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    Yes, it comes out of the nozzle mixed EXCEPT for the first inch or so of bead. You'll see the color change from black to grey. At least that's how mine performed.

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    Finally have the #1 rib stack installed on both wings. On to the butt ribs and the closeout. I have a couple of questions. I have seen some pics where it looks like the closeout was mounted under the butt rib tabs and others where it looks like the closeout is on top of the tabs, sandwiched between the butt rib and the tab. If done this latter way, two slots were cut into each closeout?

    In another post concerning an SS7, Brandon Petersen states the the butt rib brackets get cut down to Full, 1.625, 1.5, and 1.375. Does anyone know if those numbers are correct for the STi, with the triple ribbed #1 stack? The SS7 does not have a rib stack like the STi does.

    Last question...the manual states that the butt rib brackets may need to get reamed out to fit over the welded tubes. Mine needed no reaming. They fit loose as a goose. Probably about an 1/8th inch play up and down. Not sure how pop riveting those in with that much play will work. Anyone else have that issue?
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    Quote Originally Posted by captainphx View Post
    Finally have the #1 rib stack installed on both wings. On to the butt ribs and the closeout. I have a couple of questions. I have seen some pics where it looks like the closeout was mounted under the butt rib tabs and others where it looks like the closeout is on top of the tabs, sandwiched between the butt rib and the tab. If done this latter way, two slots were cut into each closeout?

    I will try my best to help. Butt rib install is one of the last things we did. After the butt rib is installed then install the closeouts. You need to trim the closeouts quite a bit.



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    In another post concerning an SS7, Brandon Petersen states the the butt rib brackets get cut down to Full, 1.625, 1.5, and 1.375. Does anyone know if those numbers are correct for the STi, with the triple ribbed #1 stack? The SS7 does not have a rib stack like the STi does.

    I would not go off any number as far as how much needs to be cut on the butt rib brackets. We had the wings installed and then measured the distance that they needed to be cut to allow the butt rib to be installed and not bottom out on the bracket that is on the fueselage. Each one needed a different length cut off to fit. When installing the butt rib, the most important part is that the top of the butt rib lines up flush, or as brandon recommend slightly above the top of the 1 rib so the window will clear. I set mine flush and then used two layers of the foam to raise it slightly.

    Last question...the manual states that the butt rib brackets may need to get reamed out to fit over the welded tubes. Mine needed no reaming. They fit loose as a goose. Probably about an 1/8th inch play up and down. Not sure how pop riveting those in with that much play will work. Anyone else have that issue?

    Yes they are loose. You do not want to rivet them in place until you have them set correctly for the correct placement. Once they are all mounted to the butt rib, the play is helpful so they go on the brackets easier.

    Not sure why the quoting is not working correctly?
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    Talked to Brandon about the loose brackets. He had me measure wall thickness. Turns out they were made with an incorrect wall thickness. New ones on the way!

    Thanks for the pics Justin.
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    Having an issue installing the jury struts. I paid the $3500 upgrade for the streamlined lift struts. I cannot get the front pre-shaped lift strut to jury strut clamps on either wing to come together. They don't even look close to me. The rears went on fine. They appear to be made too short. Anybody have experience with these?

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    Call the factory. I think Casey had the same issues and they had a bad batch go out?
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    Well, I got this issue figured out. Took me a while. This is what worked for me. I installed the rear clamp and got everything pretty close to lined up, perpendicular and all. I marked on the green tape where the clamps should go. Then I removed the rear clamp and installed the front clamp. I did this by laying the jury strut down against the lift strut ( in the uphill direction). This allowed the clamp holes to line up. I did use a slightly longer bolt though. Made it easier to install. Then I raised the jury strut to vertical and installed the rear clamp and fine tuned from there. Pics in the morning. Will install the other one tomorrow.
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    Do you have a set of adel clamp pliers? Looks like that would have been a prime candidate.

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    Thanks John...ordered the adele pliers.

    A few pics...

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    Great progress! I can relate to the craziness! Our shop is a place of sanity. Lol.
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