"Corky Scott" wrote in message
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On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 03:45:18 -0500, Barnyard BOb --
wrote:

FWIW --
A fellow RV-3 owner here at 3GV also flies his dad's C-175.
On the way to Osh, it had a piston fail with less than 800 hours
since major, so he never made Osh. So.... this particular
engine continues to build a reputation only somewhat better
than the average auto engine in a plane. B-D

Barnyard BOb --

Hmmmm, cept that I've never heard of an auto conversion engine eating
a piston. Doesn't mean it hasn't happened, I've just not heard of it.


Corky Scott

Snicker... You beat me to it!
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Jim in NC