Long time with no updates.
I thought I could just share this as I believe it a milestone.
Engine hung today
It was a challenge as I was alone with only my trusted engine hoist.
Tail down with no extra weight in the rear.
I had to temporarely remove the oil filter so the back could fit through the engine mount.
Then a combination of up/down & left/right moves and I could insert the top bolts, then the bottom ones which were a bit more hassle. I used a lone bolt on one side without the aft Lord mount to help align the bottom engine holes.
Once the 4 bolts bottomed-out, I relieved the hydraulic pressure from the hoist to check for balance and nothing moved, no tip over...
Between 2 & 3 small washers were needed for the castle nuts, then I torqued and installed the cotter-pins.
Next is the propeller and cowl...
I thought I could just share this as I believe it a milestone.
Engine hung today
It was a challenge as I was alone with only my trusted engine hoist.
Tail down with no extra weight in the rear.
I had to temporarely remove the oil filter so the back could fit through the engine mount.
Then a combination of up/down & left/right moves and I could insert the top bolts, then the bottom ones which were a bit more hassle. I used a lone bolt on one side without the aft Lord mount to help align the bottom engine holes.
Once the 4 bolts bottomed-out, I relieved the hydraulic pressure from the hoist to check for balance and nothing moved, no tip over...
Between 2 & 3 small washers were needed for the castle nuts, then I torqued and installed the cotter-pins.
Next is the propeller and cowl...