Friends, Here is the update for last few days of work in my cruzer.After working on my corvair engine electrical setup for a while, I wanted to take a break while I wait for some parts to arrive. In the interim, worked on connecting the following:
Here is the update on zenith cruzer build as of mid week – Completed vent tubes for fuel tanks Installed the newton sprl fuel selector valve on center console – Installed exhausts on corvair Test fit the carburetor install Prepped ANDAIR Gascolator for final install — Waiting on few electrical […]
After recent focus on engine and firewall forward side of things, I have decided to focus a bit on wings now. Worked on Fuel senders being setup on top instead of side of the fuel tanks Connected and ran the Pito/Static tubes to the fuselage end of the Left wing […]
Super stoked to see the oil separator and B&C PM/OV kit arriving in mail today. Installed the Oil separator pending hoses to be connected. When it comes to B&C PM/OV kit, I was kind of caught off-guard. I have no illusion about my skills when it comes to electrical work. […]
Friends, After all the research and tiresome reviews from various sites, I realized it is quite a daunting task to gather information for wiring needs for a novice experimental builder like me. Right here is a great find when it comes to all things for Aircraft wiring for Experimental aircraft […]
Minor progress update for today HT cable Firewall pass through unit MSD 8211 installed Bosch coils installed Finally found a NAPA store and got miscellaneous items required , including the belt 7280 , variety of sealants and condenser RR176 Shortened the HT cables between coil selector and coils A and […]
Thanks to William Wynne at FlyCorvair.com and his emphasis on having good tools for the trade … I purchased the MSD crimper for Sparkplug cables and it was rather a breeze to do all the wires… First run to test the fitness of the HT cables for Sparkplugs to Distributor […]
Here is my quick update for firwall forward work this week Jim Weasemen’s corvair baffle kit for my Zenith+Corvair is set on Cleco dry fit Aero Classic oil cooler was set in place temporarily (pending right size bolts that were ordered) Had few parts from Summit racing came in this […]
Feels like some thing got accomplished this week.- Completed the rigging of elevator and rudder cables Installed the rudder deflection stops – Learnt how to use the amazing nico press tool for rigging cables ..and more.. Next is to focus on front of the plane..
Sharing few more steps of progress with Tail section of my Zenith Cruzer. Rudder fitting tested (on clecos now) Elevator cables attached (what a bitch it is – to get into “hell hole” again to connect the cables) Next steps – – Start with Rudder cables – Start with Corvair […]
