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Posted for Jeff Edwards <VTAILJEFF@aol.com>:

You can eleminate the micro mess by shimming the gearbox with stock aluminum
(countersink the fasteners) so that the entire gearbox is level and has no
gaps. I saw this at the factory and did it on mine. When you are ready to put
the prepreg panel in place just use a little RTV around the edge. I will
attach a photo.

Jeff Edwards

[The contents of this post have been added to the LML website, and you can view Jeff's picture by selecting the "Tips & Tricks" link from the Attachments area... it's at the bottom of the page.  BTW, for those of you who are concerned about the weight all of these aluminum bars and fasteners will add to your project, you might consider filling in those gaps with some 1-core-1 1/8"-thick prepreg that could be permanently bonded to the top of the gear box with some outdated Hysol.  Try contacting Bill Maddox to see if he'll sell you some of the prepreg, as he purchased a full sheet and may have enough left to help at least some of you with locating the small amount of material it would take to do this particular job.  Try him at 509-932-4445 or billmaddox@speedbrakes.com.

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