PA 18-150 Engine TBO

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vj88

Registered User

Anchorage, AK

• Jan 9, 2018

• #1

Hello again,

I am a planning for the rebuild of my O-320 150 wide deck and am looking for recommendations on what to include in the build for a certified PA-18. If there are any resources that I can read feel free to share. In addition to the 160 horse what do you recommend in the build? What additional modifications or weight loss opportunities do I have during the engine rebuild? Located in Anchorage AK and who do you recommend for the engine build? Lastly I still want to run autogas.

Appreciate the information.

 

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Charlie Longley

MEMBER

Anchorage, AK

• Jan 9, 2018

• #2

Pretty sure you can’t run auto gas if you go to 160 HP. BJ Custom engines in Palmer does a pretty good job.

 

Dave Calkins

Registered User

Anchorage, Alaska

• Jan 9, 2018

• #3

160 hp with auto fuel stc available for the engine and airframe.

Custom aircraft engines at Palmer

Alaskan Aircraft Engines at Merrill

Go talk to the shops and see what kindof feeling you get. You will be dealing with them. Get to know em.

 

Charlie Longley

MEMBER

Anchorage, AK

• Jan 9, 2018

• #4

Dave Calkins said:

160 hp with auto fuel stc available for the engine and airframe.

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ahh I found it. You have to run premium. I am not a big fan of unleaded auto fuel in airplanes.

 

aktango58

FRIEND

18AA

• Jan 9, 2018

• #5

Dave Calkins said:

160 hp with auto fuel stc available for the engine and airframe.

Custom aircraft engines at Palmer

Alaskan Aircraft Engines at Merrill

Go talk to the shops and see what kindof feeling you get. You will be dealing with them. Get to know em.

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What he said!!

Talk to the shops and see what they are willing to do, and warranty. Just because you can, does not make it a good idea

Building a race sled up right now and paying for previous sins from previous owner:evil:.

Now would be a great time to consider starter/alternator/mag options though.

 

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stewartb

MEMBER

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• Jan 9, 2018

• #6

Talk to your prospective overhaulers about balancing crank, rods, pistons. What are your cylinder options? Who’s machining the case? What’s being done to crank, cam, followers, lifters? What about the accessory case? Mags, starter, carb? Will the engine meet service limits or new limits? Don’t assume anything. Ask. Then put your requirements in a contract.

 

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Rice farmer

FRIEND

Nor Cal

• Jan 9, 2018

• #7

Wish I had done a rear mounted alternator. Ly- Con has an oring modificatin for the case halves.

 

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DENNY

SPONSOR

• Jan 10, 2018

• #8

If you have bendix mags keep them and get them rebuilt if not get them.
DENNY

 

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Bulawa

Registered User

Alaska

• Jan 10, 2018

• #9

A few thing you can do you can port and polish your cylinders, can switch your cam to a 76097 if it's not already. Come check us out at custom aircraft. We have an i0-540 on the dyno right now you can see to.