msturgis
Well Known Member
I reached a huge milestone in my project recently. My plan originally was to take out a large loan and buy a new 180hp IO360. Well I guess plans change! The good; I found a 200hp IO360-A1A. 2800tt 700smoh ,with all logs. The bad; Engine came from a Mooney with a prop strike. There is no question the crank is bad as the flange is bent and broken from when the plane tilted forward on the prop.
The engine was inspected, and I was told "looked to be good". Obviously a compleate tear down and compliance with the Lycoming prop strike procedures will be nescessary. So assuming I didn't just buy a $4000 paper weight, what would you guys do? Buy a new crank (around $3500) and go fly? Or do a compleate overhaul? Either way I think (hope) I can come out ahead of buying new.
Few photos...
The engine was inspected, and I was told "looked to be good". Obviously a compleate tear down and compliance with the Lycoming prop strike procedures will be nescessary. So assuming I didn't just buy a $4000 paper weight, what would you guys do? Buy a new crank (around $3500) and go fly? Or do a compleate overhaul? Either way I think (hope) I can come out ahead of buying new.
Few photos...
![engine2.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi418.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp268%2Fmsturgis78%2Fengine2.jpg&hash=15cdc5059c44af50649115aef66d2eca)
![engine3.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi418.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp268%2Fmsturgis78%2Fengine3.jpg&hash=acf6257d8968c9cfdb41e8ed07d19a02)
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