After an unexpectedly long delay – due to schedule issues and also because ECI didn't send me all the expected parts on the first try – I finally managed to get my four new engine cylinders installed.
The cylinders are mounted and torqued, the pushrods and rocker arms are in, the oil drain tubes are back on, and the fuel injection lines are reinstalled and clamped. The intake and exhaust pipes are still off, since I want to get the EGT and CHT probes installed before I put them back on for good. And the rocker covers are not on yet because I ran out of steam and got tired of standing in the cold garage.
Grey cylinders with red pushrod tubes and crankcase is kind of a cool color scheme. Can't order 'em that way.
While I was complying with SB08-1, I also took care of SB12-1 by installing new stainless parts for the pushrod shroud tube retainer spring and lock tab.
Guiding me through this whole adventure was local engine guru Jerry Gippner, who taught me a lot about engine maintenance in the process. I think I could probably do it again on my own next time, so thanks Jerry for the education!
Next: Reinstalling baffles and other engine parts, hopefully for the last time (for the foreseeable future anyway).