-After getting nowhere trying to open the case with my homemade puller I decided to try to open the case with plastic tree felling wedges. -I started in the larger gaps under the sump & accessory case with gentle heat…
Category: Engine
-Rolled engine over & sump popped off, much easier than expected. -While on it’s side I removed all the lower crankcase bolts & tapped at lower accessory case to remove, it popped open but I found it to be hanging…
-Still havent been able to remove the piston pins from #2 & 4 pistons so removed conrod & piston assemblies from crankshaft. -Stripped down cylinders of valves & fittings -Removed #1 & 3 conrods from crankshaft -Removed all remaining accessories,…
-Removed Cylinders 2 & 4, couldn’t get the piston pins to move so soaked with wd40 and let sit -Started removing accessories, fuel pump, oil filter, corroded oil temp canon plug & corroded tacho cable so far -Labeled, catalogued &…
-Started off by mounting on my workbench & removing & discarding RHS baffles. -Removed hoses (they will all be replaced), magnetos, fuel servo & dipstick/tube to give some more room -Removed #1 & #3 Cylinders & Pistons, so far everything…
-Purchased an old IO-360-A1B6 that has been sitting for almost 20 years – it has about 680hrs since overhaul & will need to be overhauled -I plan to do this myself – I will start by tearing it down inspecting…