ORIGINAL: RCKen
Kevlar,
Is it possible for you to attach the muffler once the cowl is put on? I have to do this on some of my plane, put the engine on, put the cowl on, and then attach the muffler. It might be difficult to get to the muffler mounting bolts, but sometimes this is the only option for a cowled engine.
Ken
Hmmm....not a bad idea. I'll look at that tonight - I haven't trimmed the 'exhaust' hole on the bottom of the cowl yet, but there may be enough room to squeeze the muffler in there....might have to enlist the wife with her smaller hands - Hey, I'm keeping her involved (Why do you spend so much time in the basement? What do you guy's do all day?)