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Here I am sealing the air leakage around the prop spinner, this side was wide enough to fit 2 fingers before I used West fairing filler and a lot of 'elbow grease'.My fist timed engine run from ambient temp to 200F was 6.5 minutes, but with the addition
Date: 08/03/2008
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I decided to go with Avery Tools excellent louvers.
I bought two pairs and riveted them into the pair you see above. I had to work the front one pretty hard in the shrinker to fit the compound curve of the cowl, and with a little more work or...
Date: 06/05/2008
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Fwd radiator air exit scoop. My first ever fiberglass part.
It needs work, or maybe I'll dump it and try something else.
The skills we need to learn! I had no idea when I started this project.
Date: 05/22/2008
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I finally got the engine running, What a thrill. you can see a short Youtube clip if you search "RV-8 13b".
Here is a picture of my second attempt to build a mold for the radiator air exits. I'll coat the final shape in plaster of paris and mol
Date: 05/10/2008
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I fabricated the cooling water expansion tank & overflow tank out of 2.5" aluminum tube left over from the turbo intake. Peter, my eldest welded it up. Next step, complete the fuel injection system.
Date: 03/26/2008
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I fabricated the radiator holders and attached them to the engine mount this week. I'll design and fab the coolant header tank next and the cooling system should be done.
Date: 03/02/2008
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Oil cooler. Water coolers go on starboard side. All ducting will be on cooler outlets, cowl will be pressurized. I hope this will work, leaving better access to the machinery.
Date: 09/28/2006
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That electronic level sure helps with installing the empenage
Date: 01/21/2007
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A lot of work, sure hope it works like I planned...
Date: 09/28/2006
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