Things are moving along. All of the accessories are off (photos to follow), the vacuum pump is off, the intake system has been removed, as well as the exhaust system, and the oil tank is draining in a bucket.
I have also gotten one cylinder off. Peering in the crankcase, things look pretty good. I don't see any signs of corrosion and there doesn't appear to be any pitting on the cam. I am crossing my fingers because the condition of the bottom end of the engine will have a major impact on the overall cost of the overhaul.
I had considerable help over the weekend. My buddy Dean showed up on Saturday and spent a good deal of time fetching wrenches, holding parts and asking lots of questions about aircraft engines. I enjoyed the company. On Sunday (yes, I skipped morning church) my hangar neighbor Brandon came over and helped get the oil tank off. Again, I enjoyed the company. The hangar can get kinda lonely sometimes.
There is a pause in parts ordering as I am changing banks. My aviation account has been at the same bank for quite some few years. I made the mistake of not completely understanding the bank's policy regarding out of character purchases. The bank made the mistake of offering something less than stellar customer service in the process of straightening it out. I am stuck with one foot on the boat and the other on the dock until the card comes from the new bank.
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