Windwalker Projects

Repower - 2008

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PreparationEngine ArrivalDesignHauloutEngine Swap
Final InstallFinishing Touches
  • Finished Rails Finished Rails Ready for engine.
  • Coaxing into Position Coaxing into Position Chainfall attached to metal bar across hatch and 2x4s to slide on.
  • Settled on the Rails Settled on the Rails Holes weren't drilled until transmission installed and shaft lined up.
  • Aligned and Bolted Down Aligned and Bolted Down
  • Making the Exhaust Transition Making the Exhaust Transition Coupling is pre-fab glass tube with additional glass wraps on one end.
  • Re-pitched Maxprop Re-pitched Maxprop Changed from left-hand 26 degrees to a flat right-hand 18 degrees to accomodate faster shaft speed.
  • Finished All Engine Hookups Finished All Engine Hookups