REFLECTOR:Firewall penetrations (was Control Cables)

[Pat Shea]

Jim,

Actually, my starter solenoid is up front w/ the
master. I just didn't like that + #2 wire being
exposed in the engine compartment, and it just seemed
like everything convenient to clamp it to and
immediately surrounding it was grounded! Granted, if
it becomes shorted, you'll probably discover that the
next time you go to engine start. That's a lot better
than in flight, but probably still not a pleasant
experience. Anyway, cheap insurance.

Pat
  
--- Jim Agnew <jim_agnew_2@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Pat,
> 
> A far better and safer way is to place the starter
> solenoid
> up front next to the master solenoid and then your
> starter
> + cable is dead and much safer except during
> starting.
> 
> Jim
> 
> --- Pat Shea <xl340hp@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Hi Keith,
> > 
> > In terms of fireproofing, what are you planning on
> > doing w/ the duct openings on the lower firewall?
> > 
> > After Bill Huen's incident, I decided to also
> > firesleeve my + battery lead from the firewall to
> the
> > starter.
> > 
> > Pat
> > 
> >   
> > --- KeithHallsten <KeithHallsten@quiknet.com>
> wrote:
> > > I would suggest that we all consider maintaining
> the
> > > integrity of our firewalls where control cables,
> > > intrument wires, etc. pass through.  Here's a
> link
> > > to an outfit that has this problem handled. 
> > > http://www.epm-avcorp.com/tubeseal.html
> > > 
> > > I plan to use this general scheme for my aileron
> > > control cables (with firesleeve over the entire
> > > length within the engine compartment) as well as
> the
> > > throttle, mixture, prop and wiring penetrations
> > > (with just the short sealing firesleeve).
> > > 
> > > Keith Hallsten, XLFG
> > 
> > 
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