July 18, 2004

Today, I wired in a few more gauges, including the ammeter, manifold pressure, and both fuel gauges. I also fitted the secondary alternator regulator, and wired it. I mounted the relay for the pitot heat under the pilot seat. Steve came by too and helped out with the wiring a little. Good to have some conversation and company! Nobody else was there today. I got him to bring an electric drill since I forgot mine, and needed to cut some holes real slow!

I also spent a lot of time debating a centre console. I would’ve posted pictures, but my camera battery ran out. I’ll take some pics of the mock up I made out of cardboard. I hope to put the throttle in the console, along with the fuel selector.

Another shot between the panel and sub panel… A little more wire….

Here is the secondary alternator regulator. I made a “rib sandwich” between the two regulators by mounting them back to back. At the bottom right, you can just see where I put the shunt for the Van’s ammeter.

The other side of the “rib sandwich”. This shows where I mounted the manifold pressure sender. Again, a Van’s item, and a back up to the E1.