Brief Description: Engine Shroud Cracks and Miss-drilling
Welllll….as I mentioned yesterday, part of the purpose for dry assembly of the engine shroud was to inspect for issues. Two were found:
#1) On the port side of the engine shroud there were two locations where the pilot holes didn’t line up with the internal air deflector. Instead of remaking the part, the shop simply drilled an adjacent hole and shipped it out. IF this was a inconspicuous location it wouldn’t be a big deal, but this is right next to a highly polished custom valve covers on the side of the engine, so it needed to be repaired. I used a two part JB Weld filler to plug the hole and sanded it flush with a final 1500 grit sandpaper. I have had to do this before for a similar reason, and it has held up great.
#2) I found a crack under the fan shroud, which honestly I can totally understand. I’m actually grateful this piece came pre-made because I’m not sure how I would get that bend and radius to work together. As a result, I can only imagine the stress the metal is under, and in this location it just gave way. I will have to drill-stop the crack and secure each side with rivets. It’s a bummer, but just part of it.
