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Subject: | O-200 Engine Tightness |
Peter, the A65 on my Pietenpol is the same. It is much looser when
cold, and after flying for a short while is noticeably tighter. Mine
has about 375 hours SMOH. I think that is just a characteristic of the
small Continentals.
Jack Phillips
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
From: owner-continental-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-continental-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Peter
Johnson
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 5:41 PM
Subject: Continental-List: O-200 Engine Tightness
Hi Guys,
I have noticed that directly after flying my O-200 powered Zodiac 601XLB
that when turning the prop over, it seems to be tight.
I recently finished an annual and found some metal filings in the oil
filter. I stripped the engine and replaced the crankshaft gear cluster
and added a new starter gear.
During the stripping of the engine I noticed the bearings were slightly
discoloured. The engine has 180 hours since a major rebuild.
I had the engine parts inspected by the local engine shop and he found I
hadn't used the two special bolts to hold the crankcase halves in
alignment.
He checked all the clearances (all good) and reassembled the engine
halves and the cylinders for me including the two special bolts.
I re-installed the engine and all is working well but I still find the
engine stiff to turn over after flight.
The oil temp stays around 180 F and power is good. It doesn't seem to
make any difference whether I fly for an hour or for 20 minutes.
After the engine has cooled the tightness disappears.
Is there anything I should be looking at?
Thanks
Peter
Wonthaggi Australia
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Subject: | Re: O-200 Engine Tightness |
Jack,
Thanks for that. A little piece of mind.
I haven=99t noticed the same on my A65 powered Piet but that may have more
hours on it and loosened up a bit more.
Cheers
Peter
Wonthaggi Australia
From: <owner-continental-list-server@matronics.com> on behalf of Jack Phili
ps <jack@bedfordlandings.com>
Subject: RE: Continental-List: O-200 Engine Tightness
Peter, the A65 on my Pietenpol is the same. It is much looser when cold, a
nd after flying for a short while is noticeably tighter. Mine has about 375
hours SMOH. I think that is just a characteristic of the small Continental
s.
Jack Phillips
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
From: owner-continental-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-continental
-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Peter Johnson
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 5:41 PM
Subject: Continental-List: O-200 Engine Tightness
Hi Guys,
I have noticed that directly after flying my O-200 powered Zodiac 601XLB th
at when turning the prop over, it seems to be tight.
I recently finished an annual and found some metal filings in the oil filte
r. I stripped the engine and replaced the crankshaft gear cluster and added
a new starter gear.
During the stripping of the engine I noticed the bearings were slightly dis
coloured. The engine has 180 hours since a major rebuild.
I had the engine parts inspected by the local engine shop and he found I ha
dn't used the two special bolts to hold the crankcase halves in alignment.
He checked all the clearances (all good) and reassembled the engine halves
and the cylinders for me including the two special bolts.
I re-installed the engine and all is working well but I still find the engi
ne stiff to turn over after flight.
The oil temp stays around 180 F and power is good. It doesn't seem to make
any difference whether I fly for an hour or for 20 minutes.
After the engine has cooled the tightness disappears.
Is there anything I should be looking at?
Thanks
Peter
Wonthaggi Australia
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