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Author: Bill Fluhr

Brakes Again

Posted on August 3, 2025August 10, 2025 by Bill Fluhr
One good brake caliper but the other one is questionable. A used Cleveland 30-63B goes for $350 … UGH!
Painting them so they look like Porsche ‘Big Reds’ … LAMO
Posted in Restoration Log

Locating and Plumbing the Oil Cooler

Posted on August 3, 2025August 10, 2025 by Bill Fluhr
Located below the engine back closer to the firewall
Top attached to engine mount. Bottom brackets to engine. Oil line being measured.
Brackets partially fabricated & in need of TIG welding. Shock mounts will be added.
Posted in Engine!

Raising the Shoulder Harness Attachment

Posted on July 25, 2025August 10, 2025 by Bill Fluhr
Proper Harness Mounting
Harness geometry should NOT be over the shoulder and attached way down on the F3 bulkhead as I originally thought. Let’s repurpose the original windshield bar!
Not that I intend to crash, but at least the harness is now installed correctly!
Posted in Restoration Log

Engine Valve Train Geometry

Posted on July 18, 2025August 10, 2025 by Bill Fluhr
Measuring adjustable push rod so that all 8 can be cut to same length
Checking valve lift & installing rocker arm shims as needed
Just a little ‘warm’ here in the hanger in Texas in July!
Posted in Engine!

Final items before heading back to Florida for the Winter

Posted on November 30, 2024December 10, 2024 by Bill Fluhr
Fabricated fuel rail
Dual ignition spark plug wires
Obviously the throttle body
“Batteries not included, some assembly required” LMAO!
Posted in Engine!

More Engine Work

Posted on November 8, 2024December 5, 2024 by Bill Fluhr
Oil pump to filter lines
Bridgeport milled oil cooler outlet which required me to learn how to use the machine!
Outlet mounted on the block
Had to be low profile to fit under the intake manifold
Posted in Engine!

Engine Build Update

Posted on October 31, 2024December 5, 2024 by Bill Fluhr
Bling Bling
Firewall mount components
Modified for full flow oil system
Oil filter … yes I know it’s upside down :-0
Oil cooler
Exhaust pipe grab bag $99!
Posted in Engine!

Assembling the Plane for the First Time

Posted on October 20, 2024December 5, 2024 by Bill Fluhr
Thankfully I have help!
Ready for display at the Fall Fly-in
Engine mounted but lots yet to do.
Posted in Restoration Log

Long Block and Prop!

Posted on July 31, 2024August 4, 2024 by Bill Fluhr
Cool tins for better air flow below the cylinders
First head on!
Long block done!
And finally the Sensenich 60×32 prop test mounted 🙂
Posted in Engine!

Engine Coming Together!

Posted on June 27, 2024August 4, 2024 by Bill Fluhr
Measure deck height again with a much more expensive micrometer!
Cam to crank alignment … dot to dots
Initial crank end play with feeler gauge
Confirming end play … set at .005″
Case halves finally together!
Posted in Engine!

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