Looking more airplane like!
It took a while to get the prop bolts initially tightened. I will torque and safety wire at a later date:
The shop crane made it easy to install the prop solo:
Inside the crank shaft after cleaning (Getting the crankshaft plug out took a lot of effort. My friend Frost and I tried to punch a hole and pry it out but we did not make much progress. After more research I used the two hammer method. A ball peen hammer up against the plug then hit it with another hammer while wearing safety glasses. Three hits and the plug popped out):
I raised the tail to help drain the preservative oil from the crankshaft:
Spinner back plate mounted:
Test fitting spinner back plate
Match drilling spinner back plate:
New SDS billet aluminum valve covers. O-ring seal, slightly lighter, also look very nice!
