Sender mount & engine ports

Today I installed the sender mount onto the firewall, then I spent time unboxing the engine and installing various fluid fittings.

The sender mount was simple. I elected to keep the third port because I’m going to use the Aircraft Speciality P-Mag mod that uses the third port.

Unboxing the engine was exciting, and a bit messy. I pulled away the cardboard box, and then broke down the foam surrounding the engine. I only went as far as I needed to access the various fluid fittings on the back of the engine. I got most of the fittings installed, hopefully I can finish installing the last couple tomorrow.

The sender mount with the oil and fuel pressure probes installed

Installed on the firewall, the cover is to prevent contaminants from getting into the line

The engine is wrapped in plastic and encased in foam

Cutting away the plastic, and breaking off chunks of foam, the engine is revealed

There are several fluid fittings that must be installed on the engine before it can be mounted. Access back here will be a real pain once the engine is installed. Using a pipe to extend the Alan key, the plugs came out no problem. I did spend time cleaning out the threads before installing the fluid fittings

I’m using Loctite 567 for all the firewall forward fluid fittings where thread sealant is needed

The oil temperature probe installed and safety-wired into position. My first time safety wiring in a while, it took a couple of goes to get something I’m comfortable with