ECI Kit

apkp777 · #1 04-11-2010, 04:36 PM

Okay, now I am getting frustrated. Seems that my ECI kit is missing quite a few parts. No seals, pushrod tube retainer, crank seal, etc, etc.

Anyone have a clue if this is normal?

Radomir · #2 04-11-2010, 05:15 PM

All those are in the gasket set... so a big plastic bag.. in one of the boxes

apkp777 · #3 04-11-2010, 05:41 PM

Thank again Radomir. I just got off the phone with Bill R. and he set me straight. Yes, everything is in the box marked "gasket set".

Time to get assembling.

9GT · #4 04-11-2010, 07:23 PM

Big Block · #5 04-13-2010, 03:38 PM

Did you buy your kit from AERO? How much did it cost and with what options?

Brantel · #6 04-13-2010, 09:26 PM

Looks like AERO pulled the plug on dealing with ECI. They have a letter on their website instead of the normal ECI products.

Looks serious!!!

apkp777 · #7 04-14-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Block

Did you buy your kit from AERO? How much did it cost and with what options?

I did buy my kit from AERO. They were great to work with. I paid about $16.5k for the kit with no accessories and no ignition. It is an o-320 with 164 stock HP. With the dual P-mags I am hoping to realize about 170 HP.

I am putting the engine together right now. I have to say that the Lycoming manual is pretty bad. Thanks to another builder who sent me some photos and his step by step instructions.

Overall, even though I am a licensed Powerplant mechanic. It is still making me sweat putting this thing together. However, with sufficient patience and guidance it's all really pretty simple.

apkp777 · #8 04-15-2010, 07:28 AM

Okay, a couple more questions.

1. A "round ball" (1/2" dia or so) came with the parts. I find this no where in the IPC or other documents. Anyone got a clue where this goes? I assume it has to do with pressure or temp relief but I haven't got a clue where it'll fit.

2. Oil filter bypass spring. Since I have a thermostatic relief valve I am assuming this does not get installed? I can't find the "plunger" that supposedly goes with it. Maybe that's the ball above, but it doesn't fit in the hole.

3. I am not using a vacuum pump. Can I fore-go the installation of the vacuum pump gear?

az_gila · #9 04-15-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by apkp777

Okay, a couple more questions.

1. A "round ball" (1/2" dia or so) came with the parts. I find this no where in the IPC or other documents. Anyone got a clue where this goes? I assume it has to do with pressure or temp relief but I haven't got a clue where it'll fit.

2. Oil filter bypass spring. Since I have a thermostatic relief valve I am assuming this does not get installed? I can't find the "plunger" that supposedly goes with it. Maybe that's the ball above, but it doesn't fit in the hole.
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...the operating part of the oil pressure regulator that fits on the top center of the case above #3 cylinder.

The spring might be part of the same unit...

apkp777 · #10 04-18-2010, 06:34 AM

Thanks for your input. Yeah I went temporarily blind staring at the IPC. The ball and spring is for the oil pressure regulator and I did intall the vacuum pump drive gear.