Brent
--- In Titanaircraft@yahoogroups.com, "Kimberly Panos" <kimberly@...> wrote:
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> Kess,
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> It should be pretty straight forward on converting it. I haven't seen the spindles on the Thundergull, but if they can accomodate a 5/8" or 3/4" diameter axle shaft, they just need the Matco axle mounting flange welded on. Also, even if you don't have a specific place to mount master cylinders, they can me mounted remotely, and don't have to be hard-mounted. If you decide to do that, e-mail me, and I'll send you all the pics I have of a modular conversion I did for a RANS S-14 that had absolutely no mounting place for the master cylinders. I built a single modular unit that housed both master cylinders in a clean and compact package that was simply held to an aft cabin cabane with two insulated adel clamps.
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> --Kimberly
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kess Blaswich
> To: Titanaircraft@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 10:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Titanaircraft] New Titan owner with a few problems/questions
>
>
>
> Randy,
> I'm enjoying your heads-up on dual master cylinders actuated by the heel brake cables. I have a Thunder Gull G2k, with those pesky lumpy drum brakes, and want to upgrade to hydraulic/disc brakes.
> Kess
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Randy Sill
> To: Titanaircraft@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 8:02 AM
> Subject: RE: [Titanaircraft] New Titan owner with a few problems/questions
>
> Brent,
>
> Congrats on your purchase. Two ways to go on the door hinge...you could
> replace with factory plastic hinge or upgrade to extruded aluminum hinge.
> I've been adding a 1-1/2" piano hinge to top and bottom to aid in support of
> the plastic hinge. It would be easier to install and with the added support
> would last for years. The aluminum is a bit harder to match drill (may
> require purchase of strap duplicator) and will need a weather seal to keep
> air and moisture from coming in, but will be a nice permanent upgrade. The
> latest SS model comes with aluminum hinges standard now.
>
> http://www.indysportaviation.com/Ben/frontdoor4.htm
>
> Gas struts are great...when installed correctly. My last installation I
> fabricated some nice 4130 brackets that were constructed by cutting a tube
> in half and welding to flat stock, then epoxy/rivet to frame tubing. I'm
> certain they will hold up much better than a flat bracket. It would
> probably be a good idea to have a strap in front tied to your panel or the
> front hoop to avoid repeating this situation. The wind is pretty good at
> catching the door just when you're least able to catch it.
>
> http://www.indysportaviation.com/Ben/gasliftstruts.html
>
> Most Tornados have dual master cylinders under the pax seat. If your model
> does not have the mounts for it, there is a retro fit kit, although the
> whole package could get a little expensive. I have an extra set of Matco
> master cylinders I could sell you for a fraction of the cost. The D model
> normally has heal brakes tied to the rear master cylinders with brake
> cables.
>
> http://www.indysportaviation.com/Ben/ruddercables3.html
>
> Randy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Titanaircraft@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Titanaircraft@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of vieja@...
> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 9:52 AM
> To: Titanaircraft@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Titanaircraft] New Titan owner with a few problems/questions
>
> Greetings all! I have just purchased a Titan Tornado II with Rotax 912UL,
> Power Fin 3-blade prop. TT about 400 hours.
> I have a few questions.
>
> Door got awayfrom me and broke the plastic one piece hinge at bottom of
> door. Is it advisable to use the MS plastic piano hinge as replacement? OR
> is the one piece hinge designed to break instead of the lexan?
>
> Door "Strut" installation on this aircraft is terrible. I noticed a gas
> strut mod on this forum. Has that proved to be viable?
>
> All engine controls were installed on the left side!!! Hard to manipulate
> throttle, choke, starter. I will relocate starter switch to right side. Any
> ideas on choke cable set ups? This one has a lever in front of the throttle.
>
> What kind of brake actuation set ups are out there? This one has a single
> master cylinder lever on right.
>
> Any Pics/insall instructions would be nice to vieja@...
>
> THANKS! This looks to be a great forum.
> Brent in California
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