Finished up some last minute painting to complete the cowling installation.

And getting closer to the ‘end’.

Also connected the parking brake.

Installing the cooling baffles.

Had to make two bushings/spacers for the inside aileron bolt.

Ran the engine to check oil pressure and temperature, as well as checking the mags and the mixture control.

Here’s a short video of the engine running.

After 56 years, give or take a year, the engine in the Stinson is up and running. A pretty exciting day.

Pushed it out to turn over the engine to make sure I have everything hooked up and ready.

I need to connect the mixture control befor actually starting it. We ran out of time due to some bad weather moving in.

Back to the hangar tomorrow.

Connecting the ignition switch.