Bushings for the 85 Where and what size ?

[Jim Herpst]

Am I ti understand the upgrade 85 HP bushings go both in the butt end of the spar and the attach point ? Also what are the Dimensions ? Someone said "get the STC it will tell you " Thats fine and I will in the future for my buddies certified ship BUT I am building up a clip Wing so I need the Dimensions for it ...like right now. Thank you in advance for anyones help. I do understand now the material to get and to turn it etc ....just dont know the size

[Dano"T"]

Re: Bushings for the 85 Where and what size ?

11/16" diameter p/n 2570-4... Aircraft Spruce has them I believe. FYI if you buy the STC it is an "option" to replace the bushings, etc and increase the GW. You can chose to stay at 1200lbs Gross weight if you wish, you need only do the fuel system mods (i.e 3/8" fuel lines and gascolator...wing tanks, and venting, main tank shut off, and wing tank valves)for the 85hp upgrade.

[Jim Herpst]

Re: Bushings for the 85 Where and what size ?

Thank You "DANO T" for the reply. Do these bushings go at both the root end of the spar AND the Strut area ?

Also Where on the fittings do the little metal plates attach. what size are they and where on the fittings are they welded on. Also do these plates attach to both the strut fittings AND the Root fittings ?

Thanks !

[Jim Herpst]

Re: Bushings for the 85 Where and what size ?

Duh I just remembered the root fiting already has a plate soo I suppose its just the Strut fitting(s) (Front and rear spars?) that get the plates ...still where on the fitting and what size ???

Also again do the bigger bushings get put in the Strut fitting spar area and the Root (suppose main spar only?) or ?? sorry so many questions... I had this down at one time...getting old !!! Thats why more urgent !!!

[Dano"T"]

Re: Bushings for the 85 Where and what size ?

Go to Rob Lees Page and look under wing structural work...he lays it right out for you.

http://www.taylorcraft.org.uk/

[Robert Lees]

Re: Bushings for the 85 Where and what size ?

Buy the STC, now owned by Terry Bowden (Barnstormer) on this list. It's worth it for the technical info, whether or not you go for the full upgrade.

[Dano"T"]

Re: Bushings for the 85 Where and what size ?

Buy the STC, now owned by Terry Bowden (Barnstormer) on this list. It's worth it for the technical info, whether or not you go for the full upgrade.

Yes...support him so he can continue to support us as owners

[Jim Herpst]

Re: Bushings for the 85 Where and what size ?

Thanks for the direction.