I am getting ready to install a prop governor on my O-360-A1A RV-6a with a Hartzell CS prop. Any comments good or bad on which governor from Vans to get, the Hartzell or the MT?
I freaked out when the Hartzell showed up in my FWF kit without prior communication. All I heard was negative comments about the Hartzell. The good news is that was a different product. The governor than Van's sells is realitively new. It's a little smaller than the MT and I've not heard any negative comments. I'm also not flying yet, so I can't comment much further.
Hartzell is about 45 minutes away, so that is a plus for me. My governor arrived without instructions. Les from Hartzell offered to swing by the hangar after work to assist with the install. It wasn't necessary, but I certainly appreciate the offer. He also did a lot to alleviate my fears.
Since I really had no data to make a good decision, I errored in supporting the local US based company.
Hi Bob, I assume you have an IO-540; do you have the part # for your gov and do you know if it is set up for 2700 rpm. Thanks Barry
I don't have the info here at the office. I'll try to remeber to grab it when I'm at the hangar this evening. All I have is a photo off my build site, which probably doesn't help much. I'm about two weeks from first engine start. I'm assuming that it is set for 2700.
Hartzell versus MT Prop Governor from Vans
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