Engine Assembly Process

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Gears are placed and oiled

Crank shaft on aluminum block

Both halves are together!

Painting

Parts are continually added. Vacuum pump, oil filter, fuel pump

Engine is completely assembled on the engine stand before installation on plane

The airbox and carb are installed. You can see the bright red wires that are part of the Tanis engine heater

Engine Left Side New

Engine Right Side New Engine Right Side Old