repair cert for my engine

[chwilliams5]

Ok, so I met with the EAB inspector from Baltimore today and got my operating limitations for my Smith. I have to go into phase 1 for 5 hours because of the new engine. SO I asked about getting the repairman cert for the engine. I built this O-235 and removed the data plate. The inspector said I could not get one and have to have the engine signed off by an A&P. I did not build the airplane but the engine I did and I can prove it. Still no go he says. Am I wrong or is he wrong?

Here some pics of the engine build:
http://www.n1160hminiplane.com/3.html

Craig

 

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