You cannot install a fluid fitting in the side facing port after the engine is installed....the mount is in the way. With factory magnetos installed on my IO-360, I quickly discovered that there is not enough clearance to install the 45 degree (restrictor) fluid fitting into the rear facing port so rather than break the factory torque stripe, I chose to simply use the side facing port instead.If I use the aft facing oil pressure port on the O-360, do I need to install the fitting before hanging the engine on a -7A?
I found a thread where it was mentioned that you can't get to the side facing port after the engine is hung.