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Old 04-28-2009, 04:49 AM
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Default What an IO-360A1B looks like inside after 30 YEARS in storage
Hi All,
Just thought I would post an update on the state of my engine for the RV8- I have shipped it to the good folks at Aerosport Power for a tear down and inspection, and Sue just sent me a few pics of the inside....
Needless to say, I was interested, and I thought I should share.

Bart is going to have to replace all seals/gaskets , bring the oil impeller up to standards (AD from ummm 198??), grind the main to bring the crank to proper tolerance, and get the Bendix torn down/tested.

Here is a link to a few pics....

http://hepburn.chris.googlepages.com/theengine

Chris
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Old 04-28-2009, 05:11 AM
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.....That engine could very well have run as is but your prudence is wise, Chris. It would have been kinda like a hand grenade with the pin juuust about out.

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Old 04-28-2009, 05:48 AM
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Very cool to see those pics and what a 30 year old stored engine looks like. Bart & Sue will take good care of it from here.
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Old 04-28-2009, 08:48 AM
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Looks clean. I would have just done the pump and run it.
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I think sending it out to be checked was a good move. Lets just call it Insurance....
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