"Newps" wrote in message
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Doug wrote:
My experience and what others tell me is factory new engines last
longer until overhaul. After all, they are NEW. It makes a difference.
Ideally it shouldn't, but it does.



Perhaps with Lycoming. I wouldn't want a factory new Continental
because that means Continental cylinders.

Nor Lycoming crankshafts. I'll take an old Conti with ECI or Superior
cylinders any day.