On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 15:21:19 GMT, "Dave Hyde" wrote:

I don't doubt that someday someone will build
a successful auto conversion. Maybe someone
already has. Maybe it's you. But you sure
as snot don't know for sure after only "60+ hours"
unless that plus adds a zero or two to that 60.

Does 2,000+ hours count? There is a Ford V6 STOL that achieved that
mark several years ago. The owner/builder reached that time and tore
the engine and PSRU down for inspection. He found no discernable wear
in the cylinders and the belt appeared still viable. My understanding
is that he installed new bearings and replaced the psru's cog belt
anyway.

Bruce can likely give more detailed information.

Bruce can also give numbers on how many of the Ford conversions are
over 1,000 hours.

Corky Scott

PS, I did not see where Ben claimed anything other than that he built
the conversion and it is working fine so far.