Return-Path: Received: from tomts2-srv.bellnexxia.net ([209.226.175.140]) by ns1.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-64832U3500L350S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Mon, 10 Apr 2000 10:10:05 -0400 Received: from default ([206.172.245.61]) by tomts2-srv.bellnexxia.net (InterMail vM.4.01.02.17 201-229-119) with SMTP id <20000410140656.ODA1435.tomts2-srv.bellnexxia.net@default> for ; Mon, 10 Apr 2000 10:06:56 -0400 Message-ID: <011a01bfa2f6$82625480$0f8ad1d8@default> From: "Ian B. Crowe" To: "Marvin Kaye" Subject: Building the aileron idler arms Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 10:09:44 -0400 Organization: Corvi Trade Consultants Inc X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> As an answer to Claudio, I seem to remember that the assembly of the two bearings is best done with the a bolt through the two bearings to keep them in alignment and a very careful drilling of the rivet holes. I agree that the holes are too large to ensure a tight fit but the thing here is to ensure that as far possible you have the bearing housings centered before you start the drilling for the rivets. This can be done by eye. The important thing is that the bearings align with each other. Needle nose vice grips with vinyl tape on the jaws to prevent marring are perfect for holding things in line. Pull the rivets down evenly, using the "equal and opposite" technique, just as if you were tightening a flange. Remember you are not building a chronometer, more like a grand father clock. Kind regards Ian >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>