Don't think this will work because of the geometry of the nose gear rail which is attached to the fuselage and engine mount.  Moving the engine forward would also move the rail forward.

LarryE

From:	Scott E Keighan <scottekeighan@sympatico.ca>
To:	lml@lancaironline.net
Date:	04/16/2012 07:55 PM
Subject:	[LML] Re: Hartzell prop shim on Legacy
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Why not just add a small spacer to the engine mount at the firewall.  This would
put the whole engine assembly forward a little bit giving you more space at the cowl.
After all you probably only need about 1/8 to 3/16 of an inch or so.

Scott Keighan
LIV 160hrs

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To: lml@lancaironline.net
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:13:56 -0400
From: Sky2high@aol.com
Subject: [LML] Re: Hartzell prop shim on Legacy

Paul,
 
You could consider a plate between the crankshaft flange and the prop.  However, that might change the dynamic vibration and its harmonics?  Seek advice from Hartzell.
 
Can the rear of the spinner be shaved without reducing structural integrity?
 
Scott Krueger
 
In a message dated 4/13/2012 11:02:43 P.M. Central Daylight Time, pjdmiller@gmail.com writes:
I'm running out of options for a little extra clearance between the front of the cowl and the prop spinner.   Is there any way to add shims to a Hartzell prop on the IO-550 to extend the clearance?

Paul
Spruce Creek
Legacy RG
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