Continential E-225 Experts?

In article ,
"Kelvin Gurney" wrote:

I am building an Smith Aviation Tundra Boss, (a experimental stretched
tri-pacer derivative) for use in Alaska's back country. It will have a
Beech 215 84" prop on it.

Sounds like a great project! Are there any online pictures?

My question concerns installing a pre-oiling
system. I was thinking the oil pressure fitting on the left crankcase might
be a good place to install the accumulator. My concern was with the 1/8"
hole, assuming the oil is a decent temperature, can I flow oil through the
1/8" hole fast enough to pre-oil the engine? Or would the oil follow some
path of least resistance and just flow into the scavenge system?

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


I'd suggest subscribing to the Bonanza owner's e-mail list. They were a
great resouce when I owned my E-225 powered Bonanza.

Remember e-225's don't leak, they "mark their territory"

Dan,
I don't have much yet. The Smith Aviation web site has a little information and no pictures about the Tundra Boss, (Bushmaster on their website). The reason for the name change is they didn't realize Bushmaster was already being used. The Tundra Boss is a new kit for them so they are still figuring out pricing, etc. Looks like gross will be in the 2800lb range, 7ft cargo area with rear seats removed, able to take larger engines, (360's 540's, etc). Their claim to fame is their Supercub kit and they have a lot of pictures of that kit. With those you can see the quality of their workmanship.

I have started an photo album at SuperCub.org

Thanks for the reply,
Kelvin

"Dan Nafe" wrote in message ...
In article ,
"Kelvin Gurney" wrote:

I am building an Smith Aviation Tundra Boss, (a experimental stretched
tri-pacer derivative) for use in Alaska's back country. It will have a
Beech 215 84" prop on it.

Sounds like a great project! Are there any online pictures?

My question concerns installing a pre-oiling
system. I was thinking the oil pressure fitting on the left crankcase might
be a good place to install the accumulator. My concern was with the 1/8"
hole, assuming the oil is a decent temperature, can I flow oil through the
1/8" hole fast enough to pre-oil the engine? Or would the oil follow some
path of least resistance and just flow into the scavenge system?

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


I'd suggest subscribing to the Bonanza owner's e-mail list. They were a
great resouce when I owned my E-225 powered Bonanza.

Remember e-225's don't leak, they "mark their territory"

Dan Nafe wrote:


I'd suggest subscribing to the Bonanza owner's e-mail list. They were a
great resouce when I owned my E-225 powered Bonanza.

Remember e-225's don't leak, they "mark their territory"

Plenty of E-225's in Navions along with it's more modern cousin
the IO-470.