First off. I am not affiliated in any way with JB Aircraft Engine Services except being a very satsfied customer.
When a major wallet changing event pops up unexpectedly it is really nice in todays world to find a company and a bunch of folks that can make it better for you. For me, that was Jimmy Brod and his crew at JB Aircraft Engine Services in Sebring, Fl.
I arrived at Jimmy?s place on Feb. 6th expecting at worse to get a top overhaul, at best a cylinder overhaul that was causing higher than normal oil consumption.
This was the first time in 13 years of owning my 8 that I had left it with a shop and I was a little apprehnsive. Jimmy and his crew are sponsors of Redline Airshows and he came very highly recommended by my friends, the late Jon Thocker and flight lead Ken Reider.
Well, the day after I dropped 8JL off I got a text and call from Jimmy that ruined my day.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=168961&highlight=Lifter+failure
This started me down the road to a new engine.
The upshot is that other than me having to unexpectedly pony up for a new engine, it was a great experience. We discussed what options I had what I got was a Superior IO360 with roller tappetts, balanced oil system, balanced engine with 9 to 1 compression and all the accessories either new or rebuilt, lord mounts, hoses, oil cooler and the list goes on..
Now for the praise. Jimmy kept me updated on the progress with teaser photos, problems and fixes and ways to save some money and completion date, which was only 25 days from start to finish and actually under the estimated cost.
I left Sebring one happy customer and enjoyed and learned from the experience. Jimmy and his crew are involved in the RV world and avid supporters.
If you are ever in need of an honest and trustworthy engine shop contact them and let them help you out.
https://www.jbaircraftengines.com/
When a major wallet changing event pops up unexpectedly it is really nice in todays world to find a company and a bunch of folks that can make it better for you. For me, that was Jimmy Brod and his crew at JB Aircraft Engine Services in Sebring, Fl.
I arrived at Jimmy?s place on Feb. 6th expecting at worse to get a top overhaul, at best a cylinder overhaul that was causing higher than normal oil consumption.
This was the first time in 13 years of owning my 8 that I had left it with a shop and I was a little apprehnsive. Jimmy and his crew are sponsors of Redline Airshows and he came very highly recommended by my friends, the late Jon Thocker and flight lead Ken Reider.
Well, the day after I dropped 8JL off I got a text and call from Jimmy that ruined my day.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=168961&highlight=Lifter+failure
This started me down the road to a new engine.
The upshot is that other than me having to unexpectedly pony up for a new engine, it was a great experience. We discussed what options I had what I got was a Superior IO360 with roller tappetts, balanced oil system, balanced engine with 9 to 1 compression and all the accessories either new or rebuilt, lord mounts, hoses, oil cooler and the list goes on..
Now for the praise. Jimmy kept me updated on the progress with teaser photos, problems and fixes and ways to save some money and completion date, which was only 25 days from start to finish and actually under the estimated cost.
I left Sebring one happy customer and enjoyed and learned from the experience. Jimmy and his crew are involved in the RV world and avid supporters.
If you are ever in need of an honest and trustworthy engine shop contact them and let them help you out.
https://www.jbaircraftengines.com/