Cowl butchering
I got a Seagull Space Walker II last week and have it just about finished. Not much to putting it together. Hinges were already pinned in place. I did change to zee bends instead of the quick connects supplied as I don't trust 'em. Any-who, the engine mount comes already attached which is half way between inverted and sideways. I'm using a TT Pro .46 and the muffler end hits the slanted wood part so I had to do some creative cutting. I also had to use a 3/16 inch shim between mount and firewall to give muffler end enough clearance. Then comes the (*^)^&)(& 'ing cowl!!! Cut out a square for the engine head which aint that bad but definetly not show material!!! Then made a hole for the needle valve knob. Naturally, I was off so now I have to make the damn hole larger. Then had to cut bottom of cowl so muffler wouldn't rub against it. Its gonna work but it aint gonna be too pretty. I am also gonna have to seal
with polyurethane the wood part thats slanted under the firewall as this is where the exhaust is at. I can see it get pretty oily with the exhaust exiting. And, since I used a shim, the cowl can't go back fully as the front of it will be smack against the carb. I think I need a beer!!!!
Dave...