Carlos,
I'm interested in an O-290 for an upgrade to my 7ECA Champ. If you
decide to replace your engine and want to sell your O-290 please give me
a call. I'm local, my plane is at CHD. My number is 480.326.2172.
Walt
Carlos Hernandez wrote:
> <carlosh@structuralaz.com>
>
> Hello,
> Well after starting my condition inspection on our PL-1 this weekend,
> we found that 3 of the 4 jugs are below 60/80 on the compression test.
> We have an 125 hp O-290-G on a conical mount and a fixed pitch prop.
> We would like to replace this engine with a 150 hp O-320-XXX. We're
> looking to keep this as simple as possible so we want to do a
> replacement without redoing the mount, cowling and baffles if
> possible. I am not an engine guy but I have done a little reading in
> the types of 320's out there, but there is entirely to much
> information for me to understand with out some direction from others
> that know a lot more than me.
>
> Thank for your help!
> Carlos in Arizona
>