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  Sun Aug 30 14:02:42 2009 - I had planned on installing the ignition coils on the engine mount but then realised that if I moved the engine hoist hook forward on hole, that things would fit into place. I have plenty of room between things so that they cannot vibrate against other items; the ignition wires laid out nicely - just need to replace one with a different length; I did not like how the adel clamp on the spider fit so I made a bracket. So that is what I did. Not everything is tied down but things are in place ready to go. Just need to submit another ACS order.  Tue Aug 25 18:31:20 2009 - I ended up using the two lower right screws. The bracket is offset using a couple of washers between it and the valve cover. I also had to use some longer screws. Everything just seemed to fall into place. Instead of messing with small nuts and washers to attach the adel clamp, I also installed a nut-plate. So much easier to install/adjust, now.   Mon Aug 24 19:53:01 2009 - I noticed this little blunder this evening. The two rivets sit on top of each other. I'm going to replace both rivets with an AN509-8 screw, a couple of washers, and a metal lock nut. Hmmm, I'll also have to move the rubber seal aft so that there will be a good seal between the two metal baffles. Moving on....   Mon Aug 24 19:50:07 2009 - I think I've a plan to get around this kludge. I'm going to get some 1/8" aluminium plate and make a bracket that ties into the two lower left screws of the valve cover. Everything is very close to being on the same vertical plane so it should work out pretty well. And it will look a lot better.  Mon Aug 24 19:48:52 2009 - Installed the lower baffle tension rods. I've yet to install some -6 washers of which I'm out of. Van's would have you thread some 1/8" stainless rod. Anybody who has worked with stainless knows better. It was suggested that I use some 1/8" tig welding rod but the local welding supply only sold it by the pound (35 USD). I called up my Tech Counselor and asked about brass - no problem. So I got a six foot stick down at the local metal supply shop 2.50 USD + tax.  
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Mon Aug 24 19:53:01 2009 - I noticed this little blunder this evening. The two rivets sit on top of each other. I'm going to replace both rivets with an AN509-8 screw, a couple of washers, and a metal lock nut. Hmmm, I'll also have to move the rubber seal aft so that there will be a good seal between the two metal baffles. Moving on....

Mon Aug 24 19:53:01 2009 - I noticed this little blunder this evening. The two rivets sit on top of each other. I'm going to replace both rivets with an AN509-8 screw, a couple of washers, and a metal lock nut. Hmmm, I'll also have to move the rubber seal aft so that there will be a good seal between the two metal baffles. Moving on....

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