{"id":1186,"date":"2020-07-18T22:34:36","date_gmt":"2020-07-18T21:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vansrv14.uk\/index.php\/2020\/07\/18\/baggage-area-32-01-to-32-03\/"},"modified":"2020-07-30T09:56:52","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T08:56:52","slug":"baggage-area-32-01-to-32-03","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vansrv14.uk\/index.php\/2020\/07\/18\/baggage-area-32-01-to-32-03\/","title":{"rendered":"Baggage Area 32-01 to 32-03"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

First task is to trim the UHMW inboard and outboard bushings. I\u2019m not sure what UHMW is but it\u2019s pretty tough stuff. I used a centre punch to scribe the cut lines on the block and then used the bandsaw to gently make the cuts. I then used the vixen file and sanding block to shape them. This is where I wished I had bought a bench sander but it\u2019s too late now and I haven\u2019t got enough room for it anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The manual says to tighten the nuts just enough to increase the turning friction of the bolts. I took this to mean that the nuts are tightened until the spanner starts to want to turn more than just enough to overcome the stiff nut friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The seat back hinges now need to be cut and trimmed. This was relatively straightforward with the Dremmel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a good guide to identifying the right hinge from stock:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.vansaircraft.com\/faq-technical-builder-items\/about-rv-kit-hinges\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A locating hole is drilled in each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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