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   Post on Removing washout in Kitfox I

   By Willja67, posted 30 Sep 2023

   My Model 1 wings were built with a 2" block under the spar to set the washout as opposed to the 1 3/4" block called for in the plans.  I never flew it but was told it cruised at about 65 mph. This is about 10 mph slower than most of the cruise speeds i have heard for the early foxes with 65 hp and I suspect the increased washout plays a big role in that. 
   Just fyi the current model 7SS uses a half inch spacer.  I wonder how much faster the early foxes could be with that amount of washout? I've read a few posts on the subject but didn't  that see question answered.
   In any case I'm interested in cutting off the aft upper end of my lift strut and installing a rod end in the hopes of removing as much twist as possible. I've read a few posts on the subject.  I saw the caution about fuel tanks. I have 1 6 gal aluminum tank in the right wing so I know I can't go crazy. Do you think it's possible to get a full half inch out of it? Or will I be lucky to get even that extra 1/4" out?
   Any things that i need to be aware of if I go this route?