....getting it started. v/r,dr
Finished all the branch circuit wiring on the fuse shelf. Lots of lacing, carefully arranging a ton of little wires, trimming, and crimping, but I'm really happy with the end result. Still need to bring in the big cable from FWF on the left side of the shelf, but that'll be relatively easy compared to this tedium.
(Note: the zipties seen here securing bundles are temporary. I'll of course be adding silicone tape before doing it for real, or else I'll pony up for some GripLockTies.)
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The latest: machined new intake tube clamps and switched over to o-ring seals and...
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Colin, how do the O-rings seal? I can't quite make out the gland (groove) in that photo.
Colin, how do the O-rings seal? I can't quite make out the gland (groove) in that photo.
Not pictured, there is a ring that goes inside the bore (larger than the bore of the intake. So the O-Ring is clamped between the flange on the intake tube and the intake boss. The O-Ring is Viton.
You can buy them from SDS. Mine is a little different, but same basic layout.
http://www.sdsefi.com/sdsaero.htm