This morning the engine was unpacked from its box and prepared for installation, and then after a quick trip to Bunnings to buy some large ratchet clamps (2 on special for $10) to compress the engine mount rubbers, we did the deed. Clive and I lifted the engine into place while Anne-Marie and George installed the engine mount rubbers, nuts bolts and washers, it was all over in about 1 hour. I then did as Don (Jab engine guy here in Australia) suggested and poured about a 1/4 of a cup of run in oil into each cylinder and then turned the engine over a few times by hand. He suggested this because I won't actually be flying until April / May so its a good rust inhibitor. I also enquired about delayed warrantee and Don said the warrantee started when the engine was first started, which is great news.
Left view, engine installed
Head on view
Right view, also shows alignment of the airbox and carbie
