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Engine on plane for the first time.

Shows motor installed

Y intake pipe up close

Aerocarbs suck. But here is the one I tried.

Oil line fittings shown and intake Y pipe plumbing

Engine pic, blue tape over distributor hole

Start of machining new starter bracket face plate out of 4130 steel.

New 4130 steel starter base plate, layout dye on it.

New MA3 carb

New MA3 carburetor installed on new intake Y pipe.

4130 starter faceplate in work

Making 4130 faceplate for starter

Starter fits in faceplate

4130 steel starter faceplate fitment

Machining 4130 steel starter bracket

Starter mod in progress

Rear of starter motor showing how support bracket made. Prior to welding on.

4130 starter bracket detail pic

Starter with rear support fully installed and bolted down.

New starter motor plate made from 4130 steel.

Engine with temporary air cooling duct installed

View of oil cooler and duct work.

Cockpit view

New starter bracket seen.

Rear starter view.

Oil filter on firewall

Engine view showing starter, alternator, and oil pressure details.

I am pointing to fan belt cutter hard to see. it is yellow to prevent rust.

Fuel tank details. Notice new capactive sender on tank.

Fuel cap and fuel sender seen.