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Author Archives: pclifton
Hall sensor install
Next, a look at the reinstalled mount with the guard and sensor installed:
Posted in Firewall Forward
Hours Logged: 3
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
Posted in Firewall Forward
Hours Logged: 2
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:
Posted in Firewall Forward
Hours Logged: 3
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
Posted in Firewall Forward
Hours Logged: 1
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
Posted in Firewall Forward
Hours Logged: .5
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
Posted in Firewall Forward, Fuselage
Hours Logged: 3