LOOKING FOR Continental 0-200

[zscottc150]

Chasing a continental 0-200 with around half life or better to run but open to anything.

 

 

[facthunter]

Good luck with that. They are all worn out, having given sterling service for far longer than is good for them . A high hours one may cost more to renovate than it's worth. You don't want one with a generator and the heavy starter either. Nev

 

 

[diesel]

A wee lyc 0235 goes better fuel and performance wise. Chas

 

 

[facthunter]

It's a bit bigger and heavier but you are probably right on availability. I don't have much info on the lightweight one (Continental) in the Skycatcher but it might be worth enquiring on those out of a damaged plane and what spares are available and from where. Nev

 

 

[geoffreywh]

I am considering selling mine. 133 hours from complete overhaul , (that is, 1670 hrs to run) lightweight everything. I'm not quite sure , But I can talk to you if you like....What you going to put it in?

 

 

[diesel]

I am considering selling mine. 133 hours from complete overhaul , (that is, 1670 hrs to run) lightweight everything. I'm not quite sure , But I can talk to you if you like....What you going to put it in?

Thats a Jodel you are kin Geoff.

 

Chas

 

 

[zscottc150]

G'day Geoff,

 

Needing it for a 150, My current engine is apart and requiring a close and line bore among other things like new mags, carb overhaul, wiring harness, ndt on crankcases,, connecting rods, new bearings etc.

 

If you were looking to sell i'd be interested in what you are asking for it. definitely has plenty of time to run.

 

Cheers,

 

Zach.

 

 

[facthunter]

Engines can only be overhauled if they are in good nick structurally and have crankcase deck height left to remachine with reserve. nitriding OK No cracks bends on the crank etc. Cylinders are to be priced and considered if the others are "worked on" or "Tired" You could easily spend up to AU $30,000. I wouldn't go to the 3rd engine rebuild without serious examination of everything. Can a 162 motor be used for your job.? They are lighter and near new ones should be readily available. Nev

 

 

[zscottc150]

Cheers Nev,

 

Not sure if i can get an STC for a 162 engine, or even if an STC would be required although i would expect it would be. While you are right about the high engine hours I'd be happy to pick up a strong engine for the right price - If strong engine and good price ae allowed in the same sentence - to build some hours. Open to recommendations though!

 

Zach.

 

 

[Downunder]

G'day Geoff,Needing it for a 150, My current engine is apart and requiring a close and line bore among other things like new mags, carb overhaul, wiring harness, ndt on crankcases,, connecting rods, new bearings etc

Zach.

Talk to Aero Sport Power in Canada.

Even if you air freight your engine over and back, I think the price may be good.

 

Return engines are (I believe) GST free.

 

Just had a look. For certified engines they have Pro Aero Aviation link.

 

 

[facthunter]

It's just that a lot of people have been looking for these engines to rebuild, run hours on etc for a long time now and the ground has been pretty well picked over and those that have been running have had their life over and over. With Carb required mods, mags at 5 years crankshaft crack testing,grinding straightening and renitriding, cases on limit decking dimensions, early starters( Pull type, good for the accessory drive gears) and generators are too heavy. Later ones had an alternator . They always cracked the odd cylinder head, but not excessively. A good motor in their time. Used in a lot of early EAA built planes. Nev

 

 

[zscottc150]

Thanks for the info Nev, I've got another set of 0200 crankcases I'm sending to the engine guys this week to be inspected/overhauled to save on line boring the originals.

 

Already has new prop, new cylinders, alternator, overhauled carb and new mags and harness ready to be bolted in so somewhat committed here. Will see how we go but if things don't look great it looks like it would be worth seeing if we can fit a more modern engine. Cheers

 

 

[facthunter]

If you get it into good nick you will probably be happy with it. Having the right crush on the mainbearings is critical. they should be assembled and tensioned pretty much "dry" and like all aeroengines, oil gallery pressurised fully before starting. This doesn't get oil to the pistons so oil them during assembly> Cam lobes with special lubricant. Nev