Continental A-65 Fuel pump inj. cover plate pn 21350

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Ian Law
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Continental A-65 Fuel pump inj. cover plate pn 21350

Post by Ian Law » Sun Dec 05, 2021 8:08 pm

My A-80 will require a cover plate to seal the hole in the underside of the crankcase, where the old fuel injection unit used to be. The part number in the manual is 21350/ gasket 21404.
I have the old intact gasket as a template, if needed.
The injector unit is in fairly good condition, but parts and skills to overhaul it are no longer available at a price I could afford. I have an NA-S carburettor to replace it.

As a last resort, I may have a go at making an aluminium replacement. It looks a simple shape with four 1/4" holes spaced 2-1/2" apart to fit the studs in the case halves. It needs to keep the oil in and resist the ( presumably? ) low crankcase pressures. Perhaps a flange/rebate of some sort might be needed to dissuade the gasket from departing. Hope that would not be needed.
Any suggestions for a source of a small piece of suitable al. alloy about 1/4" or 3/8" thick and around 4" square appreciated. E bay has failed me on this occasion.
Thanks. Ian

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Re: Continental A-65 Fuel pump inj. cover plate pn 21350

Post by mikeblyth » Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:07 am

eBay :D
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Re: Continental A-65 Fuel pump inj. cover plate pn 21350

Post by Ian Law » Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:04 am

Thanks Mike and I'll give e bay another try. So far I haven't been able to find a suitable small piece of aluminium alloy ( any kind apart from 1050 - plain aluminium ) , ideally about 3/8" thick and wide enough to end up with enough to extract a blank for the part. Not sure I could afford an 8ft x 4 ft sheet!!
Maybe pure aluminium would suffice for the purpose?

Regards.

Ian

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Re: Continental A-65 Fuel pump inj. cover plate pn 21350

Post by mikeblyth » Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:36 am

Hi Ian
I have a piece off alloy 4” x 5” 5mm thick which you are welcome too.
Wanted prop flange but this bit was too small.
If required message me with contact details.
Mike
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Re: Continental A-65 Fuel pump inj. cover plate pn 21350

Post by Ian Law » Mon Dec 06, 2021 3:51 pm

Many thanks Mike and I'm checking with my inspector ( Dave Sils. ). If he is happy, I'll go ahead with your kind offer at a fair price to you, inc. P&P

Regards.

Ian

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