Research day. Found that others on vansairforce had reported the same issues I found with the location of the Fuel Injection firewall bulkhead doubler and the starter solenoid. Also realized I need to consider the clearance between the starter connection and the firewall fitting. At the same time researched what others said about using steel or stainless steel instead of the vans specification for an aluminum AN833-6D fitting.

Looked for options for contactors for the starter and master solenoid. Researched Van's parts and Cole Hersee contactors from other sources. Decided to just order from Van's to make sure I get the right one. I'll wait to finish the bulkhead feedthrough and contactor mounting until I get all the parts.

Researched other options/sources for brake fluid reservoir fitting and decided to just use the Van's fitting instead of trying to cross over to an SMC part.

Called and talked to Kevin at Van's Builder Support. Another great experience with Van's! We discussed:

- Engine documentation and parts - As I suspected any AD or SB dated before my engine build date is not applicable per the engine documentation I received.

- Brake Fittings - Yes, use the FLF-00004 on the brake reservoir. Van's is supplying that part for all kits even though the documentation still shows the old valve that has been known to crack and leak more often. He recommended using the brass fittings with inserts and the tubing as shown in the documentation unless I wanted to consider changing to an aftermarket kit.

- Suggested using the AN833-6D per the instructions since the firewall is not a high vibration environment.

- Oil cooler, Baffle or firewall mount? And type? Long discussion with lots of information. He sent pictures on how others are beefing up the baffle if I used the baffle mounted cooler. I summarized a lot of his information in notes I'm keeping on iCloud.