2019 01/30 Parts run & Fuel Pump mounting

Downtown Fort Worth

Yesterday, my friend & I flew over to Lancaster and visited ASOD (Air Salvage of Dallas).  A visit had been on our bucket list for awhile.   A mixture cable was acquired that should work as the throttle cable. It was chilly for Texas, but the heater works good in his bird.  

I've tried a few solutions to use as hard points.  Tack welding a nut to a washer was one thought.  Pretty easy to blow through the side of these little nuts though.

A washer hole drilled out to 1/4" and a #8 Rivnut allows for a little tolerance since the AN3 bolts or Clickbonds are to large for the fuel pump.  These aren't locking threads so I'll use blue Locktite on the screws when the pump is installed.

Floating nut plates riveted to some .063 6061 was another considered.

I opted to use the Rivnut/washer solution.   The screw holes penetrate the bottom skin so will double as drain holes if necessary when doing maintenance.  Flox and BID will secure the fasteners.  The screws will be flush with the bottom skin.

Test fit before floxing and glassing.