Progess

I started work on removing the remaining three cylinders this past Saturday. I have had real problems with recalcitrant nuts.

I was hauling on one of the #2 cylinder flange nuts, and it seemed to break loose. Not so. I observed that the stud was turning, and not backing out. I couldn't pull it out either. This is not good.

The decision was made to leave the removal of the rest of the cylinders to the professional. I just may have caused myself more trouble than I bargained for. I will know for sure once the mechanic gets that cylinder off and lets me know if the damage I did is beyond repair ( $$$$ :( ).

I had a very positive experience with Aircraft Spruce last week. I got confused in ordering the spark plugs and ignition harness on-line, so I called. Mike was very helpful in guiding me through what I needed.

This evening will be spent cleaning parts, which I hate. But I hate paying a professional mechanic to do it even more. Sometime this week the intake tubes and the oil tank will get painted and everything will be ready to go up to the mechanic in Port Angeles. That is scheduled for next Saturday.