Lionclaw
Well Known Member
I wasn't planning on buying an engine anytime soon, but one popped up for what seems to be a good price and I bit.
It's a 320-h2ad recently removed from a 172N. The engine has 2200 hours on it and was last given a zero-time overhaul by lycoming in 96. I'll be picking it up sometime this weekend, so I don't have access to it quite yet.
The plan is to eventually disassemble it and send parts out for overhaul, and reassemble it myself, hopefully with help.
Being that I'm a total engine noob, I have lots and lots of questions, and I'm certain there are questions I don't even know to ask yet!
I did do some research before I purchased it. As far as I know, it has the following issues:
Anyone want to add anything?
Now my questions (more to come later):
I appreciate everyone's help! This stuff is all a bit overwhelming at this point.
It's a 320-h2ad recently removed from a 172N. The engine has 2200 hours on it and was last given a zero-time overhaul by lycoming in 96. I'll be picking it up sometime this weekend, so I don't have access to it quite yet.
The plan is to eventually disassemble it and send parts out for overhaul, and reassemble it myself, hopefully with help.
Being that I'm a total engine noob, I have lots and lots of questions, and I'm certain there are questions I don't even know to ask yet!
I did do some research before I purchased it. As far as I know, it has the following issues:
- Requires a special h2ad d1 mount from Vans
- The fuel pump will require a small bump/mod to the cowl
- Possible cam issues requiring special oil or oil additive
- Bendix dual mag setup
Anyone want to add anything?
Now my questions (more to come later):
- I want to go with a lightspeed ignition setup and one mag. Do I leave the bendix or can i get a single slick mag or something else? P-Mag?
- Where can I find manuals for parts/overhaul for the 76 series engines?
- What exactly is the T-Mod? I see that ECI will perform it for $120.
- If I plan to let the engine sit for a while, should I do anything to it?
I appreciate everyone's help! This stuff is all a bit overwhelming at this point.