REFLECTOR:IO-540
Chuck Jensen
reflector@tvbf.org
Thu, 13 May 2004 10:30:56 -0400
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Joe,
Given the long checkered history of rust/corrosion setting in after only
weeks, let alone years, it seems a conditional purchase would be a much
safer way to go. Line up a decent engine shop to go into the engine and
check it all out. If it was laid up properly (which is not likely), it
might be good to go, otherwise the "bargain" will disappear very quickly.
Maybe you'll have to foot the inspection bill but a few hundred for an
inspection is better than many thousand to restore it. Caveat Emptor.
Chuck
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From: reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]On Behalf Of
Joe
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 9:01 AM
To: reflector@tvbf.org
Subject: REFLECTOR:IO-540
I am looking for a used IO-540 for my 173 RG. I have found one for sale by
Wentworth Aircraft Salvage. It is a used IO-540 K1E5 (300HP). The specifics
on the engine are - it came out of a Bellanca, it has not been in service
since 1995 or 1996, it has been stored inside, it has 1200 hours since new,
nitrited cylinders, compressions are 76, 78, 74, 73, 78, 76, for a cost of
about 12K. My greatest concern lies in the length of time this has been in
storage.
I appreciate anyone's opinion and / or sources for a used IO-540.
Thanks,
Joe
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<DIV><SPAN class=843380814-13052004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
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<DIV><SPAN class=843380814-13052004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Given
the long checkered history of rust/corrosion setting in after only weeks, let
alone years, it seems a conditional purchase would be a much safer way to
go. Line up a decent engine shop to go into the engine and check it all
out. If it was laid up properly (which is not likely), it might be good to
go, otherwise the "bargain" will disappear very quickly. Maybe you'll have
to foot the inspection bill but a few hundred for an inspection is better than
many thousand to restore it. Caveat Emptor.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=843380814-13052004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Chuck</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> reflector-admin@tvbf.org
[mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]<B>On Behalf Of </B>Joe<BR><B>Sent:</B>
Thursday, May 13, 2004 9:01 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
reflector@tvbf.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> REFLECTOR:IO-540<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am looking for a used IO-540 for my 173 RG.
I have found one for sale by Wentworth Aircraft Salvage. It is</FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=2> a used IO-540 K1E5 (300HP). The specifics on the
engine are - it came out of a Bellanca, it has not been in service since 1995 or
1996, it has been stored inside, it has 1200 hours since new, nitrited
cylinders, compressions are 76, 78, 74, 73, 78, 76, for a cost of about
12K. My greatest concern lies in the length of time this has been in
storage.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I appreciate anyone's opinion and / or sources for
a used IO-540.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Joe</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>
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