"Kyle Boatright" wrote in message
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"Bret Ludwig" wrote in message
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If you were going to reproduce a Continental engine it should be the
C-85, and the primary market would be restored antiques, which means a
type certificated engine. If I were going to build a homebuilt I would
use an engine I can get parts at Pep Boys for it. With a geared prop
drive that means if I put the plane on its nose, I replace a prop and
sprocket and not a crankshaft.

Brett, you come up with some amazing solutions. Exactly what engine would
you use?

A Chevy with the transmission still attached? The only shortcoming (besides
weight) is you have to trim the airplane such that you to need only right
rudder since your left foot will be busy on the clutch.

:-}
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