I have an IO-360 B1E-180hp, Rear intake, and CS unit at back of engine, that came off of a Piper Arrow that had a right gear collapse on a cross wind landing. I bought the engine because I was going to build a RV-9A. I got the builder number and tail kit just after I bought the engine.
I inherited my dad's ARV Griffin project and will be finishing it and putting the O-320 on it.
So, I tore the IO-360 engine down and was getting the engine components inspected. Main engine Case - yellow tagged by DIVCO, Crankshaft - yellow tagged, all four cylinders reworked and - Yellow tagged in chandler. Since everything came back with no issues from the prop strike, I was going to start cleaning the remaining items up and work with an experienced A/P and put it back together. That will make the engine certified and have approximately 950 hours remaining on the TBO for a certified engine. Realistically, if it goes on an Experimental, it could have many more hours of useful life. Since i intend to use all new bearings and seals to make it right from here forward.
Question, should I put the effort to get it back together or sell as is. I understand the value of it will be much greater fully assembled.
Thoughts and guidance. Thank you in advance.
Don Wirthlin
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