Ratdog Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Im considering putting an 0235 on my Variez project . Does anyone have any info on profiles or other info for lengthening the nose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Ashton Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 If you do a google image search for Varieze, I see very few that appear to have lengthened noses. There is probably a good reason. 🙂 Usually the nose is lengthened to accommodate a battery but if you are concerned about total weight, a battery, copper cables solenoids and starters are going to add a significant weight. Maybe a modern lithium battery can be used, mounted on the centerspar. However, I hand-propped an O-320 for a while. It was doable and would probably be easier with an O-235. The guys using smaller engines can start them with a one-handed flip. Looks pretty easy. Here's how I lenthened the nose of a Long-EZ. https://www.canardzone.com/forums/topic/18661-kents-long-ez-project/?do=findComment&comment=69739 Below is a Long-EZ nose drawing with the pivot positioned lower and more forward. https://www.canardzone.com/forums/topic/18661-kents-long-ez-project/?do=findComment&comment=82196 I would look on the COBA website and ask questions on the Rutan Long-EZ and Varieze Public Group (Facebook). I wouldn't use a (heavy) electric noselift on a Vari. I would commit to hand-propping with an electronic ignition and manual primer mounted at the back of the engine. 1 Quote -KentCozy IV N13AM-750 hrs, Long-EZ-85 hrs and sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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