I’ve purchased a new tool. At least I like to use the word “tool” as opposed to “toy,” which is likely more accurate. I feel like this could help the project in a few ways, but currently I’m trying to machine an actuator arm or lever arm for the new oil cooling door shaft I’ve […]
Baffling is something, based on build logs, I anticipate to be working on for a while. That said, so far progress has been swift, with much of the rear baffling already fit. Slight modifications were made to some of the parts to account for variations between the Lycoming castings and the Continental that I’m working […]
Now that I’m in the weeds trying to figure out the ancillary components of the engine, I’m realizing how little I know about all of this. The fuel servo came separate, and I can’t even tell which way it is supposed to align. Images from the cable bracket manufacturer don’t match images from Van’s or […]
Starting with the glamor shot–the engine is hung. It took a few hours, and careful movements, but all-in-all was not that exhausting of a process. The scariest part is having $50,000 hanging from a bargain engine hoist. I’m incredibly excited to be at this portion of the build, and to keep the momentum up. Time […]
With the garage once again reorganized and my engine traveling across the US, I’m hitting final preparations for engine installation. I purchased an engine hoist which should help with the heavy lifting of not only the engine, but likely hanging the prop as well. There’s three or so days left until the big arrival, and […]