Engine - 2

Day two involved adding the cylinders and associated components. The cylinders were pre-assembled. We didn't have to install and seat valves and rocker arms. (Incidentally, the XP-360-OI engine we're building includes roller tappets.)

Where we left off at the end of day one.	Pistons and rods were matched/balanced for us. All four pistons were within a gram of mass difference.	A quick look into one of the cylinders.
Gapping and installing compression and oil rings.	More of the same. (I lost 12 pounds after seeing this picture.)	Rings are gapped and installed.
A look inside a cylinder. The fine striations allow for oil flow over the surface.	Cylinders are installed.	Number 4 cylinder is attached.
A close-up of the top of a cylinder before the rocker arms are added.	We learned the right way to safety-wire parts.	This bracket is used to hoist the engine. After installing the engine, I can assure you, a single-point for lifting saves a lot of struggling and coaxing when installing the engine to the mount.
.... forgot what this is .....	Magneto gears are installed.	Day two's results. Getting closer to a finished engine.

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