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Old 05-18-2009, 08:05 PM
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Perfection takes time. Delays are the nature of the beast.
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Old 05-18-2009, 08:47 PM
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I too have an ECi engine on order. I contacted Tim Morland, the Western Territory Manager, and here is what he had to say:

"We have suffered delivery problems on crankcases and bearings as the slowdown in the auto industry has adversely affected their/our suppliers, thus affecting us in our low-volume industry. We have seen improvement this past month on some parts but crankcases remain the largest problem. The crankcase machine shop is in the middle of an ownership change and we are working with both old/new ownership to get our parts moving again. Believe me when I tell you it is a high priority for all parties."
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Old 05-20-2009, 01:32 PM
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Got this today,

Great news!!!

Chris



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-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Trampota Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 12:31 PM
To: Tim MorlandSubject:
FW: Website Contact Form Submission

Chris, Your Engine Kit shipped to Eagle on 5/13. I just spoke to Linda @ Eagle and it should be arriving at their location today. Sorry for the delay however working with vendors in supplying critical components and increase sales has contributed to the delay.
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Old 05-22-2009, 12:56 AM
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The 10-week wait I reported earlier in the thread is coming to an end. I learned that the ECI kit is on its way to my assembler. It does look like ECI is working hard to deal with supply chain problems - I've had only a minor delay given what I hear they're up against.

Dave Woboril
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Old 06-15-2009, 04:10 PM
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I received my engine today during lunch from Eagle Engine. I'll Open the box tonight to look inside. The box has no damage, so I'm pretty sure there will be no suprise's when I look inside tonight.

http://www.eaa538.org/phpbb3/download/file.php?id=178
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Old 08-24-2009, 10:59 PM
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Default Nearly 5 months and still waiting

I ordered a kit ECI engine through a vendor that advertises here. I had to pay in full up front to lock in before the price increase. Order was placed first of April. Still no engine. I haven't seen anybody mention the delay issue in some time, so I'm starting to wonder if I'm being taken advantage of. Is anybody else in same boat?

Grant Cassady
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Old 08-25-2009, 08:50 AM
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Grant, Please check your private messages.
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Old 08-25-2009, 09:32 AM
RV9A Bill RV9A Bill is offline
 
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I'm also waiting after paying up front.
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Old 09-07-2009, 10:11 PM
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I mounted mine this weekend. Took about two hours including getting it unpackaged.


http://www.eaa538.org/phpbb3/download/file.php?id=184

ECI IO360 188hp with cold air



My order was put in before January 2009. I received it June 2009.
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Old 09-09-2009, 03:39 PM
RV9A Bill RV9A Bill is offline
 
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after several months the eci kit is on the truck and delivery is promised for Friday, sept. 11. Exciting.
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