Polini 303DS install on Badland F2

[LA F2 Flyer]

The time has finally come for an F2 update. I "stole" a new to me engine from another forum member. (Thanks Allen!)

Thankfully it was a package deal because his adapter was slightly different for the one I had for the Polini Thor 200. As a result hanging the engine went much more smoothly.

After reluctantly drilling some holes in my firewall I managed to mount the radiator as well as all of the electronics.

The battery has been mounted between the rudder pedals and the cables run through the firewall.

I am hoping the expansion tank is high enough. As mentioned, if I bleed the system properly, it likely shouldn't be an issue. I am several steps closer to being able to fire her up!

Let me know your thoughts, concerns, etc.

[Badland-F5 Pilot]

Looks great. The tank looks high enough where the pump should be able to purge any air from the water jacket.

Todd

[LA F2 Flyer]

I just ordered a second bleeder to install on the second coolant line to the head. As mentioned, I need to be able to purge all of the air in the line. I hope to have it some time this week.

In the meantime, I still need to finish some of the routing of sensor lines and get the tach set up. It's starting to look like something!