AeroVee Engine Assembly
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Final Head torque is completed and the studs directly under the
intake manifolds are cut down using a Dremal with cutting wheel to
provide proper clearance for the manifold. It does not take much.
You will notice that ALL openings are taped shut to prevent debris
from entering the engine.
intake manifolds are cut down using a Dremal with cutting wheel to
provide proper clearance for the manifold. It does not take much.
You will notice that ALL openings are taped shut to prevent debris
from entering the engine.
The photos at left are a good reminder of
how even after washing down with mineral
spirits some of the preserative can remain in
the oil passages. Parts were again washed
and all passages were blown clear with
compressed air.
how even after washing down with mineral
spirits some of the preserative can remain in
the oil passages. Parts were again washed
and all passages were blown clear with
compressed air.
Ready for the next step.
After a careful inspection of all components and a review of the assembly instruction checklist, it
was time to install the oil pump, oil screen plate assembly and then install the accessory plate and
ignition components. Up to this point I must admit that the assembly process was very easy to
complete ( with the exception of the prop hub which was more worry about getting it right rather
than a mechanical issue), the instructions were easy to understand and use of the checklist in the
booklet is a must.
was time to install the oil pump, oil screen plate assembly and then install the accessory plate and
ignition components. Up to this point I must admit that the assembly process was very easy to
complete ( with the exception of the prop hub which was more worry about getting it right rather
than a mechanical issue), the instructions were easy to understand and use of the checklist in the
booklet is a must.
I decided to make and install the cooling baffles at this time do to the fact that everything was so
easy to get to. The parts were cut exactly as shown on the cutting diagram and completed along
with the installation instructions.
easy to get to. The parts were cut exactly as shown on the cutting diagram and completed along
with the installation instructions.
To aid in the bending process I made a template for the rear bend
radius out of 3/4 inch plywood laminated together to form the shape
required. A little grinding on the template was worth the effort as the
bend worked just right the first time out. Aluminum rivets were used
throught the construction of the ducts.
radius out of 3/4 inch plywood laminated together to form the shape
required. A little grinding on the template was worth the effort as the
bend worked just right the first time out. Aluminum rivets were used
throught the construction of the ducts.
Engine accessory plate and ignition/alternator installation was a
breeze. Step by step right out of the AeroVee engine assembly
manual. I completed the engine wiring to this point to enable me to
create a plug-n-play type of installation to facilitate easy installation
and also provide a quick disconnect to all engine components to
make engine removal easier in the future should that become
necessary. All connections were designed to stay with the engine
and its grounding harness whenever possible. After installation the
disconnect of 3 wiring plugs, the battery cable, intake manifold with
carb attached, EGT and CHT probes will allow the engine to be
removed while leaving all other systems and components in place
and attached to the motor mount
breeze. Step by step right out of the AeroVee engine assembly
manual. I completed the engine wiring to this point to enable me to
create a plug-n-play type of installation to facilitate easy installation
and also provide a quick disconnect to all engine components to
make engine removal easier in the future should that become
necessary. All connections were designed to stay with the engine
and its grounding harness whenever possible. After installation the
disconnect of 3 wiring plugs, the battery cable, intake manifold with
carb attached, EGT and CHT probes will allow the engine to be
removed while leaving all other systems and components in place
and attached to the motor mount
Airframe ready for engine installation.
It can be done. I will now complete the wiring routing
and plug installations, reinstall the baffles and
complete the final installation items. I am looking
forward to that first engine start. Hopefully it will be in
the next 30 days. This is one neat compact engine
package.
and plug installations, reinstall the baffles and
complete the final installation items. I am looking
forward to that first engine start. Hopefully it will be in
the next 30 days. This is one neat compact engine
package.