Door Prep
Time to get started on the doors… I’m expecting this to be a journey given what others have said about this part of the build. I started out by marking and trimming the edges. I used a piece of wood… Read More »Door Prep
Oil Separator Mount, Firewall Passthrus
I’m continuing with installing firewall components while I still have easy access I drilled holes for an Antisplat Aero oil separator near the top of the firewall on the inside of the brake fluid reservoir. I created a doubler with… Read More »Oil Separator Mount, Firewall Passthrus
Firewall Power Bushings
I’m working on getting firewall components prepared before installing the upper forward section. I have chosen to use VTE Copper Core Power Bushings. These use an anti-rotation cutout and are rated for 550 amps at 12 volts. The threaded shaft… Read More »Firewall Power Bushings
Fuel Tank Leak Testing
I used a length of vinyl tube to set up a manometer for leak testing the tanks. I had purchased a test kit from Van’s (not realizing they would also send a test kit with the wings) but I ended… Read More »Fuel Tank Leak Testing
Oil Cooler Butterfly Valve
Edit: I changed this to be controlled with a push/pull control cable instead. I will be using a TCW linear servo and a butterfly valve to control airflow to the oil cooler. This was a simple install with a single… Read More »Oil Cooler Butterfly Valve
Oil Cooler Mount Modifications
I upgraded to the Airflow Systems 2007X oil cooler which provides more cooling capacity than the stock cooler. This requires a modification to the oil cooler mount to accommodate the taller cooler. I removed the top section of the opening… Read More »Oil Cooler Mount Modifications
Engine Mount Match Drilled
I moved forward with drilling the engine mount so that I can get a better idea of how things will fit on the firewall. The plans have you drill one hole to 3/8″ and then match drill the remaining holes.… Read More »Engine Mount Match Drilled
Fuel Senders and Tank Sealant
I bent the fuel sender arms per the measurements in the plans and test-fit them into the quick-build tanks. The fuel vent line in the left tank wasn’t bent precisely like the right tank and it left minimal clearance for… Read More »Fuel Senders and Tank Sealant
Return Fuel Line Fittings
I am using electronic fuel injection (SDS EFI) which requires a return fuel line. I am using the wing root filter kit from Aircraft Specialty Flightlines. The recommended location for the return fuel line is close to the spar. This… Read More »Return Fuel Line Fittings
Fuel Tank Removal
I have received all of the parts that I need for the fuel tanks so I removed them from the wings today. There are a lot of screws to remove. I’m not sure why they torque them so well when… Read More »Fuel Tank Removal