Installed boots ordered from AS onto master/starter relay. Ordered Saf-Air P5000 oil drain valve and spare o-rings from AS to be installed prior to first fill. Spend some time researching a/c hose crimpers. Realized installed hoses are reduced barrier type which require corresponding die. All affordable beadlock hose crimpers made in China. Decided on Mastercool copycat unit which comes with needed dies and a separate hydraulic pump to better allow field crimping. A few day earlier ordered bulkhead a/c fittings and 90 deg hose ends from Summit Racing.

Reviewed options for induction air from Airflow Performance manual which avoids installing fiberglass plenum where a/c compressor will ultimately mount. Best option seems to be the alternate air duct and filter https://airflowperformance.com/index.php/product/fm-200-alternate-air-duct-2-valve/ as shown in Appendix C of installation manual https://airflowperformance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/API-Installation-Service-Manual-9003.pdf. I will need to determine the best way to feed cool outside air into the filter, possibly using a cowl air scoop. https://shop.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/shop.cgi?ident=1615895417-102-633&browse=engines&product=cowl-airscoop

The two COM antennas and LOC/GS/VOR antenna arrived today.

Picked up two 4" 1/2X20 bolts to thread into prop flange and 3' 1/2" black iron pipe from Lowes to assist in turning over crankshaft in preparation for discharging preservation oil. Gave a bit of thought on how to best do this, reading all relevant Lycoming service docs. These recommend tiling engine to each side to aid in draining oil which can only be done while on hoist and before installation. Purchased hose to place in lower spark plug holes to aid in directing oil away from cylinders if needed. Plan to bag each cylinders head to reduce the mess. Waiting on spark plugs (Denso IKH27) to arrive.