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01-13-2016, 05:57 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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I had a friend (AP) buy a 25 yr old Grumman with 20 hrs on it since new,located on the coast in Austrailia. After it was shipped back here, we pulled the engine, sent to reputable shop where it was torn down, inspected and reassembled with little invested. Engine is still basically new .
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01-13-2016, 06:50 AM
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Core value only since it is very close to the 12 year Lycoming TBO.
As said above, pull a cylinder and bore-scope the cam and that cylinder. Also pull the mags and look at the accessory gears. You might have found gold but you will not know until you dig for it. If it does need to be pulled apart, a field OH should be relatively inexpensive.
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RV-7A - Slider - N495KL - First flt 27 Jan 17
O-360-A4M w/ AFP FM-150 FI, Dual PMags, Vetterman Trombone Exh, SkyTech starter, BandC Alt (PP failed after 226 hrs)
Catto 3 blade NLE, FlightLines Interior, James cowl, plenum & intake, Anti-Splat -14 seat mod and nose gear support
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01-13-2016, 07:44 AM
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Thanks!!
Thanks for all of the great replies guys. I have never owned an aircraft, so this is very helpful.
If I chose to do a field overhaul, as suggested by some, anyone have experience with a good shop in the upstate NY area? I contacted Penn Yan and they are quoting 23k for an overhaul 
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01-13-2016, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jmcanty3
Thanks for all of the great replies guys. I have never owned an aircraft, so this is very helpful.
If I chose to do a field overhaul, as suggested by some, anyone have experience with a good shop in the upstate NY area? I contacted Penn Yan and they are quoting 23k for an overhaul 
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An experienced A&P can do an IRAN for around 2500 plus labor and additional parts (e.g. cam).
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Ray
RV-7A - Slider - N495KL - First flt 27 Jan 17
O-360-A4M w/ AFP FM-150 FI, Dual PMags, Vetterman Trombone Exh, SkyTech starter, BandC Alt (PP failed after 226 hrs)
Catto 3 blade NLE, FlightLines Interior, James cowl, plenum & intake, Anti-Splat -14 seat mod and nose gear support
All lines by TSFlightLines (aka Hoser)
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01-13-2016, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Raymo
Core value only since it is very close to the 12 year Lycoming TBO.
As said above, pull a cylinder and bore-scope the cam and that cylinder. Also pull the mags and look at the accessory gears. You might have found gold but you will not know until you dig for it. If it does need to be pulled apart, a field OH should be relatively inexpensive.
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The cost of complying with Lycoming SB 240V could be expensive in and of itself.
To call it an overhaul, compliance would be mandatory. That is why it has been suggested that to do an IRAN.
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01-13-2016, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jetjok
The cost of complying with Lycoming SB 240V could be expensive in and of itself.
To call it an overhaul, compliance would be mandatory. That is why it has been suggested that do an IRAN.
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Good point. I was thinking IRAN but said OH. Corrected my post.
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Ray
RV-7A - Slider - N495KL - First flt 27 Jan 17
O-360-A4M w/ AFP FM-150 FI, Dual PMags, Vetterman Trombone Exh, SkyTech starter, BandC Alt (PP failed after 226 hrs)
Catto 3 blade NLE, FlightLines Interior, James cowl, plenum & intake, Anti-Splat -14 seat mod and nose gear support
All lines by TSFlightLines (aka Hoser)
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01-13-2016, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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If you can get the plane for core value then do not do anything. A rusted cam will not cause a catastrophic failure, so the plane will be plenty safe to fly. fly it and perform routine oil analysis to check for problems. If nothing shows up in 200 hours then I would say you got a great deal. If a problem shows up then you can have it rebuilt and you got a fair deal.
Do not do any exploratory maintenance or you will be in for a rebuild sooner than if you just leave it alone.
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01-13-2016, 10:47 AM
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Dormant RV-6
Did you folks read MANIFESTO? It would be interesting to get Mike's opinion. Just a thought.... Best of luck in your decision!
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01-13-2016, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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amazon on the way
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Originally Posted by Bill Dicus
Did you folks read MANIFESTO? It would be interesting to get Mike's opinion. Just a thought.... Best of luck in your decision!
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Sounds like an interesting read. Just ordered a copy.
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01-13-2016, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: mt juliet tn
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the capt chicken
pull the cylinders and take a look, if look ok, start her up and check EVERY THING !! drain the oil. send out to be checked , re oil and 5hrs on it , then re ck !! you may be surprised that ALL IS WELL. i ve seen it done many times
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