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Author: Bill Fluhr

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!

Miscellaneous

Posted on June 21, 2024August 4, 2024 by Bill Fluhr
Raw shaped plexiglass for the windshield
Powder coating the wheel rims
It will still be a while before tires go on.
Posted in Restoration Log

Powder Coating the Mount

Posted on May 25, 2024August 4, 2024 by Bill Fluhr
Gotta spend money on tools
Still on the oven rack after baking
Only test mounted on the firewall
The whole reason for the mount was to be able to fit the starter without cutting a hole in the firewall!
Posted in Engine!

Finish Welding the Engine Mount

Posted on May 8, 2024August 4, 2024 by Bill Fluhr
Had to make fixtures to prevent warping during welding
My son TIG welding
Tough to get the weld inside the tubes!
Posted in Engine!

More Case Clearancing Needed

Posted on May 7, 2024August 4, 2024 by Bill Fluhr
More case clearancing needed for the 82mm stroke
Clearancing
Removing small portion on bottom of rods
Rods needed rebalancing after bottom end work
Posted in Engine!

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