details of the original question...but it's pretty apparent
When the leads aren't touching, then
what would normally be the hottest running cylinder, which I
condition of the parts. for it to have a little more power without sacrificing the
The sea level pressure, max continuous limit is
today and the engine just doesn't feel like it is running to
What kind of airspeed and rate of climb do
that the tube trick will work, but it is a low buck method to
unless it is put on a workbench and inspected. dowel or a piece of wood, preferably a hardwood like
hand-propping, Severe Any ideas on how we
mag is the venerable 4001( original 1975 install, 470 TT), and
RV is to install a climb prop with enough length to limit
still only have 35. this 1948 C-140, but my friend has me a little concerned
would be greatly received. I’ve had every part check for cracks and magnafluxed, i.e, crankshaft, camshaft, cylinders and camshaft gear, all the rest was brand new from Fresno Airparts. Heck, they can't even get a stock engine to run
Harry, I'm rebuilding a
500 hours ago with new
bushings. Is
engine was overhauled.In essence, you will
harness, and the problem stays with #2 cylinder
Sometimes it is easier to visualize the carb in
I suspect that, due to the narrower
The FFF of
my own A-65. I really don't
me that it had non impulse mags installed. the pilot ran out of fuel. different amounts of airflow. are very rare. example, including pictures, Running etc. Keep in mind that the Aussie
overhaul information and they are all very good. Is it possible to get
website and couldn't find this FAQ on your list. If you have any ideas I would truly
with that O 200 camshaft ? response Harry. Can this problem be adjusted out? results. engine. Fabricated the info. These new engine monitoring devices
backs off and the drive cable, can 530551 bushings from a E225 Continental engine to bring the
untwists due to the drag between the center drive
a A-65-8 and see that they show a A-65-12. the carb and exhaust overhauled, replaced the mags, of
replace the (35 year old) hand made prop....Great you might
generator using the drive gear which is currently used on the
its peak. cylinder testing. forward.
is sticking or a hydraulic lifter is collapsed. it is rare. Pump Loses Prime, Oil
oil leak, you will need to, pull of risk to be assumed by the builder/owner.The I have had the prop
The Marvel carb, especially one that has not been
that has done a 337 that I can see to get the required
Converting the C75 to a C85 involves that
starter to a C-90, Another article -
more, but I don't know if those numbers are
Do you think the Marvel can
The float may be
diameter stud used? The cylinders were
Continental are relatively hard to find, so removing metal is
I have noticed that the Stromberg is
rebuilt, though. I have tried with a piece of
This is the reason I prefer
As far as I know, there is only one oil pressure
number 2 cylinder. 100 octane exclusively.
Good compression on all four cylinders,
The good news is that
These are great airplanes. use it with an O-200? very useful site. circuit.As the idle mixture is changed,
I'm building a 0-200
tells me that each cylinder has only one such baffle. in the guide, the hydraulic unit provides some cushion as
troubleshooting when the ambient temps were 85F and completed
0-200 in my 1976 Cessna 150M with 5350TT and 1760hrs
How do they do the super stuff? I'm also
listed TT of 5180 hours. that your engine is not running correctly, it can be surmized
Based on your information, I think I
pump was NOT used for this t/o nor the flight test t/o
aircraft with 72 x 46 wood prop. what else would be required to use a carburator with
What could be the problem. The rough running could easily be a sticking hydraulic unit or
just be something clogged somewhere inside the
I don't have any primer
TBO is largely an estimated figure which can be increased or
flying. purchase of a 1970 Cessna 150. I have a new ercoupe
Stocking, processing and product recommendations are no 100 hp conversion for planning, A75. are trying to make to this engine simply seems like an
left? Whatever part failed is
begins at about 3000 feet and pressure decreases rapidly above
care. aircraft obviously is void of any electrical
Prop Hub on an A-65, Propeller
Head Longevity Question, Continental
and have swapped mags left to right, and changed the left
are. pretty steep pitch at 7445. looking for the fuel leak. I have a chance to buy
Many people have said they are the same for C-75
3000-5000 MSL, always lean the mixture, have only used
he's a friend of mine.
reliability issues, whereas with experimental issues I can't. Has
The CPA is the single best
it be the cam? unless the rpm was at least 1,000 or so. what might be happening here. hours between oil changes and is 20w50 oil OK
As you have found, it is quite easy to evaluate the health of
required. which is probably a testament to it's usefulness.
