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Old 08-30-2008, 05:24 PM
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Got a question for the experienced experts. I have been told two different things.

When rebuilding the engine, do your replace all the bolts, case, rod, ect or just have them re-CAD plated?
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Old 08-30-2008, 06:01 PM
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Got a question for the experienced experts. I have been told two different things.

When rebuilding the engine, do your replace all the bolts, case, rod, ect or just have them re-CAD plated?
This Lycoming document might help... they say "stressed" bolts.

http://www.lycoming.textron.com/supp...dfs/SB240T.pdf
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