Odds and Ends

The igniter didn't arrive until late, was expecting it yesterday, so I didn't get to charge it properly. It allowed me to test the installed glow plug (failed) and that was probably it. Couldn't get the engine to start, and didn't have any time to troubleshoot it. Job for Wed. 

John sent me the factory settings for the Irvine 40, and the high speed needle was way out at several turns; supposed to be about 1.75 turns. I'll also try priming the carb.

The 1/4-28 prop adapter fit nicely, but didn't fit the starter being so small. I went back to the plastic one for now. I'll get a bigger one at some point.

I also realized there was no point to my having installed a fuel dot, since there is no vent like on a gasser where fuel spills out when full. I have to remove the cover to see the tank. So I uninstalled it and put a simple balsa patch over the hole. Such an idiot. 

I ordered the Master Airscrew 11x5 Scimitar for it and the size 64 black rubber bands.

To make CG I had to add 2 oz to the tail, easily done with 8 1/4 oz weights.

I made a simple fueler using a tank connector I had for one of those tanks with two L shape connectors on top and one on a screw on cap I had on a 30cc plane years ago. Bought a Hangar 9 fuel pump that came with a nice filtered clunk, some silicone tubing and a fueling connector (though I used one I bought years ago that looks kike the handle at a gas station).

Here's hoping I get the motor started on Wed.