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Engine Recomendations
Just got engines for my T310-Q (TSIO 520-B). I had light Crankcases and non
VAR Crankshafts, so I couldn't get any core credit for either. So overhaul was not an option. Called AirPower and found that there are no new TSIO 520-B's available. So I opted for factory remans. They dont care if the cases are light or the cranks are non VAR. $31,000 each, included the Turbo's. I was about 150 hrs over TBO and have replaced 5 cylinders in the 800 hrs I have owned the airplane. I had 2 first run rebuilt Milleniums that never really had good compressions, so we didn't do that any more. The 3 new continentals are still on the old engines and still have compressions over 75. That's just my experience your milage may vary! Call a couple of the places and ask you may not get core credit for the cracked case. Good Luck Mark Manes N28409 "f" wrote in message ... Today was not a good day for the Baron. While replacing a cylinder I found a crack (confirmed with Dye Pent) off the #5 cylinder leading up towards the case halves. The engine has 2750 Hr since new and about 1000 Hr since a TW Smith overhaul. The case is repairable, but it seems like a waste to not do the overhaul. The question is has anyone recently purchased a Factory New engine? The cost is about $4K more but the parts are not a mix of old parts. The engine is an IO-470L. Any thoughts and opinions will be a great help. Paul |
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"Newps" wrote in message ... 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. |
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Opinion:
If you have a first run engine, you are a good candidate for a fancy overhaul. And you keep track of where all your low time parts are... they are in YOUR engine. If you have a rotten old engine, you are better off to go back to the till for newer parts. A factory reman. It usually is cheaper. Horror stories abound on both sides of this one. YMMV. Bill Hale |
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Bill:
Good points and ones that really help to make my decision. I have a second run engine that has had problems it's whole life. When I bought the plane I priced it expecting the engine to fall short of TBO. This is not a surprise, but I hate being without the plane. I decided on the Superior Millennium Engine program. It is about the same price as a factory remanufactured engine, but the specs and warranty are better then the factory. Wish me luck and I'll report on how well it comes out. I must admit I was leaning towards a new engine, but I made two calls to providers of new factory engines and the only way to guaranty a speedy delivery date was to pay a 10% up charge. The thought of paying $31K for the engine and another $3,100 for a three to four week delivery was the deciding negative factor. Thanks to all for the help, suggestion and good thoughts. Paul Mandel N43BS wrote in message oups.com... Opinion: If you have a first run engine, you are a good candidate for a fancy overhaul. And you keep track of where all your low time parts are... they are in YOUR engine. If you have a rotten old engine, you are better off to go back to the till for newer parts. A factory reman. It usually is cheaper. Horror stories abound on both sides of this one. YMMV. Bill Hale |
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I had good communication w/ Superior. I say communication b/c I didn't need
any warranty work. The 50,100, 250,500 hr reports w/ add to your maint. cost although they do provide the pre-paid sample kits for required oil analysis. -- Thx, {|;-) Victor J. (Jim) Osborne, Jr. "f" wrote in message .. . I decided on the Superior Millennium Engine program. It is about the same price as a factory remanufactured engine, but the specs and warranty are better then the factory. Wish me luck and I'll report on how well it comes out. Paul Mandel N43BS |
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