Measure deck height again with a much more expensive micrometer!Cam to crank alignment … dot to dotsInitial crank end play with feeler gaugeConfirming end play … set at .005″Case halves finally together!
Gotta spend money on toolsStill on the oven rack after bakingOnly test mounted on the firewallThe whole reason for the mount was to be able to fit the starter without cutting a hole in the firewall!
From the bottom, as received, flashing removed, primed, paintedDue to longer rods, pistons protrude above cylinder. Shims needed.With shims and head gasket, deck height is now .036″
Fiberfrax insulating material between steel firewall & front wood bulkheadMounting posts temporarily bolted in placeMeasuring angles for pipe notchingLots and lots of notching!MIG tack welded. Final TIG welding will be done laterEAA Chapter 187 Tech Counselor said it was ‘over built’ 🙂How it will attach when finish welded & powder coated
