Hi Pete, glad you joined the 448. Come by the hanger if you need more inspiration.
Scott,
As far as the procedure of getting the motor ready I'll try to detail in order as best as my memory will allow. Take into consideration that fuel tanks had been flushed and flow confirmed at Carb.
1. Checked mag timing.
2. Verified LS was firing on correct coil. This was done by waving a magnet in front of each pickup before installing the prop. ( Timing per LS instruction to be done later) My LS pickup, (case mounted) and magnets were installed at Aerosport. Prop/spinner installed.
3. Gap and Installed top plugs.
4. Drained preservative oil.
5. Installed quick release drain.
6. Added engine oil. Note: measured oil level on the stick for later marking. Put in 6 quarts. (( checked oil level next day after pre-oiling and found level to be lower. Take this into consideration before marking your stick.))
7. With lower plugs removed, disconnected the oil pressure line at the sender and rotated the prop by hand until oil gushed forth. This was a little messy. Be ready with the rags. Not sure on the number of turns but my arm was getting a little tired. Re-connected fitting.
8. Gap and installed lower plugs.
9. Made check list for starting procedure and items to test. For this run I had clecoed the top Fwd skin on and duck taped the windscreen in and full radio stack in place. I was mainly worried about noise on the radios from the Alt. or ? while the engine was running. My panel is packed and lost of wires in the back. Didn't want to go trouble shooting or have to re-route wires laying on my back. Glad to report comm was noise free.
Hope this helps.
Robert
