Aft Baffling Install

Today I installed the aft baffles on the engine. I started by picking up some high temp RTV from AutoZone. The RTV is used to provided a cushion for the baffling where it will vibrate against the engine. I masked up the aft baffling, roughed it up with sandpaper, cleaned it, and then smeared RTV in the specified locations. This was then left to dry for a few hours.

Later in the day I installed the aft baffles, and looked to areas where it was rubbing against the case. I found a few locations, and marked them with a sharpie. Then I uninstalled it all, filed down the offending areas, and then reinstalled for (hopefully) the final time.

Red high-temp RTV
Red high-temp RTV
One area where adjustment was needed. The very bottom section is contacting the valve cover
Another area where the baffling was contacting the engine case
Trimming the aluminum tube, this was just about the right length
Tubing in position and bolt installed and torqued
View from the top after baffles installed