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Old May 21st 09, 12:21 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default what engines are making successful aero engine conversions?

On Wed, 20 May 2009 17:59:24 -0700 (PDT),
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On May 20, 2:15 pm, bildan wrote:
I wouldn't think so. The crank is light enough to use as a dumbbell
and that's heavier than the cylinder blocks. Just guessing of course,
but I'd say 180 lbs for 100HP which is better than an O-200.


The TCDS says the O-200-A is 190 lb. My experience with the engine
makes me wonder about the 100-hp claim. The C-90 I flew had more pull.

Dan


my docs say "rated horsepower" which makes me think that there is a
calculation used to derive the figure not an actual 2750rpm
measurement. the 74hp at 2500 rpm seems to be measured.