Gordon: I also fly a C-172 with the Continental 0-300D. Mine is a 1964 E
model. No problem with parts or maintenance. As a complete wimp when it
comes to carb ice, I'm well aware of it and ready at all times. I'll also
run the carb heat for a while during the run up just to make sure I didn't
pick up any during my taxi.

Tony: Glad to see you're back in circulation. Drop me an e-mail with the
house details if you get time. I still have your hat and I owe you some
cold ones. Now....talk to me about this oil additive that you have been
using. ???

Al Gilson
KSFF/Spokane, WA USA
1964 C-172E
1970 VW Bug Convertible
(Nothing but aircooled engines for me)

in article ,
Tony Roberts at wrote on 10/18/03 5:31 PM:

What has been your experience in finding parts and having maintenance done
on the now long-out-of-production O-300??

Hi Gordon

When we had our valve problem we had a new valve installed in one day.
Other than that I have only had routine maintenance to the engine and
haven't had any problems.
Instruments are another matter - So far I have had to install a new tach,
and a new turn & bank. Now the attitude indicator is not levelling until I
develop full RPM. I also installed a graphic engine monitor from
International Electronics. I love it - it gives a continuous readout of
CHT and EGT for all 6 cylinders, + carb temp, and there is still room to
add 3 more functions. Fuel flow will be next.

The particular machine I am soon to take on has 4300 total with 480 left to
run to TBO, new prop. She is VFR only and I will keep her that way to
contain costs - doesn't even have a vac pump - two zero maintenance venturis
instead!

No vac pump would be good.
Mine is IFR (I'm not . One thing that I did do, after a scary aborted
landing on a short mountainous strip at 38C was to have my prop repitched
from 73 to 71. It cost me C$180 and gave me shorter takeoff and better
climb in return for a cost of 2 knots airspeed. For me that was a good
trade.