BLittleton
Active Member
I've been saving for a while, and what I think is a great deal fell into my lap. I came across an IO-360-A3B6D. Angle valve, horizontal induction, constant speed, 200 HP.
The engine came off a Mooney accident and was torn down and completely rebuilt 12 years ago. The owner intended to put in his project, but instead pickled it and put in a corner since then. The owner claims to have been replacing the desicant plugs and oil fogging it periodically. I had an A&P friend of mine come look at it with me and said it was a no-brainier. The engine looked good and has chrome cylinders, so no chance of rust. Plus, almost all the accessories are present.
The best part, is the prop came as part of the package. It is an older model, Hartzell that needs to be gone through, but included.
I got the whole set up $9,000. Seems like a great deal to me.
Vans has been so great about working with me for my finish-kit order. I got the canopy and stuff earlier this year, but since I didn't know then what kind of engine I would have they put my mount, gear legs, and cowl on back-order. All I had to do was call up Vans with the specs, and they are sending the proper mount and cowl. Very convenient.
The engine came off a Mooney accident and was torn down and completely rebuilt 12 years ago. The owner intended to put in his project, but instead pickled it and put in a corner since then. The owner claims to have been replacing the desicant plugs and oil fogging it periodically. I had an A&P friend of mine come look at it with me and said it was a no-brainier. The engine looked good and has chrome cylinders, so no chance of rust. Plus, almost all the accessories are present.
The best part, is the prop came as part of the package. It is an older model, Hartzell that needs to be gone through, but included.
I got the whole set up $9,000. Seems like a great deal to me.
Vans has been so great about working with me for my finish-kit order. I got the canopy and stuff earlier this year, but since I didn't know then what kind of engine I would have they put my mount, gear legs, and cowl on back-order. All I had to do was call up Vans with the specs, and they are sending the proper mount and cowl. Very convenient.
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