1708 55 22 14
They probably have minimum order levels so it would need group purchase
and distribution. However for the mono wheel retract slot I think it
would be useful, They also have aluminium strip (curved or straight)
into which it slides for mounting.
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Fergus Kyle
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Turbo and heater
Dave,
I can't say I have the answer in advance (because it's untried
by
me) but I have copied the 'brush' which fills my Volvo gear change lever
slot. It has the same exposure to winter winds and water as do the
Europa
slots. The brush is available in 36inch lengths and in various sizes at
McMaster-Carr under "conveyor strip brushes and cleaners" page 1097. As
well
I have found another "flap" material which is fairly resistant Buna-N
[Nitrile] (food quality) medium soft white 2inch-wide x 1/8inch strip,
36inches long, page 3275. It has an adhesive backing but I intend to
ignore
that and install alu strip to attach - flap slots etc.
These are not perfect answers because (a) the brush conforms to
the
most insistent displacement over the year(s) - replace? - and (b) the
nitrile strip will probably be stiffer and not so easily
partially-displaced
in cold climates.
I welcome any alternative to covering these potential CO entriy
spots - or even if necessary.
Ferg
A064
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From: "Dave Anderson" <dja767@charter.net>
Subject: Europa-List: Turbo and heater
<dja767@charter.net>
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| Continuing the discussion of the turbo - I taped over the inlets to
the
cabin of the heater and that stopped the CO from getting in.
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| I just went through a serious effort to seal up any pathway for cowl
air
to get into the heater system - holes in the duct, gaps between the oil
lines and the baffle - even the little hole in the corner. I just taxi
tested it with and without the heater on and both cases showed no CO in
the
cockpit. We have weather today, so I didn't fly. I'll be finding out if
the
heater now works OK. Having the exhaust leak around the turbo area helps
to
determine if the heater is isolated from cowl gasses. I knew I had that
leak
for a reason!
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the
center console while taxiing in wet weather. Has anyone out there
experienced the same thing? Is there a simple solution to that. I have a
few
ideas, but.....
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