RE: New Lanier Extra 330 87"
OK, definitely run into some trouble.
It seems from looking at the engine in relation to the cowl, with and without spinner that tthe engine is fixed slightly lower than it should be. I think the pictures show that very well - it looks like the engine is lower by at least 1/2 an inch compared to where it should be.
No big deal, I can add some plywood behind the firewall and redrill higher.
The question is, will it affect flight characteristics? Will the engine installed higher on the flight axis, in relation to the stabs and wings incidence line, influence the way the plane flies.
I seem to recall someone earlier had the same issue (perhaps Josh) and raised the engine, only to find out he had to grind the box in order to accommodate the pitts muffler.
To add insult, it seems that the spinner plate is too close to the cowl, a hair from touching it. Rather than insert plywood shims that will eventually crush and compromise the engine mount, I ordered longer standoffs (2.75').
well, whatever it takes...