I wouldn't worry too much about the
temp gauge if all you want to do is start up.
So go ahead and start the
beast... you know you want to :-)
I considered starting it without the temp
gauge, and I even gutted a stock temp sensor to be able to stick a thermocouple
inside. In reality, I probably couldn’t be ready to run until very
late this afternoon, and I’d rather wait until I have more time in case
something doesn’t work.
Also, I ordered a proper sender for the
oil that has the correct metric threads (16 x 1.5). What I installed
yesterday was a 1/8” NPT sender with an adapter. The way it worked
out, the nose of the sender barely makes it past the end of the adapter, and it’s
moved back so far that it’s almost in a recess in the side of the
pan. I would like the nose of the sender to be out in the oil, not
recessed. I’m not sure how much difference it will make, but it
will make me feel better. Since, I’d have to drain the oil to
install the new sender Wednesday, so I might as well just leave it empty for a
few more days. I think the suspense is worse for you than me :-)
I've got my entire exhaust system installed including my own
SpinTech. I just finished installing an electronic constant speed governor for
my prop, so tomorrow I think I'll roll her outside and fire it up. I'm real
curious to hear how that muffler works.
I’ll listen for it tomorrow.
If I can hear it, you’ll need a better muffler :-)
BTW, I didn’t realize you were using
the IVO prop. I’ll be interested to hear how that works out.
Rusty