Brief Description: Firewall Forward Prep for First Engine Start
Another good day... No Major issues in preperation for first engine start.
Adjusted / Positioned the exhaust system and secured all the connections and shock mounts. Started at the Battery and checked / Secured electrical connections. Installed the cable from the starter solenoid to the starter. Rotated the prop by hand to find #1 cylinder TDC, and timed the PMAGs as required. Removed a spark plug from each cylinder. Setup the oil pressure line by extending it with clear tubing and plumbed to a clear plastic bottle. Cleared the prop area and engaged the starter... oil was visible in the bottle in about 15 seconds. Powered the plane down, removed the bottle, and connected the oil pressure line to sensor. Powered up the systems, and switched power to the PMAGs to check RPM pickup. (Grounded) Engaged the starter... RPM indicated 190rpm, oil pressure stablized at 52psi. Engine driven fuel pump pressure indicated 3.2psi.
Everything is looking good at this point.
I am planning first engine start on Jan 11th. That gives a few more days to double check things.
