It is Alive!

[RV8RIVETER]

Well after 14 years and 3 months the engine offically came to life. Wanted to do the first run without my shroud so we could see everything. No leaks.

http://youtu.be/_trI5NJ8D0c

Once we got the cylinders cleaned out, it ran nice and smooth, about the 1:57 mark. Next up is to install the shroud and start the long run.

Love the sound of the 4 into 1.

 

[ColoRv]

Congrats! Man, that has to be exciting.

 

[Ironflight]

Excellent Wade - congratulations! I've been waiting a long time to see you get to this point - persistance is rewarded.

 

[APACHE 56]

What a great sound...

...what a great day (second only to First Flight).
Congrats to you.

 

[Skykingbob]

Congratulations......I am sure you are "all fired up" too! Awesome

 

[rv8guy]

Excellent! Congratulations

I can still remember that feeling when Miss Sue came alive

It just gets better

 

[miyu1975]

Awesome..congrats. I hope to be doing this Monday.