Engine install

[Dave Taylor]

I am putting my replacement engine in.
What is the general order of the procedure?
Ie here are some general components; would putting them out of order make the process more difficult?
The fuel & intake system is installed already.

Baffles
Hoses
Exhaust
Accessories
Prop

Thanks!
Dave

[Ryan Riley]

Dave, I'd give a shout to Bob Pastusek, one of the LOBO board members and super sharp on Lancair maintenance. If he doesn't have something, he'll know someone who does.

[Brad Simmons]

Do you expect anything to NOT fit? For instance, a new prop... figure out that first.
But otherwise, hang what you can on the engine before putting it back on the airframe. Especially stuff on the back.
Then, accessories, baffles, control cables, hoses, sensors, wiring, prop.
Don't seal or silicone anything until the end.
If you have a new mount or new vibration isolators, remember the engine may not be exactly where it was before.
if it is a different engine, or a different oil pan, be sure and cycle the gear to insure retracted clearance.
Good luck!
Brad

[Admin]

Do you expect anything to NOT fit? For instance, a new prop... figure out that first.
But otherwise, hang what you can on the engine before putting it back on the airframe. Especially stuff on the back.

Good luck!
Brad

Awesome advice Brad!

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[Dave Taylor]

Thanks, Brad.
Probably a function of what the dyno needs but EVERY one of the 35-40 fittings are clocked differently than what I need!

[Dan OBrien]

Dave, I'd give a shout to Bob Pastusek, one of the LOBO board members and super sharp on Lancair maintenance. If he doesn't have something, he'll know someone who does.

I'm a new Lancair flyer (since April 2022, after a rather long build, LOL). The knowledge of Bob and Brad (referenced in the next note in this thread) and Flight Metrics (former Lancaair folks I've worked with in Redmond) have answered every question I've had. Brad doesn't even know this, as I've never bought anything from him (but may soon), but I've read LML, the Lancair ES Yahoo list, LancairTalk, and this list, and exchanged emails with folks, and the folks I've cited and other knowledgeable folks are on those lists and have major knowledge. This community has a TON of knowledge worth tapping. Not intending to pummel those guys with phone calls, but I am definitely encouraging folks to use the resources I've just referenced (working on getting the Lancair ES Yahoo List info to make available). We're not as big as Vans, but our best experts are as good or better than their best experts.

[Admin]

Agree on all accounts, Dan!

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[George Wehrung]

That’s fantastic Dan!


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