Great Planes P-47 Thunderbolt GP/EP ARF - GPMA1479 User Manual

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3. Test fit the motor mount pieces together. Be certain

that the arrow on the firewall and motor mounting plate piece
appears in the lower right corner when viewed from the front.
When the motor mount is assembled correctly and placed
flat it should lean slightly toward the bottom piece. Epoxy
the pieces together, being very careful to align the edges
flush with each other. Excess epoxy can be wiped up with
denatured alcohol.

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4. This mount has been designed so that it is removable.

Attach the motor mount adapter to the firewall using four 3
x 22mm [7/8"] SHCS, four 3mm flat washers, and four 3mm
lock washers. You may access the SHCS from the elongated
holes in the motor mount located on the side. Be certain that
the arrow on the pieces appears in the lower right corner,
when looking at the front of the model.

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1. Cut the perforations along the cooling hole and remove

the cutout on the firewall and hatch.

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2. Locate the three

brushless motor mount adapter

pieces. Install the 3mm blind nuts onto the back side of the
motor mount. Use a 3 x 10mm [3/8"] screw and a 3mm flat
washer to draw them tight into the holes.

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