OK, I'll do it. I had over a thousand (maybe 1200STOH) on the C-85 in
my old Chief. Never been majored and when I sold it, it had 2400TT.
Compressions were in the 75 and above range. Used a quart in 14-16
hours. Since the top, it had used Shell 15W-50 semi-synthetic oil. Of
course, I'm not claiming there couldn't have been worn parts (valves
etc.) but it sure ran sweet and strong.

On the other hand, I have to tear down my A-65 since I have (suspect at
this point) a burned valve from 100LL use I imagine (cross country
to/from Oshkosh last year and that was all that was available). It has
about 850 SMOH. Since I have one dead one, I will pull all 4 and put in
100 Octane valves since I don't think 80 is coming back...

Scott


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Only 650TT? Unless there's serious corrosion or a burnt valve,
there should be no problems with exhaust valves. Why does the engine
need work already?

Dan



Bottom ends on those engines are usually good for 2,000 hours. The tops
start going at 500. Same for any of the small Continental engines and the
O-300. The jugs just don't last.

$500 is a good investment in exhaust valves. After 500 hours they start to
neck down. They aren't sodium-filled like Lycoming exhaust valves, but of
course they don't run as hot either.

I have seen a few of these Continental jugs last as much as 800 hours, but
they are the exception, not the rule.

Now watch and see if someone doesn't jump in here claiming a thousand hours,
and counting, on his cylinders.