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Originally Posted by Tippy
I put a hose clamp around the tube so I could rotate it with channel locks but no dice working
the O ring back in. As a prior aircraft mechanic, I'm mad at myself for not catching before hand but I built the engine on a wooden table and was so focused on cam timing.
Love to hear your thoughts....argh
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Tippy,
If you had used a P-201 in your rebuild, you would had discovered during assembly that the green o-ring was not installed correctly. If I were you, I would borrow or buy an engine holder (does not have to be a P-201). A generic engine yoke (
HF type) would be sufficient for your need.
Replacing this o-ring on a work table is not an ideal way to do it. Be smart and be prudent in your ways of fixing this unfortunate blunder. We all mistakes and learned from it. Wish you luck.
Tony