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Lyco A1A Rebuild?
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pierre smith
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It may not need a rebuild
Do you know the engine's history...oil usage per 5 hours, 10 hours? Compressions? Many of these engines will push 3,000 hours if they're properly cared for and on experimentals, TBO hours are only a guideline.
Best,
Do you know the engine's history...oil usage per 5 hours, 10 hours? Compressions? Many of these engines will push 3,000 hours if they're properly cared for and on experimentals, TBO hours are only a guideline.
Best,
Kahuna
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Jimmy Brod JB Aircraft
http://www.jbaircraftengines.com/
I trusted him with my rebuild.
Thread on that here. Lots of pictures from the rebuild along the way in there. You can see his cool, super clean operating room shop.
http://www.jbaircraftengines.com/
I trusted him with my rebuild.
Thread on that here. Lots of pictures from the rebuild along the way in there. You can see his cool, super clean operating room shop.
DaleB
Well Known Member
I think some places are reluctant to give a quote because they don't know what they're going to find inside the engine. There are a lot of things that can significantly impact the cost of a rebuild, that you just won't know until you get it all taken apart.
You might talk to Central Cylinder Service here in Omaha, they seem to have a good reputation. I was there and met the guys a couple of weeks ago and was favorably impressed. I got the impression that not much gets out the door without the owner having a hand on it at least once or twice. I saw everything there from a 75 HP Continental to a Merlin and an Allison. Top notch work.
You might talk to Central Cylinder Service here in Omaha, they seem to have a good reputation. I was there and met the guys a couple of weeks ago and was favorably impressed. I got the impression that not much gets out the door without the owner having a hand on it at least once or twice. I saw everything there from a 75 HP Continental to a Merlin and an Allison. Top notch work.
Never overhaul an engine because of hours! If it performs well and doesn't burn a lot of oil, FLY IT!
As said before, a properly cared for Lycoming will easily go to 3,000 hrs. without a problem. My O-320 had over 2800 hrs when I rebuilt it and every part that I removed, more than met servicable tolerances. The only reason I rebuilt it was to increase the HP.
As said before, a properly cared for Lycoming will easily go to 3,000 hrs. without a problem. My O-320 had over 2800 hrs when I rebuilt it and every part that I removed, more than met servicable tolerances. The only reason I rebuilt it was to increase the HP.
Don't know your location but I know of at least one member on this forum who had their engine overhauled by http://klineaviation.com/ . Lots of variables though to get an accurate estimate.
cajunwings
Well Known Member
Overhaul
I have dealt with Mena Aircraft Engines in Arkansas 479-394-7688 on several engines over a 15 yr time span and have been happy with their work and the long term performance & reliability.
Don Broussard
RV 9. Rebuild in Progress
I have dealt with Mena Aircraft Engines in Arkansas 479-394-7688 on several engines over a 15 yr time span and have been happy with their work and the long term performance & reliability.
Don Broussard
RV 9. Rebuild in Progress
