Thorp Air Command - T18.net
http://thorp18.com/thorpforum/

Upper cowl door stays
http://thorp18.com/thorpforum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8733
Page 1 of 1

Author:  Ptbob484 [ Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Upper cowl door stays

Hi everyone! Has anyone come up with a good idea for holding open the upper cowl access doors when you are working on the engine?

Thanks a bunch!!

Dean

Author:  James Grahn [ Mon Sep 26, 2022 5:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Upper cowl door stays

You must have a Rattray cowl. One guy I know uses a rope to tie the two sides together.
Cubes

Author:  Ptbob484 [ Thu Sep 29, 2022 9:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Upper cowl door stays

I found a solution from the marine industry:

MARINE CITY 304 Stainless-Steel Marine Heavy Duty Hatch Spring Holder Lid Support Spring for Boat(8-7/16 Inches):
https://a.co/d/iHrk5qq

You can see it in action on Bob's Zenith here (note that he has a split wire covering over it):
https://youtu.be/WzjMSVaSSF0

Author:  Jim Mantyla [ Mon Oct 03, 2022 7:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Upper cowl door stays

I use a prop rod similar to what my Stinson 108-3 had. I have tried to upload a picture without success. If you email me at jbmantyla@outlook.com, I will email you a picture.

Regards,

Jim

Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC - 6 hours [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
https://www.phpbb.com/