IowaRV9Dreamer
Well Known Member
Warning - possible stupid question ahead... asking to learn....
I'm planning the build of my engine. I am going to use a fixed pitch aluminum prop for now. The engine core is an O-320-E2A. I want to build it for 160 HP, and with fuel injection.
My accessory case has the mounting point for a prop governor (at the lower right side). The engine has the large front bearings and the crank is hollow in the front. I think it is an older crank, maybe with "sludge tubes"
I think when I want to convert, I can add the governor, the stainless oil line and its fittings, remove the front plug in the crank and add the rear plug.
My question is: for now, with the fixed pitch prop, is it OK to have the stainless steel oil line / fittings installed? I don't know if having that line there and no governor installed would cause oil to flow poorly to the front bearing (or flow away from it).
Thanks for any info,
dave
I'm planning the build of my engine. I am going to use a fixed pitch aluminum prop for now. The engine core is an O-320-E2A. I want to build it for 160 HP, and with fuel injection.
My accessory case has the mounting point for a prop governor (at the lower right side). The engine has the large front bearings and the crank is hollow in the front. I think it is an older crank, maybe with "sludge tubes"
I think when I want to convert, I can add the governor, the stainless oil line and its fittings, remove the front plug in the crank and add the rear plug.
My question is: for now, with the fixed pitch prop, is it OK to have the stainless steel oil line / fittings installed? I don't know if having that line there and no governor installed would cause oil to flow poorly to the front bearing (or flow away from it).
Thanks for any info,
dave
