Buying one of these engines is "Like a box of politicians , you never know what you'll get !"
Sorry meant to say box of chocolates . 
RB
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| Author: | Jwsteele1981 [ Sun Aug 30, 2020 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | WORDS TO THE WEARY.... FOR THOSE TRYING TO BUY ENGINE CHEAP |
Man o man... I got HOSED.... bought a " pickled engine outta ca" no paperwork most a a fuel injection modification done from late 70s. looks dirty but legit. all the parts were scrap cause of age. rotart fuel pump not worth a penny and bendix fuel control the one model that no one will rebuild or wants. couldnt use as a core even. So fun long story short. I paid core price for an exp engine.. whose cases were cracked 1000$ minimum , crank needed 1350$ overhaul, bendix fuel control garbage so 1000$ on a throttle body, I could go on.... but anyone trying to search out the deal of the day... you may PAY PAY PAY !! anyways.. positive ..... 4 standard cylinders to be freshened up, accessory case and mags serviceable, should be able to port and polish, got prop hardware and a new spinner. Should be able to get the engine together for 11k$ all told with new top and bottom ....and hoping for 215hp.. |
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| Author: | James Grahn [ Sun Aug 30, 2020 11:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: WORDS TO THE WEARY.... FOR THOSE TRYING TO BUY ENGINE CH |
11K for a 215hp Lyc is a good deal. Cubes |
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| Author: | Jeff J [ Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: WORDS TO THE WEARY.... FOR THOSE TRYING TO BUY ENGINE CH |
I agree. $11k is pretty good. Ten years ago I got a quote of $14k to have an O-320 overhauled. A couple of years ago I spent about $10k on a basket case O-200 that I reassembled. |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Tue Sep 01, 2020 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: WORDS TO THE WEARY.... FOR THOSE TRYING TO BUY ENGINE CH |
Buying one of these engines is "Like a box of politicians , you never know what you'll get !" Sorry meant to say box of chocolates . RB
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