Electronics International instrument install problem

[Joe Larussa]

Trying to install new EI instruments and at the goal line ran into a fit issue. Top instrument won’t fit because of the cross member shown. Any ideas?

[Gagarin]

The only EGT I could find that will fit in the corner location is the EI UBG-16. The display separates from the main body so you could fit it in tight spaces. It works very well.

Edited October 11, 2019 by Gagarin

[N201MKTurbo]

It looks you are putting three 2 inch instruments over there, will any fit in the top hole?

[Joe Larussa]

2 hours ago, N201MKTurbo said:

It looks you are putting three 2 inch instruments over there, will any fit in the top hole?

The problem is the top instrument hits the cross member. Not sure if it’s structural or not. Can I put a notch in it or modify to fit maybe?

[N201MKTurbo]

11 minutes ago, Joe Larussa said:

The problem is the top instrument hits the cross member. Not sure if it’s structural or not. Can I put a notch in it or modify to fit maybe?

That cross member supports everything in the panel. I wouldn't notch it.

[Marauder]

Trying to install new EI instruments and at the goal line ran into a fit issue. Top instrument won’t fit because of the cross member shown. Any ideas?

Joe - may not be the answer you want to hear. That bar supports the top of the avionics stack and I wouldn’t notch it.

You look like you have also gone with smaller gauges below the new gauge. Have you considered having the right panel recut and make the holes smaller and move everything down?






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[Gagarin]

I opted for the UBG-16 https://buy-ei.com/portfolio/ubg-16/ because of it's multiple functions (Volt, fuel flow, etc.) easy install with no changes to the panel and plasma display.  Unlike LCD displays that deteriorate and are hard to read overtime.

Edited October 11, 2019 by Gagarin

[Joe Larussa]

Well, I have a CNC machine. Looks like I will be cutting a new panel and lower

the instruments.

[Gagarin]

5 hours ago, Joe Larussa said:

Well, I have a CNC machine. Looks like I will be cutting a new panel and lower

the instruments.

Post pictures of the new panel. At least gives you more instruments options

[Joe Larussa]

7 hours ago, Marauder said:

 

Joe - may not be the answer you want to hear. That bar supports the top of the avionics stack and I wouldn’t notch it.

You look like you have also gone with smaller gauges below the new gauge. Have you considered having the right panel recut and make the holes smaller and move everything down?






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That's the new plan. Nothing is ever easy Mom always said.

 

[Joe Larussa]

And done. Didn’t redo the whole panel but certainly works.

[carusoam]

Joe, you Probably get a @Marauder +1 for that fancy update...

Just recognize the ball has probably just started rolling...

Have you ever made an avionics video before?

Best regards,

-a-

[Joe Larussa]

1 hour ago, carusoam said:

Joe, you Probably get a @Marauder +1 for that fancy update...

Just recognize the ball has probably just started rolling...

Have you ever made an avionics video before?

Best regards,

-a-

I don’t even play an avionics guy on TV!