rmartingt
Well Known Member
My build is getting closer to the point where I?m going to need to build my engine up and hang it on the mount so I can start routing accessories, doing cowl work, and so on. I?m thinking this will happen sometime 4th quarter this year. However, at the pace I?m able to build right now, the engine will probably be sitting like that for at least two years and maybe three. I?m looking for ideas on preserving an engine that is mounted on the airframe. Currently the parts I do have are sealed in bags with dessicant and/or a nice thick oil coating.
My thinking is to build it up with thick preservative oil inside (to be drained before first cranking). Dessicant plugs and bags where possible and an air dryer setup pushing through the breather. The engine will be sitting in a climate-controlled shop (well, once the AC gets fixed in a couple weeks).
Any other suggestions on this? I?d like to do this quickly rather than draw it out but marathon building sessions aren?t in the cards right now with a three year old who wants daddy time.
My thinking is to build it up with thick preservative oil inside (to be drained before first cranking). Dessicant plugs and bags where possible and an air dryer setup pushing through the breather. The engine will be sitting in a climate-controlled shop (well, once the AC gets fixed in a couple weeks).
Any other suggestions on this? I?d like to do this quickly rather than draw it out but marathon building sessions aren?t in the cards right now with a three year old who wants daddy time.