"Bob Chilcoat" wrote in message
news:REkJh.10544$mh7.1159@trnddc04...
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?

Thanks.

Bob (Chief Pilot, White Knuckle Airways)
N44511


I also heartily endorse Triad. Had my O-540 rebuilt last February and 1
year later it's humming along. They were very responsive to a defective
alternator, switched out at no charge, labor or parts, and to my
conversations with them regarding what I thought were high CHT's. On
climbout it would hit 420-430 but settle down to 350-380 in cruise. They
suggested several things to check, magneto timing (one mag was off on its
internal timing), carb heat (only closed 95 %) and letting the engine fully
break in. Now I climb out at 390-400 at full power and cruise at 330-360.

I burn about 1 quart every 15-20 hours.

Good luck.