Firewall repair
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RE: Firewall repair
There is no 'simple' way to do it but if it were my plane, I would try a little gentle heat from a heat gun to see if I could pry it loose.
Another thought... is this an ARF? If so, can you get into the back side of the firewall? I am wondering if it's put into place with some hot melt. Again, you could use heat (but not as much) and pick the chunks of hot melt off with a dental pick or something similar. Home Depot has something that could be used:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-E...k#.Uda3z7TD-Ag
You can find this at other home centers and woodworking stores as well, I'm willing to bet.
I am sure that there are other really good ideas out there as well. When you reinstall the firewall, use 30-minute epoxy and take the time to fuel proof the bare balsa that is now exposed.
Just my $.02.
Bob
Another thought... is this an ARF? If so, can you get into the back side of the firewall? I am wondering if it's put into place with some hot melt. Again, you could use heat (but not as much) and pick the chunks of hot melt off with a dental pick or something similar. Home Depot has something that could be used:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-E...k#.Uda3z7TD-Ag
You can find this at other home centers and woodworking stores as well, I'm willing to bet.
I am sure that there are other really good ideas out there as well. When you reinstall the firewall, use 30-minute epoxy and take the time to fuel proof the bare balsa that is now exposed.
Just my $.02.
Bob