1st Engine Run

A major milestone today.  After 89 years, the OX-5 on the Lincoln-Page has run for the first time!  All went quite well.  It started on the third pull of the propeller and after running for a while, it developed the normal water and oil leaks that were addressed.  Oil pressures and water temps were outstanding, and the engine ran great.  Very happy!

Here's a link to a video too:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGiE55MsXW4

I got a little over 2 hours of run time on it today.  Would like to get about 4-5 more before the first flight which will probably happen in the first couple weeks of May if everything continues to go well.

Check back soon!