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Old 07-26-2013, 02:00 PM
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Has anybody had any dealing with Wentworth Aircraft, Crystal, MN? Particularly, have you had any problems with buying a used engine from them?

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Old 07-26-2013, 02:30 PM
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My father has had dealings with them several times over the last 25 yrs, he had a light aircraft repair business. Never had any problems. I plan to include them in my search for the right engine when the time comes.
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Old 07-26-2013, 03:37 PM
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I used them for the engine in my first RV-10. No issues at all but that's been a few years ago.

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Old 07-26-2013, 04:38 PM
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I purchased my IO-540 V4A5 from them at a great price and great service. Two other builders I know also purchased their engines from them and also had positive experiences.
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Old 07-26-2013, 04:50 PM
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I bought an O-360-A4M from them five years ago. They represented the condition accurately, responded in a timely fashon, and sold it at a fair price...
More than 500 hours later, and I'm still happy with the purchase. And they still recognize me at OSH
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Old 07-26-2013, 06:31 PM
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I bought my IO-540-C4B5 from them back in 2007-2008. They have a good reputation and I would buy from them again.
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Old 07-26-2013, 07:00 PM
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Thank you for all of your quick replies

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Old 07-27-2013, 04:51 AM
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It's refreshing to know a business that really shoots straight. My buddy bought a mid-time 160 Lyc for his -4 from them. Exactly as advertised...ran well.

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Old 08-05-2013, 07:06 PM
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I bought my engine from them, it was a great deal and they gave great service. When the engine arrived, there was no vacuum pump adapter on it, I called them and they shipped one pronto.

I would buy from again no question.

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Old 08-10-2013, 03:14 PM
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Almost 20 years ago when I was looking for an engine, only Wentworth was willing to spend time with me on the phone to discuss all of the options available to me: New engine, factory rebuild, field rebuild, and of course used engine. While I ended up buying an engine for someone else, I sure was impressed with the service I received as a non-customer.
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