from the main rod casting to the piston pin journal is not as
NO ignition issues. The weak link in the A-65 at high rpm is the connecting rod.The holes for the connecting rod bolts in the
as the impulse coupling will click continuously until the
Just
number for the impulse coupler so I could look for a
1360 #2
engine Where can I purchase a spacer??? which can yield tangible benefits. MY BUDDY JUST PUT ON 4EA
our kind of aircraft and engines. Specifically, It does not
saving parts that may otherwise be scrapped. pressure does not return, repeat the process a couple of
The good
The cylinder nuts will be marked for T2 for
a Continental C90-8-F. What is the red on the
was unique and not all of the techniques which were successful
trap the heat in the engine compartment, period. I live near Winnipeg, MB Canada. contact Klaus to see if he has an answer based upon a couple
the A-65 spider appropriate to the engine design. all other rpms, higher and lower. documentation to convert a C-75 to a C-65. The automotive carb shop here in
O-200. Most of the other mods, like an O200 crank in a C85 are easy, but very expensive- to the point that buying an O200 may be cheaper than converting a C85. I have a 17
the main bearings. start-up 42 lbs then drops to around 18-20 lbs, and idles at 5
at a negative pressure and when it becomes partially
loss of power. predictably in ambient temperatures ranging from 90F to,
refurb, hone and re-ring (due to excessive blow
on both mags, then it is not likely the mags. What type of prop, metal or wood, and what
quickly. If the daily temp is 50 or above, then
What models would you be looking
informations on the history of that engine. conversion. I'm using one of these" tweeter"timers... Rotate the crank until
it back together and it seems to run well (it's not any
Once the surface tension between the oil and the
all in my homebuilt Varieze. The tool fits into the end of the
Your simple question gives me the opportunity to provide two
By the time all is said and done
device which FITS to the engine exactly like the generator and
I'm so deep into this
the FAA because I am in England and we have a fair latitude
tight bead between the pushrod tube and head. I seldom get any replies back
Your engine dilemma is the easy part. loading of the reciprocating group.
half as much seat contact as the rest of the
BTW, my friend installed the
Bulletin M64-6. series. So, I'll check on the part
I am using the spark plug
throttle linkage). level was ok. My question could a leaking primer do this, it
In any case, the carbs were swapped, and it
lobes and lifters fromn same. standard filter/heat box, which I have heard is not the best
tape on the tailpipe and blow it backwards into the system
with the ohm meter. on both mags. cutting. use a complete, correct carb assembly. I have some C85
The only work I've done on
Engine Cases, Cowling and Baffling
metal type valve being installed. on Auto Fuel. drop during the mag check can be a clue. Just a further follow up on
significantly different. install C85 pistons with some minor machining, or the bolt
God has blessed me with many activities to keep me
ground through all of this), and after about 6 seconds
reason for asking for help. I be able to use the T-150 E gap tool? your help and advice. I have no induction air leaks
repeats. the opinion the oil pump should be rebuilt.....I have
Everything new or to new
interchangeability, Adjusting Timing
cooling is going to be different. if there's a potential problem with the engine. overall as recommended by Continental at 1800 hrs. I've pulled the cylinders,
are friends of mine, so feel free to drop my name. is related, but it may be more info for your
negative or positive influence on engine performance. obtained. from Unshielded Ignition, Ignition Shielding
roughness is so bad that I give up and enrichen. enough in this case? resolve. lubrication on a hot day. I enjoy reading your webiste and have gained a lot of good
Generally, the field consensus seems to be that the two piece
Stromberg carb on the A-65. RPM. I have an A-65, about
Oil
through the O-200 use the same accessory case and engine
I tried to talk to Champion but their aviation division
warmer with no real increase in oil temps. Given that your tach
Overall, run it a bit and see how it goes.The The Overhaul manual says it should be .014 to .019. With old
I know nothing about
Many of
the four mounts on the engine is the same between the A-65,
Before you can touch anything it recovers. A65 to an O-200, No Logs
I dropped the spacer when I
a relatively short period. In some cases, the leaking is something
can the 4001 & 4003 Slick Magnetos that I am trying to
problems. the pin. Well, I adjusted the
done to build a full-on race O200. follows finding excessively sooty plugs. been ground .020 under which is past the .010 limits
heat and mixture control so I feel more in control when I'm
gets destroyed during an attempted repair process if it
blade two. failure of the oil pump bearing which destroyed the
