engine baffles

[jgerard]

So I started to rebuild my seriously whooped engine baffles and I'm having trouble figuring out the proper dimensions. All my stuff looks like it's been in a fire and it's so badly bent and patched it's hard to know what it is supposed to look like.

Is there a set of drawings or even better some templates I can use to make new baffles?

Jason

[AndyDuke]

Jason,

You could even approach the factory, I'm sure I've seen some photographs of BC12 baffles lying around.

[barnstmr]

New parts

Jason,
I sent you a private message. Contact me off list and I will send you a pdf file. (It is too big to attach here).

[email protected]

[jgerard]

My first attempt at duplicating my old worn out baffles ( front and side pieces ) sorta worked. The old stuff is so trashed it is difficult to get the proper dimensions from them, or even know what they are supposed to look like. There are no straight lines or right angles on what came off the plane, a bazillion rivet holes, 2-3 patches on each piece. What a mess! My plane has a Cont. A65 engine with a front nose bowl from a Lyc. powered bird. Anyone know if there are any differences beside the dipstick hole in the top? Anyone have a pic of the plane with the cowling off showing the proper shape/installation of the engine baffles???

Your input is always appreciated.

Jason
N43643

[Carl Ellis]

Jason -

Are you flying down for the MMV flyin? My buddy Mark will have his bc-12 65 there. I believe that he rebuilt his baffles a winter or two ago. We will be at the south west end of the field. If I recall correctly, Allen Harstine will be there as well. Bring your camera.

If you fly down, give me a call on my cell 503.330.2647. I'll be there Friday afternoon and Saturday. I might camp out on Saturdy night. I know that Mark will.

- Carl -

[jgerard]

Sure wish I could make it down- Must work Saturday and I may not have my new set of baffles made by then. I am going to have a another BBQ/Flyin up here at the farm strip in Duvall, WA WA17!!! should be on the next sectional. Sometime at the end of September while the weather is still war. The Supercub.org guys want to come back along with a few Maul drivers. More info to come...

Jason
N43643

[Carl Ellis]

I'll see if I can get Mark to take some pictures and send them to you.

- Carl -

[barnstmr]

Pictures sent

Jason,
Check your email. I just sent you three emails with many photos.

[jgerard]

Got the pics and it really helps answer some questions. If you don't mind I'll keep trying with what I have for now. I know I can do it as long as I can get the right info. IF not I'll buy those beauties you made!

Thanks

Jason
N43643

[David Price]

Jason,
Heard about Duvall Fest , from thoes at MMV.

Sorry that I could not make it then.
Please let us know well in advance for the next one.

Just arrived home from MMV. Will drop off the wife and dry out things then head out again about Wednesday

I was unable to catch up with Carl Ellis, although, I did see his plane land and depart.

"LOVE AIR"

[Carl Ellis]

Originally posted by David Price
Jason,
I was unable to catch up with Carl Ellis, although, I did see his plane land and depart.

HI David

Sorry I missed you. I assume that you saw Mark, Allen, and the Baxter boys.

I was at MMV for most of Friday. Got there around 8 on Saturday and left around 11:30. I thought about camping out but I'm glad I didn't. Dusty and hot Friday, and I assume cold and muddy Saturday night and Sunday.

It looked like a tough flight home today. A flight of Chipmunks flew low over the house heading north and back again about 10 minutes later. Probably couldn't make it over the west hills. The ceiling looked to be considerably less than 1000'.

- Carl -

[David Price]

Carl,
Yes, I seen MR. & MRS. Mark and son, Allen and the Baxter boys and a young man by the name of Adam Wright from the Tri -Cities area. He bought his '40, two months ago. Flew in with two friends, each with a Piper Cub. But , his big wide grin that would not come off his face said that he was very happy! And another gentelman from the Tacoma area.

The wx was as you said. Sunday, we had an window open around 1330. So we broke camp and loaded up and was in the air by 1400 and landed KLS @ 1458. 800- 1400 AGL.

Hope to see you soon. Planning a trip to CAL in about a week or two.

"LOVE AIR"

[Carl Ellis]

Originally posted by David Price
Carl,


The wx was as you said. Sunday, we had an window open around 1330. So we broke camp and loaded up and was in the air by 1400 and landed KLS @ 1458. 800- 1400 AGL.


"

Not everyone made it home safely from MMV 8-(.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/aplocal_story.asp?category=6420&slug=WA%20Plane%20Crash

[jgerard]

Sorry to report this but I think I knew that guy...

Better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than in the air wishing you were on the ground.

Jason
N43643

[barnstmr]

Parts Sent

Jason,
You should have received the parts I sent by now. Let me know when you receive them.
Thanks..