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N144GP Lancair Super ES
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Date:  12-9-2013
Number of Hours:  3.50
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Brief Description:  attempt to hang engine for cowl fitting

Overall, not a very productive day. Did manage to get the engine out of the crate with some man-handling to move the crate into position to lift with hoist. Only to find when aligning things that I need cap socket head bolts, 8mm although 5/16" would have worked for today, and 80-90mm long; 3 inches. The big show stopper was that a hex head bolt, I had 3 - AN5-24As, would fit into mount pin, but would not be able to get a socket on it. Spent some time looking at ACS, but ended up ordering metric socket head cap bolts I needed, along with some add'l metric bolts and nuts, from McMaster Carr.

Then moved on to trying to pickle engine with motor oil. Filled sumped easily, but need a baster type tool to fill cylinders. Made a little mess, but not too bad.

Built temp table to hold engine in place so as not to risk the hoist leaking off and lowering. Capped exhaust pipes with nitrile gloves and duct tape... we'll see if that really works or another solution needs to be used,
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main straps on cylinder ends

main straps on cylinder ends

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backup loose straps at flange and rear mount holes

backup loose straps at flange and rear mount holes

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in position to attach to mount

in position to attach to mount

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