---------------------------------------------------------- Continental-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 10/15/16: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:03 AM - Re: O-200 Engine Tightness (Jack Philips) 2. 04:26 PM - Re: O-200 Engine Tightness (Peter Johnson) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:03:13 AM PST US From: "Jack Philips" Subject: RE: Continental-List: 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 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:26:48 PM PST US Subject: Re: Continental-List: O-200 Engine Tightness From: Peter Johnson 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: on behalf of Jack Phili ps 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? 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