Matt DeCraeneMay 29, 20231 min readMotor Mount and FairingsI fit the other fairing and the motor mount today.
Matt DeCraeneApr 9, 20231 min readEngine MountI planned on continuing to work on the canopy, but after cutting the rails to length, I was stuck since I am missing the rollers to align...
Matt DeCraeneMar 10, 20231 min readMore paintingI decided to paint some more engine parts today. I used an electric smoker to cure the paint.
Matt DeCraeneDec 25, 20221 min readChristmas PresentsI bought an oil filter adapter for my eventual engine build. I dropped it onto the accessory case for the fun of it. We will have to...
Matt DeCraeneMay 28, 20221 min readEngine CaseMy engine case came back from DivCo today. It is now a DynaFocal 1 case. At some point I will paint it. I still need to buy my crank...
Matt DeCraeneMay 24, 20221 min readEngine PartsI had a few moments, so I put the vacuum pump adapter and prop Governor drive together.
Matt DeCraeneMay 21, 20221 min readPainting and progressI needed to paint my VS parts before putting it back together. I also had some miscellaneous interior parts to prime. Since I had the...
Matt DeCraeneMay 15, 20221 min readEngine parts and rudder pedalsAn order from spruce came today, I installed some of the plugs in my accessory case in preparation for painting I also got my connecting...
Matt DeCraeneMay 7, 20221 min readMiscellaneous projectsI worked through several different things today, starting with test fitting the pedals. Van's sent me the 8A instructions. I could...
Matt DeCraeneMay 6, 20221 min readNew Vertical Stabilizer partsMy replacement VS parts came in. It didn't take long to get them cleaned up and drilled. I will prime them, then the VS can go back...
Matt DeCraeneMar 24, 20221 min readCrank crateI packed up my crankshaft to sell off. I will replace it with a hollow crank when I build up my engine. I built a crate and used some...
Matt DeCraeneMar 11, 20221 min readOrganizationI added torque seal to all of the bolts that got installed in the side skin, now that they were a little easier to access. I also...
Matt DeCraeneFeb 25, 20221 min readMore engine disassemblyI continued on the engine disassembly today. One of the first things I did was remove the idler gears, and the mystery bolt. There is a...
Matt DeCraeneFeb 14, 20221 min readStarting engine disassemblyI had a few minutes, so I started removing the sump bolts.