Lindy
11/22/2008
See, I knew it would slow down...
Today I worked on more FAB finish work. First, I painted the carb air flange (see below), then I installed the K&N air filter and the the rear cone cap.
Then I marked and drilled the carb air box...
It's much bigger than the one I had before for a 320 (sent back to James for exchange), and a totally different shape-
Here it is held up in position...
I had to paint it.
Then I installed the carb air flange to the top of the FAB cone, and tested it's movement. Works great!
So that's it for garage work this winter...unless I get a nice warm day to work, but that's unlikely.
I removed the panel so I can keep working on stuff inside this winter. I plan to build the panel on the table, wiring and all. That way I can get it all done, then paint or powdercoat the panel, and be ready to install it next year.
I like this picture because it shows how the panel can be removed, and the engine controls can stay in place, just like I planned! I did safety wire the bracket so it doesn't sag over the winter.
Then I covered the fuselage up with plastic to keep dust off it...in four months or so, I'll be building in the garage again!
On to the panel!