Sep 25, 2023     Exhausting! Still. - (4 hours)       Category: Engine

Pulled and re-installed Vetterman exhaust, using hangers, gaskets, provided. checked fit with lower cowl. Couldn't ask for a better match.

  Sep 02, 2023     Exhaust - (2 hours)       Category: Engine

The exhaust arrived from Vetterman. Pleased to find that it assembles easily, and appears to fit the engine. Critically, it will also fit under the cowl as designed--no cutouts or other modifications needed. I did note that one of the exhaust studs has gone missing. Another order from ASC...

  Aug 12, 2023     Oil Cooler Shroud - (6 hours)       Category: Engine

According to the several sources, and based on my inspection of the previous installation of my engine, the practice of hanging the oil cooler from the rear baffles can result in cracks. Decided to hang the oil cooler on the firewall. Fabricated a shroud to direct cooling air to the oil cooler.

  Jun 29, 2023     Mount Up, Part 2 - (5 hours)       Category: Engine

With the help of my trusty assistant, managed to get all four bolts secured. Engine is hung!

  Jun 28, 2023     Mount UP. Part 1 - (3 hours)       Category: Engine

Worked at fitting engine mount to engine and vice versa.

  May 17, 2023     A Clean Engine is a Happy Engine - (2 hours)       Category: Engine

Removed cracked baffles and old baffle seals. Began cleaning engine. Started orientation with new apprentice.

  Jul 23, 2020     Acquired engine - (.5 hour) Category: Engine

Moved engine (0360 Lyc.) into hangar.

  May 05, 2020     Donor Plane - (2 hours)       Category: Engine

Drove to MSO, picked up C-175 with O360 & CS prop to be transplanted into Bearhawk!