Saturday, March 17, 2018

Firewall Forward Kit

Wiring to Starter & misc ( 3 hrs )

Routed WH-P16 Starter Wire from starter relay at firewall to Sky-Tec starter (model 149-12XLT, pre-installed by Lycoming) per Sect 43-11, Steps 1-7.  The "Detail A" to install mounting clamp and VA-163 to engine case was challenging due to tight confines.  Added adel clamps several locations per 43-10, but waiting on most until actual wiring is ready to be routed (so don't need to do over !).  Beginning to install Alternator per 43-12.  Plane Power P/N AL12-E160N,  S/N H-R061143 (Vans ES Alternator Deluxe, part of kit.   Features internal regulator "crowbar" with over-voltage protection.
label on Starter

starter wires routed via clamp attached to engine case 

showing starter cable routing, and VA-163 bracket 
(throttle cable support) above sump, along engine case

Plane Power Alternator kit via Vans
label on PMAG from EMAG (replaced RH Slick Magneto
in Lycoming  option (via Vans bundled order with propeller)