Fire Wall Attachment

[CHARLES DEBOER]

Do I need to weld tabs to hold fire wall to fuselage?  After looking at page #9 of my XL drawing package I can't find any reference to welding or screws to mount the fire wall.  Do I tack well it?  Use Tinnerman screw plates?

[Bob S.]

Mine is just stuck on with friction around the mounts and silicon around the perimeter of F1....

[CHARLES DEBOER]

Thanks Bob,  It had to be simple as friction and silicon.  

I tried to follow the link you sent on the instrument panel but it didn't work.

[Steve]

Thanks Bob,  It had to be simple as friction and silicon.  

I tried to follow the link you sent on the instrument panel but it didn't work.

Try this Link for a Firewall photo & attachment discussion: http://www.angoraaffaire.com/leu/id58.htm

[Bob S.]

YES, Steve....Beautiful! 

But, I believe the LX doesn't HAVE that V, or does it?? May make it a bit more difficult...

[CHARLES DEBOER]

Steve & Bob thanks, The XL does not have the "V" but the concept is helpful.  Steve,  I noticed some yellow paint or something in your engine mounting spools.  Should I use some silicon or axle grease in those spools to prevent rust?  I assume the rubber mounts are impervious to engine oil or grease.

[Steve]

Steve & Bob thanks, The XL does not have the "V" but the concept is helpful.  I noticed some yellow paint or something in the engine mounting spools.  Should I use some silicon or axle grease in those spools to prevent rust?  I assume the rubber mounts are impervious to engine oil or grease.

Charles:
On the XL I would make a 10/32 tapped hole in the field of the sheet steel in each of the sta 1 four corners (Sheet 8A engine mount) to hold the firewall sheet in place...Use stainless 10/32 machine screws with nuts to jam/lock the assy/fasteners in place... Assembling the spools with some silicon lube would be good...
Steve