---------------------------------------------------------- RV7-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 08/17/08: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:31 PM - Re: No Title (cnpeters) 2. 09:24 PM - Lycoming IO-360 A1A used vs new question (cnpeters) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:31:02 PM PST US Subject: RV7-List: Re: No Title From: "cnpeters" I translated and summarized the following for an RV-7A builder in Italy named Lucio. He acquired a used Lyc IO-360 A1A in parts (no history or other info given), and a trusted mechanic can rebuild it for 8K euros. He would like to know if this type of Lycoming is a trustworthy engine for the RV-7A in general, any historical problems with it, etc. Also he would like to know if it is worth rebuilding this engine vs. buying new from Van's. With devalued dollar, he can get a new engine cheap, BUT with high transportation and import taxation costs, it would add up to 22k euros (north of $30k). OK, my take on this: Can't tell much about whether the used engine is any good from his note. Crankshaft OK? History of damage/prop strike? TT and TT SMOH? Why is it in parts? Corrosion? Camshaft OK? Any AD's on the parts/crank that need complying with? Basically, I would advise to have the engine inspected by a knowledgeable mechanic first, before agreeing to a $12k rebuild. There are many stories of these used engines ending up costing far more than a new one when everything is done. Since this engine is in parts, it will be much cheaper to inspect than doing a teardown. As to the IO-360 A1A engine and the RV-7A, it is a popular combo (more as in the carburetor configuration) and would be an excellent powerplant capable of meeting Van's published performance speeds at fuel burns near 8 gallons per hour lean of peak with the fuel injection. Any other thoughts from group? Thanks, Carl -------- Carl Peters RV-9A wings Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=199206#199206 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:24:33 PM PST US Subject: RV7-List: Lycoming IO-360 A1A used vs new question From: "cnpeters" I translated and summarized the following for an RV-7A builder in Italy named Lucio. He acquired a used Lyc IO-360 A1A in parts (no history or other info given), and a trusted mechanic can rebuild it for 8K euros. He would like to know if this type of Lycoming is a trustworthy engine for the RV-7A in general, any historical problems with it, etc. Also he would like to know if it is worth rebuilding this engine vs. buying new from Van's. With devalued dollar, he can get a new engine cheap, BUT with high transportation and import taxation costs, it would add up to 22k euros (north of $30k). OK, my take on this: Can't tell much about whether the used engine is any good from his note. Crankshaft OK? History of damage/prop strike? TT and TT SMOH? Why is it in parts? Corrosion? Camshaft OK? Any AD's on the parts/crank that need complying with? Basically, I would advise to have the engine inspected by a knowledgeable mechanic first, before agreeing to a $12k rebuild. There are many stories of these used engines ending up costing far more than a new one when everything is done. Since this engine is in parts, it will be much cheaper to inspect than doing a teardown. As to the IO-360 A1A engine and the RV-7A, it is a popular combo (more as in the carburetor configuration) and would be an excellent powerplant capable of meeting Van's published performance speeds at fuel burns near 8 gallons per hour lean of peak with the fuel injection. Any other thoughts from group? Thanks, Carl -------- Carl Peters RV-9A wings Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=199211#199211 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv7-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV7-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/rv7-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv7-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.