Completed the first part of installing the Aerosport Products Hinge Pin Covers.
Author: Ed
Alternator, Baffles, Oil Breather
Started by installing the alternator. Pretty straight forward. Then I installed the baffles for what I hope is the last time. Next, I installed the
Cowl sanding
Just sanding down the filler I added yesterday…
Cowling Body Work
Working on getting the cowling looking all smooth and pretty!
Exhaust and oil cooler
Really fun tasks today. Installing the exhaust. It’s a lot different because it’s just bolting on a completed system. No fabrication needed! Once the exhaust
Aerosport Engine Mount Covers
Today, I installed the Aerosport Products Engine Mount Covers. There are actually two videos for this session. One explaining the covers and how I installed
Baffle clips and tension rods
Today, I started by fabricating a few clips to help hold the baffles tight where there is a joint. I also cut, threaded, and installed
Baffle final trim
After the rough trim last night, I was able to put the cowl top on, but I still needed to get the right clearance between
Initial baffle trimming
I started the baffle trimming. It all comes oversizes and needs to be trimmed to within about 1/4″ of the cowl top once it’s in
And more ramp work
Yup. Ramp work again. This time, I got the transition curves match drilled, and located, match drilled, and cut out the opening for the heater