01/03/2013 - Start!

Previously I have been discussing whether I should put an M1B 180hp engine or A1B6 200Hp in the plane.   After some research I realised that I wanted to have an A1B6 but affording it was a challenge.  I researched ways of finishing the main construction and cowl fit without having to part with lots of money for a brand new engine and then have it sit around for a long time before I finished it.   The answer curtsey of Jay Pratt in the States was to find a crank case, crank and starter ring that was no longer able to fly and buy this cheaply compared with a brand new engine.  The temporary engine would allow me to fit all the cowl and therefore paint the aircraft before I had the final new engine purchased.

After much searching I now have a Lycoming A3B6D which means the final engine will be a A1B6 200hp engine.  

Lycoming IO-360 A3B6D

General pictures before the degreasing exercise

then some degreasing

Starter motor and alternator

Vac pump and prop governor

Fuel system.  Pump is broken of, servo intact