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Fuselage May 2008 Updates May 25, 2008 Pitot connections and misc stuff.... - 4.0 hrs Today I started with finishing up the pitot connections to the instruments. I already ran the static connections. Now can almost put the top skin on to start on the canopy. Next I installed the oil breather tube. This is a hard thing for one person. But with persistance I got it done. Next I started to work on the spinner backplate. This needs to be done in order to install the prop to check the spacing for the cowl installation. I drilled and clecoed and marked the spinner backplate for the area that needs to be trimmed away. I am going to drill a series of holes and then use a cutoff wheel to make the cuts. Last I started working on the sniffle valve drain. I will need to pick up a couple of hose clamps and then check for exhaust clearance before I trim it to fit. Then right before I left I wanted to check the starter cable. I was just going to bump it to see if the starter would turn just a bit. And this was followed by a loud BANG. The #1 cylinder must of been on the compression stroke and it fired the dehydrator plug into the ceiling of the hangar. I am going to leave that there to remind me not to do stupid things. This website was built to document my work in compliance with the FAA requirements needed to certify my aircraft. My experiences and comments are by no means to be considered as instructions on how to build any aircraft.