Mike Spera wrote:

How much for the swap? Depends on what else you need. Shops charge
around 8-12 hours for the basic swap.

Thanks all for the replies. I ended up not going with Air Power since
they did not have my engine in stop 360-A4K. They said 5 weeks delivery
time. In addition, they required 9000.00 core deposit check (not to be
cashed and returned when they received the old engine).

I am getting the overhaul through the recommendation of my local A&P.
The engine will be pulled tomorrow and shipped Wednesday to Flordia.
Projected cost of engine overhaul will be 13,2K and no core deposit
required.

You may very well need (or should strongly consider):
* alternator overhaul (it is not included in the engine price)

I just had an overhauled carb put in. Price above includes credit for
my overhauled carberator.

* propeller overhaul

I have a constant speed prop, and since the engine will be balanced, my
A$P recommended to getting the prop balanced as well. This will be
done.

* new engine baffle seals
* muffler overhaul
* carb heat shroud overhaul
* exhaust stack repair/replacement
* motor mount strip and/or repaint

The above will be checked while the engine is pulled off the plane.

* new oil hoses
* new fuel hoses
* new quick drain
* new air filter

I will be getting all hoses replaced.

* spinner bulkhead(s)
* spinner

What kind of service should be done on the spinner?

This stuff can easily drive up the price another $5k parts and labor.
All above work is MUCH cheaper when the engine is out

With the airplane down, should anything be done "maintenance wise" on
the airframe?

Allen