Full Case engine with rear mount magneto

[Jlwright]

Has anyone mounted a full case Scott Cassler 1/2 VW engine with a rear mount magneto on their Legal Eagle? Sorry if this has been posted before but I didn't find anything.
It looks like there won't be much foot room with the mag protruding through the firewall between your feet. I really want this option if it will work. I took pictures and measurements on mine and it looks like there will be about 7 inches between both shoes. the only time it will have any effect is when the pedals are fully depressed. Thanks in advance!

[Bud K]

Jim, after spending time searching the forum, I found this link to photos from Les' installation.  Looks pretty close to what we are looking to do.  Now I just have to see if I can operate the rudder pedals without hitting the mag with my feet.  I should have sat in Les' airplane at OSH when I had the chance.

http://www.eaglersnest.com/forum/index.php?topic=1137.msg6149#msg6149

[Jlwright]

Mabey Les will share his thoughts on this setup.

[Steve]

Has anyone mounted a full case Scott Cassler 1/2 VW engine with a rear mount magneto on their Legal Eagle? Sorry if this has been posted before but I didn't find anything.
It looks like there won't be much foot room with the mag protruding through the firewall between your feet. I really want this option if it will work. I took pictures and measurements on mine and it looks like there will be about 7 inches between both shoes. the only time it will have any effect is when the pedals are fully depressed. Thanks in advance!

Les Homan, Scott Johnson & Joe Engleman have the thru firewall mag setup...

[Jlwright]

Surely it works Ok if three others have done it.

[mike ketteman]

works just fine,just can't wear your clown shoes when flying. I have size 13 shoes and have no problem.

[Jlwright]

There is the answer I was looking for. :-)  Now if I only could see a picture of the view from the seat showing feet and the mag.

[CHARLES DEBOER]

There is the answer I was looking for. :-)  Now if I only could see a picture of the view from the seat showing feet and the mag.

Here is what mine looks like. Size 11. (see pic. below) It looks tighter than it is. I feel comfortable with this set-up.

[Jlwright]

Thanks so much. I feel much better now. Size 8 shoe should fit fine.

[leshoman]

I have tgst set up and size 11. No problems

[s johnson]

I also have no issues even with winter boots but only were size 8

Here is a couple of pictures but don't have any  that show with legs and feet.

Scott J.

[s johnson]

Not sure why this picture didn't attach but will try it again.

Scott

[Jlwright]

I sure don't see a problem with this. I'll continue on. Thanks everyone for the help.

[Bud K]

Looks like a good set-up for me too, even with my size 12 feet.