---------------------------------------------------------- RV3-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 04/28/06: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:29 AM - O-235 (Jim Anglin) 2. 10:41 AM - Re: O-235 (Conners, Jerry) 3. 03:14 PM - Re: O-235 (Randy Lervold) 4. 06:09 PM - Re: O-235 (rob ray) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:29:43 AM PST US From: "Jim Anglin" Subject: RV3-List: O-235 --> RV3-List message posted by: "Jim Anglin" Does anyone know of an RV3 flying with the O235L2C (or any for that = matter)? I am on the verge of going this route but one person, an IA = that specializes in Grummans, told me he doesn't like these engines, = primarily because they have solid lifters. He didn't mention any other = specifics, just a general dislike for these engines. Is he correct and = what is the general consensus of this group? Jim Anglin HR II N144HR DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:41:59 AM PST US Subject: RE: RV3-List: O-235 From: "Conners, Jerry" --> RV3-List message posted by: "Conners, Jerry" The L2C has a 2400 TBO. This engine was designed for the newer fuels; however, if you do an extended dead stick landing, then the no power approach will result in foiling the lower plugs. The are numerous publications reference the lifters and they should be consulted as to the pros and cons. I own/fly the O-235 L2C engine. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv3-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv3-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Anglin Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 10:29 AM Subject: RV3-List: O-235 --> RV3-List message posted by: "Jim Anglin" Does anyone know of an RV3 flying with the O235L2C (or any for that = matter)? I am on the verge of going this route but one person, an IA = that specializes in Grummans, told me he doesn't like these engines, = primarily because they have solid lifters. He didn't mention any other = specifics, just a general dislike for these engines. Is he correct and = what is the general consensus of this group? Jim Anglin HR II N144HR DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:14:23 PM PST US From: "Randy Lervold" Subject: Re: RV3-List: O-235 --> RV3-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" > Does anyone know of an RV3 flying with the O235L2C (or any for that = > matter)? I am on the verge of going this route but one person, an IA = > that specializes in Grummans, told me he doesn't like these engines, = > primarily because they have solid lifters. He didn't mention any other = > specifics, just a general dislike for these engines. Is he correct and = > what is the general consensus of this group? > > Jim Anglin > HR II N144HR The last RV-3 that Van's had flying, which is now mothballed in Van's home hangar, had an O-235 installed. They took that engine out to put in the RV-9A prototype. Don't know about the solid lifters but that should be easy to find out. Randy Lervold www.rv-3.com ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:09:20 PM PST US From: rob ray Subject: Re: RV3-List: O-235 --> RV3-List message posted by: rob ray Hi Randy, The very first RV I flew was an 0-235 powered RV3. It had a very small battery and photoelectric cell charging system, no starter and very basic panel and flew better than my current 170 HP RV4. 0-235's can be bought for under 5-7K low time ready to fly and can run autogas. The bottom line is weight, they weigh 50 lb's less than an 0-320. With the proper flow benching, sparrow-hawk pistons (115 HP) and a good prop you would have a very fuel efficient, lightweight fun airplane for high gas price economy... my 2 cents... RR Randy Lervold wrote: --> RV3-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" > Does anyone know of an RV3 flying with the O235L2C (or any for that = > matter)? I am on the verge of going this route but one person, an IA = > that specializes in Grummans, told me he doesn't like these engines, = > primarily because they have solid lifters. He didn't mention any other = > specifics, just a general dislike for these engines. Is he correct and = > what is the general consensus of this group? > > Jim Anglin > HR II N144HR The last RV-3 that Van's had flying, which is now mothballed in Van's home hangar, had an O-235 installed. They took that engine out to put in the RV-9A prototype. Don't know about the solid lifters but that should be easy to find out. Randy Lervold www.rv-3.com --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.