No idea if this is of any value or not, but might a campers thin "rope saw" m
ay be of use to get into a tight space? I guess threading it would be diffic
ult tho.
On Jun 7, 2013, at 10:02 AM, <f.kyle@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Fred,
> Wow, you hit a note there, that lines up with what I=99v
e come to believe. By leaning =98way back from the belly panel opening
, I can see the pintle and believe that an extended hacksaw blade of about 3
0 inches would rest on it and begin sawing. The blade is attached to a speed
-controlled scroll saw so we can start slowly and establish an early cut to f
ollow. The route would be the same, near the back of the panel hole, up behi
nd the pitch tube and behind the aileron bracket. I mean to guide it with th
e boroscope, with a buddy who has taken an interest at the hangar.
> Due to a combination of lassitude and ignorance, I can=99
t seem to achieve the Matronics graphic skills for a photo, but will send it
directly.
> Cheers, Ferg
>
> Ferg...there is a space of 1.75" (45mm) between the face of my tank and
> the aft edge of the 0.5" rod which connects to the aileron friction
> plate. I'm suggesting that this gap would allow ample space for a
> reciprocating saw blade of proper length to saw your pintle from
> below...the trick will be to establish some reference points so that the
> opening for the saw can be determined with some accuracy.
>
> My suggestion would be to use a hole saw to cut a hole in the bottom of
> the fuselage...say about 2" in diameter...if you make hatch marks for
> the center point extending beyond the circumference of the circle, they
> would make it easy to align the cut-out circle when you go to patch it
> in once the problem's solved and your wings are off.
>
> To locate the center point of your hole, perhaps starting from a
> reference line drawn between the two fuel tank access holes would
> do...?...if this sounds like a sensible approach to you (and to others
> lurking on the list), I can give you a dimension fore and aft from that
> line, and a second dimension off the centerline of the fuselage
> bottom to locate the center point for the hole.
>
> Let me know if you would like me to determine those dimensions and
> establish that point.
>
> My suggestions are based on the idea that a solution lies in finding a
> way to cut off your "tapered pintle" which will then allow for you to
> drive out the remaining portion which is now stuck in the spar holes.
>
> But perhaps more experienced minds can find a better alternative.
>
> Fred
>
>
>
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