FlyingArcher
Well Known Member
Hello,
I'm currently analyzing the opportunity to buy a used Lycoming O-320-E2A engine, and a question just popped: is this engine able to run with 100LL gasoline, or is it limited to its specs that indicate 80 octane gas?
If limited, is there any conversion process/parts to be able to burn 100LL?
The reason I'm asking is because this engine has been removed from its initial airframe in 1976 and safely stored since then.
Now, I've just read this article on Lycoming web site:
http://www.lycoming.textron.com/mai...keyReprints/general/lowCompressionEngine.html
but I'd like to have other builders comments if possible.
Thank you, and Merry Christmas to all of you
I'm currently analyzing the opportunity to buy a used Lycoming O-320-E2A engine, and a question just popped: is this engine able to run with 100LL gasoline, or is it limited to its specs that indicate 80 octane gas?
If limited, is there any conversion process/parts to be able to burn 100LL?
The reason I'm asking is because this engine has been removed from its initial airframe in 1976 and safely stored since then.
Now, I've just read this article on Lycoming web site:
http://www.lycoming.textron.com/mai...keyReprints/general/lowCompressionEngine.html
but I'd like to have other builders comments if possible.
Thank you, and Merry Christmas to all of you
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