Front Seal Replacement - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T09:47:57Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/front-seal-replacement?xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSounds like a good plan. Nic…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-30:2606393:Comment:8098992021-01-30T19:43:06.575ZDavid J. Beaulieuhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidJBeaulieu
<p>Sounds like a good plan. Nice to have access to familar workshop and tools when working on your plane.</p>
<p>Sounds like a good plan. Nice to have access to familar workshop and tools when working on your plane.</p> Dave,
Thanks for the input.…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-27:2606393:Comment:8086422021-01-27T22:01:35.993ZRalph Powellhttps://zenith.aero/profile/RalphPowell
<p>Dave,</p>
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<p>Thanks for the input. Reviewed the online info, thought about it, and rehung my prop on the plane. Just too many things to go wrong for this to be a ramp project. An irritating oil oil leak can wait until I return to my my hanger. I will install a new R/R and hopefully go fly while the sun shines!</p>
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<p>Ralph</p>
<p>Dave,</p>
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<p>Thanks for the input. Reviewed the online info, thought about it, and rehung my prop on the plane. Just too many things to go wrong for this to be a ramp project. An irritating oil oil leak can wait until I return to my my hanger. I will install a new R/R and hopefully go fly while the sun shines!</p>
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<p>Ralph</p> Ralph, IMHO I think it is wor…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-27:2606393:Comment:8085432021-01-27T14:45:19.433ZDavid J. Beaulieuhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidJBeaulieu
<p>Ralph, IMHO I think it is worth <strong><em>owning</em></strong> a tool of some sort for holding the prop flange while setting or breaking torque on the prop flange bolt. You'll be needing to use it more than once in this case to do the 5 and 15 hr torque checks on the flange bolt after you do the seal replacement. I fabricated one from square tubing and plate metal I had on hand. I suspect Robert Helms or Ray would mail/loan you the tool for the job. For me, the hardest part was…</p>
<p>Ralph, IMHO I think it is worth <strong><em>owning</em></strong> a tool of some sort for holding the prop flange while setting or breaking torque on the prop flange bolt. You'll be needing to use it more than once in this case to do the 5 and 15 hr torque checks on the flange bolt after you do the seal replacement. I fabricated one from square tubing and plate metal I had on hand. I suspect Robert Helms or Ray would mail/loan you the tool for the job. For me, the hardest part was removing the thrust bearing mount due to the fit and sealant...nothing to grab on to and pull. Uniform continous light tapping around the mount with deadblow hammer until I could wedge a thin shim between the engine case and the mount to "wedge" and wiggle it off did the trick for me. The seal goes in relatively easy, then it's just a matter of cleanig up the old sealant (PITA) and putting it back together. Be aware that you most likely will need to tap and drill the prop flange bolt locking collar (part E022510) for the grub screw after you torque the prop flange bolt. The alignment of holes (prop flange and locking collar) to insert the grub screw will likely be off. Overall the UL Power interactive maintenance manual gives a good description for doing the seal replacement and associated work. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Dave</p>