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Nov 15, 2021 6 Oil cooler plenum and mount; Baffle supports; Engine fittings; Measurements Category: Firewall Forward
1. Began fitting the 45-degree oil cooler plenum by cutting off the side tabs so it will lay flat on the oil cooler. Clecoed the plenum to the cooler to check and refine its fit. Temporarily mounted the oil cooler to its mount. Trimmed the plenum at least four times, carefully approaching the right shape so it will fit in position behind the #3 cylinder baffle. It's getting close.

2. Installed the upper-aft baffle mount to the engine case. Match-drilled and clecoed the aft upper baffle to it. Bent the nearby fuel distribution line to clear the notch in the mount. Tightened down all three case bolts and torqued them back to 96 in/lbs.

3. Installed an AN-4 flare fitting in the manifold pressure port on Cylinder #3.

4. Removed the stock 90-degree AN fitting in the fuel pump and installed a Tee-fitting. This will allow me to connect the fuel pressure sender line at this point. Installed a restrictor fitting in the Tee. [Photo will be added at tomorrow's entry.]

5. Took measurements for 11 different fuel, oil and manifold pressure lines I'll need. I intend to have them manufactured by AS Flightlines. [No photo.]


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