Today I installed the “red cube” (fuel flow transducer), various cushion clamps, the wiring for the starter, and the alternator.
The red cube was installed per the plans on top of the exhaust. Some people have reported issues with the heat effecting the transducer, relocating to the engine mount. I decided to stick with the vans plans and hope for the best.
There are many cushion clamps needed in the engine compartment, and I installed a bunch of them. Most of the clamps are arranged in a pair, where one clamps to the engine mount, and the other attaches to the wiring that needs supporting. They are joined together with a bolt. others mount to the engine itself, and these require removing a bolt or screw, and then reinstalling with the clamp in the washer stack. In two places on either side of the crank case, the bolts are too short to install the clamp, and I’ll need to buy some longer bolts. I’ve put a reminder on the engine so I can buy some later.
Then I moved onto the wiring for the starter, which was simply installing the wires into some of the clamps, connecting them to the starter motor, and installing some boots.
With that done I installed the alternator. This was fairly easy, but I couldn’t find my .041 stainless safety wire so I couldn’t finish the job. Everything is finger tight right now, and I’ll torque it down and safely wire once my shipment comes in.
