Joe Larussa Posted October 11, 2019 Report Posted October 11, 2019 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? Quote
Gagarin Posted October 11, 2019 Report Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) 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 Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted October 11, 2019 Report Posted October 11, 2019 It looks you are putting three 2 inch instruments over there, will any fit in the top hole? Quote
Joe Larussa Posted October 11, 2019 Author Report Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 11:03 AM, N201MKTurbo said: It looks you are putting three 2 inch instruments over there, will any fit in the top hole? Expand 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? Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted October 11, 2019 Report Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 1:45 PM, 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? Expand That cross member supports everything in the panel. I wouldn't notch it. Quote
Marauder Posted October 11, 2019 Report Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 2:39 AM, Joe Larussa said: 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?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote
Gagarin Posted October 11, 2019 Report Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) 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 Quote
Joe Larussa Posted October 11, 2019 Author Report Posted October 11, 2019 Well, I have a CNC machine. Looks like I will be cutting a new panel and lower the instruments. 3 Quote
Gagarin Posted October 11, 2019 Report Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 4:34 PM, Joe Larussa said: Well, I have a CNC machine. Looks like I will be cutting a new panel and lower the instruments. Expand Post pictures of the new panel. At least gives you more instruments options 1 Quote
Joe Larussa Posted October 11, 2019 Author Report Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 2:17 PM, 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? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Expand That's the new plan. Nothing is ever easy Mom always said. 1 Quote
Joe Larussa Posted October 21, 2019 Author Report Posted October 21, 2019 And done. Didn’t redo the whole panel but certainly works. 5 Quote
carusoam Posted October 21, 2019 Report Posted October 21, 2019 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- 1 Quote
Joe Larussa Posted October 21, 2019 Author Report Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 2:07 AM, 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- Expand I don’t even play an avionics guy on TV! 2 Quote
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