All,
I purchased my 8 from a mentor of mine that did a wonderful job building the plane with a Mazda Rotary. Unfortunately, he has gone west and I am discovering I enjoy "working out the bugs" on the auto conversion less than he did and flying more. Consequently, I have made the decision that it's time to bolt an IO-360 on.
That said, I am a bit overwhelmed by the endless possibilities and the confusing Lycoming naming nomenclature. I think I have deduced that I want fuel injected, angle valve, but past that I am in uncharted territory. Can anyone shed some light on the best, engine, motor mount and cowling combinations? I have a three blade electric MT prop that I love and would like to run on my new motor if possible. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance
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I purchased my 8 from a mentor of mine that did a wonderful job building the plane with a Mazda Rotary. Unfortunately, he has gone west and I am discovering I enjoy "working out the bugs" on the auto conversion less than he did and flying more. Consequently, I have made the decision that it's time to bolt an IO-360 on.
That said, I am a bit overwhelmed by the endless possibilities and the confusing Lycoming naming nomenclature. I think I have deduced that I want fuel injected, angle valve, but past that I am in uncharted territory. Can anyone shed some light on the best, engine, motor mount and cowling combinations? I have a three blade electric MT prop that I love and would like to run on my new motor if possible. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5...jdeSFKkHpH4cqb0K4_1x0Sd5lhX3oVB4=w711-h947-no
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