User Manual

51. (NOTE: The photo shows the Kavalier firewall, but the process is the same for the

Kougar.)

a. Bolt the spinner backplate to the motor. (This must be done to allow for

differences in spinners. For example, the Goldberg spinner has a recessed

backplate which requires the motor to be farther forward than a spinner

without a recess. This is a good thing, giving more clearance behind the

motor for fuel lines, and is one reason - other than the pleasing shape -

that

we recommend the Goldberg for the Kougar.)

b. With 5 minute epoxy, tack glue the engine to the mounts so the back of the

spinner is 4 l/2" from the front face of the firewall. (This allows for

approximately a 3/32" space between the cowl and spinner.)

c. Make a punch by sharpening the end of a piece of 1/8" music wire.

d. Center punch the mounting holes.

The recommended method of engine mounting The recommended method of engine mounting is to tap the motor mount

holes and use 6-32 socket head bolts to retain the motor. Back the top out frequently and clean to avoid jamming in the

aluminum. Use kerosene or a special aluminum tapping lubricant. If you do not have a tap, drill holes through the mounts

and use bolts, lock washers and nuts.

52.

Sand off the rear ends of the fuselage printed sheets.

53.

Glue the fuselage end pieces FX-F2 and FY-F2 to the end of the fuselage sheet. Use a ruler to make sure the top line

(where the stabilizer will be mounted) is straight. Mark the thrust line on the end of the fuselage side where it can be located

later if needed for incidence check or for parallel decorations. (Also do the nose.)

54.

a. Glue the top 1/2" triangular stock top pieces on to the fuselage sides.

Glue on the back bottom piece of triangular stock.

55.

Add the piece of triangular stock just under the stabilizer position.

56. a. Glue on the bottom front piece of triangular stock.

FW is cut from scrap 1/16" sheet using the accompanying pattern.

57.

Glue FW in place.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Do not use Sig-Bond, White Glue or any other water-base adhesive to glue the plywood doubler to the

fuselage sides. The water in these glues causes the parts to curl. Use Sig Epoxy or Sig Kwik-Set. Only a thin

film of epoxy glue will be necessary. Sig Kwik-Set sets up in under 5 minutes so you must work rapidly when

using it.