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![Engine002.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/Engine002.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
Uncrated engine as it arrived, except I removed the Bing
and test fit the Aerocarb. The Aerocarb is actually installed rotated 90 degrees from what it is shown here. Interestingly
a friend’s engine which was shipped at the same time did not have the shrink wrap on it when we opened it up.
![Engine003.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/Engine003.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
Using a tow
strap wrapped around the underside of the engine and an engine hoist borrowed from a friend I was able
to lift the engine into place. It worked even better with the help of two other builders although I probably could have
done it my self...but why?
![Engine004.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/Engine004.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
Although a
little difficult to see here. The exhaust pipe in the foreground has a different
angle to it. This is fine if you are building a Sonex with a training wheel but
I’m building a real airplane with a tailwheel. The exhaust will be directed
straight down instead of out the back. I guess most have had this pipe modified
at a muffler shop. Seems to me that most people would prefer it the other way
around and leave it up to the nose gear guys.
![Engine006.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/Engine006.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
Anyone else
have this problem? The ignition module is bent up against the engine mounting
grommet.
![Engine021.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/Engine021.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
I installed the CHT sensors for the Dynon by drilling a small hole in the cooling fins. Using safety
wire I secured them and ran them toward the rear of the engine and then out through the bottom.
![Engine018.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/Engine018.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
Bend the wire over so that it will not snag or cut anything.
![Engine007.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/Engine007.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
I didn’t
like the way you are required to install the baffles on the 3300 because you have to thread the plug wires through a hole
and then slip the baffle over the cylinder heads. This was difficult and I thought
dangerous as I disconnected the rear plug several times attempting the installation.
My solution is to slot the baffle in the manner shown.
![Engine013.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/Engine013.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
This is what it looks like finished.
![Engine016.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/Engine016.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
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