I have a line on an engine, presently flying on a Starduster (or something like) that the owner is thinking of parting out. It's an O-360 out of a 1968 Mooney. It was overhauled 250 hours ago, given Airflow Performance injection and cold-air induction, 9.5:1 pistons, Christen inverted oil and a new solid crank. A handful of quick questions:
1) Will it work? That is, how much extra fiddling would be required to install this engine vs an M1B from Van's? I THINK it's got horizontal induction, but I may be wrong.
2) Am I correct assuming I can use the same mount he's using on the Starduster?
3) In rough terms, what would such an engine be worth?
4) I know he pickles it over the winter -- dehydrator plugs, AeroShell Fluid 2F, inside hangar, etc. Is that of real value or just so much Internet claptrap?
5) What questions do I need to ask the owner? I've flown it, but all I really know is that it got me home safely.
This thing dyno'ed at 195hp. I'm planning a FP prop, so I like the solid crank. On the one hand, it could be a great opportunity. On the other, I don't really know what I'm doing!
Thanks in advance.
1) Will it work? That is, how much extra fiddling would be required to install this engine vs an M1B from Van's? I THINK it's got horizontal induction, but I may be wrong.
2) Am I correct assuming I can use the same mount he's using on the Starduster?
3) In rough terms, what would such an engine be worth?
4) I know he pickles it over the winter -- dehydrator plugs, AeroShell Fluid 2F, inside hangar, etc. Is that of real value or just so much Internet claptrap?
5) What questions do I need to ask the owner? I've flown it, but all I really know is that it got me home safely.
This thing dyno'ed at 195hp. I'm planning a FP prop, so I like the solid crank. On the one hand, it could be a great opportunity. On the other, I don't really know what I'm doing!
Thanks in advance.