Began today, by securing the compass to the center support brace w/ Pop rivets (the double sided tape didn't hold up). then I checked the wiring on the EFIS and Bob Newman's TCW intelligent power stabilizer. Used to keep the EFIS online during starting. When I installed it I only had a 7 1/2 A breaker, and the instructions call for a 20A. I wrote Bob and he said a 20A would work (Klixon only makes 20A max). I ordered one from ACS this weekend, and was planning on installing it before 1st engine start. I preoiled the engine, by removing lower plugs, pulling prop thru about 125 blades by hand, then connecting starter and using the starter to spin the prop until I got Oil pressure indicated on the EIU. It took about 4 x 10 sec. spins to get steady oil pressure to show. I replaced and torqued the plugs, then for the heck of it, I tried the starter with the EFIS on to see if it would trip the breaker or reboot (which I expected). To my surprise, neither happened. I began to get a bit excited, I put 3 1/2 gals of gas in the left fuel tank, Called Judy to come down to the airport, Ran over and rounded up Mickey, Jerry, and Wade, and when Judy arrived, with the lycoming operations instructioins in my hand, initiated 1st engine start. The1st 8 second attempt didn't produce a fire, so I reprimed the engine using the boost pump, and tried again, and WHOO HOO !!! Houston we've got liftoff! What a rush! all engine guages appear to be working, ran it for 5-6 minutes, mags check, prop cycles, Alternators are charging,, oil temp only got to 92 degrees. CHTs peaked at 330. Oil press 78psi, fuel press 27.2. Shutdown (fuel purge valve) No leaks!
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