Author Archives: pclifton

Hall sensor install

Next, a look at the reinstalled mount with the guard and sensor installed:

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Fuel system planning

An additional benefit is that after moving the throttle arm to the opposite side of the body, both it and the mixture arm are in a great position to mate with the control cables, which can come right underneath the … Continue reading

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Ignition stuff

At this point, since I already had the wire stuff out and was in the mood, I went ahead and final torqued the alternator mount boss bolts and safety wired those as well:

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New oil filter adapter

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Assorted FWF research

OK, so this is mostly an I’m-still-here type of post. I spent a week at Oshkosh, plus all the pre- and post-vacation stuff that tends to happen, and while I don’t have a lot to physically show on the build, … Continue reading

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Prop governor install

Then paint up the new gasket with sealant and get the governor in place. It only mounts one way so there’s no concern of whether I should clock it a certain way or anything. Sorry for the dark photo; the … Continue reading

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Shop wheels, engine accessories

Next up was removing the engine and mount from the fuselage to give me some room to start working on accessories, as well as getting into firewall planning. Sliding this whole assembly off the fuselage and onto the fixture I … Continue reading

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Engine is hung!

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Main gear install, part 3

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Main gear install, part 2

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