1979 7ECA Recover

[Vtailman]

is that because you're trying to use the old fuel lines? If so, let your A&P make a few new lines so you can put the gascolator at a better spot. legal, no?

the solid orange looks great!

Thanks! Excited to put the decals on when everything is installed and lines up.

On the location - I was trying to use the ACA drawings and keep it relatively factory so that if someone needs to swap parts in the future, it’s easy, but yeah I will definitely ask my A&P for his opinion before cutting any holes! He might have a better mounting idea.

 

[Vtailman]

Talked with my friend/A&P - and he suggested to do just that - matched the original install as much as possible. Made up a new line and placed the gascolator in the old spot. Will do a leak test. Got the electrical system mostly hooked up - will finish that this weekend, along with engine controls. Brakes are bled and hold tight with no leaks! Was surprised the new lines from ACA are soft hose rather than the old clear tube. Little more flexible but one isn’t able to see if the level has dropped. Just have to keep an eye on the reservoir and for leaks I suppose.

A bit of headset noise from the beacon and strobe that I need to chase down. I’m sure that’ll be a fun project… At least with the windshield still off that’ll be easier to access!

 

[Vtailman]

Not much visual progress over the past few weeks but got new hoses made up and installed (fuel and oil hoses were quite toasty). Wiring in the engine bay is all cleaned up and installed a noise filter on my strobe light and started test fit of the cowl. I have a new top cowl and it seems to fit pretty well, surprisingly. Need to drill it - a job for next weekend.

If anybody has replaced a windshield retainer, I’m all ears for tips and tricks.