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Alternator ( 3 hrs )

Installed Alternator per Sect 43-12 Steps 1-6 (ref prep in March 17 log).  Per instructions, delayed setting belt tension until Sect 51-06, after propeller installed, etc.   Safety wire took a trial run, but getting closer to "fun".  Also getting better at installing adel (or cushion) clamps using temporary safety wire, and "Cushioned Clamp Installation Pliers".  Thanks Vans Tech Support for recommending applying silicone spray to enable sliding clamps into position during assembly.

routed alternator power wire along side of engine case

double clamp on mount tube routes wire to firewall

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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)

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Wingtip Wiring Rev 2, and Cushioned clamps (1 hr )

Revised black (ground) wire routing per Sect 19-02 (Rev 2 on 11/20/17) for Wingtip Lighting, Steps 4 & 5 (Vans changed ground wire Blk L422 from ground at outer Rib, to instead attach to LED Landing Light, apparently to minimize interference with Magnetometer, etc).   Installed 4 adel clamps on engine per Step 1 at 43-10 for routing spark plug wires...later.

2 cushioned (adel) clamps mounted each side of engine

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Dehydrator Plugs ( 1 hr )

Installed 4 Dehydrator Plugs (18mm).  Needed trip to hardware store to get a long reach 7/8" socket for the aviation spark plugs.   Terry Moushon (RV-10 builder and Tech Counselor) confirmed only four would be needed (one per cylinder).  I'd need 14mm automotive size for the other 4 locations (due to E Mag installation).

dehydrator plugs prevent rust and corrosion in engines
while in storage.  Contain silica gel which turns from
blue to pink when moisture is absorbed. Reusable
and refillable. The pink silica gel may be reactivated
(after removing from reservoir) by heating

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Fuel Flow Transducer ( 1 hr )

Installed IE Dynon FF  Fuel Flow Transducer, including VA 102 Fuel Press Line and FF00019 Hose Ass'ly to Fuel Pump per Steps 1-3 at Sect 43-09, and Fig 1-4 at Sect 49-04.  Installed EA LW-75444 Sniffle Valve to bottom of the oil sump per Step 4 at Sect 43-09.

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Propeller Gov ( 1 hr )

Mounted Hartzell S-1-79 Propeller Gov ( serial # G3709NJ) per Steps 3-6 at Sect 43-07.  Small adjustment to arm position needed by rotation of faceplate a few degrees.  After pic, removed Bracket Ass'ly until Sect 47.

 

Avionics and Firewall Forward Kit

Magnetometer connector and Engine fittings ( 1 hr )

Inserted 9 pins for wiring harness for CPC connector for GMU22 Magnetometer per Sect 62-02, Step 6 (rec'd connector from Stein Air...missed in earlier shipment of sensors, etc.  ref Avionics Jan 25 entry).  Added RC-1 CAP Tach Drive Cap per Sect 43-05, Step 7, and added plastic drain line FF00013 per Step 4 at back of engine driven fuel pump.  [ Note from the future:  will discover on April 23 that the Garmin Oil Temp Sensor is installed in wrong location as shown below in pic.  Vans incorrectly shows this location in Sect 43-05, Fig 1.  However, later Sect 51-06 correctly shows in place of red plastic cover closer to oil filter.  Vans confirmed error on April 23.  I exchanged locations and installed the original plug from Lycoming in place of where I originally installed sensor.  See last pic showing RC-1 Cap below for incorrect location ]

 

RC-1 CAP in center of pic

plastic drain line in center of pic