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wayne.e(at)grandecom.net
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 Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:33 am Post subject: Skybolt adjustable cam locks |
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Don't know if any of you have considered cam locks vs hinges for your cowling. Skybolt has adjustable camlocks for the RV10 and they have a RV10 kit. The non adjustable camlocks would be a problem because they would loosen and damage the cowling. With the adjustable one you can keep them tight by adjusting them as they loosen.
If anyone is interested here is their web site. Look around until you find the RV section. I'm just now installing mine. We'll see how well it goes.
http://www.skybolt.com/
Here is their blurb.
VANS RV SERIES AND OTHER KIT PLANE INSTALLATION
Skybolt has perfected the installation of CLocŪ Fasteners in hundreds of Vans RV 4,6,7,8,9 and 10 and other kit planes. The Skybolt design adds functionality and appearance to any cowling. Hinge is the perfect design for a pop-rivet aircraft. Skybolt CLocŪ is the perfect design for a true investment in pride.
Wayne Edgerton #40336
working installing camlocks
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mritter509(at)msn.com
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:44 am Post subject: Skybolt adjustable cam locks |
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Wayne,
I used the Skybolt camlocks around the fuselage and they work great. I went
with the piano hinge to connect the upper and lower cowls along the
horizontal axis. I used the piano hinge because there are no curves along
the sides (pins easy to get in and out) and they makes for a "clean" look.
Mark (N410MR flying)
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Subject: Skybolt adjustable cam locks
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:32:21 -0500
Don't know if any of you have considered cam locks vs hinges for your
cowling. Skybolt has adjustable camlocks for the RV10 and they have a RV10
kit. The non adjustable camlocks would be a problem because they would
loosen and damage the cowling. With the adjustable one you can keep them
tight by adjusting them as they loosen.
If anyone is interested here is their web site. Look around until you find
the RV section. I'm just now installing mine. We'll see how well it goes.
http://www.skybolt.com/
Here is their blurb.
VANS RV SERIES AND OTHER KIT PLANE INSTALLATION
Skybolt has perfected the installation of CLocŪ Fasteners in hundreds of
Vans RV 4,6,7,8,9 and 10 and other kit planes. The Skybolt design adds
functionality and appearance to any cowling. Hinge is the perfect design
for a pop-rivet aircraft. Skybolt CLocŪ is the perfect design for a true
investment in pride.
Wayne Edgerton #40336
working installing camlocks
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Jim & Julie Wade
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:31 am Post subject: Re: Skybolt adjustable cam locks |
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Mark I did the same thing!! Adjustable camlock next to the fuselage and hinge on the half separation. When I realized I was going to have to do a lot of reenforcing the upper and lover half for the camlocks, I decided to go with the hinge. Not a lot of room for the camlocks next to the valve covers .I bought the RV-10 kit from Skybolt and didn't use but half of it. You might just want to buy enough camlocks just to do the back half.
Finished everything, waiting on panel this week!!!!
Jim
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neilmcleod(at)hughes.net
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:39 pm Post subject: Skybolt adjustable cam locks |
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I used the Skybolt camlocs on my RV-7. As I see it the advantage besides adjusting for wear is adjusting for the thickness of the cowling. Being a hand laid up fiberglass piece it is not a consistant thickness and the adjustable camlocs make it easy to set up on the original installation. I'm happy with thim so far but only have about 30 hours on them so far. I have not installed the retainers for the outer part that locks into the airframe yet because I'm still tweaking things.
Neil
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KiloPapa
Joined: 24 May 2006
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Location: Pearblossom, CA
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject: Skybolt adjustable cam locks |
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Wayne,
I plan on looking at the CamLocs when I get to that point. I will be interested in your thoughts on them after you get them installed. Would enjoy some pics too.
Thanks,
Kevin
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Subject: Skybolt adjustable cam locks
Don't know if any of you have considered cam locks vs hinges for your cowling. Skybolt has adjustable camlocks for the RV10 and they have a RV10 kit. The non adjustable camlocks would be a problem because they would loosen and damage the cowling. With the adjustable one you can keep them tight by adjusting them as they loosen.
Wayne Edgerton #40336
working installing camlocks
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