---------------------------------------------------------- RV10-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 03/18/17: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:30 AM - overhaul (dlm) 2. 09:58 PM - Re: Overhaul - New (Jerry Stark) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:30:05 AM PST US From: dlm Subject: RV10-List: overhaul Mike Busch is correct; TBO is just a number; it is the usage and the accumulation of engine parameters over time( i.e. oil consumption, compression etc.). The engine in my Glastar was a new O360A4M and I sold the aircraft at 400 hours. I keep in touch with the purchaser and it is still going strong (with possibly a little top end work) at 3500 hours. He uses it to troll daily for swordfish and tuna over the Pacific at low power settings. I put a new certificated IO540D4A5 from Van's my RV10. Due to some experiences I have had with shops over the years, you may want to run the engine until conditions indicate "end of life" and negotiate for a new or new limits overhaul from a reputable outfit like Lycoming or similar. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:58:18 PM PST US From: Jerry Stark Subject: Re: RV10-List: Overhaul - New FYI:=C2-If you really need to rebuild it I would consider talking with Ba rret In Tulsa.=C2- Not that much higher cost but they do a better balance , in my opinion, check with them. Also they do work for a few aerobatic pil ots.=C2- People notice that my engine runs very smoothly at low rpm. Very satisfied!=C2-A lot depends on you, when you think "you" need to do the rebuild.=C2- From: Linn Walters To: rv10-list@matronics.com Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 8:18 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Overhaul - New Lycomings are dirt simple. With the assembly and parts manual I'd overhaul it myself .... the hardest thing is splitting the case. However, I wouldn't touch it just because it has 2000 hours on it. =C2-If the engine has good oil pressure and compression .... fly it.The best thin g you can do for your engine is use it often.IMHO!LINN Sent from Samsung tablet cruising on the majesty Of The Seas. -------- Original message -------- >From Jim Combs To rv10-list@matronics.com Subject RV10-List: Overhaul - New Questions for the group: I am getting close to the 2000 hour point on my IO-540-C4B5 and am looking at options: (1) Replace with a new Lycoming from Vans (47K) (2) Replace with a Titan X540 engine from ECI (44K) (3) Purchase an overhauled engine from ??? (4) Overhaul it myself.=C2- I have replaced cylinders and overhauled auto motive engines but not a Lycoming. Any comments on any specific option? Thanks, Jim CombsN312F - Flying 1000+ Hours over a 6 year period ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv10-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV10-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv10-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv10-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.