IowaRV9Dreamer
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OK - I need a little help to get started building my engine. It and the cowl are pretty much all that remain on my plane.
I bought an O-320-E2A (150 HP) engine in pieces. The following parts were yellow tagged in 2007:
From Central Cylinder:
From Aircraft Specialties Services:
My plan is to assemble the engine without cylinders, mount it on the airframe, and add (probably new) 160 HP cylinder assemblies after the cowl is done. The engine takes the large front bearing, I'm pretty sure.
I've watched a couple of DVDs, attended the Lycoming assembly / disassembly course, and have some A&P friends. Here are my questions
I may think of more questions and will post them here. Thanks for any info.
I bought an O-320-E2A (150 HP) engine in pieces. The following parts were yellow tagged in 2007:
From Central Cylinder:
- Connecting Rods - listed as repaired
- 7 rocker arms - listed as repaired
- accessory case - listed as repaired. teste
- crankcase - listed as repaired, tested
- "Misc Steel Parts" - listed as magnafluxed
From Aircraft Specialties Services:
- 8 Hydraulic Units - listed as cleaned, inspected, and overhauled
- Camshaft - listed as reconditioned and repaired
- Crankshaft - listed as Magnafluxed, Inspected, Ground Rod 0 Mains M003, Renitrided, Cad Plated and Baked Flange, Flange Repaired per SB 201E, Installed Sludge Tubes, Installed Dowel Pin, Reapired per SI 1111. Repaired in accordance with SB505 (whew)
My plan is to assemble the engine without cylinders, mount it on the airframe, and add (probably new) 160 HP cylinder assemblies after the cowl is done. The engine takes the large front bearing, I'm pretty sure.
I've watched a couple of DVDs, attended the Lycoming assembly / disassembly course, and have some A&P friends. Here are my questions
- I have an electronic copy of the Lycoming Direct Drive Overhaul manual, but its old (1974). Same for the Parts Catalog (1984). Looks like you have to buy the manual from "Tdata" now, for $299 (1 year update). Comes with overhaul manual, parts catalogs, and SI/SBs. Is this the thing to do? Here is their link: http://www.tdata.com/products-all/lycoming-manuals-all/lycoming-manuals-4-cylinder-engines.asp
- I need to buy bearings. Do I need to measure the crank to double check the sizes? Can I use my regular caliper or do I have to buy different tools (micrometer / dial bore gauge). I hate to buy tools to use once.
- Where is the best place to buy bearings, gaskets, hardware. Is there a hardware kit?
I may think of more questions and will post them here. Thanks for any info.
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