The last few steps of installation are pretty straight forward but time consuming.

The first thing is to install a platform for the cdi box. Normally, I would install the platform further forward closer to the back of the firewall, for easy connection between the two short sensor wire. However, because of a cross brace limiting access to the bulkhead area, I had to install the platform right in front of the tank. In addition, a short extension wire has to be added between the male & the female plug.

Since I do not like messy wiring, the wire keeper comes in handy. Not only does it make installation looks nice & neat, it also prevent the wires from chafing caused by bouncing around inside the fuse.

Because of using high pitch prop with thick/ wide hub, usually in the 11 to 13 range, most of the spinner will not be able to accommodate such configuration without some kind of modification. Even though, the plastic spinner can be enlarged fairly easy, but you have to be careful not to make the opening too big. I first scribe the outline with a pencil, score it with a tile cutter to a rough shape. Then, finish it with a sanding and polishing tool, the whole process usually takes about half an hour. Since I have recently changed piston ring and bearings on this particular engine, I will be using a 17.7x11.7 prop for the first 20 to 30 flights. Then, switch to a 18x12 wpn, before settling on the 18.5x12 wpn, all with fairly thick and wide hub.

As mentioned before, I was not too thrill on how the bellypan's mounting system works, and have been thinking of switching it with the Nishioka quick release system. Presently, the bellypan uses two fuel dot size spring loaded type release button. After you've inserted the button onto the side of the bellypan, you twist the knob and lock the bellypan into place. Since this is a metal to metal connection, I will not be surprise that the connecting pin will eventually be worn out causing the bellypan to separate from the fuse in mid flight. Unfortunately, it will take a lot of work for the Nishioka conversion, because of the contact points between the fuse and the bellypan. Therefore, after some thorough brain storming between myself and my chief engineer – Prof. Don Atwood – we have settled on converting it to a socket head screw and blind nut combination for the initial test flight. However, I may still change it in the near future.