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This shows the beginning of the many connections
and work that must be done on the firewall before
the installation of the engine is complete. This
part takes a lot of planning to fit everything and
keep everything straight. |
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Dave's engine of choice is the Lycoming O-360
which produces 180hp. Dave has also decided
to use a fixed pitch prop. This shows the engine
and the mount just prior to attachment to the
firewall.
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Right Side view of attached engine. |
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Right Side lower view of engine installation. |
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Left side view of engine installation. Dave said
that he was having considerable difficulty trying
to fit the carb heat box withing the cowling. |
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Left side lower view of engine. |
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Forward view of engine installation. You can see
that Dave's work space was very limited. Most
of the work to this point has been completed in
the equilivent of a single car garage. Very Tight! |