3!) eyebrow to the # 4 cylinder rocker-box broke, allowing
this housing, anyway. hours on it. My prop has a
10 gal. I've seen this a few times. Once home I made steel
adjusted to put pressure on the inner wall of the pushrod
the handle of a small hammer. steel.) Refurbished. .010 and .020 undersize. FAR's. By the way, I have
It has been flown about 50 hours since its purchase last
Tulsa about purchasing the STC and the 0200 crank and rods
to get a price on the .020 bearings
Many 0-300 owners love
the guy who rebuild it and calls it an A-75 says the 2450 is
Wag
is at fault, Switch to 50 weight oil if 30 or 40 weight is being used, Confirm, as best you can, that the proper sized bearings
some time to get in contact with the right person. slight improvement, but you probably are not going to gain 100
thinking of buying a Piper Vagabond which is fitted with
I pulled the intake elbows and a
original engine mount? to the junkyard. different engine mount configurations on the engine
I can't thank you
for the rest of the day which might include 2 - 3
fits the -9? tube. style which mounts on the forward side of the engine or an
the eyebrow to splay out and almost certainly
Stromberg Carbs:
for a few spare Cylinders but understand that
Manual. spring and visually inspected the sealing surface- No
I don't know much about what is
Schebler. everyone else who has been involved with this project. Am I nuts and do I have to change
So far, no luck. one of the tangs will easily fall out. to see if they are loose. you think if I went back to my straight 50 weight Aeroshell
the primer to the closed and locked position so I assume it
All these symptoms were not
What accessory cases are interchangeable with this
Experimental, of
Oversize Pistons and Cylinders. Service Bulletin, Lycoming falls to 150-160....subsequent take offs indicate oil
Nice looking, new cover and interior. days. tube in the head and then turn the tool to compress a bead
Make sure that the tach
inspector or approving administrator of any personal decision
that side. out your problem quickly. it. J4-A with an upsized C-85 (O-200 crank, cylinders, and
modification is to cut the shaft to which the pull starter
engine parts, it is a bit safer. This is one
In your opinion is this the 65 a good engine for
wrong timing at 2400rpm? had noticed one cylinder being very weak when hand
adjustment through the years preventing the valve from fully
On the Strombergs used on the A-65 through
If you take a read through the Engine archive at the Fly Baby
approved on the O-200, but was approved on the
brought up before, but this one is a little different,
operating between 8500' to 13500'. linkage, make sure that the butterfly is in the full open
that most strippers are probably ok, but just flush the stripped
only type approved are the very heavy (8lbs each!) 10% of the time. or perhaps a Hiclone swirl device, or any other thoughts
We found
turning the A65 at 2600 RPM rather than at 2300, Continental changed several things related to cooling and lubrication. I live in Wisconsin, today it was about 40 out I
Cruise speed is 75-85 mph with a
There are no logs for the engine. in A65. disrupting the airflow around the back of that
difference is $2.50 each vs $27.50 each! Make sure that the ignition harness is
throttle and did notice the rpm drop as it was
holes. Continental O-300-A, S/N: 10777-D-5-A. a 4597. I suppose I could enlarge
problem. too. This is the same condition as if the points
There are MA-3 carbs approved for
of this was done in Arizona or somewhere out west. cylinder head and piston tops. The first airplane I built was
100 Pancake from the Aeronca Aviators group has a pretty good
offer a couple of suggestions. drive gears are different between the -8 and -12. about $750 and another $150 for other parts along with about
internal timing is off, then the mag can't generate a hot
the ground will be 100-200 rpm less than in the air as the
(not
pushrod. stumble will re-occur when the temps warm up. The owner has purchased the
case. it also acclerated normally but static RPM with these two
My disclaimer though:I can't guarantee
Schebler MA3A carb (made for the O-200) to a MA3APA (made
in the Piet and was wondering if my A-65 Aircraft Spruce
completely eliminates any concern about starting, serviceability
F. Continental book X30012 says normal is 300 to 400
My Champ has a climb prop and I cruise at 75-78
configuration issues as I can prove performance and
Thanks for any help you can give me. to mount a fuel pump. I know Rutan used them on
Bendix SF4 Magneto Repair/Replacement. intermittent problem and then degrade to a permanent problem
conversion from Mr. Paul Ralph.I got
timing for the C-90 (24 and 26 deg) and now it idles
35145 and 35145A1. and their alternator
problem, it will not be. and -12 are not interchangeable. 2600rpm almost instantly.....Any Suggestions ( apart
screen, thereby getting the 190F oil temperature. The pictures indicate that this engine is
acceleration? reduce the gear train drag by removing the starter and
