Section 14: Cowling Installation - Hangar 9 P-47 Thunderbolt Assembly Manual

Section 14: Cowling Installation

Required Parts
• Fuselage assembly
• #4 x 5/8" sheet metal screw (4)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Drill
• Hobby scissors
• Phillips screwdriver (small)
• Rotary tool with sanding drum
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Step 1
Remove the center from the dummy radial engine to allow
the engine drive washer to fit. Remove the areas between
the cylinders to allow for cooling air to the engine.
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Step 2
Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the dummy radial
engine into the cowling. Use care to make sure the
radial is positioned an even distance from the front
edge of the cowling.
• Cowling
• Drill bit: 1/16", 1/8"
• 6-minute epoxy
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Step 3
Glue the 5/8" x 13/16" x 13/16" cowl blocks to the firewall
using 30-minute epoxy. The blocks should be placed
evenly around the firewall perimeter.
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Step 4
Test fit the cowling onto the fuselage. Remove any
material necessary to clear the various engine
components. The cowl is positioned so the drive washer
from the engine is 1/8" forward of the front edge of the
dummy radial.
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