Installing the sump

After all of the assy case stuff is where it needs to be, I installed the sump. I have already installed the screen and plug, sniffle valve and oil drain valve prior to this. I checked over my safety wire jobs on the bottom bolts and got to putting the gasket sealant on the case. I also installed the 6 studs that go into the sump in the area under the cylinders. There is studs here so you can use nuts in the confined space instead of using bolts. There is sixteen bolts and 6 nuts to hold the sump down. I had to get some of my own bolts since they were not in the kit. I called Aerosport and they are sending some ASAP but my grade 8 bolts 1 inch long will do fine in this spot. I took some precaution when I installed the studs into the sump. They were an extremely tight fit and I was afraid of breaking the stud off trying to get it down into the threads with the double nuts on. I took a tap and tapped out the all six holes. I know they want a tight fit so the nut does not turn when you tightnen it down. I used some high strength Locktite on the threads and installed them. I did not torque these nuts down until the next day. I only had one turn on me and I marked it. I will check it later and see how it goes.