Smiffy
05-10-2020, 10:43 AM
Hello all
I'm just about finished putting a MK2 back together.
One of the issues I have is the control linkages rub on the underneath of the GRP seat pan. The build manual suggests bending the linkages to clear the seat pan, which appears to have already been done, but they still rub and have been for a while based on the lack of paint on the rods and the polished areas on the underside of the pan!
Over in the classified @7eacflyer was looking for a replacement pan and @atosrider suggests sagging is a known problem. https://teamkitfox.com/Forums/threads/10610-Looking-for-a-Model-1-2-or-3-Seat-Pan
Has anyone got any advice on how to repair, strengthen the original style seat pans to prevent this sagging. Note, I'm in the UK and while I can repair something without too much hassle, if I start modifying seat configurations or supporting methods, I have to start documenting it and requesting modification approvals from our National authority. So, it needs to end up looking pretty much stock!
I appreciate any thoughts.
I'm just about finished putting a MK2 back together.
One of the issues I have is the control linkages rub on the underneath of the GRP seat pan. The build manual suggests bending the linkages to clear the seat pan, which appears to have already been done, but they still rub and have been for a while based on the lack of paint on the rods and the polished areas on the underside of the pan!
Over in the classified @7eacflyer was looking for a replacement pan and @atosrider suggests sagging is a known problem. https://teamkitfox.com/Forums/threads/10610-Looking-for-a-Model-1-2-or-3-Seat-Pan
Has anyone got any advice on how to repair, strengthen the original style seat pans to prevent this sagging. Note, I'm in the UK and while I can repair something without too much hassle, if I start modifying seat configurations or supporting methods, I have to start documenting it and requesting modification approvals from our National authority. So, it needs to end up looking pretty much stock!
I appreciate any thoughts.