Bob Chilcoat wrote:
It looks like the Archer needs a new engine. We're just short of 2,000
hours, the pressures are all 70 or above, and it's not making metal, but
there is a lot of loud piston slap going on. We get mixed opinions about
whether or not this can cause a sudden stoppage, so we're probably erring on
the side of caution.

At any rate, the best price we can find is for a rebuild with new Lycoming
cylinders for $15,000 from Triad Engines. I'm not too sure about trusting a
shop named after an international crime syndicate, but what the heck, that's
over 3,000 less than a Penn Yan, Mattituck or Lycoming factory OH. I would
appreciate any direct knowledge about this company. Anyone have any direct
experience with these guys, in Burlington, N?

I just remembered another factor in choosing Triad. Triad was
specifically mentioned by Kas Thomas, author of the book The Major
Overhaul. Don't remember whether the mention was actually in that book,
or maybe in his now-defunct periodical The TBO Advisor.

Dave