11-23-2019, 03:33 PM | #1 |
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cowl vent
I am in the finishing of the 51 and I don't have a clue how the cowl vent attaches and I don't have the hinges or hardware. I have the brace and handle to open and close it but nothing else. It was apart when I got it and I have looked online and only found the bolts but no pics or hinges that I can see. HOPEFULLY someone can help with pics or and website to see how it all works.
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11-23-2019, 04:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: cowl vent
I just went out and shot this photo of the hinges, I don't have my cowl vent available for a photo but it bolts right to these hinges, it's that simple.
Brian
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11-23-2019, 10:59 PM | #3 |
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Re: cowl vent
Thanks Brian. I have been looking for the same pic. Hopefully I have the hinges shown in your pic.
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11-24-2019, 01:25 AM | #4 |
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Re: cowl vent
These diagrams show the poarts and how they go together. I'll try to remember to get a photo of one I have in the morning.
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11-21-2024, 12:26 PM | #6 |
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Re: cowl vent
Has anyone found the bolts that work? Not sure what kind attachments are out the for the rectangular slots that pivot the cowl.
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11-21-2024, 02:07 PM | #7 |
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Re: cowl vent
Just hardware store stuff is all I used. A nylock on the pivot bolt, couple drops of oil in the pivot. It has been working fine
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11-21-2024, 04:51 PM | #8 |
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Re: cowl vent
Are these actual hinges. Meaning they move or are stationary? Mine are not moving/frozen in a “L”.
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11-21-2024, 05:43 PM | #9 |
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Yes, that is where they pivot. Looks like you have rivets at the pivot, mine must have been drilled out at some point. I don't remember doing that, but probably did.
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11-21-2024, 06:00 PM | #10 |
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Re: cowl vent
It's been awhile but I think I use carriage bolts for the slots in the hinge. Probably would be fine with a regular bolt and lock nut.
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11-23-2024, 05:36 AM | #11 |
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Re: cowl vent
If I remember and it isn't too wet and miserable in the morning I'll go out and spray some PB blaster on the ones on the 49 cab I have and take at least one out and get you some good photos.
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