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Project: Folding steps for the engine room
My 370 engine room was built with a single U-shaped step bolted to the stringers. Today I replaced it with two folding steps mounted to the bulkhead -- a much better solution. It's safer and easier to use. If they are in the way, I can fold them up. And now I can reach into the bilge (which was not possible with the original step).
In the first photo (forgive the leaves and mess) you see the original step (this is aft looking forward). Normally, the fire extinguisher bottle is mounted to the bulkhead just forward of the step. The new steps are on either side of the fire extinguisher. Here's the product I used:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G6JYNC
If you attempt this mod, double-check what's on the other side of the bulkhead (in case a screw pokes through).
In the first photo (forgive the leaves and mess) you see the original step (this is aft looking forward). Normally, the fire extinguisher bottle is mounted to the bulkhead just forward of the step. The new steps are on either side of the fire extinguisher. Here's the product I used:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G6JYNC
If you attempt this mod, double-check what's on the other side of the bulkhead (in case a screw pokes through).
LaRea
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Handymans342
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Engines are out. Next step: install lighting in the engine room so I can see what I'm doing for the rest of the project.
LaRea
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aero3113
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J3ff
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MarkB
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Re: Veterans Day
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