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!
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
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!
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 🙂
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!
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!
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!
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
Cylinder Prep & Deck Height Posted on April 30, 2024August 4, 2024 by Bill Fluhr From the bottom, as received, flashing removed, primed, painted Due to longer rods, pistons protrude above cylinder. Shims needed. With shims and head gasket, deck height is now .036″
Piston Coating & Start of Assembly Posted on April 18, 2024August 4, 2024 by Bill Fluhr Ceramic heat coating applied to top of pistons Measuring rod clearances Starting the assembly Great Plains Force One prop hub