David Johnson
Well Known Member
All,
I have the chance to get my hands on a Lycoming O-360-A4M from a Cessna 172 with about 4700 hours SMOH. I know both the engine and the aircraft well, and the I/A who maintains the ship is one of the best in the business, IMHO. Logs are complete and no prop strikes, damage, ADs, etc. Mags, carb, ring gear, are all included.
The asking price is $9000 as is (basically the core charge), and it's running fine with good compressions all around. Assuming that I will perform a complete, proper overhaul with new cylinders and send the rotating parts + case out for inspection and repair, I submit the following questions to all of you:
Question #1: Will this engine work with Van's firewall forward kit (it's a dynafocal mount)
Question #2: Is this a reasonable price in your experienced opinions?
The engine is clean, dry country with no corrosion visible. It literally just came off the rental line this week because "it was time", despite all parameters being normal.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Dave
I have the chance to get my hands on a Lycoming O-360-A4M from a Cessna 172 with about 4700 hours SMOH. I know both the engine and the aircraft well, and the I/A who maintains the ship is one of the best in the business, IMHO. Logs are complete and no prop strikes, damage, ADs, etc. Mags, carb, ring gear, are all included.
The asking price is $9000 as is (basically the core charge), and it's running fine with good compressions all around. Assuming that I will perform a complete, proper overhaul with new cylinders and send the rotating parts + case out for inspection and repair, I submit the following questions to all of you:
Question #1: Will this engine work with Van's firewall forward kit (it's a dynafocal mount)
Question #2: Is this a reasonable price in your experienced opinions?
The engine is clean, dry country with no corrosion visible. It literally just came off the rental line this week because "it was time", despite all parameters being normal.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Dave