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Old 08-16-2007, 10:52 AM
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Default Negatives useing a Lycoming HIO-360-B1A in a vans?

Any negatives to watch out for trying to use a Lycoming HIO-360-B1A engine in a vans? Injection intake configuration, crank shaft, etc?
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Old 08-16-2007, 01:21 PM
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I can't offer specific information, but Lycoming talks about the "Same Engine" myth in one of their reprints. They point several major differences, such as conical mounts, in HIO-360-D1A vs IO-360 engines (yes, I know you said B1A). Check out pg 28 of the General doc listed on this page.
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