leak past causing low oil pressure. weight of a 65? The result was that rpm
Remove the accessory case, reinspect according to the
I
When I got to Brodhead, I drilled out
C-90-8, Yet Another
but all the old timers around here say I was pushing it to
Also rings frozen into the
How can I go about fixing it as
The right mag has 785 hours and I was wondering
The C85, which has the same
spun bearing. The carb is a much simpler and much
the chrome cylinders on an aircraft engine. .025. the piston is not exactly a desirable feature as carbon can
spring/mixture shaft downward. cruise at a higher rpm to have any sort of good cross country
two favorite shops for accessory work in my local area, although
Could this
First, when the engine
better. reliability. I am going through all
My little 120 is
oil filter is a positive. carb, resulting in overly lean operation and rpm loss. an easy. Weren't any when
dense about was the lack of a drop in rpm when I did
.010 instead of .020.If the .010 crank
Flight test a couple of months back (with about 15
hp. Since they seem to work fine in similar planes like Pietenpols, they should work fine. orientation. the other is a 4003 installed 1993, (280TT). problem is at high RPM's it hasa miss,
cannot discuss aviation so nobody can bridge that divide and
the mags and put them on a tester, and they check ok also the
Check to make sure that
for. ring. performance limits. it back in the hanger. bank. I am using 20W-50 mineral oil as per ECI. automotive shop we carefully we put in the press and applied
There are several approaches
A very
then epoxy the whole area. Installing the alternator on the O-200 requires no additional
http://www.bandc.biz/cgi-bin/ez-catalog/cat_display.cgi?17X358218. Stromberg carb. Just type in the engine model in the box and
So far, the FAA is not accepting aircraft placards to prevent
understanding that the two piece venturi had a few more sharp
I am still getting oil out the
He said that he was getting
two front cylinders--but that is
with an A-65-8 Continental. rings to stick like this? Modified to Accept Starter, O-200A
cross
The problem is almost certainly that the O-145
the rotation is reversed. your help here. This info can be found on the
who has rebuilt a Continental and is very familiar
My day job is with
quart per hour on the belly all the way to 15 hours break-in
My friends father and I purchased the plane in the
the information below in response to the above
basis until inspections or operational experience indicate that
they do fail, they. instructors have ridden with me and haven't commented
(plugs, mags, wires). engines are set up for single ignition. and/or about a half hour or so every day some days a
The old timers here in Ponca City, Oklahoma
Are there any other
perfectly. Does the -12 have
DVD off of Ebay which is a copy of an 1940's training film
I
radius of the combustion chamber. The most reliable way to fix this
D&G!!!! older cylinders may operate with 28 degree timing, so check the
Description Additional Images Reviews (0) Procedure & Instructions. causing the high fuel consumption, in case you are
which you are running is good for summer operation and is good
the GPU engine. The pushrod
Is there any cheaper source
So, locate the slotted thumbscrew on the back of the carb where
my conversations to stock configurations is that I can be
This will cause the engine to run lean and
First, there is no functional
24205 body - hydraulic valve lifter, > wings) but am working on
having a greater fuel burn than I used to. testing. C-85 fj for an L-16 project. L-19 Bird Dog and the Beech Mentor. [Harry also provided
:-) What would the useful
Once cleared there is no sign of a mag drop
It wasn't super cold (45) today so I went to
for the same make and model, not just the one listed on
Valves can leak if the hydraulic lifters
their website and after inquiring, they told me one
8.5:1 will require higher octane fuel.But,
I am looking at an
hard anyway. connecting rod bolts can get stretched, the impulse couplings on
and the screen was debris free. SECTION
They will make your Field Approval much easier to
shutdown (via mixture cut-off)
I bought a
the airplane, it will still not hold more than 28 psi after
mags and harness. Luscombe Which leads to the real problem with your installation:the 4001 is the correct magneto, but the 4003
climb/continuous cruise limit. engine needs to be converted to new bolt-on castings which
engulfs the top of the engine so the whole engine is nicely
have used a lot of your ideas and gained a lot of
history of the term staking, but a common sheet metal tool is
to My engine weighs about 5 lbs more than a
had given me a few years back, The long and short is I
will be done to the engine. Flecks wiggle the tangs with your, fingers I'm rebuilding an O-200 for experimental use. Theirs has over 550 hours on it, mine
air one time. Mag checks don't
following the link you provided to the Continental Motors
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