Kelvin Gurney wrote:
I would love to hear any other suggestion about the E-225. I am looking
to keep this engine low compression, light, and reliable.

Well, I guess if thats your critera, the E-225 should do pretty well for
you. One thing that you don't mention is "maintainability". Parts are
getting more and more difficult to come by. I overhualed my E-225 almost
a decade ago now and its still doing pretty well, but I don't look forward
to the next overhaul. Parts are being harder and harder to come by.
Knowlegeable shops are also becomming scarce (which may not be a problem
for you if you are converting it to experimental status).

The same story with your prop. Its a great prop for that engine
(especially if you've got 88" blades on it). It also is orphaned, though,
and parts are almost non-existant. Before you commit to this prop, I
suggest you do a search for pitch change bearings. If you can find them,
hang onto your wallet! Unfortunately, because of the splined crankshaft
on the E-225 you've got a choice of this prop or a Hartzel (12v-20-7e plus
a few other models). The hartzel has several ADs on it and several other
operational issues.


--
Frank Stutzman
Bonanza N494B "Hula Girl" (E-225 powered, Hartzel driven)
Hood River, OR