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January 25, 2003 - Ordered Engine from Premium Aircraft (O-360)

February 4, 2003 - Magneto's, carburetor, and started in mail.

March 15, 2003 - Engine delivered, minus the cylinders and pistons.

March 27, 2003 - Cylinders delivered today.... nice ECI units....

April 18, 2003 - Delivering ECI engine to Gill's Engine in Stead, NV.

September 7, 2003 - Engine back from Gills, working on landing gear.

September 8, 2003 - Manifold Pressure install, working on engine mount prep.

September 9, 2003 - Mounted landing gear, adjusted front gear ft/lb, clean...

September 12, 2003 - Mounted Motor and other various items...

September 16, 2003 - Working on engine control cables.

September 17, 2003 - Fuel and oil lines.  Becky Orndorff order came in. 

September 25, 2003 - Prop governor line, rear spinner bulkhead and spacers.

September 26, 2003 - Engine prime solenoid mounted... 3 hours of headache.

November 11, 2003 - Exhaust, carburetor, starter, alternator....

December 26, 2003 - Found proper alternator belt and installed propeller. 

December 28, 2003 - Installed exhaust heat muff for cabin heat. 

January 7, 2004 - Timed Magnetos and Engine.  Added oil to engine.