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Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 7:01
AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: trans
At my request, Bruce built the 20B for
my RV-8 using a manual trans 3rd gen rear side housing so it bolts up to the
RD-1B just like any 2nd gen 13B. This caused a few engine build issues
(no time to describe now). If using a stock 20B it should be easy to
fabricate a bracket to compensate for the missing bolt hole (Easy for me to
say since I didn't have to do it : ) Al Gietzen's integrated
solution to this problem and relocation of starter is elegant, light and
as usual for him, esthetically pleasing. But what is exactly right for
his installation may not be right for yours.
Look at the holes you have to work with (I'd
suggest looking at the starter mount holes in the 20B engine block first) and
envision the part that it would take to go between there and the engine
adapter plate. It really can't be too hard. I'll take a look
at the standard 20B down in the shop and post whatever comes to
mind.
Tracy