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by gbennett92b
Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:07 am
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: bypass valve for airbox
Replies: 3
Views: 7808

Thanks for all the help. Checked Van's, no joy. We decided to make our own valve, a manually acivated door in the top of the airbox piano hinged at the bottom. Pulling the control knob will swing a rocker arm pushing the door down and open & pushing the knob in will pull it closed against the inside...
by gbennett92b
Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:42 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: bypass valve for airbox
Replies: 3
Views: 7808

bypass valve for airbox

We are building an RV8A, IO-360, and in the process of installing the airscoop on the bottom of the cowl, the airbox & filter. I am looking for a BYPASS VALVE to install on the top of the airbox to allow alternate air in the event of freezing or some other clogging of the air intake. Any help is muc...