OS .61 RF header question
07-31-2011, 07:09 AM
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OS .61 RF header question
Does anyone know of an lowrise header for the OS .61 RF? A Hanno Special header has a lower rise than the standard offset header but I hate to pull that from a nib Hanno.
07-31-2011, 10:30 AM
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RE: OS .61 RF header question
David
I have a box of assorted Headers that I bought for next to nothing last year, let me know what you need
If I have it :- its yours.
Post info ....Mac's cataloge or a photo or Drawing
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Johnkpap
I have a box of assorted Headers that I bought for next to nothing last year, let me know what you need
If I have it :- its yours.
Post info ....Mac's cataloge or a photo or Drawing
Regards
Johnkpap
07-31-2011, 10:51 AM
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RE: OS .61 RF header question
On the Mac's website there is a page listed special application headers, scroll down and you will see the rear exhaust "fuse top" headers. They have .5", 1", 1.5" and the left hook headers listed there. (I think that OS header you got with the Hanno should be about a .5" offset).
[link=http://www.macspro.com/specialapp.asp]Mac's Special Application Headers[/link]
[link=http://www.macspro.com/specialapp.asp]Mac's Special Application Headers[/link]
07-31-2011, 11:10 AM
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RE: OS .61 RF header question
Paul, this is going in a Henry Pioran Eclipse. It is a well used and beat up plane that I acquired at the Perry swapmeet for $100. I pulled the ragged YS 61 and dropped in an OS RF. The options are limited due to the back plate soft mount. Working on photos now.
Chuck, thanks for the link. Going there now.
Chuck, thanks for the link. Going there now.
07-31-2011, 12:08 PM
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RE: OS .61 RF header question
Sweet Dave!!
I like an articulated header for a couple of reasons...Especially when using a soft engine mount I feel it helps dampen the vibration through out the whole pipe system, it's less stress on the header mount which can crack. It makes tuning a lot easier especially if you have some spare header tubing. Last but not least, it really helps with the alignment issues that your facing here...
Here are some photos...You basically just put another cut in the header and add an additional silicone coupler...I'm doing this to all my headers...
You can get the coupler tubing from McMaster/Carr and the aluminum from Aircraft Spruce..
I like an articulated header for a couple of reasons...Especially when using a soft engine mount I feel it helps dampen the vibration through out the whole pipe system, it's less stress on the header mount which can crack. It makes tuning a lot easier especially if you have some spare header tubing. Last but not least, it really helps with the alignment issues that your facing here...
Here are some photos...You basically just put another cut in the header and add an additional silicone coupler...I'm doing this to all my headers...
You can get the coupler tubing from McMaster/Carr and the aluminum from Aircraft Spruce..
07-31-2011, 05:44 PM
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RE: OS .61 RF header question
Hey Chuck,
WHat's the airplane?? Articulated headers work great and save you lots of headaches in custom installations. As far as headers failing due to soft mount systems - I've never had it happen (broken a few in some ugly, vertical landings [
]). I have an MK Super VR-90 with a Hanno Special in it. The header had more than 500 flights on it before I installed it in the VR-90 which now has 920 flights and counting. Back in the days of hard mounted engines and pipes I did have some headers fracture at the tube - faceplate junction.
Happy flying,
Will
WHat's the airplane?? Articulated headers work great and save you lots of headaches in custom installations. As far as headers failing due to soft mount systems - I've never had it happen (broken a few in some ugly, vertical landings [
]). I have an MK Super VR-90 with a Hanno Special in it. The header had more than 500 flights on it before I installed it in the VR-90 which now has 920 flights and counting. Back in the days of hard mounted engines and pipes I did have some headers fracture at the tube - faceplate junction.Happy flying,
Will
08-01-2011, 02:53 AM
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RE: OS .61 RF header question
John, Great photo, I will compare it to the headers I have. It appears to be the same as what I have though. Thanks for the offer.
