Cylinders Work
Cylinders #1 and #3 were installed today. Had a bit of trouble with the push rods (there is a specific procedure to measuring and testing them)but in the end everything went together fine and all measurements are within specification.
Pat had the high compression pistons coated with a solid lubricant (they look black) and the crown of the pistion ceramic coated. It will give the engine a little more power. He also had the new cylinder flow ported. I checked them out and it looks nicely done.
The push rods were painted crackle black which makes them stand out a bit. Once the baffles are installed, most of the push rod tubes will not be visible.
The inlet ducts were also painted crackle black. I wanted them to stand out and not look like regular glass. Yesterday, when I microed fuel probe area, I also filled the inlet ducts to smooth them out a little prior to painting.
The Stbd duct. I like how the gold rivets stand out on the black…
I am not going to install #2 and #4 cylinders until next Monday. My buddy Tony wants to learn how to replace a cylinder, so we will do it together in a week or so. It will cost him lunch at Aunt Bee’s.
The fuel probe installation has been microed and sanded. A little paint and you’ll never know they are there.