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Build Diary 2004

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Build Diary 2006

Wings on about to roll out of the
hanger for first engine start.

Roberts RV6, we stop for fuel on
the way to the RV fly-in at Colmar.

The way to fit split pins properly -
Aviation Standards!!

Fitting a Superior IO-360 Engine to the RV7.

If you are fitting a Superior IO-360 with constant speed prop to your RV7 the following should help you get the correct FWF parts, some of the following will apply to the carb model also.

Click on the area of the engine fitment you are working on. I have 133 baffles pictures, 192 firewall forward and 123 of the engine! You should find the area you are looking for!!

Precision Injection Servo Reversed Mixture Control

The Precision fuel injection servo, the fuel mixture control hangs down. However there is a servo available with the control pointing up - for Vans aircraft!!

Precision Injection Servo Controls

The incorrect control bracket came with my FWF kit, there are three different types available.

Alternator& Belt

Don't know what alternator belt size you need?

MT Prop Govenor

Fitting the C/S unit.

Test Flight with Bob Cole at the controls
First Test flight of G-OVII my RV7 carried out by Bob Cole at Thruxton on 18th November 2006.

Here I am having just completed the first engine run.

Handy Links

Links to external sites open a new browser.

The Popular Flying Association (PFA)
Vans Aircraft
Flyer Magazine

Links to support sites.

RV UK Squadron
Advanced Flight Systems Support
Dynon Support
Garmin Aviation Updates
Precision Technical Publications

Supplier sites/links (opens new window).

Cambrai Aircarft Covers
Clasic Aero Design
Air Gizmos
SafeAir1

CHT & EGT Probes

Fitting the CHT & EGT probes to the superior engine for the Advanced AF2500 Engine Monitor.

Manifold Pressure

Fitting the manifold pressure connections.!

Oil Cooler

Fitting the oil cooler pipes - See baffle section below for oil cooler mounting.

Cabin Heat Muff

Fitting the cabin heat muff to the exhaust system..

AirBox

Building and fitting the FAB to the precision injection servo..

Oil Pressure Restrictor

There are two positions on the Superior engine to fit the oil pressure restrictor.

Backup Alternator (B&C)

Fitting the B&C backup alternator in place of vacume pump.

Building the Baffles with the Vans Baffle Kit

I have 133 pictures of building and fitting the Baffles to the Superior engine with oil cooler on baffles, so I have split them into the three sections below.

Baffles from the Vans (Baffle) Kit

Building and fitting the Vans baffle kit to the Superior engine.

Oil Cooler on Baffle

Fitting the oil cooler to the rear baffle.

Painted and Complete Baffles

The painted and completed baffles, with oil cooler fitted.

General Superior Engine Pictures

Here are some general pictures of the Superior engine.


Home Page Construction Index Build Diary 2004 Build Diary 2005 Build Diary 2006 Tools Required to build Wings on about to roll out of the hanger for first engine start. Roberts RV6, we stop for fuel on the way to the RV fly-in at Colmar. The way to fit split pins properly - Aviation Standards!!	Fitting a Superior IO-360 Engine to the RV7. If you are fitting a Superior IO-360 with constant speed prop to your RV7 the following should help you get the correct FWF parts, some of the following will apply to the carb model also. Click on the area of the engine fitment you are working on. I have 133 baffles pictures, 192 firewall forward and 123 of the engine! You should find the area you are looking for!! Precision Injection Servo Reversed Mixture Control The Precision fuel injection servo, the fuel mixture control hangs down. However there is a servo available with the control pointing up - for Vans aircraft!! Precision Injection Servo Controls The incorrect control bracket came with my FWF kit, there are three different types available. Alternator& Belt Don't know what alternator belt size you need? MT Prop Govenor Fitting the C/S unit.
First Test flight of G-OVII my RV7 carried out by Bob Cole at Thruxton on 18th November 2006. Here I am having just completed the first engine run. Handy Links Links to external sites open a new browser. The Popular Flying Association (PFA) Vans Aircraft Flyer Magazine Links to support sites. RV UK Squadron Advanced Flight Systems Support Dynon Support Garmin Aviation Updates Precision Technical Publications Supplier sites/links (opens new window). Cambrai Aircarft Covers Clasic Aero Design Air Gizmos SafeAir1	CHT & EGT Probes Fitting the CHT & EGT probes to the superior engine for the Advanced AF2500 Engine Monitor. Manifold Pressure Fitting the manifold pressure connections.! Oil Cooler Fitting the oil cooler pipes - See baffle section below for oil cooler mounting. Cabin Heat Muff Fitting the cabin heat muff to the exhaust system.. AirBox Building and fitting the FAB to the precision injection servo..
	Oil Pressure Restrictor There are two positions on the Superior engine to fit the oil pressure restrictor. Backup Alternator (B&C) Fitting the B&C backup alternator in place of vacume pump. I have 133 pictures of building and fitting the Baffles to the Superior engine with oil cooler on baffles, so I have split them into the three sections below. Baffles from the Vans (Baffle) Kit Building and fitting the Vans baffle kit to the Superior engine. Oil Cooler on Baffle Fitting the oil cooler to the rear baffle. Painted and Complete Baffles The painted and completed baffles, with oil cooler fitted. General Superior Engine Pictures Here are some general pictures of the Superior engine.