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Old 09-23-2019, 05:23 PM
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Default Prop strike repair options

Hello all - I am looking for options to perform a prop strike tear down on a Lycoming somewhere close to me. I am in Indianapolis. Know of any good shops anywhere close?

Conversely, anyone have experience with a shop farther away that you think would absolutely be worth the extra effort?

Lastly, this is an almost new IO360 180hp m1b - any recommendations on ways to improve the engine while it’s torn down?

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Just an update for everyone who’s following this:

After speaking with every shop that has been recommended here, and a couple that were recommended locally, I am leaning towards Zephyr in Florida. The reasons are because they offer a one year warranty on all repairs, including components like cylinders, the owner of the shop made several recommendations that will actually net him significantly less money, and advised me to wait until the plane is as ready to fly as humanly possible in order to maximize warranty and ensure no corrosion.

Spoke to the owner and he was FAR more knowledgeable than anyone I spoke to with the exception of Rhonda at Barrett. They are the first alternative, so to speak, but significantly higher base quote.

In addition, Zephyr will take care of all shipping if I want them to and they charge when the project is done. Icing on the cake is that they are not marking up the mandatory replacement roller tappets at all - mainly because they think it’s a crock that we have to replace them - saving me $800 - $1900, depending on the shop.

Interesting side note - EVERY shop said that porting and polishing on these engines is a colossal waste of money and benefits only the seller of the service - for what it’s worth...

On the phone, none of them compare to Zephyr. Any feedback that might change my mind?
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Old 09-23-2019, 05:31 PM
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Poplar Grove, Illinois. I've used 'em, liked 'em.
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Old 09-23-2019, 06:06 PM
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Further away, Barrett.
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Old 09-23-2019, 06:35 PM
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Located in Florida and I highly recommend Zephyr Engines.

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Old 09-24-2019, 06:58 AM
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Old 09-24-2019, 08:01 AM
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Central Cylinder in Omaha, NE. Maybe too far for you but they do excellent work.

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Old 09-24-2019, 08:16 AM
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I used Poplar Grove Illinois and they did a good job.

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Old 09-24-2019, 09:44 AM
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Prop strike, Engine tear down and inspection??
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Old 09-24-2019, 10:32 AM
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Hello all - I am looking for options to perform a prop strike tear down on a Lycoming somewhere close to me. I am in Indianapolis. Know of any good shops anywhere close?

Conversely, anyone have experience with a shop farther away that you think would absolutely be worth the extra effort?

Lastly, this is an almost new IO360 180hp m1b - any recommendations on ways to improve the engine while it?s torn down?
G&N is located in Griffith Indiana.
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Old 09-24-2019, 09:13 PM
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G&N is located in Griffith Indiana.
G&N did the Lycoming tear down and inspection on the IO 360 engine in the RV I bought from the original builder after he experienced a prop strike landing at Oshkosh in 2014. I’ve now owned it almost five years and have flown it almost 400 hours. Runs “purrrfectly!” I highly recommend G&N.

My RV7A was also a very low time RV when the prop strike occurred. When I bought it I considered it an almost new aircraft. So far it’s proven to have been a very solid purchase after working out a few build quality issues.
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